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The March to 5G
China steps up its rollout of 5G wireless networks, aiming to keep pace with the U.S. and other developed markets in deploying new cutting-edge services
In Depth: China Races Early Into the 5G Era
Telecom companies face major uncertainty, technical hurdles, mounting costs, new competition from cable TV operators
Beijing Mandates Bold New Push for AI Drug Discovery, Surgical Robots
The new measures aim to streamline international clinical trials, accelerate the hospital adoption of medical robots, and foster a robust market for health data trading
Surging AI Data Center Power Demand Fuels Energy Storage Growth, Experts Say
Industry experts call for advanced multi-tier energy storage solutions and a shift toward green electricity to manage the volatile energy consumption of large model training
Brazil Court Bars Geely From Activities Tied to Disputed Patent
The injunction, stemming from a dispute with Japan’s IP Bridge, gives the Chinese carmaker 10 days to prove compliance or face a fine of up to $115,000
Business Brief (March 26): State Media Call to End Food Delivery Price War Sparks Tech Stock Rally
Shenzhen plans core chip industry support; Pop Mart shares plunge despite revenue doubling
China Opens First National Testing Center for Flying Cars
The Guangdong province center boasts vast available airspace and a more powerful 5G network to support low-altitude communication, navigation and surveillance systems for the vehicles
In Depth: China Satellite Investment Soars as SpaceX Sparks Race for Piece of the Sky
With limited capacity in low-Earth orbit and Elon Musk’s company already far ahead, Beijing is pouring funding into constellations, rockets and commercial space ventures
China’s SpaceSail Seeks Fresh Funding to Build Rival to Starlink
Shanghai government-backed startup has disclosed plans to raise new funding as it builds a massive satellite internet network and expands abroad
Tech Brief (March 4): Alibaba Launches Small AI Models Focused on Efficiency
XPeng predicts fully autonomous driving within three years, Huawei says 5G-Advanced now commercialized in over 300 cities
Chinese Tech Firms Dominate MWC Despite Mideast Travel Snags
Huawei unveils its AI computing platform for global markets, while Xiaomi and Honor launch flagship phones at Barcelona’s key telecom event
Commentary: China’s Travel Rush Is Back, and So Is the Sticker Shock
Regulators and state-owned operators are pivoting from subsidized expansion to commercial viability, leaving passengers to pick up the tab
Commentary: China’s Travel Rush Is Back, and So Is the Sticker Shock
Regulators and state-owned operators are pivoting from subsidized expansion to commercial viability, leaving passengers to pick up the tab
Beijing Orders Telecom Overhaul to Track Drones in Lower Skies
Pilot programs in 10 cities will test 5G-Advanced systems that combine communication and radar-like sensing functions
Satellite Chipmaker Cygnus Raises $215 Million as China Internet-in-Space Push Accelerates
Funding surge underscores investor bets on Beijing’s plan to connect millions of users via orbital networks by 2030
Tech Brief (Feb. 6): Lidar-Maker Hesai Partners With Grab for Southeast Asia Push
Alibaba tech powers a large model that will assist with broadcasting and public services at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Games, EV-maker Nio expects to log first-ever quarterly profit
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