Robots to Race Humans in Historic Half Marathon

Get ready to witness a race like no other! This April, Beijing will host the first-ever half marathon featuring humanoid robots competing alongside human runners. On April 13th in Daxing District, these cutting-edge machines will take to a specially designated lane to tackle the 21km course. Organizers announced the groundbreaking event, emphasizing that these aren’t […]

20 Years in Jail or $1 Million Fine for Accessing Chinese AI Models, Congress Warns

Recently, the US Congress introduced a new bill called “Decoupling America’s Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act.” This legislation seeks to address the growing concerns over China’s aggressive efforts to acquire and leverage US artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI technology and intellectual property. The act, proposed by Senator Josh Hawley, aims to erect robust barriers […]

China Is Bombarding West Tech Talent With Job Offers, WSJ

In recent years, China’s aggressive recruitment strategies have transformed the global job market, particularly in the technology sector. With the rise of Chinese companies like Huawei and Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC), there has been an observable trend of China job offers aimed at luring top talent from Western firms as per WSJ. This has raised […]

Tariffs or Not, Chinese EV Manufacturers Aim to Dominate the U.S.

Over the past two decades, China has emerged as a global powerhouse in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Fueled by generous state subsidies, a focus on domestic manufacturing, and a commitment to reducing carbon emissions, Chinese EV makers have steadily gained ground both at home and abroad. With their ability to produce high-quality, cost-effective vehicles, […]

Why China’s Silicon Valley Spying Efforts Are Raising Alarm Bells

Silicon Valley, known worldwide as the epicenter of tech innovation, has long faced threats of espionage and corporate theft. However, experts warn that the scale and sophistication of technology theft originating from China have increased dramatically in recent years. With its ambitions to become a global technology superpower, Beijing seems increasingly determined to acquire sensitive […]

Huawei Declares Android Independence Worldwide With HarmonyOS NEXT Launch

Huawei has officially launched HarmonyOS NEXT, marking the end of its reliance on Android and the beginning of an independent operating system. With the new OS, Huawei aims to transition all its consumer devices to an independent software platform and gain more control over the user experience. Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT Launch On October 23, 2024, […]