Here are some of the latest news highlights from China:

Diplomacy and Technology: Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need for nations to bridge the "intelligence gap" in artificial intelligence (AI) during a recent conference in Shanghai. He advocated for a fair and open environment to ensure more countries can benefit from emerging technologies​ (South China Morning Post)​. International Relations: The Chinese coastguard recently clashed with Philippine boats, resulting in the puncturing of boats and the seizure of firearms. This incident escalated tensions in the region, especially after a Filipino sailor lost a finger during the confrontation​ (South China Morning Post)​. Visa Policies: China has updated its visa policies, including a 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Australia, New Zealand, and Poland from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. This policy also extends to citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg until the end of 2025​ (China Discovery)​. Economic and Environmental Cooperation: Saudi Aramco has reiterated its support for China's clean energy initiatives. The company is working with Beijing to help achieve its carbon neutrality goals by developing clean energy projects​ (South China Morning Post)​. Travel and Tourism: China has made various cities more accessible with new visa-free transit policies, including 144-hour visa-free stays in cities like Shenzhen, Tianjin, Qingdao, Chengdu, and others​ (China Discovery)​. Conservation Efforts: There have been successful conservation efforts in China, such as the increase in the population of rare snub-nosed monkeys in Shennongjia and other wildlife preservation initiatives​ (CGTN)​. For more detailed news and updates, you can visit sources like the South China Morning Post and CGTN.

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