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The blog shutdown comes amid an ongoing ‘clean-up’ of online content in China, and as authorities move to staunch public criticism of disease control efforts.
The blog shutdown comes amid an ongoing ‘clean-up’ of online content in China, and as authorities move to staunch public criticism of disease control efforts.
While some netizens said the comments provided an opportunity for tech firms to look into the community services space, many more criticised officials.
While some netizens said the comments provided an opportunity for tech firms to look into the community services space, many more criticised officials.
The Cyberspace Administration of China has set up supervision on online platforms that include those run by Sina Weibo, ByteDance, Tencent Holdings and Baidu.
The Cyberspace Administration of China has set up supervision on online platforms that include those run by Sina Weibo, ByteDance, Tencent Holdings and Baidu.
Coronavirus outbreak is beginning to cause supply chain disruptions for western game developers which rely on China for art creation as well as hardware components
Coronavirus outbreak is beginning to cause supply chain disruptions for western game developers which rely on China for art creation as well as hardware components
Alibaba’s DingTalk and Tencent’s WeChat Work, two of China’s most widely used workplace apps, experienced disruptions on Monday as employees nationwide resumed work after an extended Lunar New Year break, most logging in remotely amid the outbreak of a deadly new coronavirus.
Alibaba’s DingTalk and Tencent’s WeChat Work, two of China’s most widely used workplace apps, experienced disruptions on Monday as employees nationwide resumed work after an extended Lunar New Year break, most logging in remotely amid the outbreak of a deadly new coronavirus.
The acquisition of Phoenix Labs, the studio behind action role-playing game Dauntless, is also expected to benefit Sea backer Tencent, which runs the world’s largest video games business.
The acquisition of Phoenix Labs, the studio behind action role-playing game Dauntless, is also expected to benefit Sea backer Tencent, which runs the world’s largest video games business.
Ele.me will resume deliveries from 100 restaurants for medical staff as China’s tech firms pledge support to help battle the epidemic.
Ele.me will resume deliveries from 100 restaurants for medical staff as China’s tech firms pledge support to help battle the epidemic.
Paid subscriptions have been a growing trend in China for content platforms such as podcasts and news sites.
Paid subscriptions have been a growing trend in China for content platforms such as podcasts and news sites.
Hundreds of millions of Chinese people return to their hometowns over the Lunar New Year period, and China aims to improve their experience with new technologies such as AI and 5G this year.
Hundreds of millions of Chinese people return to their hometowns over the Lunar New Year period, and China aims to improve their experience with new technologies such as AI and 5G this year.
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
Social media platforms that were most affected by government-led online blackouts included WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Social media platforms that were most affected by government-led online blackouts included WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Chinese internet giant Tencent is working to integrate its QR code system for mobile payments on WeChat Pay with that for UnionPay’s Quickpass, allowing merchants to use the same code for customers paying with either app.
Chinese internet giant Tencent is working to integrate its QR code system for mobile payments on WeChat Pay with that for UnionPay’s Quickpass, allowing merchants to use the same code for customers paying with either app.
China granted 453,000 invention patents last year while total charges for IP exceeded US$37 billion, signalling an improvement in overall IP quality.
China granted 453,000 invention patents last year while total charges for IP exceeded US$37 billion, signalling an improvement in overall IP quality.
The crackdown on delivery riders comes amid a surge in demand in China for logistics and food services and a huge new crop of riders trying to deliver goods on time.
The crackdown on delivery riders comes amid a surge in demand in China for logistics and food services and a huge new crop of riders trying to deliver goods on time.
2019 was a tough year for Chinese start-up entrepreneurs, with once free-flowing venture capital drying up and cash burning business models out of favour with investors
2019 was a tough year for Chinese start-up entrepreneurs, with once free-flowing venture capital drying up and cash burning business models out of favour with investors
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.
China has had success with private sector AI, but when it comes to social issues such as education, health care and agriculture, there is still some way to go to reach its goals.
China has had success with private sector AI, but when it comes to social issues such as education, health care and agriculture, there is still some way to go to reach its goals.
Chinese social media giant Tencent reported to be investing US$2 billion in short-video app Kuaishou as competition heats up with TikTok operator ByteDance
Chinese social media giant Tencent reported to be investing US$2 billion in short-video app Kuaishou as competition heats up with TikTok operator ByteDance
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
Didi president Jean Liu says passenger deaths and subsequent safety scandal dealt a bigger personal blow than her struggle with breast cancer in 2015
Didi president Jean Liu says passenger deaths and subsequent safety scandal dealt a bigger personal blow than her struggle with breast cancer in 2015
Connectivity in Iran was only 5 per cent of normal levels on Tuesday in a “near-total national internet shutdown” that started Friday, according to NetBlocks.org.
Connectivity in Iran was only 5 per cent of normal levels on Tuesday in a “near-total national internet shutdown” that started Friday, according to NetBlocks.org.
Researchers are exploring wider applications of the magnetic skin, such as helping people with paralysis and nervous disorders.
Researchers are exploring wider applications of the magnetic skin, such as helping people with paralysis and nervous disorders.
The close collaborative relationship in scientific fields between China and the US comes amid an ongoing trade stand-off that has seen some institutions cut ties with Huawei
The close collaborative relationship in scientific fields between China and the US comes amid an ongoing trade stand-off that has seen some institutions cut ties with Huawei
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.
Founded in 2009, Bilibili has become the biggest video-comics-and-gaming entertainment platform for China’s Generation Z consumer market segment.
Founded in 2009, Bilibili has become the biggest video-comics-and-gaming entertainment platform for China’s Generation Z consumer market segment.
Payments access comes as China continues to open its growing cashless society to visitors.
Payments access comes as China continues to open its growing cashless society to visitors.
The partnership with WeChat will help Symphony expand the reach of its clients in China.
The partnership with WeChat will help Symphony expand the reach of its clients in China.
Apart from its reputation as a global financial hub, Hong Kong has also become an unlikely incubator of tech talent, helping China make bridges with rest of the world.
Apart from its reputation as a global financial hub, Hong Kong has also become an unlikely incubator of tech talent, helping China make bridges with rest of the world.
While Google and Chinese scientists celebrated the breakthrough, American rivals including IBM and Intel cast doubt over the claims.
While Google and Chinese scientists celebrated the breakthrough, American rivals including IBM and Intel cast doubt over the claims.
BotRide will start operations on November 4 with an initial fleet of 10 autonomous sport utility vehicles, providing free rides in the city of Irvine through January.
BotRide will start operations on November 4 with an initial fleet of 10 autonomous sport utility vehicles, providing free rides in the city of Irvine through January.