25 Jun 2024
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China just threw a gigantic tech party.
On Monday, the Great Hall of the People in Beijing hosted a back-to-back sci-tech conference extravaganza that encompassed:
The National Science and Technology Conference (NSTC)
The National Highest Science and Technology Award Conference
The bi-annual ...
September 28, 2024
On Thursday, China's market regulator (SAMR) released draft details on a new product quality grading system. How it will work: First, SAMR will develop a series of standards for quality grading for different types of products. Then manufacturers voluntarily take… Read More »
September 28, 2024
Censorship – in space! On Friday, the cyberspace watchdog (CAC) released draft regulations governing devices with direct-to-satellite communications capabilities. Some context: Low-Earth Orbit services – like Starlink – have heralded a revolution in satellite internet connectivity. China doesn't want to… Read More »
September 28, 2024
If you were planning to get into the data business, now's the time. On Friday, China's fledgling National Data Administration (NDA) released a draft version of its medium-term policy agenda for the data economy. Some context: The NDA – which… Read More »