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- Advances in security and surveillance technologies mean the days of elderly guards at establishments are numbered
Facial recognition payment is the next step in evolution of cashless transactions in China, home to the world’s biggest internet population.
Facial recognition payment is the next step in evolution of cashless transactions in China, home to the world’s biggest internet population.
A clash over technology could see a long-term split in research and development between rival leaders based in Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, according to market observers.
A clash over technology could see a long-term split in research and development between rival leaders based in Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, according to market observers.
Post reporter challenged Xpeng Motors’ He Xiaopeng to a game of ping pong – and learned much about the Tesla challenger in the process.
Post reporter challenged Xpeng Motors’ He Xiaopeng to a game of ping pong – and learned much about the Tesla challenger in the process.
The South Korean technology giant is said to be developing a clamshell-like device, and another that folds away from the user similar to Huawei’s Mate X.
The South Korean technology giant is said to be developing a clamshell-like device, and another that folds away from the user similar to Huawei’s Mate X.
Once seen as an aggressive new player in China’s social media market, Liaotianbao faced a ‘David and Goliath’ style battle with Tencent’s WeChat
Once seen as an aggressive new player in China’s social media market, Liaotianbao faced a ‘David and Goliath’ style battle with Tencent’s WeChat
Electric carmaker to focus on joint manufacturing business model over the long term, in line with the new government policy to raise passenger car output capacity.
Electric carmaker to focus on joint manufacturing business model over the long term, in line with the new government policy to raise passenger car output capacity.
Hardliners fear Huawei could help China steal secrets from German companies or even the state. They are pushing for strict criteria on equipment suppliers before the government begins issuing 5G licenses in two weeks.
Hardliners fear Huawei could help China steal secrets from German companies or even the state. They are pushing for strict criteria on equipment suppliers before the government begins issuing 5G licenses in two weeks.
Huawei’s record-setting US$2,600 price tag for its 5G-ready, folding Mate X phone is more than double the monthly average salary of office workers in China.
Huawei’s record-setting US$2,600 price tag for its 5G-ready, folding Mate X phone is more than double the monthly average salary of office workers in China.
Wild popularity of Taiwanese game ended abruptly after some mainland Chinese players spotted what they read as hidden insults to their president
Wild popularity of Taiwanese game ended abruptly after some mainland Chinese players spotted what they read as hidden insults to their president
The move is the latest example of Beijing using facial recognition technology to not only keep an eye on its citizens but also to make sure they behave themselves
The move is the latest example of Beijing using facial recognition technology to not only keep an eye on its citizens but also to make sure they behave themselves
In the race to develop AI, how does China compare with the US? And how is this affected by the Huawei and ZTE bans – and the US-China trade war?
In the race to develop AI, how does China compare with the US? And how is this affected by the Huawei and ZTE bans – and the US-China trade war?
Socially conservative attitudes prevail across most of Asia, and deep-rooted biases have hamstrung progress on gay rights.
Socially conservative attitudes prevail across most of Asia, and deep-rooted biases have hamstrung progress on gay rights.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern dismissed claims the Huawei ban has had any impact on diplomatic ties
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern dismissed claims the Huawei ban has had any impact on diplomatic ties
The ride-hailing giants are zoning in on the region in their battle for dominance. Even with another US$1 billion in its pocket, Go-Jek is the pauper – but Grab’s controversial merger with Uber may have left it an opening
The ride-hailing giants are zoning in on the region in their battle for dominance. Even with another US$1 billion in its pocket, Go-Jek is the pauper – but Grab’s controversial merger with Uber may have left it an opening
India has more new internet users than anywhere in the world, and traditionally relishes storytelling and gossip
India has more new internet users than anywhere in the world, and traditionally relishes storytelling and gossip
Panel says Beijing’s big ambitions raise cybersecurity issues, with one analyst saying China ‘will dominate the region’ if US and its allies fail to offer alternative.
Panel says Beijing’s big ambitions raise cybersecurity issues, with one analyst saying China ‘will dominate the region’ if US and its allies fail to offer alternative.
These cities have strong economies, business-friendly policies and well-developed infrastructure.
These cities have strong economies, business-friendly policies and well-developed infrastructure.
But analysts are not convinced it is the right move for the carmaker, which is fifth-largest in the world by sales but struggling to regain market share in the US and China.
But analysts are not convinced it is the right move for the carmaker, which is fifth-largest in the world by sales but struggling to regain market share in the US and China.
More than ever, Chinese tourists are seeking out holiday experiences that can be shared on social media.
More than ever, Chinese tourists are seeking out holiday experiences that can be shared on social media.
Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo are helping change people’s perception about the quality of Chinese Android phones.
Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo are helping change people’s perception about the quality of Chinese Android phones.
The number of venture capital deals in China fell 25 per cent year on year to 713 in the fourth quarter of last year.
The number of venture capital deals in China fell 25 per cent year on year to 713 in the fourth quarter of last year.
Huawei’s state of the art surveillance systems at a Philippine ‘safe city’ spark paranoia that a Chinese big brother is watching. But the driving force behind the use of Chinese technology could be private sector greed rather than a sinister, snooping state
Huawei’s state of the art surveillance systems at a Philippine ‘safe city’ spark paranoia that a Chinese big brother is watching. But the driving force behind the use of Chinese technology could be private sector greed rather than a sinister, snooping state
He’s from Singapore, based in Hong Kong, and is generating worldwide hype with his smart bike helmet; she’s a 14-year-old from New York, developing an AI-powered app. Both talk to Zen Soo about the passion and pitfalls of their companies.
He’s from Singapore, based in Hong Kong, and is generating worldwide hype with his smart bike helmet; she’s a 14-year-old from New York, developing an AI-powered app. Both talk to Zen Soo about the passion and pitfalls of their companies.
The number of venture capital deals in China dropped 25 per cent year on year to 713 in the fourth quarter.
The number of venture capital deals in China dropped 25 per cent year on year to 713 in the fourth quarter.
More than 68 per cent of those canvassed lack confidence in the US as a ‘strategic partner and provider of regional security’ – but there is also recognition of Beijing as the unstoppable force it has become.
More than 68 per cent of those canvassed lack confidence in the US as a ‘strategic partner and provider of regional security’ – but there is also recognition of Beijing as the unstoppable force it has become.
In one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, a new breed of entrepreneurs is spurring innovation in everything from cybersecurity to language learning
In one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, a new breed of entrepreneurs is spurring innovation in everything from cybersecurity to language learning
Beijing should learn from how Huawei has become a victim of politics – and do private businesses a favour by loosening the Communist Party’s ideological controls
Isn’t it ironic: the US accuses China of undermining international norms, yet appears to be okay with arresting the Huawei executive without producing a shred of evidence beforehand and using her as leverage in trade war negotiations.