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SCI & TECHAug 3China is working towards 100% renewable power at its Antarctic bases by 2035Scientists in Antarctica have to deal with extreme cold, wind and months of total darkness while they carry out their research. Inland, the temperature can plummet below minus 80 degrees Celsius (minus 112 degrees Fahrenheit) during winter, while wind speeds of over 100km/h (62mph) – and even over 200km/h – can be experienced for days at a time. While diesel has long been the main energy source for power and heating at research stations in the icy continent, they are now shifting towards...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3Alibaba jumps 7% after introducing Qwen3.8-Max in China's intensifying AI raceSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 3What is ‘bamboo-copter’, its links to China and Japan; how it inspired modern helicoptersThe bamboo-copter is one of the most famous gadgets from the pocket of Doraemon, an iconic robot cat from a Japanese cartoon series who employs futuristic devices to assist a clumsy boy, notably enabling the protagonists to fly. In fact, this gadget is inspired by a Chinese invention that dates back over a thousand years. The bamboo-copter was one of the earliest gadgets presented to the boy Nobita Nobi by the robotic cat character from the 22nd century. It made its first appearance in the manga...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 2SA Asks: How big of a threat is China's CXMT to memory chipmakers?The article analyzes the potential threat posed by China's CXMT to existing memory chipmakers, exploring its competitive impact on the industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 2Exclusive : African space initiative eyes participation in China Change - 8 lunar mission , embraces openness and inclusiveness : African program managerAn African space initiative is exploring participation in China's Change-8 lunar mission, signaling a potential international collaboration in space exploration. This development indicates growing interest and cooperation in scientific and technological advancements.globaltimes.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 2Multinationals plug into China AI - powered futureMultinational corporations are engaging with China's AI-powered future. This indicates significant global investment and integration into advanced technological developments within China.asiabulletin.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 2AI Job Losses in China : Drivers , White - Collar Workers Hitnewkerala.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 1As China’s catch-up era ends, what’s standing in the way of tech innovation?As China’s era of catch-up growth fades, experts warn that profound issues in research culture and institutional incentives may hamstring the country’s ambition to become a leader in scientific innovation. In a dialogue held at the Shanghai Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS) last month, leading scholars discussed the hurdles China faces with Kevin Kelly, the founding executive editor of Wired magazine. Lu Bai, a neurobiologist and the president of SANS, noted that China had been able to use...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 1China hopes to banish blackouts as quantum tech puts power grid in superpositionChina plans to expand the application of quantum technologies – including precision sensors and computer simulations – across its power grid to help prevent blackouts. The push follows a successful trial at a substation in Hefei, Anhui province. During the 18-month trial, quantum technology was used to rapidly detect and diagnose equipment defects and faults in the power system, according to a report published on Wednesday by the state-run People’s Daily. Quantum technology harnesses the physics...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 31China , U . S . in artificial intelligence race shaping the economy & securityChina and the U.S. are engaged in a competitive race for artificial intelligence dominance. This competition is depicted as significantly influencing both the global economy and security landscapes.fox11online.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 31Will US red tape and other infrastructure delays give China the lead in AI race?China could win the artificial intelligence race if delays in establishing the United States’ AI infrastructure are not addressed, a congressional hearing heard on Thursday, just days before the deadline for the release of new industry guard rails. “We are in a strategic competition with China to lead the world on AI, and winning that race requires massive capital investment to build the networks that will power tomorrow’s AI applications,” said US Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of the Senate...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 30China satellite fleet grows sixfold , narrowing U . S . leadChina's satellite fleet has significantly increased in size, reducing the lead held by the U.S. in space capabilities, indicating a shift in global technological and strategic balance.upi.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 30AI: Europe commits €5 billion to fund seven megafactories and catch up with the US and ChinaThe European Commission has launched a call for tenders to fund these massive facilities designed for training artificial intelligence models. The challenges are numerous: budget uncertainty, compliance with environmental standards, dependence on American technology...Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHJul 30China’s open-weight model lead exposes America’s AI blind spotThe future of AI may be dictated not by who builds the smartest model, but who builds the models everyone runs on. Right now, that's China.CNBC
