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SCI & TECHSep 17Ancient skeleton shows woman in imperial China had her nose amputatedTexts from imperial China suggest that some crimes were punishable with unusual amputations and a 700-year-old skeleton appears to offer the first physical evidence of the practiceNew Scientist
SCI & TECHSep 17Huawei unveils new chip technologies as Chinese firm steps up the AI race with NvidiaChinese technology giant Huawei has launched new chip technologies as it challenges leading global companies such as NvidiaThe Independent World
SCI & TECHSep 17Hong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ will not tap personal data, breach privacy: John LeeHong Kong’s new “AI city brain” will not involve personal data and poses no privacy concerns, the city leader has said, adding that the system will also help improve visitor management during “golden week” holidays. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also stressed on Thursday the importance of AI education and the need to nurture young people’s AI literacy, citing overseas examples of adolescents who became socially isolated after relying too heavily on the technology. In his annual policy address...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 17China's Huawei sets 2027 launch for new AI chips as it targets NvidiaChina's Huawei plans to launch new AI chips in 2027, aiming to compete with Nvidia in the market. This represents a strategic move in the development of artificial intelligence technology and chip manufacturing.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 17Pop-up ad accused of delaying life-saving call during Chinese woman’s heart attack sparks debateIntense public discussions surrounding the downsides of technology have been sparked by a Chinese man accusing a phone company’s lock screen feature of obstructing his father from calling an ambulance, which he claims contributed to his mother’s death. On September 10, a 19-year-old man named Zhang shared on social media that his mother suffered a heart attack around 4am on August 30. His father attempted to dial the 120 emergency medical number, but accidentally swiped to the phone’s magazine...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 17Can AI regulation keep America ahead of China?As Washington debates how to regulate AI, industry experts say that governance doesn’t have to mean hitting the brakes.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHSep 17Mitsubishi Electric’s 2 R&D projects selected for Japan’s quantum computing initiativeMitsubishi Electric's two R&D projects have been selected to participate in Japan's quantum computing initiative. This indicates significant progress and investment in advanced technological research by a major corporation within a national program.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 17China's Huawei sets 2027 launch for new AI chips as it targets Nvidia - reuters.comChina's Huawei sets 2027 launch for new AI chips as it targets Nvidia reuters.comReuters World
SCI & TECHSep 16AI, Robotics and Biotechnology, the new phase of the Chinese modelChina advances by leaps and bounds.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 16China’s rocket boom turns Hainan into a space hub. Can launches fuel wider growth?As technological developments augur an era of renewed space exploration, China is aiming to become a major player. In the first part of this two-part series, Wency Chen and Mia Nurmamat examine how Hainan province is betting on a growing aerospace cluster to rewrite its economic playbook beyond tourism. On Hainan’s northeastern coast, launch towers rise abruptly from a flat landscape of coconut palms and open sky. At Pad 1 of the commercial spaceport in Wenchang, an 83-metre (272 feet) service...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 16Scoop: U.S. open to discuss AI "shared risks" with China, Bessent saysThe U.S. is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks this weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Axios.Why it matters: The Trump administration has flatly rejected calls from industry to pace or slow down the development of AI, citing a fierce race against China. Bessent's scheduled meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng could provide an opening for talks on U.S.-China AI safety cooperation. "The United States remains the leader in AI. And we are open to discussions on avoiding shared risks and avoiding bifurcation of our two systems. We expect our discussioAxios
SCI & TECHSep 16Is the U.S. and China's mutual distrust the biggest risk as AI evolves?CBS News
SCI & TECHSep 16Raimondo on AI: 'You're not going to beat China if you have destabilizing unemployment'Joe Biden’s former Commerce secretary and former Republican Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb agreed that the technology needs to help Americans if it’s going to draw their support.Politico Tech
SCI & TECHSep 16«I no longer dare to return to the country for fear of not being able to leave again»: China tightens border controls to prevent the flight of AI talentDÉCRYPTAGE - En pleine rivalité technologique avec les États-Unis, Pékin instaure de nouvelles règles qui permettent d’interdire un voyage à l’étranger aux Chinois. En invoquant la «sécurité nationale».Le Figaro International
