huawei Global Governments Block Huawei Over Unproven Future Espionage Fears Multiple global intelligence allies ban Huawei networking equipment due to suspected ties to the Chinese military, despite a lack of concrete evidence of current spying. The core concern centers on the potential for future exploitation of hidden vulnerabilities in widely deployed 5G networks.
wifi master key Free Wi-Fi App Ranks Among China's Most Popular Services WiFi Master Key, a free hotspot app by Shanghai startup LinkSure, ranks as China's fifth-largest app with 800 million global users. The service shares network passwords while keeping users engaged with algorithmic news content.
china Why China Leads the Race to Build the First Smart Highway China's flexible infrastructure makes it the ideal candidate to build the world's first smart highway, integrating solar power and self-driving technology. These advanced roadways aim to improve autonomous vehicle safety and generate renewable energy.
microsoft Microsoft Confirms Bing Restored After Brief Blockage in China Microsoft's Bing search engine experiences a temporary blockage in China, reportedly ordered by the government, but service is quickly restored. The outage highlights the ongoing challenges foreign tech firms face operating within China's strict internet censorship system.
crisper China Officially Declares CRISPR Baby Experiment Illegal Chinese authorities rule that scientist He Jiankui acted illegally by creating gene-edited babies, citing his pursuit of personal fame and profit. The government promises severe punishment after revealing he fabricated ethics documents for the highly controversial experiment.
huawei Canadian Telecom Telus Defends Huawei Amid Global 5G Security Concerns Telus publicly backs Huawei as a viable partner for Canada's upcoming 5G network rollout, pushing back against international bans. This stance puts the Canadian telecom at odds with allied nations that cite serious cybersecurity and espionage risks.
dji DJI Internal Corruption Scandal Leads to $150 Million in Losses Chinese drone giant DJI investigates a massive internal corruption scandal causing over $150 million in losses.
china China Auto Market Declines for First Time Since 1990s as Used Cars Surge China experiences its first annual drop in new passenger car sales since the 1990s due to trade tensions and a cooling economy. Meanwhile, the used car market sees significant growth driven by e-commerce platforms and relaxed cross-provincial trading rules.
wechat WeChat Quietly Launches Credit Scoring System for Over 1 Billion Users Tencent's WeChat introduces a credit-scoring system for its billion-plus users, challenging Alibaba's Sesame Credit.
wechat WeChat Quietly Launches Payment Score System for Deposit-Free Services Tencent introduces a new credit scoring system for WeChat that rewards users with deposit-free rentals based on their digital behavior. The feature directly competes with Alibaba's Sesame Credit system.
apple HomePod Available in China Starting January 18 Apple brings the HomePod wireless speaker to mainland China and Hong Kong starting January 18.
apple Apple Brings Mandarin-Speaking HomePod to China Amid Economic Headwinds Apple is releasing the HomePod in China and Hong Kong with native Mandarin and Cantonese support. The premium smart speaker faces an uphill battle against cheap local rivals and a slowing Chinese economy.
meituan Meituan Adds Nvidia, Valeo, and Icona to Autonomous Delivery Platform China's largest food delivery service, Meituan Dianping, partners with Nvidia, Valeo, and Icona to advance its autonomous delivery vehicles at CES.
xiaomi Xiaomi Buys Stake in TCL to Boost Smart TV and Chip Development Xiaomi acquires a 0.48 percent stake in major TV manufacturer TCL, strengthening a strategic partnership focused on chip research and smart device integration.
apple Apple's Revenue Warning Sparks Massive U.S. Stock Market Sell-Off A surprise earnings warning from Apple triggers a broad market plunge, wiping out $75 billion from the tech giant alone as major indices fall sharply. Slowing manufacturing data in both the U.S. and China deepens investor concerns over global economic stability.