39 h. ago Study shows how robots replaced master workers in Chinese military drone factory

In a Beijing defence drone facility, a black carbon-fibre body frame sits on a workstation ready for drilling. The material is light and strong, but a fractional error in angle or positioning could affect stealth performance and lead to the scrapping of the entire part. Master technicians once performed this task – breath held, hands steady – relying on years of muscle memory. Despite their skill, human limitations capped the speed of production and kept costs high. That changed with a...

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46 h. ago Egypt is replacing Cairo – and China is helping build the new capital

Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, located in the heart of the desert just 45km (28 miles) east of the capital Cairo, is taking shape, with China at the centre of its construction, operation and maintenance. Chinese state-owned construction giant, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), is not only the primary contractor for the central business district of the new city but will now operate and maintain it in a deal between China and Egypt. The new 700 sq km (270 square mile)...

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4 d. ago China Abandoned Its Old Norms, But Failed to Craft a Replacement

China Abandoned Its Old Norms, But Failed to Craft a Replacement  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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1 week ago Beijing removes Zheng Yanxiong as head of liaison office in Hong Kong

Zheng Yanxiong has been removed as director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong and the Chinese government has appointed Zhou Ji, the executive deputy director of the top Beijing office for the city’s affairs, to replace him. The State Council, China’s cabinet, announced late on Friday that Zhou, the executive deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), had been appointed to lead the central government’s liaison office in the city. In a brief statement, it also said...

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3 w. ago Secretary of State Rubio, clashing with senators, says China will not replace US on global aid

Top US diplomat defends State Department shifts and cuts that Democrats say reduce US soft power and give Beijing a propaganda win.

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3 w. ago Marco Rubio clashes with senators, says China will not replace US on global aid

Marco Rubio clashes with senators, says China will not replace US on global aid  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Official

China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Official  CNA

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3 w. ago China’s Luxury Car Brand That’s Come From Behind to Overtake BMW

China’s Luxury Car Brand That’s Come From Behind to Overtake BMW  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Beijing official

China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Beijing official  The Economic Times

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3 w. ago China's humanoid robots don't aim to replace human workers, Beijing official says

China's humanoid robots don't aim to replace human workers, Beijing official says  Daily Jang

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3 w. ago China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers, Beijing official says

China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers, Beijing official says  Reuters

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3 w. ago For Luxury Brands, There Are No Replacements as China and the U.S. Falter

For Luxury Brands, There Are No Replacements as China and the U.S. Falter  WSJ

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