china Facial Recognition Boom in China Sparks Major Privacy Debates China rapidly expands facial recognition surveillance across daily life, but rising data leaks fuel public concern over biometric privacy and government tracking.
microsoft Widespread Microsoft Exchange Server Hack Prompts Urgent Security Patches Chinese hackers are actively exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server software to access corporate email accounts worldwide. Tens of thousands of organizations remain unprotected as IT teams scramble to apply emergency updates.
microsoft Microsoft Exposes Chinese Hafnium Group Exploiting Exchange Servers Microsoft reveals details about a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group named Hafnium that actively targets US organizations using undisclosed vulnerabilities in Exchange Server software. The company urges all business customers to apply immediate security patches to prevent data theft.
signal Encrypted Messaging Apps See Slight User Uptick in China Amid WhatsApp Privacy Fallout Signal and Telegram experience a surge in Chinese downloads as users react to WhatsApp's updated privacy policies. Despite the growth, these encrypted apps still face significant usage hurdles due to China's strict internet controls.
china China's Lunar Mission Success Highlights Contrast With US Telescope Collapse China celebrates a historic lunar sample launch while the US mourns the dramatic collapse of the iconic Arecibo telescope.
quantum computing Chinese Researchers Achieve Quantum Advantage With Optical Circuit A team in China claims quantum advantage by performing a calculation 100 trillion times faster than a supercomputer using Gaussian boson sampling. The experiment utilizes a complex optical setup with 100 inputs and outputs to achieve this groundbreaking milestone.
china China Halts Ant Group's $35 Billion IPO Over Lending Regulations Chinese regulators suspend Ant Group's massive initial public offering due to impending changes in internet micro-lending rules. Analysts warn the company's current valuation does not reflect the upcoming stricter financial environment.
alibaba Chinese Regulators Impose New Rules Targeting Alibaba and Ant Group China unveils fresh regulations for the tech sector that directly impact Alibaba and its affiliate Ant Group. The move signals a broader government crackdown on internet monopolies.
quantum computing Chinese Optical Circuit Achieves Quantum Advantage Over Supercomputers Researchers in China achieve quantum advantage by performing Gaussian boson sampling 100 trillion times faster than a supercomputer. The optical circuit uses squeezed light to solve complex mathematical problems that are practically impossible for conventional computers.
ant group China Halts Ant Group's Record IPO Amid Regulatory Pushback Chinese regulators suspend Ant Group's massive $35 billion initial public offering just days after founder Jack Ma publicly criticizes the government's economic policies. The sudden halt signals a tough new regulatory environment for tech giants operating in the country.
alibaba Alibaba and JD.com Hit $115 Billion in Record Singles Day Sales Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com generate around $115 billion in combined sales during an extended 11-day Singles Day shopping event. The record-breaking figures highlight a strong economic recovery in China despite looming regulatory concerns.
alibaba Alibaba Breaks Singles Day Sales Record Amid Massive Stock Plunge Alibaba achieves a record $56.42 billion in Singles Day sales but suffers a nearly 10% stock drop due to new Chinese antitrust regulations.
alibaba Alibaba's Singles Day Sales Hit $75 Billion Despite Ant Group IPO Turmoil Alibaba breaks its own Singles Day record with $75 billion in sales, showcasing China's consumer recovery amid the pandemic. The shopping event unfolds alongside heavy regulatory scrutiny that halts the massive Ant Group IPO.
chang'e-5 Chinese Lunar Mission Returns Two-Billion-Year-Old Moon Samples China's Chang'e-5 spacecraft successfully delivers relatively young lunar rocks to Earth, opening a new window into the late history of the Moon and our solar system. The mission now continues as an extended technology test in lunar orbit.
ant group Chinese Regulators Halt Ant Group's Record-Breaking IPO Beijing regulators suspend Ant Group's massive stock market debut just days before trading begins, following critical remarks by founder Jack Ma.