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SCI & TECHAug 21China clears Geely for landmark satellite IoT test to spur commercial space sectorChina has approved its first private-sector commercial trial for satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, granting a permit to a Geely-backed venture as part of broader efforts to open the country’s burgeoning satellite communications market to private capital. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) granted Zhejiang Geespace Technology, the commercial space subsidiary of electric vehicle giant Geely, a two-year trial period, according to a notice published on the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 21South Korea to channel chip tax windfalls to back youth, AI investmentSouth Korea plans to allocate revenue from chip taxes to support youth initiatives and investments in artificial intelligence. The government aims to channel these funds strategically.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 21International study finds solar panels in China could be harming birdsSolar expansion policies across China have led to a reduction in bird diversity, with wealthier and non-desert regions bearing the brunt of species loss, according to a study led by researchers in China and the US. They found that solar expansion had eaten into birds’ foraging and breeding grounds, and had left what habitat remained more fragmented, pitting China’s carbon reduction policies against biodiversity conservation. “Our findings highlight a critical green dilemma: without meticulous...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 21In the embodied AI race, China can opt to look beyond bigger modelsThe world has seen tremendous progress in the capabilities of robots in the past year. Robots can now walk, dance, run and perform increasingly sophisticated movements, yet impressive demonstrations do not equal commercial value. Beyond the hype surrounding China’s red-hot embodied robotics sector, one challenge confronts all players: data. Robotics has long faced the challenge of achieving widespread adoption. To do so, robots must be for general purpose, reliable and economically viable – all...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 20China’s Private Space Industry Lands Orbital-Class Booster“Chinese startup LandSpace on Wednesday recovered the ​first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin as the only private companies to land ‌an orbital-class booster and narrowing China's gap with the U.S. in reusable rockets. The ability to return, recover and reuse a booster is crucial to reduce cost and make it […] The post China’s Private Space Industry Lands Orbital-Class Booster appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHAug 20A 4,000‑yr‑old Rock Painting in Indonesia Offers Clues to One of Humanity’s Greatest MigrationsAustronesian explorers from what is now Taiwan may have leapfrogged to centers of influence, rather than simply advancing to the next nearest island.The Diplomat
SCI & TECHAug 20Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech raceHumanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 20Explainer : How China turns sand into green , taking its ecological playbook globalThis explainer details how China is transforming deserts into green areas and expanding this ecological approach globally. The article examines innovative environmental practices and their international implications.en.people.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 20China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroadAt the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 20Hong Kong drivers to renew vehicle licences in 1 day by year-end under AI systemHong Kong drivers will be able to renew their vehicle licences within one day by year-end, down from the current processing time of up to 10 working days, under new artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives aimed at streamlining transport services and traffic management. The “Easy Licence Application Approval” system, announced by the Transport Department on Thursday, will be launched by the end of this year. It will use large language models to automatically recognise, cross-check and verify...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 20Armed with funding boost, SpaceSail accelerates China’s push to rival Elon Musk’s StarlinkIn a record funding round for China’s satellite internet sector, domestic start-up SpaceSail has raised around 7 billion yuan (US$1 billion) to accelerate the buildout of a low-Earth-orbit (LEO) network designed to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink project. Known officially as Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, the operator of China’s Qianfan constellation completed its Series B round on Monday, according to a notice published on the website of the Shanghai United Assets and Equity...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 20Smart manufacturing brings about AI - native factories in ChinaSmart manufacturing is leading to the creation of AI-native factories in China. This signifies a major advancement in industrial technology and automation.russiaherald.com · Russia
SCI & TECHAug 20China’s C919 supply chain: inside the push to replace Western aerospace partsChina is stepping up efforts to source local components for its passenger aircraft, particularly the C919 narrowbody airliner, with the focus expanding from home-grown engines to progressively replacing imported sealants, paints, bolts and other materials, according to a prominent aircraft engineer. The push means the C919, as well as future Chinese models and engines, could increasingly incorporate parts from domestic suppliers as Beijing seeks to lessen exposure to supply chain and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19China logra la proeza espacial de aterrizar un cohete en reversa: el videoEl video de cuando la empresa LandSpace recuperó la primera etapa del Zhuque-3 en su segundo intento.El gigante asiático sigue acercándose a la tecnología de cohetes reutilizables desarrollada por compañías como SpaceX y Blue Origin.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 19SpaceX stock in focus after China rocket milestone, share unlock aheadSpaceX's stock is in focus following a Chinese rocket milestone and an upcoming share unlock. This highlights significant developments impacting a major space technology company's market and industry standing.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 19From spectacle to scale: why China’s robotics firms face a ‘critical juncture’At China’s annual World Robot Conference (WRC) that kicked off on Wednesday, the hall was filled with humanoid robots wowing visitors with feats of dexterity: from playing table tennis to performing drum solos. These eye-catching displays have helped China’s robotics industry win global attention – and raise huge amounts of capital – over the past couple of years. But at this year’s summit, the overriding sentiment among executives, investors and policymakers was starkly pragmatic: the era of...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19Taiwan-made satellite launcher fails first test, triggers missile panicTaiwan’s first test of a locally developed satellite launch vehicle failed on Wednesday after the rocket veered off course, terrifying nearby villagers who mistook it for an incoming missile. The rocket was launched at around 6am local time from the Jiupeng missile testing base in southern Pingtung county. The base is operated by the government-backed National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), Taiwan’s top weapons developer. Witnesses said the projectile climbed briefly...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19China joins Musk’s SpaceX with reusable rocket breakthroughsChina-based LandSpace successfully launched a Zhuque-3 rocket and recovered its first stage, a breakthrough in the nation’s efforts to develop reusable boosters that can slash the cost of space launches. The first stage of the 66-metre (217-foot) rocket touched down in Minqin County, Gansu province, northwest China, on Wednesday after an eight-minute flight that delivered a Honghu-3 internet satellite into space. Take-off occurred 390 km (242 miles) away at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19China allows limited Nvidia H200 shipments : Why is Beijing easing curbs ? China is reportedly allowing limited shipments of Nvidia H200 chips, raising questions about Beijing's reasons for easing tech trade restrictions. This indicates a notable development in geopolitical technology trade dynamics.business-standard.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 19China robots search for workforce breakthroughChina is developing robots with the aim of achieving a breakthrough in workforce solutions. This effort could impact future labor markets and industrial automation.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
SCI & TECHAug 19China cloudscape observer mist - monitoring job ends ; resort plans more similar campaignsChina's "cloudscape observer" program for mist monitoring has concluded, with a local resort planning similar future initiatives. This indicates the end of a specific environmental observation project and future local development plans.scmp.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 19China eases limits on Nvidia H200 chips as AI race escalatesBeijing permits small shipments to help leading tech groups in drive to catch up with US rivalsFinancial Times
SCI & TECHAug 19China’s LandSpace beats SpaceX with steel-booster recovery after orbital launchIn a global first, China’s leading commercial rocket company LandSpace has recovered a stainless-steel booster after an orbital launch, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to develop lower-cost, reusable rockets. The successful mission makes Zhuque-3 China’s first commercial rocket to both reach orbit and have its first stage recovered. SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster, which is also made of stainless steel, is awaiting US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for its first...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 18US advisory body says China's data dominance gives it AI advantageYahoo Finance
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