China likely breached the 1 billion 5G milestone in November after operators collectively reaching 995 million subscribers at end-October.
TECHNOLOGY
China creates chameleon-like camouflage tech with ‘invisibility’ power for military use
Camouflage is an important military strategy that limits the enemy’s ability to locate and attack other forces. Now, a team of Chinese researchers has developed an advanced color-switchable material called Self-Adaptive Photochromism (SAP).
Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on thousands of US mobile phone users, sources say
A Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on hundreds of thousands of American mobile phone users, likely stealing information about more than 1 million customers.
China May Maintain Rapid Pace of Atomic Power Reactor Approvals
China could approve another 100 nuclear reactors over the coming decade, according to an industry lobby group, as the nation turns itself into the world’s biggest operator of atomic power and potentially a major exporter…
China Mobile offers to buy Hong Kong’s HKBN in $882 mln deal
China Mobile said on Monday it had offered to acquire HKBN in a deal valuing the Hong Kong-based broadband company at HK$6.86 billion ($882 million), as it looks to counter a move from a private…
China Tech Stumbles in Hunt for Wall Street’s AI Gold Rush
China’s major technology stocks have been left behind in this year’s global frenzy over artificial intelligence, and a lack of demand for actual AI usage coupled with geopolitical pressures make it unlikely they can cash…
China Bans Rare Mineral Exports to the U.S.
The move comes a day after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced American technology to China.
China launches new communication technology test satellite
It will be used for satellite communication, radio and television, data transmission, according to local media – Anadolu Ajansı
China Mobile joins bidding war for HKBN with US$882 million offer
China Mobile has received undertakings from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and US private equity firm TPG, which hold a combined 25 per cent stake.
US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controls
The U.S. Commerce Department has expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips.
Latest US clampdown on China’s chips hits semiconductor toolmakers
The US will launch its third crackdown in three years on China’s semiconductor industry on Monday, restricting exports to 140 companies.
U.S strikes with new tech restrictions to curb China’s AI advancements
The United States is imposing new export restrictions on China’s semiconductor industry, barring U.S. shipments to 140 companies. This includes chip equipment maker, Naura Technology Group. According …
China hits out at latest US effort to block Beijing’s access to chip technology
The Chinese government has slammed America’s introduction of a slew of export controls on US-made semiconductors that Washington fears Beijing could use to make the next generation of weapons and artificial intelligence (AI) systems.