2 w. ago As China’s tech rises, companies must rethink their R&D strategy

For years, many foreign companies treated China as a vast consumer base or a low-cost manufacturing hub. Now that paradigm is shifting dramatically. China is not just where multinationals scale production or sell at volume; it is increasingly where they make strategic decisions, engage in serious research and development and innovate in ways that will have a global impact. For example, take Toyota’s R&D centre in Changshu, Jiangsu province. Led by local engineers, it has helped develop electric...

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2 w. ago Opinion | As China’s tech rises, companies must rethink their R&D strategy

Opinion | As China’s tech rises, companies must rethink their R&D strategy  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Data centres in Malaysia’s Johor told to wait for water ‘until mid

Investors in Malaysia’s fast-growing data centre hub of Johor have been asked to postpone water-cooled expansion projects for at least 18 months, as authorities grapple with drought and mounting pressure on the state’s water supplies. Officials say the temporary deferral will apply to developers whose facilities depend on water for cooling servers that run around the clock, amid growing unease among residents and environmentalists that billions of dollars in tech investment are colliding with...

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3 w. ago Germany rethinks China policy as trade squeeze exposes vulnerabilities

Germany rethinks China policy as trade squeeze exposes vulnerabilities  Reuters

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3 w. ago Development or Dependence? Rethinking China’s Economic Playbook in the Americas

Development or Dependence? Rethinking China’s Economic Playbook in the Americas  Small Wars Journal

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4 w. ago Bolivia Is Rethinking Lithium Deals with China, Russia in US Pivot

Bolivia Is Rethinking Lithium Deals with China, Russia in US Pivot  Bloomberg.com

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