Experts warn on risks and readiness ahead of World Quantum Day
As the world marks World Quantum Readiness Day this Thursday, experts from across the technology sector have urged…
AI demands could drive USD $500 billion annual data centre spend
Bain has released its sixth annual Global Technology Report, outlining the evolving landscape of AI, quantum computing, robotics,…
Open Questions | Dong Yu on why ‘every chapter’ of China’s 5-year plans boils down to income
Dong Yu has been executive vice-president of the China Institute for Development Planning at Tsinghua University since 2019.…
Cheap Chinese Imports Threaten Thai Economy, Warns Bank
Thailand is not yet in a state of deflation, but an influx of cheap Chinese goods poses a…
3 body stardom: how China’s space station became a film set and inspired author Liu Cixin
A new Chinese documentary is giving the public an ultra high definition look at life in space –…
Chinese pre-orders for Apple’s iPhone 17 break records amid strong demand
Pre-order sales of Apple’s new iPhone 17 series have got off to a robust start in China, shattering…
China moves to boost electronics self-sufficiency as US tightens chip curbs
China has released a new action plan to bolster its electronics manufacturing sector that stresses the need for…
Local Chinese government’s stimulus plan entices big spenders to dig in while dining out
A local government in China’s provincial economic powerhouse of Zhejiang has announced plans to subsidise the restaurant meals…
Tencent counts on demand for Chinese AI tools to lift overseas cloud computing business
Tencent Holdings is aiming for “aggressive” growth in the international cloud computing market, on the back of the…
Groundhog steals tourist’s car keys in China, villagers rally to retrieve them
A scenic road trip in southwestern China unexpectedly turned into a quirky “treasure hunt” when a tourist’s car…
China ‘pretend work’ firm offers shared office space for US$4 a day, promotes personal growth
Pretend work companies that help unemployed people fake having a job for a small price are springing up…
Chinese man spends US$120,000 on 300-year gym membership, seeks refund; owner vanishes
A man in eastern China has sued a gym after he paid it more than 870,000 yuan (US$120,000)…