China’s Baidu on Thursday said it had not yet seen any notable improvement in advertising spending patterns or consumer spending despite recent government stimulus efforts, as it reported a 3% fall in third-quarter revenue.
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China Unicom, Huawei launch 5G-Advanced network in Beijing
Huawei said the new 5G-A network covers stadiums, schools, scenic areas, metro stations, commercial areas and residential districts.
Wuzhen Summit: China creates AI advisory body, with Alibaba Cloud founder as chief expert
The AI Experts Committee is expected to promote China’s perspective on how the fast-growing technology should be governed.
Shanghai Court Confirms Crypto’s Legal Status as Property in China
A Shanghai court has confirmed that crypto has a legal status in China as a property, setting a major precedent in the nation …
China’s Surveillance State Is Selling Citizen Data as a Side Hustle
Chinese black market operators are openly recruiting government agency insiders, paying them for access to surveillance data and then reselling it online—no questions asked.
From laboratory to market, China’s BCI tech at critical stage of transitioning
BRAIN-COMPUTER interface (BCI) technology is advancing rapidly in China, scientists and experts said at an industry forum last Saturday. The research on BCI technology in China has reached a pivotal stage,
US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford’s new ranking
The U.S. leads the world in developing artificial intelligence technology, surpassing China in research and other important measures of AI innovation, according to a newly released Stanford University …
U.S. Faces $3.4 Billion Economic Loss as China Tightens Control Over Essential Tech Minerals
U.S. faces $3.4 billion loss from China’s export ban on gallium and germanium, critical for semiconductors amid escalating tech conflict.
Huawei’s Struggle to Keep Up: U.S. Sanctions Threaten China’s Semiconductor Ambitions
Huawei faces challenges in chip production due to U.S. sanctions, risking its semiconductor ambitions and technological progress.
China Unicom unveils new solution for smart connected cars
Vehicle-road-cloud integration, an autonomous driving solution led by China, will not only propel the country’s ICV industry, but also drive the development of smart cities, traffic management and …
AI to generate $680B for telecom sector
Over the next 15 to 20 years, artificial intelligence (AI) is estimated to generate up to 680 billion U.S. dollars for the telecommunications industry, said John Hoffman, CEO of the Global System for …
China Mobile Discusses Potential Deal for Internet Firm HKBN
China Mobile, the world’s largest wireless carrier by subscribers, is in talks on a potential acquisition of Hong Kong broadband provider HKBN Ltd. as it looks to expand its footprint in the city. HKBN’s board…
China advances in humanoid robots, biotech and space, in new plan to conquer the future
China’s leaders believe it must be a tech superpower to “enhance national competitiveness and respond to external risks”. The programme When Titans Clash looks at the country’s new focuses on high-tech research.