SCI & TECHJul 30China’s smart-vacuum giants swept up in US robot ban, hitting top options for AmericansThe fallout from Washington’s fresh import ban on foreign robots appears poised to disrupt the American living room, threatening to lock out market-dominating Chinese smart vacuums. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced “advanced robotic devices” to its so-called Covered List on Tuesday, blocking new models from obtaining the equipment authorisation required for US import and sale. While initial reports largely focused on humanoids and quadrupeds – with the FCC...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 30ByteDance’s US$4b projected AI revenue tops China as it restructures office tool LarkByteDance has integrated its enterprise collaboration unit into other teams, a move that sharpens its focus on using artificial intelligence to serve corporate clients as annualised AI revenue of US$4 billion pushes it to the front of the pack in China, according to sources. The Beijing-based company decided to integrate the product team of office tool Lark, known as Feishu domestically, into the product team in charge of the Doubao AI chatbot, according to an internal memo seen by the South...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 30As AI spending soars, can China’s tech giants deliver long-term profits?As US tech giants face growing market scrutiny over their swelling artificial intelligence budgets, China’s top technology firms are confronting a similar reckoning: proving that billions of dollars spent on AI infrastructure will yield sustainable profits. Here is a run down on how Chinese tech giants are navigating the AI monetisation challenge. Why are global investors nervous about ‘big tech’ AI spending? Global market anxiety intensified after Facebook owner Meta Platforms saw its...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29US bans foreign - made humanoid robots , targeting China over securityThe US has banned foreign-made humanoid robots, specifically targeting China, citing security concerns. This action reflects growing international tensions over technology and national security.sandiegouniontribune.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 29Is China’s biotech boom at risk? Fear of policy backlash after death in gene-editing trialThe death of a six-year-old girl after receiving an experimental gene-editing therapy has been described by scientists as a tragedy that highlights the need to improve trial safeguards. But some in the biotechnology industry fear Chinese policymakers may curtail the regulatory flexibility that scientists have long enjoyed in initiating clinical trials – a key mechanism behind China’s competitive edge in frontier treatments. “I hope this tragedy does not have a lasting negative impact on China’s...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29What will the US foreign robot ban mean for China’s world-leading start-ups?China’s robotics firms have run into a fresh obstacle in their global expansion, after the United States banned imports of new foreign-made models. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced “advanced robotic devices” to its Covered List on Tuesday, blocking new models from obtaining the authorisation required to be imported and sold in the US. The ban will cover all new humanoids, quadrupeds and a broad range of connected mobile machines, with the FCC citing supply chain...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29The AI Compute Arms Race : United States vs . ChinaThis article discusses an 'AI Compute Arms Race' between the United States and China, highlighting the intense competition in artificial intelligence technology. This rivalry has significant implications for global technological leadership and national security.livetradingnews.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 29As the West mulls slowing AI down, will China follow suit?Employees at OpenAI, Anthropic and other top labs want Washington to help pace the AI race. China has spent the year closing the gap, building a rival governance body and betting on open-source models instead.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 29China’s drone-farming boom eyes emerging markets as agriculture automation spreadsTo offset an ageing agricultural workforce and boost sustainable yields, China is aggressively accelerating the adoption of farm drones – a trend that analysts say could spread to more emerging markets despite trade restrictions imposed by the United States. Industry leader DJI said its global sales of agricultural drones had exceeded 700,000 units across China and more than 100 other countries and regions by the end of last month – more than a fivefold increase in just five years. Use of the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29China should lean into its defining AI advantage – accessibilityChina’s emerging advantage in artificial intelligence (AI) is not that it already has the world’s best chips or strongest frontier models. It is that Chinese companies are increasingly providing capable intelligence at a price the global market can afford. AI is fast becoming everyday infrastructure. It is metered by usage and embedded in businesses, public services and devices, much like electricity or cloud computing. In an infrastructure market, leadership depends on affordability,...South China Morning Post
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