China's advanced technology sector, including AI and new energy, accounts for 16.8 high-value invention patents per 10,000 people, driving economic growth despite property and demand challenges.
Technical failures on advanced US Navy warships, including fires and electrical malfunctions, raise concerns about reliability. A Chinese military magazine cites incidents on carriers and destroyers, attributing issues to complex technology, prolonged deployments, and maintenance shortfalls, suggesting broader structural challenges.
The US Treasury Department removed four Indian companies, including RRG Engineering Technologies and Galaxy Bearings, from its sanctions list, after they were previously accused of supplying advanced technology and equipment to Russia's military-industrial base.
Panellists at the South China Morning Post's GBA-Asean Summit emphasized AI and green technology as key cooperation areas, stressing open data flows and shared digital standards between the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asian nations.
Geely's ZXMOTO brand enters the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) in the WorldSSP category. This move aims to enhance Geely's global image and technological prowess, challenging European and Japanese dominance in the sport.
Italy and Japan are strengthening diplomatic ties, focusing on supply chains and technology cooperation. The leaders aim to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals and boost semiconductor manufacturing through joint ventures.
A new study proposes China's first framework for identifying critical technologies for export restrictions, suggesting 63 sensitive or globally competitive technologies may warrant controls as China shifts from being a target of restrictions to potentially imposing them.
Republican Senator Ashley Moody of Florida testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee warning that US immigration laws are too permissive, allowing individuals from nations with mandatory espionage laws to enter the country. Moody said the legal channels essentially roll out a 'red carpet' for people who steal military and commercial secrets, calling the situation concerning and saying it keeps her up at night.
China has unveiled a national 'AI+ Education' plan to integrate artificial intelligence across all levels of schooling. The initiative aims to modernize the workforce and consolidate computing infrastructure under central government control.
