2 d. ago Europe’s Auto Industry Stabilizes But China Competition Intensifying

Europe’s Auto Industry Stabilizes But China Competition Intensifying  Forbes

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4 d. ago China Seeks to Dominate Space in Era of ‘Unmanaged Competition’

China Seeks to Dominate Space in Era of ‘Unmanaged Competition’  National Defense Magazine

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6 d. ago The US and China: Deep dependency amid increasing strategic competition

The US and China: Deep dependency amid increasing strategic competition  Euro-sd

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6 d. ago How China can position its K visa for success in race for global tech talent

Could China’s new K visa reshape the global competition for top talent? Beijing certainly aims to do just that. Officially rolled out this month, the visa is aimed at young foreign professionals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. It targets graduates and professionals with at least a bachelor’s degree in STEM from recognised institutions or engaged in relevant education or research. Unlike other Chinese visas for employment or research, the K visa does not...

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7 d. ago How Chinese paper mills use AI to create ‘higher quality’ academic fraud

Chinese paper mills are using generative artificial intelligence tools to mass produce forged academic papers, a new investigation by the mainland’s state broadcaster has found. The report, which aired Sunday on China Central Television’s (CCTV) “Financial Investigation” programme, found paper mill workers using generative AI chatbots to help them each complete over 30 academic articles a week. Paper mills that sell authorship or fabricate entire papers are a staple of China’s competitive...

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7 d. ago China’s EV boom has the EU setting up roadblocks. Can cooperation clear the way?

This year marks half a century of formal diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, as well as the 25th anniversary of the founding of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. The latest story in our series examining ties between the two powers focuses on intensified competition in the auto industry, a bedrock sector for Europe and an area where China has made enormous strides, particularly in electric vehicles and other hi-tech advancements. When Volkswagen engineers...

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7 d. ago As China’s EV boom makes the EU anxious, is it too late to work together?

This year marks half a century of formal diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, as well as the 25th anniversary of the founding of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. The latest story in our series examining ties between the two powers focuses on intensified competition in the auto industry, a bedrock sector for Europe and an area where China has made enormous strides, particularly in electric vehicles and other hi-tech advancements. When Volkswagen engineers...

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7 d. ago China’s Pulp and Paper Expansion: How Overcapacity Is Reshaping Global Competitiveness

China’s Pulp and Paper Expansion: How Overcapacity Is Reshaping Global Competitiveness  ResourceWise

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7 d. ago China's rare earth curbs put Europe's auto industry at risk, Italian lobby says

China's rare earth curbs put Europe's auto industry at risk, Italian lobby says  Yahoo Finance

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1 week ago How US Gulf partnerships could thwart China’s AI leadership plans

In a global first, China has launched a cutting-edge commercial underwater data centre in Hainan. The facility has the potential to upgrade digital service offerings, increase Beijing’s share of global internet traffic and serve as a magnet for foreign direct investment from global technology giants. To make progress, China must find a competitive edge, given the fast-expanding infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and the United States, where rivals in the artificial intelligence (AI) race...

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1 week ago Trump seeks fair play! US asks China to not fly over Russia; 'gives Beijing airlines competitive edge ove

Trump seeks fair play! US asks China to not fly over Russia; 'gives Beijing airlines competitive edge ove  Times of India

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1 week ago US Senate passes measure that limits Nvidia and AMD’s AI chip exports to China

Artificial intelligence chip firms Nvidia Corp and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) would have to ensure American companies get priority access to their products before China under legislation the US Senate has passed, a setback for the technology industry’s efforts to block the measure. The bipartisan legislation was easily approved in a vote late on Thursday. It is designed to bolster US competitiveness in cutting-edge industries and curb exports to China and other foreign adversaries, according...

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1 week ago Chinese regulators step up efforts to target disorderly price competition

Chinese regulators have launched renewed efforts to tackle the phenomenon of disorderly price competition, including the potential formulation of state-sanctioned cost assessments and firm actions against below-cost bidding. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) – the country’s top economic planner – and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published a joint policy paper on Thursday outlining measures designed to limit the intense competition within some...

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1 week ago China’s regulators step up efforts to cool down industry price wars

Chinese regulators have launched renewed efforts to tackle the phenomenon of disorderly price competition, including the potential formulation of state-sanctioned cost assessments and firm actions against below-cost bidding. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) – the country’s top economic planner – and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published a joint policy paper on Thursday outlining measures designed to limit the intense competition within some...

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1 week ago China pledges to rein in 'disorderly' pricing competition by companies

China pledges to rein in 'disorderly' pricing competition by companies  Reuters

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2 w. ago ‘Affordable’ Model Y and 3: Tesla drops Steve Jobs turtleneck for Walmart hoodie

Tesla rolled out “affordable” versions of its bestselling Model Y SUV and its Model 3 sedan, but the starting prices of US$39,990 and US$36,990 were too high, some said, to attract a new class of buyers to the electric vehicle (EV) brand. CEO Elon Musk has touted the car as a way to tap a wider swathe of buyers, saying last year that a price below US$30,000, after incentives, was the key. Tesla is trying to reverse falling sales of its ageing line-up amid rising competition in Europe and China,...

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2 w. ago FAQ: What Foreign Companies Need to Know About China’s 2025 Anti

FAQ: What Foreign Companies Need to Know About China’s 2025 Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL)  Harris Sliwoski LLP

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2 w. ago Impact of Anthropic’s China ban unlikely to ‘move the needle’, expert says

US artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic’s ban on China-backed entities’ access to its models was not expected to deter mainland firms nor hamper their progress in the field, according to industry experts and analysts. “When it comes to the impact on China’s [AI] competitiveness and development, I don’t think it will move the needle very much,” said Ben Reynolds, a Rhodium Group analyst specialising in US and China semiconductor competition. While noting that the move was consistent with...

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2 w. ago HungryPanda steers clear of price wars, prioritises quality and service

HungryPanda, the overseas food delivery platform specialising in Chinese and Asian food, is closely watching the price wars in China between rivals like Meituan and Alibaba Group Holding, a company executive said. However, HungryPanda operated in markets with “less price sensitive” consumers who had “high spending power”, according to Kitty Liu, the company’s director of public affairs. This year, competition in China’s on-demand services market, long dominated by Meituan, has intensified with...

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2 w. ago China charts path to global competitiveness in chips and AI over next five years

As China drafts its 15th five-year plan – the next entry in a line of expansive blueprints that have set the tone for the country’s development over more than seven decades – we explore what China will do in the field of science and technology, particularly regarding the introduction of scientific talent. For more stories in this ongoing series, click here. China aims to become a global leader in science and technology by 2035, and has identified the next five years as a critical, decisive...

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