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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 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
SCI & TECHAug 18Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial testChina's robots are facing a commercial test, moving beyond their current capabilities in feats like marathons and backflips. This signifies a push for practical, market-ready applications of robotics.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 17China’s space race has a new problem: finding room for failureThere is something about the speed of consensus on China’s rocket failures that should give us pause. Within hours of Long March-7A rocket’s disintegration over the South China Sea on August 10, trade reports were pointing to an engine as the likely culprit. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) had said nothing of the kind. An official Xinhua report about three hours after the launch described only “a flight anomaly” and an investigation under way. The cause is unknown,...South China Morning Post
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