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SCI & TECHAug 17The next silicon? AI data centre material faces price spike amid China supply crunchThe artificial intelligence boom is driving demand for optical modules that enable ultra-fast data transmission in data centres, with the latest beneficiary a chemical compound that is seeing an unprecedented surge in prices. Indium phosphide (InP) is used to make lasers that convert electrical signals into light, allowing data to travel rapidly through fibre-optic cables. As a major producer of the material, China has seen prices climb sharply. According to a recent report by financial services...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17Can China follow its own ‘technological path’ amid growing AI rivalry with US?China’s ability to set its own technological course in the face of sustained US export restrictions may be the key factor in the two countries’ contest over artificial intelligence (AI), a prominent analyst has argued. Zheng Yongnian, dean of the school of public policy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), made the case in his preface to The Rise of Atlas, a new book about the development of Huawei Technologies’ Atlas 950 SuperPoD computing system. The system, which Huawei...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17China’s self-driving push gains ground in Europe as Momenta, Pony.ai expandChina’s autonomous-driving ambitions are winning growing recognition in Europe, with Deutsche Bank raising its target price for Momenta following a key regulatory breakthrough, and Pony.ai expanding its European robotaxi roll-out alongside Uber Technologies. In a research note released on Monday, Deutsche Bank analyst Bin Wang saw Momenta as the “No 1 independent autonomous-driving solution provider globally”, particularly in the urban “navigation on autopilot” (NOA) segment. “Momenta’s market...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17The next China shock will come from open-source AICountries adopting Chinese models will also absorb Chinese standards and governanceFinancial Times
SCI & TECHAug 16US-China tech war is coming for AI’s plumbingThe US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reportedly considering a ban on Chinese optical transceivers, signalling that the US-China tech war is expanding beyond the focus on semiconductor chips to shadow even the smallest link in the chain of essential artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. Optical transceivers are small devices that use fibre optic technology to send and receive data as light. The key application of these optical modules is the quick transmission of large amounts of...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 16China Draws a Line Between AI and LoveChina is exploring the distinction between artificial intelligence and human emotions like love. This article delves into the ethical and conceptual boundaries of AI development.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
SCI & TECHAug 16China’s ‘electric eel’ sensor allows robots to feel an object without touching itElectric eels hunt in pitch-black, murky waters by generating electric fields around their bodies. Now, Chinese scientists have mimicked this natural radar, giving robots the ability to “feel” objects without making physical contact. “We want the machine to sense an approaching target – distinguish its material and surface condition – before any physical contact,” said Zhang Weiqiang, a professor at Xidian University, in a video interview last week. Their work was published last month in the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 15China’s 1MW perovskite solar farm beats silicon system in industrial-scale testA China-led team has cleared the last major hurdle in the race to commercialise the most promising alternative to conventional silicon solar technology, paving the way for the next generation of low-cost, high-efficiency panels to be made on an industrial scale. Researchers from China and Canada, led by Nanjing University, have developed a super-stable coating for perovskite – an ultra-thin, lightweight material that can be printed onto large surfaces – suitable for patching the tiny defects...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 15China shaping the future of open - source technology – including AIChina is actively influencing the future development of open-source technology, specifically including artificial intelligence. This highlights a significant global trend in technological leadership.japantoday.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 15Evidence of earliest silkworm farming outside China found, upending Silk Road timelineIt may not be the most majestic creature on our beautiful planet, but the humble silkworm deserves a place alongside horses, cattle, cats, and dogs due to its profound impact on human civilisation. The luxurious fabric spun from the silkworm’s natural secretion ignited the creation of a vast global trade network, connecting Asia with the Mediterranean. This network became a catalyst for transformative exchanges of goods, ideas, and technologies across continents, significantly shaping the course...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14China's courts rule workers can't be fired just because AI replaced them — and the US has no such protectionsChina's courts have ruled that workers cannot be fired simply because they are replaced by AI, a protection not present in the US. This highlights a significant divergence in labor law concerning the impact of artificial intelligence on employment.