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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,…
China needs clear boundaries between state and markets – central bank researcher
BEIJING, Aug 27 (Reuters) – China needs clear boundaries between the government, markets and companies to avoid distortions and “chaos” in financial markets, the head of research at China’s central bank said according to remarks…
Luxury brands using e-commerce to lure Chinese Valentine’s Day shoppers
In honor of this year’s special day, Spanish fashion brand Loewe has designed “Hearts” Barcelona bags exclusively for China’s online shoppers after announcing its partnership with Tmall, Alibaba Group’s B2C shopping site. This marks the…
China must improve business environment for manufacturing sector: Premier Li
BEIJING (Reuters) – China should provide more fundraising services to companies, especially smaller firms, and look at fiscal and tax policies that support upgrading its manufacturing sector, Premier Li Keqiang said in remarks published on…
China promotes army general who fought Vietnam in 1979 border war
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s military has promoted an army general who fought Vietnam in a brief border war in 1979, the Defence Ministry said, part of a broad reshuffle expected as part of this autumn’s…
