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- Chinese Soccer Appears to be Getting Worse Despite President Xi’s Pledge to Make It Betterby Stephen Wade on 07/09/2024 at 01:08
As China tries to qualify for a men's World Cup for the first time since 2002, it suffered a historically lopsided loss to Japan.
- As the TPP Faces Controversy, Will Third Parties Disappear From Taiwan Politics? by Austin Horng-En Wang on 06/09/2024 at 20:19
Even if the TPP loses ground, the popular demand for a third option in Taiwan’s political sphere remains strong.
- NIO shares surge 14% as Q2 revenue beats estimates, margin improvesby Jill Shen on 06/09/2024 at 18:15
NIO will have three brands in the price segment of RMB 140,000 to RMB 800,000 next year, said chief executive.
- Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system to be China approved by Q1 2025by TechNode Feed on 06/09/2024 at 18:05
Tesla on Thursday unveiled plans to introduce its Full Self-Driving (FSD) advanced driver assistance system in China and Europe in the first quarter of 2025, a move expected to foster competition and drive consumer demand, according to analysts from China’s Citic Securities. Tesla’s plan […]
- From vision to reality: how to deploy foundation models across industries by TechNode Staff on 06/09/2024 at 17:59
The deployment of foundation models in various industries signifies a transformative shift, but it is not about introducing a single, powerful solution to replace existing workflows. Instead, this era of AI agents involves a nuanced and iterative process of aligning technology with engineering […]
- 2024 Inclusion: pioneering the future with AI insights on the new tech revolutionby Jessie Wu on 06/09/2024 at 16:57
The 2024 INCLUSION·Conference on the Bund, themed “Technology for a Sustainable Future,” opened in Shanghai on Thursday. The three-day event is dedicated to building a platform that promotes international exchange and the integration of technology and culture, and seeks to explore […]
- TechNode BUZZ episode #1: China’s Auto Industry: The Race to a Sustainable Futureby TechNode Staff and Zinan Zhang on 06/09/2024 at 15:25
In a groundbreaking shift, China’s automotive sector has evolved from a conventional manufacturing hub to a digital innovation pioneer. This transformation is redefining vehicle design, manufacturing processes, and their seamless integration into the expanding digital ecosystem. At the premiere […]
- How to Protect Your Trade Secrets Internationallyby Dan Harris on 06/09/2024 at 00:05
I recently discussed with a client what steps it should take to protect its trade secrets across the various countries where it manufactures products and conducts business. Although this client has been operating internationally for nearly a decade, it now faces the challenge of bringing its most […]
- Huawei, Ford, Mazda’s Chinese partner opens European office in Germanyby Jill Shen on 05/09/2024 at 17:49
The move is part of Changan’s ongoing efforts to sell vehicles overseas and improve its financial performance as cutthroat competition in the home market weighs on its margins.
- Alibaba welcomes Tencent’s WeChat Pay as a payment option on its e-commerce appsby TechNode Feed on 05/09/2024 at 16:42
Alibaba’s e-commerce marketplaces Taobao and Tmall are planning to accept Tencent’s WeChat Pay as a payment method, breaking down the walls between the two Chinese tech giants that blocked each other’s services and links in the early days. “We have always been open to collaborations,” […]
- A TikTok Ban Updateby Elijah Hartman on 04/09/2024 at 22:54
The Update on the TikTok Ban In The Ticking Clock to a TikTok Stop, I discussed the TikTok ban bill then under consideration in the United States Congress. The bill aimed to address concerns over national security and data privacy, stemming from TikTok’s ownership by ByteDance, a Chinese […]
- Tesla China sales return to growth in August despite competitionby TechNode Feed on 04/09/2024 at 18:00
Tesla China handed over 86,697 Shanghai-made vehicles to customers in August, representing a 17% growth from a month earlier and marking the brand’s second highest monthly sales this year, data from industry body China Passenger Car Association showed on Monday. The numbers come after the US […]
- Stripe executive on booming cross-border transactions and China businesses going globalby Cheyenne Dong on 04/09/2024 at 17:48
Stripe, the fintech giant known for its payment processing software, is looking to expand its presence in Asia, where cross-border trade is expected to continue growing. In China in particular, cross-border e-commerce represents a significant potential revenue stream for businesses of all sizes. In […]
- Former VP of SAIC, a VW partner, arrested for taking bribesby TechNode Feed on 04/09/2024 at 17:46
A former vice president of China’s biggest car manufacturer, Chen Demei, has been arrested for suspected bribery and illicit gains for family and friends, according to a post published by China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate. Chen, who served as a vice president from 2012 to 2023 at SAIC, a […]
- Huawei reveals name of first tri-fold phone: the Mate XTby TechNode Feed on 04/09/2024 at 17:21
On Tuesday, Huawei shared a video teaser on the Chinese social platform Weibo, introducing the name of its upcoming triple-fold phone, the Mate XT, which will be launched next week on Sep. 10. The Mate XT will be part of Huawei’s Ultimate Design brand, known for its high-end offerings, according […]
- Intel debuts Core Ultra 200V series processors, Lenovo to unveil new AI-capable devices later this weekby TechNode Feed on 04/09/2024 at 15:13
Intel on Tuesday launched the Intel Core Ultra 200V series, its most efficient x86 processors to date, featuring AI compute and enhanced graphics capabilities. The technology will power the most capable AI PCs on the market, with over 95 consumer designs from more than 25 major manufacturers, […]
- Representing Foreign Companies: Culture Mattersby Dan Harris on 04/09/2024 at 00:06
Navigating the Nuances When Working with Foreign Companies and Legal Professionals Way back in 2009, I wrote a blog post on the challenges and cultural differences I encountered while working with lawyers in Asia. At that time, my observations were primarily based on representing American companies […]
- China’s Disinformation and US Elections: What to Watch for in Congressional Contestsby Sarah Cook on 03/09/2024 at 21:48
Beijing’s track record of targeting parliamentarians spans multiple countries, with implications for the United States.