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 14China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South AmericaAfter almost four decades of international cooperation in space affairs, Brazil and China have unveiled details of a new project to launch a powerful meteorological and environmental satellite. It will be capable of monitoring the whole of South America, according to the space sciences department at Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Adenilson Roberto da Silva, general coordinator of engineering and technology with the INPE, said the satellite would provide “improved weather...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Miles ahead: China team boosts atom entanglement distance record fourfoldChinese scientists have achieved the quantum entanglement of cold atoms across a record-breaking 420km (260 miles), a breakthrough they say lays the groundwork for intercity quantum networks. According to a paper published by the peer-reviewed journal Physical Review Letters on August 11, the distance was more than four times previous demonstrations and exceeded the threshold at which direct transmission encounters fundamental physical limits. “Our experiment provides a test bed for studying...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Ex-factory worker and engineer to make history as one of China’s first space passengersA 73-year-old Chinese female entrepreneur has recently become the 22nd passenger of the domestically developed spacecraft CYZ1. On August 8, Huang Xiaochi was officially designated as passenger No 022 for CYZ1, a project by the commercial space start-up InterstellOr. Huang is scheduled to embark on a suborbital mission aboard the spaceship in 2028, reaching the Kármán line, the widely recognised boundary of Earth’s atmosphere where outer space begins, allowing her to view Earth from that vantage...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14China urged to avoid ‘us or them’ split with US over AI governanceChina should try to make sure that its new international artificial intelligence body is not seen as “naturally opposed” to the United States and its allies in case it puts off prospective members, analysts have warned. They said the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico) was not designed as an alternative to the US Pax Silica partnership, which was established last December with the aim of reducing “coercive dependencies”. Waico was established at the World Artificial...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Global Times : China advances global AI governance on all fronts , turning principles into deeper , more concrete actionChina is reportedly advancing global AI governance efforts by converting principles into more substantial actions. This highlights the nation's increasing role in shaping international technology standards.sydneysun.com · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 14Uber, China's Pony.ai plan European robotaxi push with 2,000 vehiclesSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 13China's lead in orbital data centres risks leaving Europe behindChina is racing ahead on orbital data centres while Europe still debates the concept, a new policy brief warns, and the gap is starting to widen.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 13China’s ‘brain chip’ drive accelerates with slew of state-backed initiativesFor years, Elon Musk has dreamed of conquering a range of chronic health conditions by inserting computer chips into the human brain. But that vision could become reality fastest in China, where state authorities are launching a coordinated effort to accelerate the nascent industry’s development. The past few days have seen a string of initiatives related to brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) announced in China, involving parties ranging from state insurance companies to investment banks and local...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 12From solar to AI: why China may be entering its ‘Go Global 3.0’ eraChinese corporate expansion overseas is shifting from solar equipment to artificial intelligence-enabled industrial technology, with a new generation of companies targeting global markets from inception, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. “China has entered the ‘Go Global 3.0’ era,” wrote the investment bank’s team, led by Jacqueline Du, in a research note published on Tuesday. The evolution moves beyond low-cost manufacturing goods and the “new three” sectors – electric vehicles,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 12China’s glueball ‘triumph’; SpaceX rocket debris caught on video: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US and Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as a ‘triumph’ The international physics community has hailed a Chinese-led discovery as a “triumph” after researchers presented the strongest evidence yet for the existence of the “glueball” – a mysterious particle made of pure force. 2. Chinese...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 11Apple Tests China CXMT Memory Chips Amid AI - Driven Supply ShortageApple is reportedly testing memory chips from China's CXMT due to a supply shortage driven by AI demands. This indicates a strategic shift in Apple's supply chain to address component scarcity.rttnews.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 11Why Is AI So Popular in China?The technology is far less divisive than in the United States.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHAug 115 phones made in China with the best battery life in 2026Battery life has become one of the biggest areas of competition in the smartphone market in 2026, with Chinese manufacturers pushing battery capacities well beyond the 5,000mAh mark that has long been common among premium smartphones. The post 5 phones made in China with the best battery life in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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