The annual “two sessions” in Beijing, a crucial window into China’s policy priorities and economic trajectory, continue to draw significant Western media scrutiny. However, a subtle yet perceptible shift appears to be under way – a tempering of harsh criticism alongside a sustained analytical focus. My colleagues and I conducted a content analysis of major…
AT the midway point of the 5G era, the UK is still facing hurdles in maximizing the potential of the technology, with a risk that it will be commercialized in the same way as previous generations, according to Ericsson UK and Ireland chief executive Katherine Ainley. Speaking to Mobile World Live during MWC25 Barcelona, as…
Telecommunication tower with mesh dots, glittering particles for wireless telecommunication technology (Getty images) WASHINGTON — Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr announced today the launch of the Council for National Security within the agency aimed at fending off foreign bad actors, particularly China. “Today, the country faces a persistent and constant threat from foreign adversaries, particularly the…
China’s tightening grip on radio frequencies critical for advanced technologies – from 5G networks to AI-driven weapons – threatens to eclipse US innovation and military readiness, senators and analysts warned on Wednesday, urging Congress to break a years-long stalemate over modernising America’s outdated spectrum policies. At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing, lawmakers clashed over how…
Looking for a powerful and affordable smartphone without breaking the bank? This month is a great time to snag a new phone, and there are some fantastic options available in India for under Rs 15,000. Whether you’re a social media buff, a casual gamer, or someone who values a long-lasting battery, this list has something…
A Europe-based Huawei executive has decried policies to block the Chinese tech company’s entry into certain markets and warned that this could limit the development of the European artificial intelligence industry. Tony Jin Yong, Huawei’s vice-president for Europe, said he was puzzled by measures to form “exclusive groups” among “like-minded countries”, though he did not…
Passengers will be able to watch ultra-high-definition videos or enjoy online gaming on their smartphones while travelling at 1,000km/h (621mph) on high-speed trains, after Chinese scientists discovered a way to achieve it. Still under development, China’s new generation of high-speed trains can travel at speeds faster than commercial airliners through near-vacuum tubes using magnetic levitation….
China has created a new specialist committee on artificial intelligence (AI), as part of the country’s vision for the development and governance of the technology, amid simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington. The AI Experts Committee will help spearhead efforts to promote the country’s perspective on how the fast-growing technology should be governed, according to…
On the western coastline of the southern tech hub, CMG’s port unit has turned Mawan, a terminal that used to handle break bulk cargo of grains and sandstone, into a showcase that features remote-controlled quay cranes, autonomous-driving container trucks and a digitally managed flow of goods. Operating the quay cranes and rubber-tyred gantry cranes used…
China’s smartphone market is on track to record its first annual sales growth in five years, according to Counterpoint Research, which placed Apple out of the top-five domestic rankings in the third quarter. Sales in the world’s largest smartphone market rose 2.3 per cent year on year in the September quarter, marking four consecutive quarters…