Nvidia Enters the Humanoid Robot Race with Project GR00T

The battle for dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) has a new battleground: humanoid robots. As Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says, building the foundational models for these robots is “one of the most exciting problems to solve in AI today.” This rapidly growing field, however, is a double-edged sword, attracting both fervent investment and significant skepticism. … Read more

Tech Titans Apple and Google: An Unlikely AI Alliance in the Works?

In a surprising turn of events, tech giants Apple and Google, long-time rivals, might be joining forces on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. Reports suggest Apple is in talks to license Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, potentially integrating it into future iPhones. While neither company has confirmed the discussions, the news sent ripples through the … Read more

China Opens Doors Wider to Foreign Investment, Seeking Growth and Innovation

China is making a significant push to attract foreign investment by offering greater access to its markets. An action plan released by the government outlines a series of reforms aimed at boosting economic growth, technological advancement, and global competitiveness. The plan focuses on two key areas: shortening the negative list for foreign investment and implementing … Read more

Shenzhen Races to Become Ultrafast Broadband Leader by 2024

Shenzhen is setting its sights on becoming a world leader in ultrafast broadband by the end of 2024. The city unveiled an ambitious action plan outlining its strategy to achieve this goal. The plan focuses on four key areas: expanding its 5G network, promoting data center construction, advancing satellite internet capabilities, and prioritizing applications for … Read more

The Rise of Robot Workers: China in the Race for Humanoid Domination

The future belongs to robots, and China’s Robot Revolution is determined to be at the forefront of this transformation. While companies like Tesla have grabbed headlines with humanoid robots, China’s state-backed push promises a tidal wave of robotic workers unlike anything the world has seen. China’s Ambitious Roadmap In November 2023, the Chinese government laid out a … Read more

US Accused of Harassing Chinese Students, Straining Exchange Program

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] For decades, academic exchanges between the United States and China fostered understanding and collaboration between the world’s two biggest economies. Chinese students, whose enrollment in US universities nearly tripled between 2009 and 2019, were a vital source of revenue and talent in science, engineering, and technology. However, the deteriorating relationship between the US … Read more

China and Tony Seba: A Perfect Storm for Transportation as a Service (TaaS)?

Futurist Tony Seba and his disruptive predictions have sent shockwaves through the transportation industry. His central theory hinges on the rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and the subsequent decline of gasoline-powered cars, ultimately leading to a paradigm shift towards Transportation as a Service (TaaS). China, a global manufacturing powerhouse with a keen eye on … Read more

Shenzhen and Fosun Pharma Join Forces to Fuel Biomedical Innovation

Renowned technological hub Shenzhen is strategically expanding its focus to solidify its position as a leader in healthcare manufacturing. To accelerate this growth, the city government is joining forces with Fosun Pharma, one of China’s biggest pharmaceutical producers, to establish a massive US$700 million healthcare fund. This 10-year initiative, spearheaded by the Shenzhen Guidance Fund … Read more

BYD Shocks Japan: Chinese EV Crushes Domestic Competition in “Car of the Year” Award

Japan, a nation synonymous with car manufacturing, faces a surprising challenge: a lack of competitive electric vehicles (EVs) from its own domestic brands. This irony is highlighted by the recent “2023 Japan Electric Car of the Year” award, where a Chinese-made BYD Dolphin EV secured the top spot, with another BYD model and a Hyundai … Read more

China’s Premier Calls for Promotion of AI as Engine for New Economic Growth

Following China’s recent emphasis on developing “new quality productive forces” in its Government Work Report, Premier Li Qiang has urged a coordinated effort to promote the application of artificial intelligence (AI). This push for AI development comes after a series of visits by Li to key players in China’s technological landscape. Li’s remarks were made … Read more