Shenzhen Post 
The European Union has levied a hefty fine of €1.84 billion (roughly $2 billion) on Apple for breaching antitrust rules in the market for music streaming services on its iOS platform. This penalty centers around Apple’s use of “anti-steering provisions,” which restrict music streaming apps from informing users about cheaper subscription options outside of the … Read more
China’s mobile phone market witnessed a remarkable surge in January, with shipments skyrocketing 68.1% year-on-year to reach 31.78 million units, according to data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). This significant growth suggests a robust market and strong consumer demand. The data revealed a clear shift towards 5G technology, with these … Read more
A UNESCO official highlighted China’s positive contributions to improving education quality in rural areas, particularly through teacher incentives and training programs. Carlos Miguel Vargas, chief of UNESCO’s section for teacher development, praised China’s efforts during the launch of the United Nations Secretary-General’s high-level panel on education in Johannesburg, South Africa. This panel aims to address … Read more
American sprinter Christian Coleman, the current world record holder in the 60m dash, secured the gold medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships held in Glasgow on Friday. He completed the race in a world-leading time of 6.41 seconds, showcasing his dominance in the event. Despite Coleman holding the coveted world record of 6.34 seconds … Read more
The world of artificial intelligence is witnessing a fascinating David-and-Goliath scenario unfold. Mistral AI, a young yet ambitious French startup, is challenging the established dominance of OpenAI, a much larger and more well-funded player in the field. Founded in 2023 by a trio of tech veterans – Arthur Mensch (formerly Google DeepMind), Guillaume Lample (formerly … Read more
The White House announced a significant move on Thursday, initiating an investigation into the potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made vehicles with “connected” car technology. This unprecedented action, as President Biden himself described it, aims to determine if restrictions on such imports are necessary to safeguard sensitive data and infrastructure. Citing concerns that Chinese-assembled … Read more
With the field of humanoid robots gaining significant momentum, Bay Area-based Figure has secured a staggering $675 million in Series B funding, bringing its valuation to $2.6 billion. This impressive feat is even more remarkable considering the company’s infancy, having launched in 2022 with an ambitious goal of building a walking bipedal robot within a … Read more
A research team from Guangdong province has made a significant breakthrough in understanding and potentially overcoming resistance to a key treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). This research, conducted by scientists at the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University and the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, offers promising avenues for improving treatment outcomes … Read more
eVTOL Urban Travel: Shenzhen to Zhuhai in 20 Minutes On February 27, the world witnessed the first public demonstration flight of an inter-city, inter-sea electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft route. This groundbreaking event connected the cities of Shenzhen and Zhuhai in China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The new route reduces travel … Read more
In a bid to regain lost ground in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market, the Volkswagen Group has joined forces with Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng. This collaboration aims to co-develop two mid-sized, battery-powered vehicles for the mainland market, with an anticipated launch in 2026. The announcement, made on Thursday, revealed that these new … Read more