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Chinese Hackers Steal Data from US Telecom Companies, Authorities Warn

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Last month, it was reported by Reuters that hackers believed to be connected to China successfully breached telecommunications networks in the United States. Their target was phones associated with individuals involved in the electoral campaign for Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate. Additionally, the breach also affected Republican candidates, including Donald Trump and JD Vance, who […]

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China’s Semiconductor Patents Soar 42% Amid U.S. Sanctions

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China has surged ahead of the United States in securing semiconductor patents, despite significant obstacles in its microelectronics industry. A report from the intellectual property law firm Mathys & Squire indicated that the total global semiconductor patent applications rose by 22 percent from March 2023 to March 2024, reaching 80,892. A substantial portion of this growth

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Nvidia Reveals Two New AI Chips for China Amid Export Issues

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Nvidia’s Strategic Move in China Amid U.S. Export Restrictions Nvidia, a prominent player in the tech industry, is strategically maneuvering in China by unveiling two new AI chips despite the challenges posed by U.S. export restrictions. Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, recently disclosed that these chips are now available for testing by selected customers. This

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Pre-ordering of Xiaomi 14 Ultra begins in China

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi 14 Ultra smartphone in China later this month. The company has already started accepting pre-bookings for the device, offering customers six exclusive gifts and a chance to win the phone for free. Exciting Features Although specific details about the Xiaomi 14 Ultra are still under wraps, leaks have

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China Leads Innovation with Over 1.6 Million Patents and Growing

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China is making significant strides in the world of inventions, with the latest data from the China National Intellectual Property Administration revealing a substantial increase in high-value invention patents. As of the end of 2023, China had accumulated more than 1.66 million of these patents, representing a 25.7% surge from the previous year. This notable figure

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China’s latest satellite may hold the solution to tackling urban light pollution

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We have been battling against urban light pollution, because let’s be honest, we all miss the stars that have been blocked out by the bright city lights. However, the answer comes in the form of SDGSAT-1, a satellite developed by Chinese scientists. This earth science marvel is making extremely fast progress in analyzing the effects of

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In Two Years, China’s New Telescope JUST to Seek Exoplanets Across the Universe

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Imagine peering into the depths of space, not just to see, but to truly understand. That’s the mission of the Jiaotong University Spectroscopic Telescope (JUST), a powerful new tool set to become China‘s leading eye on the cosmos, opening its gaze in 2026. Nestled atop Saishiteng Mountain, JUST isn’t your average stargazer. With a gaping maw

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Oppo Launches Free Shared Power Bank Service for Chinese Users

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Shared power banks have become very popular in China, allowing users to charge their smart devices at a low cost. This service is widely available in cities and towns across the country. Oppo has taken a step forward by introducing a free Super Flash Charge membership for Oppo and OnePlus device owners. This membership allows users

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China’s SMIC Set to Commence Manufacturing 5nm Chips for Huawei, States New Report

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Huawei’s smartphone sales experienced a significant boost last year, thanks to the popularity of the Mate 60 series featuring their Kirin 9000S chip. Huawei’s Need for a More Powerful Chip While the Kirin 9000S, built on a 7nm process, may not be the top-performing smartphone SoC, its in-house development is a notable achievement for Huawei. However,

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China’s Plug-in Sales Soar by 46% in 2023, Driving Electric Car Market Growth

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China has once again proven itself as the global powerhouse in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, with a whopping 8 million new plug-in electric cars hitting the roads in 2023. This achievement not only sets a new benchmark for the country but also underscores the rapidly growing appetite for greener transportation options among Chinese consumers. Electric

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