Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent execs among Big Tech members on new China AI standards committee

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Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent execs among Big Tech members on new China AI standards committee

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Friday announced the establishment of an “artificial intelligence (AI) standardisation technology committee” that includes executives from tech giants Baidu, Alibaba Group Holding, Tencent Holdings and Huawei Technologies. The committee will be responsible for “making and revising” standards for different AI vertical markets, including assessment and testing, … Read more

Officers on patrol in China test ball-shaped robot as Beijing pushes hi-tech policing

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Officers on patrol in China test ball-shaped robot as Beijing pushes hi-tech policing

In eastern China, a robot that can identify and chase suspects follows police officers as they patrol the streets in a crowded commercial district, as Beijing seeks new ways to deploy advanced technology to aid police. Police in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, are reportedly using the robots, which could be equipped with suppression tools such as … Read more

Xiaomi unveils YU7 electric SUV to take on similar models from Tesla, Li Auto, Nio in 2025

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Xiaomi unveils YU7 electric SUV to take on similar models from Tesla, Li Auto, Nio in 2025

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has revealed its new YU7 sports utility vehicle (SUV) that it expects to commercially release in mid-2025, taking on similar models from Tesla, Li Auto and Nio in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market. In a Weibo post on Tuesday, Xiaomi founder, chairman and chief executive Lei Jun showed off … Read more

China sets deadline for Big Tech to clear algorithm issues, close ‘echo chambers’

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China sets deadline for Big Tech to clear algorithm issues, close ‘echo chambers’

Tech operators in China have been given a deadline to rectify issues with recommendation algorithms, as authorities move to revise cybersecurity regulations in place since 2021. A three-month campaign to address “typical issues with algorithms” on online platforms was launched on Sunday, according to a notice from the Communist Party’s commission for cyberspace affairs, the … Read more

China plans to have national data infrastructure in place by 2029

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China plans to have national data infrastructure in place by 2029

China’s data agency has announced an ambitious plan to develop a national digital infrastructure by 2029 to manage data as a key resource. According to draft guidelines released by the National Data Administration on Friday, the growth of the digital economy has increased demand for “better data circulation, usage and value extraction”, highlighting the need … Read more

Apple’s Tim Cook meets China’s commerce minister, the second regulator he met this week

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Apple’s Tim Cook meets China’s commerce minister, the second regulator he met this week

Apple CEO Tim Cook met with the Chinese minister of commerce on Friday during his second visit to mainland China this year, as the US tech giant pledged to boost its investment in the country. Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao said in his meeting with Cook that the country “welcomes Apple to seize the … Read more

Tim Cook meets China regulator in Beijing but no final word on Apple Intelligence

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Tim Cook meets China regulator in Beijing but no final word on Apple Intelligence

Apple chief executive Tim Cook spoke with China’s top industry regulator on Wednesday on a range of topics, according to an official Chinese statement, but the announcement fell short of providing any information on the roll-out of Apple’s AI service in the country. Cook met with Jin Zhuanglong, the Industry and Information Technology Minister, to … Read more

Tech war: China advocates use of local AI chips over those from US powerhouse Nvidia

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Tech war: China advocates use of local AI chips over those from US powerhouse Nvidia

Chinese authorities have informally advised local companies to use domestic-made artificial intelligence (AI) chips over those from Nvidia, according to two sources familiar with the matter, as alternative suppliers on the mainland look to catch up with the US tech giant. While there is no official ban on Nvidia’s China-tailored H20 graphics processing unit (GPU), … Read more

China’s AI industry could see US$1.4 trillion in investment in 6 years, executive says

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China’s AI industry could see US.4 trillion in investment in 6 years, executive says

China’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry could pour more than 10 trillion yuan (US$1.4 trillion) into developing the technology in the next six years, according to Chen Liang, chairman of the state-backed investment vehicle China International Capital Corporation (CICC). Chen made the comments on Sunday during a talk at the International China Investment Forum, organised by … Read more

China seeks to hop tech hurdles with robots, 6G as industrial development hits crossroads

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China seeks to hop tech hurdles with robots, 6G as industrial development hits crossroads

China pledged on Friday to make breakthroughs in emerging industries – including bleeding-edge fields like humanoid robots, 6G mobile technology and atomic-level manufacturing – that could enhance its strength in the high-growth tech arena while preserving traditional sectors as a bedrock. The country’s unique system – which can concentrate resources on specific benchmarks – can … Read more