China is aiming to take the global lead in a promising biotech area by setting its first national standards for “organ-on-a-chip technology”. The chips are an emerging research tool that could replace animal testing and speed up the time a drug takes to get from concept to market. “This milestone marks an important step forward … Read more
China has set a goal for its national computing performance to reach 300 exaflops by 2025. If these goals are achieved, Guangdong will account for roughly 13 per cent of China’s total computing power. “These measures were crafted to promote high-quality development in the province’s AI industry, to swiftly build new productive forces, to construct … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for efforts to boost “disruptive innovation”, integrate technology with industry, and increase supply chain resilience as he presided over this year’s first Politburo study session. At the meeting of the Communist Party’s top policymaking body on Wednesday, Xi said China must strengthen scientific and technological innovation – especially “original and … Read more