SCI & TECHSep 16China uses 100,000 home-grown AI chips to build leading weather forecast systemChina said it can now predict weather 10 days in advance at a cutting-edge resolution of 5km (3.1 miles), finer than most major systems in routine use around the world. The advance was achieved by a Chinese-developed weather forecasting model running on Sugon 8,000, a massive home-grown computing system built entirely with domestically made AI chips. Most major global forecasting systems have resolutions of roughly 5km to 10km, according to the China Meteorological Administration and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 16Will Southeast Asia Actually Benefit From Its AI Boom?Southeast Asia might end up hosting substantial computing capacity without developing a correspondingly deep AI economy.The Diplomat
SCI & TECHSep 1610 AI, biotech firms in Northern Metropolis to get early cross-border data accessAbout 10 artificial intelligence (AI) and biotech companies will be the first to access cross-border data flows under a new pilot scheme, securing an early edge over roughly 100 other firms set up in Hong Kong’s flagship tech hub at the border. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu revealed on Wednesday during the final policy address of his term that more than 100 innovation and technology firms have moved into the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP), while a “white list” to...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 16A Drone Delivered Iced Matcha to Me on a Hot Day in a ParkChina’s viral drone delivery service is the ultimate lazy girl summer hack.cnet · united states of america
SCI & TECHSep 16Hong Kong to set up ‘AI city brain’ to boost disaster response and public safetyHong Kong will create an “AI city brain” system to strengthen its response to extreme weather events, major incidents and public order management, while creating the role of artificial intelligence commissioner to tackle emerging challenges. While the city’s first five-year plan set out a vision to advance technology development, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu outlined seven key areas of AI risk governance in Wednesday’s policy address, including efforts to combat the use of AI in crime and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 16Hong Kong aims to raise zero-carbon energy share of fuel mix to 30% by 2030Hong Kong has pledged to boost the share of zero-carbon energy in its electricity generation fuel mix to 30 per cent by 2030, up from the current 28 per cent – one of four binding environmental protection targets set out in the city’s first five-year plan on Wednesday. The binding goal aligns with existing climate protection strategies that target a zero-carbon energy share of between 60 and 70 per cent by 2035, as part of the city’s broader push towards carbon neutrality by 2050. “With these...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 16Hong Kong Jockey Club to plough HK$3b into new research facility in Northern MetropolisThe Hong Kong Jockey Club has said it will funnel HK$3 billion to support the construction of a Life and Health Academic Research Building at the city’s new Northern Metropolis University Town. During his policy address on Wednesday, Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu announced the creation of an integrated teaching and scientific research building in the Northern Metropolis. In a statement issued soon after the chief executive’s speech, the club said its Charities Trust had made a donation that...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 16Chinese travel platform sparks debate with US$760,000 space flight packageChinese online travel platform Trip.com has turned heads by launching its most expensive offering to date: a space flight package costing at least 5.1 million yuan (US$759,900). The six-day trip includes several days of preflight training followed by a 90-minute suborbital flight operated by US-based provider Virgin Galactic, which takes off from Las Cruces, New Mexico. The first four days are devoted to preparation and training, with the air-launched space flight taking place on the fifth day,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 16From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forwardTechnology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 16First update made to ISO 9001 in a decade, with China shaping AI, cybersecurity standardsChina’s contributions and leadership were of considerable value to the revision of new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for artificial intelligence, intelligent transport systems and cybersecurity, according to the global body. The ISO made the comments as it released ISO 9001:2026 on Wednesday, which is the first major revision to ISO 9001 – an international benchmark for quality management – in a decade, it added. ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica told the South...South China Morning Post
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