AI development plan shows China's vision2017-07-24
China's plan for artificial intelligence (AI) development, issued by the State Council Thursday, is a major step for carrying out the innovation-driven development strategy and making the country a global leader in science and technology, said Wang Zhigang, vice minister of science and technology.
Push for AI to strengthen global links2017-07-24
The drive to develop artificial intelligence technology will lead to China having greater cooperation and communication with global institutions, governments and enterprises to benefit from their experience, a senior government official said on Friday.
Plan to put China in AI industry vanguard2017-07-21
China aims to build a 1 trillion yuan ($147.9 billion) artificial intelligence industry by 2030, as the country scrambles to lead the world in research and application of the cutting-edge technology, a new plan said on Thursday.
China maps out AI development plan2017-07-21
The State Council, China's cabinet, has issued a plan for artificial intelligence (AI) development, setting the target of China becoming a major center for AI innovation and leading the world in AI technology and applications by 2030.
Big three locked in race for high-speed market2017-07-20
In the run-up to the 19th CPC National Congress, China Daily is reporting on a number of key projects of national importance that will showcase the country's improvements in crucial fields. These include recent reforms aimed at improving living standards and creating a prosperous society by 2020. Today's report focuses on China's booming telecom sector.
Apple eyes big bite of mobile payments2017-07-20
Apple Inc is launching a large promotion campaign in China to promote Apple Pay, in a move to expand its presence in the local mobile payment market dominated by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and Tencent Holdings Ltd.
AI will transform healthcare sector2017-07-13
Artificial intelligence technology will transform the medical sector and trigger an estimated 1 trillion yuan ($147 billion) market during the next 20 years.
Don't let privacy backlash hamper big data progress2017-07-11
"Big data" is the catchphrase of the day, appearing at each and every tech conference I have attended. China's technology powerhouses are investing billions of dollars annually in mining the massive trove of consumer data, hoping to outgun rivals and cash in on the rising middle class whose behavior is increasingly transparent and traceable in the digital space.
Carbon-based transistors look to boost China's chip industry2017-07-11
At a time when modern life is increasingly dependent on electronic devices, their key parts, chips, are nearing their performance limit.
It is widely agreed that one option to tackle the problem is to replace silicon with carbon nanotubes to make transistors in chips. A group of Chinese researchers has made a breakthrough in the field, offering hope for China's chip industry.
Xiaomi achieves record-high quarterly smartphone shipments in Q22017-07-10
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi posted record-high quarterly smartphone sales in the second quarter of this year, the company announced Friday.
Xiaomi's smartphone shipments reached 23.16 million in Q2, surging 70 percent compared with Q1, according to Xiaomi chairman and CEO Lei Jun, who said that the company is once again embarking on a rapid growth trajectory.
