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 …
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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.
Europe To China: Want Subsides? Hand Over Your Technology
The EU is expected to allow Chinese access to European subsidies in exchange for transferring technology and IP to European companies. This is expected to be confirmed before new EU grants for battery manufacturing become…
Humanoid robots, biotech, space: China has new plan for tech supremacy, economic growth
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.
US, China must collaborate on carbon dioxide removal, report finds
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions alone might not be enough to reach climate action goals: The world’s two biggest emitters—the United States and China—must cooperate to accelerate the development of methods that actively remove carbon dioxide…
China’s Ex-CBDC Chief Yao Qian Accused of Cryptocurrency Bribery, Faces Prosecution: Report
Yao Qian, former head of China’s digital currency development, faces prosecution for cryptocurrency bribery and misconduct.
Director Yao Qian, Founder of China’s CBDC, Expelled for Crypto-Fueled Corruption
Yao Qian accepted significant sums of crypto in return for political favors. China’s digital yuan CBDC is still in the pilot phase across 29 areas …
US Sanctions Accelerate Technology Shift Between China’s Military and Civilian Sectors
Recent research suggests that US sanctions have unintentionally pushed China’s military and civilian technology sectors closer than ever before. According to a study led by a team from Northwestern Polytechnical University,
