Chinese engineering graduates often lack basic knowledge, survey finds

Chinese engineering graduates often lack basic knowledge, survey finds

Engineering graduates in China often lack basic knowledge and their training across disciplines can be limited – and that could be hampering the country’s ability to gain a tech advantage, a survey of universities and companies has found. “The mismatch of engineering graduates’ abilities and company needs, a student appraisal system that is focused on … Read more

Humanoid robot could recharge China’s manufacturing labour shortage

Humanoid robot could recharge China’s manufacturing labour shortage

A Chinese robot maker has received over 500 orders from carmakers for an industrial humanoid robot, according to local media reports, in a development that may soon help ease China’s manufacturing labour shortage. UBTech’s Walker S1, officially unveiled on Monday, has already begun training in factories, including those of the world’s largest electric vehicle maker … Read more