For years, the only way to get to such services has been with a virtual private network (VPN), a tool that slips past China’s “Great Firewall” into the freedom of the outside world. Even as…
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China’s Ping An Turns to Venture Capital for Technology Edge
China’s second-biggest life insurer has turned to technology and venture capital to drive sales in the world’s second-largest economy. Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China has invested in many venture capital firms in and…
Big banks strike partnerships with technology companies as part of fintech wave
So far, all big-five banks, accounting for more than one-third of China’s banking assets, have allied with technology giants. s. The groups will work together in areas including smart finance, financing, and cash management. “It’s…
China demands internet platforms verify users’ true identity
China has ordered the country’s internet platforms to verify users’ true identity before letting them post online content, the latest step by authorities to tighten policing of the web. All social networking sites and discussion…
How China’s AI experts can beat Google and Microsoft at their own game by 2030
In the past few years, China has dived head first into artificial intelligence (AI) research, with the goal of becoming the de facto world leader in this game-changing technology. According to The Economist, from 2012…
China’s BATs ready to dethrone US FAANG? Options suggest so
China is no stranger to revolution, be it cultural, political or economic. But the ready adoption of a mobile-first approach to technology, which has propelled the most populous country to the global forefront – and…
No Right to Privacy here: China demands internet platforms verify users’ true identity
It’s the latest step by the nation’s authorities to tighten policing of the web China has ordered the country’s internet platforms to verify users’ true identity before letting them post online content, the latest step…
China eyes innovation to drive manufacturing upgrades
(Xinhua/Xie Huanchi) BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — China will count on innovation to drive manufacturing upgrades and economic restructuring, encouraging industry giants to make breakthroughs in core technology and take advantage of the Internet to…
Ericsson, China Unicom launch Gigabit LTE network in China
As one part of the launch, passengers on the Hainan Island high-speed train will be able to watch the ceremony through LTE broadcast technology and the Gigabit wireless network. Ericsson, as China Unicom’s strategic partner,…
China’s 1st Female Taikonaut Liu Yang Shares Space Experience with Thai Youths
Chinese taikonaut Liu Yang recounts her space experience while attending Thailand’s National Science and Technology Fair 2017 at the Muang Thong Thani convention and exhibition center in Bangkok, Thailand, on Aug. 26, 2017. Liu Yang,…
Options Market Likes China’s Mobile-First Revolution
China is no stranger to revolution, be it cultural, political or economic. But the ready adoption of a mobile-first approach to technology, which has propelled the most populous country to the global forefront — and…
China Mobile vows to reinvest revenues in Pakistan
LAHORE: China Mobile Pakistan (CMP) has promised that it will reinvest its domestic earnings in Pakistan’s cellular market through its subsidiary Zong. A statement issued by the company on Thursday said CMP, itself a subsidiary…
China regulator hints at no more special treatment after Unicom deal
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s securities regulator said that company ownership reform plans must strictly abide by existing regulations, hinting there will be no repeat of the special treatment given to China Unicom (600050.SS) in its…
