46 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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65 m. ago Bipartisan Push to Rebuild US Shipbuilding Industry Amid China Threat

Bipartisan Push to Rebuild US Shipbuilding Industry Amid China Threat  cbn.com

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1 hour 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 Communication expert Julian Cheng leaves Canada career for China university

Julian Cheng Zhizhen, a global expert in optical and radio frequency wireless communication, has left his position in Canada to join the newly established Great Bay University (GBU) in southern China. Cheng, previously an electrical engineering professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), will be chair professor and dean of the school of information science and technology, GBU announced in a post on its official social media account on June 23. The announcement came just four days...

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2 h. ago China calls for better communications with EU, urges respect for core interests

China calls for better communications with EU, urges respect for core interests  Reuters

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2 h. ago Why President Xi is turning to the ocean for China’s growth – and who benefits?

President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to advance the “high-quality development” of China’s marine economy, highlighting its growing strategic importance during a high-level economic meeting on Tuesday. He also called for stronger policy support to accelerate the sector’s growth. In this explainer, the Post examines why the marine economy matters to the country's overall economic strategy, where government policy is heading, and which sectors stand to benefit. Why does the marine economy...

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2 h. ago China's Honor launches new challenge to Samsung with thin foldable smartphone and a big battery

China's Honor launches new challenge to Samsung with thin foldable smartphone and a big battery  CNBC

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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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2 h. ago "Billion People Backing You": Why China Is Supporting Musk Amid Feud With Trump

"Billion People Backing You": Why China Is Supporting Musk Amid Feud With Trump  NDTV

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3 h. ago China refutes 14th Dalai Lama's claim of finding a successor

China refutes 14th Dalai Lama's claim of finding a successor  China Daily

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3 h. ago Ford's CEO sounded the alarm again on China. Here are 3 ways Chinese EVs drastically differ from their US rivals.

Ford's CEO sounded the alarm again on China. Here are 3 ways Chinese EVs drastically differ from their US rivals.  Business Insider

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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 2 Precious Metals To Invest in As China and US Tensions Heat up

2 Precious Metals To Invest in As China and US Tensions Heat up  24/7 Wall St.

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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 Alibaba’s US$7 billion subsidy deepens China’s instant shopping battle

Alibaba Group Holding’s instant commerce service announced on Wednesday a substantial subsidy programme totalling 50 billion yuan (US$7 billion) over the next 12 months for both consumers and merchants, intensifying the fierce competition in China’s on-demand delivery sector, where JD.com and Meituan are also major players. Consumers using Taobao’s in-app Shangou service, the instant commerce business of Alibaba, will enjoy significant incentives, including cash vouchers, free purchase coupons,...

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3 h. ago James Bond museum in Thailand misfires, closing after only 1 day

The closure of a US$1.2 million James Bond museum aimed at wooing more tourists to southern Thailand after opening for only one day has prompted a lawmaker to call it a pointless project “dressed up to impress” and demand accountability from officials. The state-funded attraction in Phang Nga, a tribute to The Man with the Golden Gun for showcasing the kingdom’s multiple locations in the 1974 film, was built a year ago. But the museum has since become an eyesore, with its leaky roofs, broken...

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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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4 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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