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SCI & TECHAug 19SpaceX stock in focus after China rocket milestone, share unlock aheadSpaceX's stock is in focus following a Chinese rocket milestone and an upcoming share unlock. This highlights significant developments impacting a major space technology company's market and industry standing.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 19From spectacle to scale: why China’s robotics firms face a ‘critical juncture’At China’s annual World Robot Conference (WRC) that kicked off on Wednesday, the hall was filled with humanoid robots wowing visitors with feats of dexterity: from playing table tennis to performing drum solos. These eye-catching displays have helped China’s robotics industry win global attention – and raise huge amounts of capital – over the past couple of years. But at this year’s summit, the overriding sentiment among executives, investors and policymakers was starkly pragmatic: the era of...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19Taiwan-made satellite launcher fails first test, triggers missile panicTaiwan’s first test of a locally developed satellite launch vehicle failed on Wednesday after the rocket veered off course, terrifying nearby villagers who mistook it for an incoming missile. The rocket was launched at around 6am local time from the Jiupeng missile testing base in southern Pingtung county. The base is operated by the government-backed National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), Taiwan’s top weapons developer. Witnesses said the projectile climbed briefly...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19China joins Musk’s SpaceX with reusable rocket breakthroughsChina-based LandSpace successfully launched a Zhuque-3 rocket and recovered its first stage, a breakthrough in the nation’s efforts to develop reusable boosters that can slash the cost of space launches. The first stage of the 66-metre (217-foot) rocket touched down in Minqin County, Gansu province, northwest China, on Wednesday after an eight-minute flight that delivered a Honghu-3 internet satellite into space. Take-off occurred 390 km (242 miles) away at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19China allows limited Nvidia H200 shipments : Why is Beijing easing curbs ? China is reportedly allowing limited shipments of Nvidia H200 chips, raising questions about Beijing's reasons for easing tech trade restrictions. This indicates a notable development in geopolitical technology trade dynamics.business-standard.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 19China robots search for workforce breakthroughChina is developing robots with the aim of achieving a breakthrough in workforce solutions. This effort could impact future labor markets and industrial automation.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
SCI & TECHAug 19China cloudscape observer mist - monitoring job ends ; resort plans more similar campaignsChina's "cloudscape observer" program for mist monitoring has concluded, with a local resort planning similar future initiatives. This indicates the end of a specific environmental observation project and future local development plans.scmp.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 19China eases limits on Nvidia H200 chips as AI race escalatesBeijing permits small shipments to help leading tech groups in drive to catch up with US rivalsFinancial Times
SCI & TECHAug 19China’s LandSpace beats SpaceX with steel-booster recovery after orbital launchIn a global first, China’s leading commercial rocket company LandSpace has recovered a stainless-steel booster after an orbital launch, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to develop lower-cost, reusable rockets. The successful mission makes Zhuque-3 China’s first commercial rocket to both reach orbit and have its first stage recovered. SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster, which is also made of stainless steel, is awaiting US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for its first...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 18US advisory body says China's data dominance gives it AI advantageYahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 18Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial testChina's robots are facing a commercial test, moving beyond their current capabilities in feats like marathons and backflips. This signifies a push for practical, market-ready applications of robotics.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 17China’s space race has a new problem: finding room for failureThere is something about the speed of consensus on China’s rocket failures that should give us pause. Within hours of Long March-7A rocket’s disintegration over the South China Sea on August 10, trade reports were pointing to an engine as the likely culprit. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) had said nothing of the kind. An official Xinhua report about three hours after the launch described only “a flight anomaly” and an investigation under way. The cause is unknown,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17The chip war , Pax Silica and the Philippines of the 21st centuryThis article discusses the ongoing "chip war" and its implications, relating it to the concept of "Pax Silica" and the role of the Philippines in the 21st century. It examines the geopolitical impact of semiconductor technology.manilatimes.net · Philippines
SCI & TECHAug 17The next silicon? AI data centre material faces price spike amid China supply crunchThe artificial intelligence boom is driving demand for optical modules that enable ultra-fast data transmission in data centres, with the latest beneficiary a chemical compound that is seeing an unprecedented surge in prices. Indium phosphide (InP) is used to make lasers that convert electrical signals into light, allowing data to travel rapidly through fibre-optic cables. As a major producer of the material, China has seen prices climb sharply. According to a recent report by financial services...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17Japan : JAPEX announces implementation of second exploratory drilling for CCS Project in the Tomakomai Areaenergy-pedia.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHAug 17Hong Kong halves environmental impact review times with AI in efficiency driveHong Kong authorities have slashed the time required for environmental impact assessments by up to half using artificial intelligence, with an official saying that AI adoption reduced wait times for some public services by up to 90 per cent. The first batch of 30 projects aimed at enhancing efficiency was announced on Monday. It involves 13 government departments, covering transport and food business licensing, leisure and sports facilities, environmental hygiene, complaint handling, and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17PT Yanmar Diesel Indonesia , Faeger And IPB University Launch Joint Research On Low - Carbon Rice FarmingPT Yanmar Diesel Indonesia, Faeger, and IPB University have launched joint research focusing on low-carbon rice farming. This collaboration aims to advance sustainable agricultural practices.pollutiononline.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 17Can China follow its own ‘technological path’ amid growing AI rivalry with US?China’s ability to set its own technological course in the face of sustained US export restrictions may be the key factor in the two countries’ contest over artificial intelligence (AI), a prominent analyst has argued. Zheng Yongnian, dean of the school of public policy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), made the case in his preface to The Rise of Atlas, a new book about the development of Huawei Technologies’ Atlas 950 SuperPoD computing system. The system, which Huawei...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17JD . com launches 24 - hour unmanned coffee shop in Beijing , serving 202 cups in one hourJD.com has launched a 24-hour unmanned coffee shop in Beijing, serving a significant number of cups in its first hour. This showcases innovation in retail technology and customer service.en.people.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 17China’s self-driving push gains ground in Europe as Momenta, Pony.ai expandChina’s autonomous-driving ambitions are winning growing recognition in Europe, with Deutsche Bank raising its target price for Momenta following a key regulatory breakthrough, and Pony.ai expanding its European robotaxi roll-out alongside Uber Technologies. In a research note released on Monday, Deutsche Bank analyst Bin Wang saw Momenta as the “No 1 independent autonomous-driving solution provider globally”, particularly in the urban “navigation on autopilot” (NOA) segment. “Momenta’s market...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17Hong Kong inventors win grand prix, 35 medals at Silicon Valley festivalHong Kong innovators have won the top prize, eight special awards and 35 medals at a major international invention competition in Silicon Valley, with a solar-powered fertiliser production system claiming the event’s highest honour. The city’s delegation secured 22 gold and 13 silver medals at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF), which concluded at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California on Sunday. Amonova’s regenerative, solar-powered air-to-fertiliser production...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17The next China shock will come from open-source AICountries adopting Chinese models will also absorb Chinese standards and governanceFinancial Times
SCI & TECHAug 16US-China tech war is coming for AI’s plumbingThe US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reportedly considering a ban on Chinese optical transceivers, signalling that the US-China tech war is expanding beyond the focus on semiconductor chips to shadow even the smallest link in the chain of essential artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. Optical transceivers are small devices that use fibre optic technology to send and receive data as light. The key application of these optical modules is the quick transmission of large amounts of...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 16China Draws a Line Between AI and LoveChina is exploring the distinction between artificial intelligence and human emotions like love. This article delves into the ethical and conceptual boundaries of AI development.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
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