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Internet giant Tencent has cancelled its senior management’s traditional handout of red packets to employees, as concerns in China grow over the spread of the Wuhan virus at home and abroad.
Internet giant Tencent has cancelled its senior management’s traditional handout of red packets to employees, as concerns in China grow over the spread of the Wuhan virus at home and abroad.
Internet powerhouse Tencent, which runs the world’s largest video games business by revenue and Chinese social media giant WeChat, plans to step up investments in smart retail and payment platforms.
Internet powerhouse Tencent, which runs the world’s largest video games business by revenue and Chinese social media giant WeChat, plans to step up investments in smart retail and payment platforms.
Huawei is currently trying to entice developers to build apps for its own operating system as it will need an app ecosystem to replace Google services
Huawei is currently trying to entice developers to build apps for its own operating system as it will need an app ecosystem to replace Google services
The Shenzhen-based company is set to issue more than 381 million A shares to independent third-party investors whose identities have not been disclosed.
The Shenzhen-based company is set to issue more than 381 million A shares to independent third-party investors whose identities have not been disclosed.
A US Interior Department spokesperson said a review of its drone program, which uses devices made at least partially in China such as those by Shenzhen-based DJI, is ongoing.
A US Interior Department spokesperson said a review of its drone program, which uses devices made at least partially in China such as those by Shenzhen-based DJI, is ongoing.
China’s super app WeChat will soon open its platform to more short form content amid an explosion in popularity of short videos on Chinese social media
China’s super app WeChat will soon open its platform to more short form content amid an explosion in popularity of short videos on Chinese social media
DJI says two sensors created by its spin-off company, Livox, can scan the environment with barely any blind spots at a fraction of the cost of traditional laser sensors.
DJI says two sensors created by its spin-off company, Livox, can scan the environment with barely any blind spots at a fraction of the cost of traditional laser sensors.
Tencent and Huawei launched workplace communication products in back-to-back announcements last week, as Chinese tech companies race to capitalise on a fast growing enterprise software industry.
Tencent and Huawei launched workplace communication products in back-to-back announcements last week, as Chinese tech companies race to capitalise on a fast growing enterprise software industry.
China’s crackdown on bribery and corruption extends to tech sector, with Tencent firing 60 people this year for alleged fraudulent misbehaviour
China’s crackdown on bribery and corruption extends to tech sector, with Tencent firing 60 people this year for alleged fraudulent misbehaviour
The US blacklisted some of China’s most promising AI start-ups this year for alleged human rights violations, amid broader anxieties over China’s rising dominance in the tech sector. As pressure from China’s largest trade partner mounts, a shadow has been cast over the prospects of China’s AI industry.
The US blacklisted some of China’s most promising AI start-ups this year for alleged human rights violations, amid broader anxieties over China’s rising dominance in the tech sector. As pressure from China’s largest trade partner mounts, a shadow has been cast over the prospects of China’s AI industry.
Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings, one of the most active investors in the tech world, has slowed down its investment pace with 108 deals this year compared to 162 in 2018.
Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings, one of the most active investors in the tech world, has slowed down its investment pace with 108 deals this year compared to 162 in 2018.
Tencent rolled out several new apps last month as it continues to try new ideas to fend off threats from rivals and cope with slower growth in its own super app WeChat
Tencent rolled out several new apps last month as it continues to try new ideas to fend off threats from rivals and cope with slower growth in its own super app WeChat
Online lending platforms are turning to AI to help increase their success rate in detecting and prevent fraud
Online lending platforms are turning to AI to help increase their success rate in detecting and prevent fraud
Privacy infringements and information breaches have become hot-button issues in China, as the country continues to digitise its economy.
Privacy infringements and information breaches have become hot-button issues in China, as the country continues to digitise its economy.
The White House had considered adding Chinese telecoms giant Huawei to the Specially Designated Nationals list, which would have blocked it from the US financial system
The White House had considered adding Chinese telecoms giant Huawei to the Specially Designated Nationals list, which would have blocked it from the US financial system
How to develop and retain top players is critical to the commercial success and sustainability of both regular sports and e-sports teams.
How to develop and retain top players is critical to the commercial success and sustainability of both regular sports and e-sports teams.
Generally believed to be more accepting of trading privacy for security, Chinese residents are growing increasingly vocal about privacy concerns relating to facial recognition.
Generally believed to be more accepting of trading privacy for security, Chinese residents are growing increasingly vocal about privacy concerns relating to facial recognition.
China is currently working on new data privacy laws as governments around the world address rising consumer anxiety as more services become a digital experience.
China is currently working on new data privacy laws as governments around the world address rising consumer anxiety as more services become a digital experience.
Chinese companies offer internships to university students in Hong Kong after city campuses turn into battlegrounds amid ongoing anti-government protests.
Chinese companies offer internships to university students in Hong Kong after city campuses turn into battlegrounds amid ongoing anti-government protests.
Third-quarter revenue increased 21 per cent to 97.2 billion yuan, but it was still below analysts’ estimate of 99 billion yuan.
Third-quarter revenue increased 21 per cent to 97.2 billion yuan, but it was still below analysts’ estimate of 99 billion yuan.
Tencent Quantum Lab director Zhang Shengyu calls for open discussions and collaborative communications in order to develop the technology.
Tencent Quantum Lab director Zhang Shengyu calls for open discussions and collaborative communications in order to develop the technology.
For decades, scientists have been fascinated by the miniature robot technology depicted in films. Now it is being used to treat cancerous growths in the bodies of mice.
For decades, scientists have been fascinated by the miniature robot technology depicted in films. Now it is being used to treat cancerous growths in the bodies of mice.
The criticism of Huawei has emerged at a time when the hard-working culture among Chinese tech companies in general is coming under wider public scrutiny.
The criticism of Huawei has emerged at a time when the hard-working culture among Chinese tech companies in general is coming under wider public scrutiny.
China’s western cities are pulling in more tech talent, helped by a better quality of life, a flow of STEM graduates and a range of government incentives.
China’s western cities are pulling in more tech talent, helped by a better quality of life, a flow of STEM graduates and a range of government incentives.
The move comes amid ongoing tech tensions between China and the US and as members of Congress voice concern about American reliance on Chinese technology.
The move comes amid ongoing tech tensions between China and the US and as members of Congress voice concern about American reliance on Chinese technology.
The move comes amid an ongoing crackdown on social media as the Chinese government pushes its tech companies to do more to censor their own content
The move comes amid an ongoing crackdown on social media as the Chinese government pushes its tech companies to do more to censor their own content
China’s e-commerce giants, facing slower growth in the saturated urban markets, see rural consumers as a lucrative new market opportunity
China’s e-commerce giants, facing slower growth in the saturated urban markets, see rural consumers as a lucrative new market opportunity
Hi-tech toilet paper dispensing is the latest example of China’s efforts to extend artificial intelligence (AI) into almost every aspect of daily life
Hi-tech toilet paper dispensing is the latest example of China’s efforts to extend artificial intelligence (AI) into almost every aspect of daily life
The new regulations represent the latest efforts by the central government to extend the monitoring of internet content from social media platforms to other business sectors.
The new regulations represent the latest efforts by the central government to extend the monitoring of internet content from social media platforms to other business sectors.
Often called China’s Silicon Valley, the city of 12 million has been named as the location of the country’s fourth major national science centre.
Often called China’s Silicon Valley, the city of 12 million has been named as the location of the country’s fourth major national science centre.