Convicted ex‑Harvard professor Charles Lieber is now leading an i‑BRAIN lab in Shenzhen with advanced fabrication and primate facilities.
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Beyond Borders and Backlash: A Disgraced Harvard Pioneer Resurfaces in Shenzhen
Former Harvard chair Charles Lieber has relocated to China following his U.S. conviction to lead a state-backed brain-computer interface lab in Shenzhen.
Beijing’s new blow to Zuckerberg and how China strengthens its technological sovereignty
Chinese authorities block Meta’s path by vetoing the purchase of AI Manus, which has been closed since December. Mark Zuckerberg has mentioned reading Chinese President Xi Jinping’s best-selling books …
Russia Increases Reliance on China for Critical War Technologies
Russia is importing more than 90% of its sanctioned technology through China, a sign of Moscow’s growing reliance on Beijing as Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine drags on.
Paraguay president to visit Taiwan in May amid China pressure
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena will travel to Taiwan from May 7 for a state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties, his office and Taiwanese …
Cai Qi may be China’s second-most powerful man
Cai Qi may be the second-most powerful person in China. As Mr Xi’s right-hand man, in functional terms as well as seating plans, Mr Cai has insight into almost every area of policy and access…
China is seeking self-sufficiency in police dogs
China’s public-security ministry says the dogs are an important “independently controlled” advantage for China amid “fierce global competition” in police-dog breeding. Since December it has been …
China To Ban Drone Sales In Beijing As New Restrictions Tighten Low-Altitude Airspace Control
China is set to ban the sale of drones in Beijing and introduce sweeping new restrictions requiring permits for all drone flights in the capital, under regulations taking effect o …
China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drills
China’s military said on Thursday its naval and air forces held combat readiness patrols near the Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.
Why is China banning drone sales in Beijing?
The BBC’s Laura Bicker looks into why China has tightened regulations on drones, with authorities citing public safety concerns.
China’s top tech hub Shenzhen eases homebuying curbs, raises loan caps
Non-local residents in Shenzhen can now buy property in some of the city’s core districts after the local housing authority eased restrictions and raised home-loan caps, a move likely to further …
Convicted former Harvard scientist rebuilds brain computer lab in China
An American scientist convicted of lying to U.S. authorities about payments from China while he was at Harvard University has rebuilt his research lab in …
China to ban drone sales in Beijing citing security concerns
China will ban the sale of drones in Beijing and require permits to fly them under new rules that take effect on Friday. Drones and key components will be prohibited from being sold, rented or…
