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TECHNOLOGY
China wants to turn Macau from a casino den into a tech base for the Greater Bay Area
Beijing has high hopes that Macau can reduce its reliance on gambling and forge a new identity as a tech hub for the Greater Bay Area.
China Telecom told to cease US operations in January
The company will be forced to leave the US market following a ban in October, with a recent appeal falling on deaf ears …
Toyota turns to BYD for new China EV battery tech, report says
Toyota’s new EV will be slightly bigger than its compact Corolla, the world’s best-selling car of all time. One source told Reuters that the vehicle is like a “Corolla with bigger back-seat section.” …
Didi U.S. Exit Adds to Pressure on China Valuations
Chinese technology shares already sell at a discount to their U.S. peers, in part because of Beijing’s regulatory crackdowns. That gap may get wider if more companies follow Didi Global Inc.’s lead …
What is Hong Kong’s new COVID-19 health code and will it track users’ data?
A Hong Kong health code compatible with the version used in mainland China will officially be launched on Dec. 10 as a prerequisite for resuming quarantine-free cross-border travel. The tracking …
US appeals court will not block China Telecom revocation order
A three-judge panel rejected the bid by the US arm of China Telecom to temporarily block the FCC order, which takes effect in early January, pending a full review of its legal challenge.
Mainland approves quarantine-free travel scheme between Hong Kong and Guangdong – Media
Mainland government authorities have given final approval for quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and Guangdong, with the scheme set to launch shortly after the city’s legislative election on …
China Tech Rout Deepens to $1.5 Trillion as Didi Emboldens Bears
Chinese tech shares fell near a record low in Hong Kong, as Didi Global Inc.’s U.S. delisting announcement and rising scrutiny on mainland firms listed there dealt a further blow to already soured …
How to Jumpstart a Dialogue With China on Arms Control
Engaging China in talks for its accession to the Missile Technology Control Regime could open the way for broader arms control talks.
Lloyd Austin: China’s pursuit of hypersonic technology ‘increases tensions in the region’
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rebuked China’s pursuit of advancing hypersonic weaponry and warned that the United States will defend itself if needed.
After bond rejected, China looks at different options for broadband expansion
The town is reviewing a wireless option and other ideas to expand high-speed internet access after voters last month rejected a $5.6 million bond to fund a broadband infrastructure buildout.
The fight against China’s ideology requires a free and open internet
The ideological war between the liberal world order and China’s new order compels a response from the United States.
