https://www.scmp.com/rss/523837/feed The latest news and top stories on the Georgia Institute of Technology. An Atlanta, Georgia-based public research university, the Georgia Institute of Technology is dedicated to developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. Its main areas of focus include advanced research and education in science, engineering and technology, with programmes in computing, business, design, liberal arts and sciences. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Xinlu Liang Xinlu Liang China has passed a new law on ethnic unity, creating a legal framework that analysts say is designed to counter Western ideological influence and provide a statutory mandate for assimilating the country’s minority groups. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress was formally endorsed by the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, at the end of the annual “two sessions” on Thursday. The law was adopted by a near-unanimous vote of 2,756 in favour, with just three against... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3346348/china-codifies-ethnic-assimilation-new-unity-law-it-counters-west?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3346348/china-codifies-ethnic-assimilation-new-unity-law-it-counters-west?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:04:06 +0000 Ling Xin Ling Xin On a Friday in March 2021, as Gee-Kung Chang began his day as usual at 5am, there was no hint that his life was about to change forever. As the Georgia Institute of Technology chair professor – a pioneer in the networks behind 5G and 6G – prepped for lectures and set up a thesis defence for a PhD student, a thunderous knock at the door shattered the quiet. On the other side were nine US federal agents – seven from the FBI and two from Homeland Security. They stormed in, handcuffed Chang – who... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3320024/6g-expert-gk-chang-counts-costs-after-winning-4-year-fight-china-initiative-case?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3320024/6g-expert-gk-chang-counts-costs-after-winning-4-year-fight-china-initiative-case?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:00:15 +0000