China’s National Development and Reform Commission has disclosed the scope of new infrastructure construction intended to facilitate digital transformation, smart upgrading and integration of … ( read original story …)
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Tesla’s potentially cheaper battery technology for China surfaces
We’ve heard rumors about new batteries for Chinese-built Teslas, but it’s unclear whether this has anything to do with a so-called “million-mile” battery. ( read original story …)
China’s Congress Proposes Blockchain Development Fund
NPC, China’s parliament suggests a government backed blockchain development fund to build a better governance system … ( read original story …)
Does China Ludao Technology Company Limited’s (HKG:2023) CEO Salary Compare Well With Others?
The CEO of China Ludao Technology Company Limited (HKG:2023) is Yuerong Yu. This analysis aims first to contrast … ( read original story …)
China’s Central Bank Digital Currency Will Strengthen Alipay And WeChat Pay, Not Replace Them
Some media observers have suggested that Beijing is launching a Central Bank Digital Currency to wrest control from the digital incumbents: Alipay and WeChat Pay. Rather, Alipay and WeChat Pay will … ( read original…
China’s Trillions Toward Tech Won’t Buy Dominance
This time, it’s trillions of yuan of fiscal stimulus on all things tech. The plans are bold and vague: China w … ( read original story …)
Why China’s Move to Rein In Hong Kong Is Just the Start
China’s move to strip away another layer of Hong Kong’s autonomy was not a rash impulse. It was a deliberate act, months in the making. It took into account the risks of international umbrage and…
China Roundup: A blow to US-listed Chinese firms and TikTok’s new global face
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch’s China Roundup, a digest of recent events shaping the Chinese tech landscape and what they mean to people in the rest of the world. It’s been a tumultuous week…
Tesla Asks China To Build Model 3 Cars With LFP Batteries – Report
Tesla Inc. (TSLA) is asking the Chinese government for approval to build model 3 vehicles in the country equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, Reuters reported.The name of the battery … ( read original…
Top U.S. Officials Threaten Action on China Over Hong Kong Security Law
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the White House economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, signaled the Trump administration would punish China. ( read original story …)
A Taiwanese semiconductor titan is at the heart of the US-China tech fight
The world’s largest semiconductor foundry is finding it hard to maintain neutral between the two super powers. ( read original story …)
Will China look to U.N. agencies to restore damaged reputation?
It’s clear that China treats the World Health Organization (WHO) as its own tool for “managing” whatever crisis situation arises. Is the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) … ( read original story …)
Asia Today: India’s cases surge again, China opens Congress
India is reporting its biggest single-day spike in virus cases ahead of a resumption of domestic flights after a two-month halt … ( read original story …)
