16 h. ago Beijing academy introduces ‘RoboBrain’ AI model to power humanoid robots in China

Beijing academy introduces ‘RoboBrain’ AI model to power humanoid robots in China  Tech Edition

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20 h. ago ‘It’s too much’: Chinese students reconsider UK degrees as policies harden

After she graduated last summer, Aroma Wu quickly realised that if she wanted a career in China’s tech industry, she would need to go back to school: her bachelor’s degree simply was not enough. “I saw how competitive it was – most people had a master’s,” the 24-year-old said. To boost her credentials, Wu decided to apply for a graduate programme in the United Kingdom, and she soon received an offer. But within weeks, she was growing worried by news coming out of Britain – and starting to...

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22 h. ago Tech hub Shenzhen launches plan to support consumption, exporters amid trade war

China’s top export city and tech hub, Shenzhen, is stepping up efforts to boost domestic consumption and support exporters amid a turbulent trade war between Beijing and Washington. “Consumption is the fundamental driving force behind economic growth and development,” according to a 39-point plan released by the Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission on Friday. Shenzhen will leverage its strategic strengths in four key categories: artificial intelligence (AI) terminals, smart home...

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23 h. ago NYT: China, "the enemy," targets Russian tech, territory, and scientists, leaked FSB file shows

NYT: China, "the enemy," targets Russian tech, territory, and scientists, leaked FSB file shows  Euromaidan Press

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52 h. ago AI content detector: why does China dismiss it as ‘superstition tech’?

With the graduation season approaching, many Chinese universities have introduced regulations setting clear requirements for the proportion of artificial intelligence-generated content – or the “AI rate”, as it is called – in theses. Some universities have used the AI rate as a deciding factor in whether a thesis is approved. The rule is intended to prevent academic misconduct, as educators have become increasingly concerned about the unregulated use of AI in producing scholarly literature,...

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67 h. ago Trade to tech war: why Trump picked his export control head for next China talks

Trade to tech war: why Trump picked his export control head for next China talks  South China Morning Post

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69 h. ago Fortune Tech: China’s EV price warning, Anduril’s new valuation, stolen crypto scheme

Fortune Tech: China’s EV price warning, Anduril’s new valuation, stolen crypto scheme  Fortune

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3 d. ago China scientists put direct quantum communications tech to test in space flight

China has tested how the core components of a quantum-based network might withstand the rigours of space travel, in what is believed to be the start of efforts to build an integrated space-ground system for ultra-secure communications that do not need encryption keys. A laser module and a phase encoding device, developed at the Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences, were on board a Yuanxingzhe-1 rocket that reached 2.5km (1.55 miles) during a two-minute vertical flight testing its...

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3 d. ago US still king of critical tech, but China quickly closing gaps: report

The United States continued to lead China in critical technologies, namely artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, semiconductors, space and quantum, according to a report released on Thursday by Harvard University. The authors of the Critical and Emerging Technologies Index, released by the university’s Belfer Centre for Science and International Affairs, said the US maintained its competitive edge because of large-scale American public and private investment, a top-notch and diverse...

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4 d. ago Citi Cuts Tech Staff in China, Presses on With Brokerage Plan

Citi Cuts Tech Staff in China, Presses on With Brokerage Plan  WSJ

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4 d. ago Citi plans to cut 3,500 tech roles in China as global banks cut costs

Citi plans to cut 3,500 tech roles in China as global banks cut costs  CNBC

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4 d. ago Citi plans to slash 3,500 tech roles in China as global banks cut costs

Citi plans to slash 3,500 tech roles in China as global banks cut costs  CNBC

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4 d. ago Citi to cut 3,500 tech jobs in China as part of global revamp

Citi to cut 3,500 tech jobs in China as part of global revamp  Reuters

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4 d. ago China Just Revealed Laser Tech That Can Read Text From a Mile Away

China Just Revealed Laser Tech That Can Read Text From a Mile Away  VICE

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5 d. ago China rejects Dutch minister's spying accusation, says tech achievements not 'stolen'

China rejects Dutch minister's spying accusation, says tech achievements not 'stolen'  Reuters

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5 d. ago Why new US curbs on China’s tech tests could raise prices for American consumers

Washington’s recent ban on Chinese labs deemed security risks over their testing of consumer electronics bound for the US has observers wondering about law enforcement while saying the ban may leave American consumers with fewer, more expensive choices. Analysts also say the impact on Chinese makers of phones, PCs and the like could be limited, even though Washington appears to be trying to curtail China, a country the US Federal Communications Commission calls an adversary. “It is hard to...

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6 d. ago “China Tightens Solar Grip”: Already Dominating the Market, Beijing Unveils New Tech to Cement Total Global Control

“China Tightens Solar Grip”: Already Dominating the Market, Beijing Unveils New Tech to Cement Total Global Control  Sustainability Times

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6 d. ago Nvidia builds new AI chip for China with computing cluster capabilities: report

Semiconductor giant Nvidia is developing a new China-tailored artificial intelligence (AI) chip that complies with US export regulations and will enable users to link multiple units to create high-performance computing clusters, according to a report by digital publication The Information. Nvidia plans to produce more than 1 million units of its new B30 chip this year, the report said, amid efforts by the company to preserve its market share in the world’s second-largest economy in the face of...

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7 d. ago More attention coming to China advancements in AI, humanoid tech: Morgan Stanley

China’s advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid technology will continue to capture the imaginations of investors as the world turns its focus to the region, according to Morgan Stanley’s director of pan-Asia research. “The DeepSeek announcement has shifted the fundamental discussion about China to technological innovation,” said Magdalena Stoklosa in an interview last month. “This theme is multi-year and incredibly important.” Her team identified technological diffusion and...

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7 d. ago Exclusive | More attention coming to China advancements in AI, humanoid tech: Morgan Stanley

Exclusive | More attention coming to China advancements in AI, humanoid tech: Morgan Stanley  South China Morning Post

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