Tag: china
China’s Geely to enter small EV market with EX2 hatchback
Chinese automotive giant Geely is set to make a push into the affordable EV sector with the launch of its new EX2 hatchback, scheduled for this August. The compact model, […]
World’s first wind-powered underwater data centre goes live
The world’s first commercial underwater data centre powered by offshore wind has begun operations off the coast of Shanghai. Submerged 10 metres beneath the ocean surface and located roughly six […]
UK Biobank health data on sale in China, UK government confirms
The British government has confirmed a significant security incident involving the medical records of half a million UK citizens. Data from UK Biobank, a major health research project used to […]
Chinese car giant to establish European base in Liverpool, Clawdbot rebranded
A Chinese car giant has paved the way for a potential tie-up with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) after announcing plans to establish a European headquarters in Britain. Chery, which makes Jaecoo and […]
China suspected as UK Foreign Office confirms cyber attack
British government data has been stolen in a suspected Chinese cyberattack targeting the Foreign Office. Trade Minister Chris Bryant confirmed the breach occurred in October, though he insisted the risk […]
Tesla’s China sales hit 3 year low amid fierce competition
Tesla’s domestic sales in China have plunged to their lowest level in three years, marking a significant setback in the world’s most competitive electric vehicle market. The company sold just […]
Netherlands takes control of China-owned chip maker Nexperia
In an extraordinary move, the Dutch government has taken control of China-owned semiconductor maker Nexperia to ensure a sufficient supply of its chips remain available in Europe amid rising global […]
TikTik algorithm to be retrained for US audience in new deal
In a landmark deal to secure its US future, TikTok’s powerful recommendation algorithm will be licensed to a new American-led joint venture and “retrained from the ground up” using only […]
China considers banning Tesla door handles over safety concerns
Tesla and other automakers have increasingly adopted flush or retractable door handles, a design choice favored for its aesthetic appeal and minimal aerodynamic benefits. However, this seemingly modern feature is […]
China summons Nvidia over AI chip security concerns
China has summoned US semiconductor giant Nvidia over what it describes as “serious security issues” with its artificial intelligence (AI) chips. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced on Thursday […]
