23 m. ago China AI champion Baidu rolls out sweeping changes to online search platform

Baidu, one of China’s artificial intelligence (AI) champions, said it is using the technology to upgrade and make the most significant changes to the company’s core internet search service in a decade. Beijing-based Baidu has now enlarged the mobile app’s search bar and turned it into a “smart box” that supports long text input and handles more tasks than simple text-based queries and information retrieval, according to the company’s statement on Wednesday. This search box is capable of handling...

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83 m. ago Mainland China chipmaking capacity to outstrip Taiwan by 2030: report

Mainland China is on track to surpass Taiwan in semiconductor foundry capacity by 2030, according to a report from Yole Group, underscoring Beijing’s progress in its push for chip self-sufficiency amid ongoing US tech restrictions. The mainland’s share of global foundry capacity is projected to reach 30 per cent by the end of the decade, up from 21 per cent in 2024, the French market research firm said. Taiwan is currently the market leader with a 23 per cent share last year, while mainland...

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1 hour ago Thai minister Phumtham set to become acting PM after predecessor’s one

Phumtham Wechayachai is poised to take over as Thailand’s acting prime minister, as the Pheu Thai-led government grapples with deepening political uncertainty following the suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. He will replace Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, who held the position for just one day. Phumtham’s assumption of the role hinges on his formal swearing-in as interior minister, scheduled for Thursday, following a royal decree approving a cabinet reshuffle....

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2 h. ago Store gallery: Iceland makes Beijing debut with first store in Asia

Store gallery: Iceland makes Beijing debut with first store in Asia-Pacific  Retail Week

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2 h. ago Cheng Hao’s AI robot football sparks revolutionary shift in sports with historic Beijing match

Cheng Hao’s AI robot football sparks revolutionary shift in sports with historic Beijing match  The Times of India

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2 h. ago China could be about to attempt a landmark satellite refuelling test

China’s first satellite-to-satellite refuelling test appears to be imminent after a second round of close-proximity operations between two probes in high orbit on Monday. The landmark Chinese mission will be one of the most ambitious attempts at autonomous satellite servicing in geostationary orbit, which rival the United States has yet to achieve. On Monday, the Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 spacecraft – both orbiting at an altitude of 35,786km (22,236 miles) above the equator – came within...

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3 h. ago China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks: Successor's name must come from ‘golden urn’, needs Beijing's nod

China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks: Successor's name must come from ‘golden urn’, needs Beijing's nod  MSN

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3 h. ago Reincarnation Of Next Dalai Lama, Identity Of Successor Must Be Approved By Beijing: China

Reincarnation Of Next Dalai Lama, Identity Of Successor Must Be Approved By Beijing: China  News18

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3 h. ago The Battle for a Soul: Dalai Lama’s Rebirth Sparks Fresh Tensions with China; Beijing Reacts By Saying...

The Battle for a Soul: Dalai Lama’s Rebirth Sparks Fresh Tensions with China; Beijing Reacts By Saying...  Oneindia

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3 h. ago China’s real consumption ‘far from as low as it seems’, think tank argues

China’s actual consumption power may have already surpassed that of Mexico and reached 40 to 50 per cent of the levels seen in developed nations such as Japan and Germany, a Beijing-based think tank contends. That conclusion, put forth by China Finance 40 Forum, which comprises senior Chinese regulators and financial executives, runs contrary to the market consensus that China’s consumption is underdeveloped, while providing a new perspective from which to assess the consumer potential of the...

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3 h. ago ‘Must Be Approved By Beijing,’ China Reacts To Dalai Lamas Succession Plans

‘Must Be Approved By Beijing,’ China Reacts To Dalai Lamas Succession Plans  Zee News

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3 h. ago Exhibition themed on Cosmos Archaeology held at National Museum in Beijing

Exhibition themed on Cosmos Archaeology held at National Museum in Beijing  Xinhua

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3 h. ago Dalai Lama Successor Must Be Approved by Beijing, Says China Amid Spiritual Leader's Remarks

Dalai Lama Successor Must Be Approved by Beijing, Says China Amid Spiritual Leader's Remarks  BizzBuzz

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3 h. ago China FURIOUS after Dalai Lama’s remarks about successor, claims Beijing's approval must: What more it said

China FURIOUS after Dalai Lama’s remarks about successor, claims Beijing's approval must: What more it said  WION

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3 h. ago China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks, says successor must be approved by Beijing

China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks, says successor must be approved by Beijing  MSN

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4 h. ago Beijing says Dalai Lama’s succession plan breaks tradition, tensions set to rise

Beijing said the succession of the Dalai Lama should be in accordance with tradition and Chinese law, in a swift rejection of a plan announced by the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader. The comment was made hours later after the 14th Dalai Lama said his office – the Gaden Phodrang Trust – held the sole authority to recognise the next Dalai Lama. On Wednesday, four days ahead of his 90th birthday, he posted a statement to X discussing the future of the Tibetan spiritual leadership, particularly his...

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5 h. ago China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks, says successor must be approved by Beijing | World News

China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks, says successor must be approved by Beijing | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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5 h. ago China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks: Successor's name must come from ‘golden urn’, needs Beijing's nod | World News

China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks: Successor's name must come from ‘golden urn’, needs Beijing's nod | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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5 h. ago Beijing Sports and Entertainment Industry Group Announces Board Composition

Beijing Sports and Entertainment Industry Group Announces Board Composition  TipRanks

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5 h. ago Beijing opposes Dalai Lama's succession method: Why China lays claim to top Tibetan religious leader post

Beijing opposes Dalai Lama's succession method: Why China lays claim to top Tibetan religious leader post  India TV News

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