Yao Qian, China’s CBDC pioneer, is accused of cryptocurrency bribery, highlighting risks in digital currency governance and oversight.
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China announces policy measures to boost trade amid worries over Trump tariffs
China’s commerce ministry on Thursday announced a series of policy measures aimed at boosting the country’s foreign trade, including pledging to strengthen financing support to firms and expand …
Huawei’s Struggle to Keep Up: U.S. Sanctions Threaten China’s Semiconductor Ambitions
Huawei faces challenges in chip production due to U.S. sanctions, risking its semiconductor ambitions and technological progress.
China’s first cryptocurrency corruption case captures former central bank official
A crypto-friendly former official with China’s central bank has been accused of taking bribes through cryptocurrencies, in the first corruption case of its kind in the country as it cracks down on …
Starbucks explores selling stake in Chinese business amid strategic growth plans
Starbucks is considering selling a stake in its Chinese operations, as it is exploring strategic partnerships to drive growth, the coffee chain said. A global spokesperson for Starbucks said in a statement: “We are wholeheartedly…
Chinese Judge Cites ‘High-Pressure Crackdown’ On Speculation In Judgment Declaring Crypto Ownership Legal As Bitcoin Moves Past $97K
Amid Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) record-breaking run, a Shanghai court has opined that owning cryptocurrencies as an individual is not against Chinese law. What Happened: Judge Sun Jie of the Shanghai …
China Unicom unveils new solution for smart connected cars
Vehicle-road-cloud integration, an autonomous driving solution led by China, will not only propel the country’s ICV industry, but also drive the development of smart cities, traffic management and …
AI to generate $680B for telecom sector
Over the next 15 to 20 years, artificial intelligence (AI) is estimated to generate up to 680 billion U.S. dollars for the telecommunications industry, said John Hoffman, CEO of the Global System for …
Mark Tanner assesses how brands active in China are looking at their positioning following the US presidential election
Mark Tanner assesses how brands active in China are looking at their positioning following the US presidential election …
China Mobile Discusses Potential Deal for Internet Firm HKBN
China Mobile, the world’s largest wireless carrier by subscribers, is in talks on a potential acquisition of Hong Kong broadband provider HKBN Ltd. as it looks to expand its footprint in the city. HKBN’s board…
China advances in humanoid robots, biotech and space, in new plan to conquer the future
China’s leaders believe it must be a tech superpower to “enhance national competitiveness and respond to external risks”. The programme When Titans Clash looks at the country’s new focuses on high-tech research.
Europe To China: Want Subsides? Hand Over Your Technology
The EU is expected to allow Chinese access to European subsidies in exchange for transferring technology and IP to European companies. This is expected to be confirmed before new EU grants for battery manufacturing become…
Humanoid robots, biotech, space: China has new plan for tech supremacy, economic growth
China’s leaders believe it must be a tech superpower to “enhance national competitiveness and respond to external risks”. The programme When Titans Clash looks at the country’s new focuses on high-tech research.