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…
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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…
China Mobile takes 80% of all net profit in China’s telecom market
China’s three major telecom operators have released 2017 interim results report on the first half of this year on August 23rd. They recorded an average daily net profit of about 429 million RMB ($64.3 million),…
China Life and Baidu to launch $1 billion internet fund
BEIJING (Reuters) – China Life Insurance Group Co and Baidu Inc will form a 7 billion yuan ($1 billion) private equity fund, targeting internet and other technology investments, China Life’s listed arm said on Thursday.…
China’s cabinet expects information technology market to reach 6 trillion yuan by 2020
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s State Council on Thursday issued a guideline for the development of the country’s information technology (IT) industry. The State Council expects China’s IT industry to reach 6 trillion yuan ($901 billion)…