- Ko Wen-je Briefly Arrested as Corruption Investigations Against His TPP Advanceby Brian Hioe on 03/09/2024 at 20:16
Ko was released due to lack of evidence, but the legal troubles surrounding Taiwan's major third party continue.
- Speculation that iPhone 16 will drop WeChat sparks online frenzy, Tencent and Apple dismiss claimsby Jessie Wu on 03/09/2024 at 17:40
On Monday, the hashtags #AppleRespondsToiPhone16NotSupportingWeChat and #WhatIfAppleRemovesWeChat both trended on Chinese social platform Weibo, triggering widespread speculation among users in China. Reports on Weibo had suggested that Tencent’s WeChat might not be compatible with the new iPhone […]
- Questions to Ask Your Tooling and Plastic Supplier to Reduce Risksby Renaud Anjoran on 03/09/2024 at 17:29
This article is for companies that are developing their own innovative product(s) from scratch. Many products include plastic parts, and getting tooling right is fraught with risks. Suppose you have been working with an industrial designer or a mechanical engineer, and your product includes […]
- ByteDance launches Pico 4 Ultra in China, competing with Apple Vision Proby TechNode Feed on 03/09/2024 at 17:07
TikTok parent ByteDance on Monday began selling Pico 4 Ultra, its upgraded VR headset, seen as a cost-effective alternative to Apple Vision Pro, in China for RMB 4,299 ($603.9). The original version, Pico 4, came out in 2022, since when the virtual reality arm has undertaken its largest overhaul […]
- China’s MiniMax introduces company’s first Sora-like toolby TechNode Feed on 03/09/2024 at 14:36
Chinese AI startup MiniMax has joined the country’s heated video generation model competition with the launch of its text-to-video model, Video-1, which is available to the public through its official website. The tool is capable of producing a video of up to six seconds after inputting a simple […]
- China’s CATL to operate 10,000 battery swap stations by 2030by TechNode Feed on 03/09/2024 at 14:20
CATL is planning a massive expansion of its power infrastructure network with a goal to operate 10,000 facilities by 2030 for the public to exchange a depleted EV battery for a fresh one, Chief Technology Officer Gao Huan said on Sunday. In the nearer term, CATL aims to establish 500 battery swap […]
- Alibaba yields “good results” from three-year inspection, says regulatorby TechNode Feed on 02/09/2024 at 17:58
China’s market regulator said last week that Alibaba has completed a three-year “rectification” period that started in 2021 when the company was fined a record RMB 18.2 billion ($2.56 billion) for stopping merchants selling on rival platforms. “Alibaba’s compliance and rectification work […]
- Huawei-linked EV sales drop as demand for BYD, Geely, and Leapmotor EVs soars in Augustby Jill Shen on 02/09/2024 at 17:57
The figures come after many Chinese automakers have launched new and redesigned models, greatly increasing their store traffic and boosting sales.
- Huawei to unveil triple foldable phone on September 10, same day as iPhone 16 launchby TechNode Feed on 02/09/2024 at 16:26
Huawei’s autumn product launch event is scheduled for Sept. 10, the same day Apple will release the iPhone 16 series, the Chinese tech giant announced on the X-like platform Weibo this morning. Huawei will launch a range of devices, including a triple-foldable phone and HarmonyOS smart driving […]
- ByteDance names French telecom billionaire as new board memberby TechNode Feed on 02/09/2024 at 15:56
TikTok owner ByteDance has added French telecom billionaire Xavier Niel to its board. His addition follows the departure of Coatue Management founder Philippe Laffont from the ByteDance board. Besides newly added director Niel, ByteDance’s board currently consists of Neil Shen of Hongshan […]
- OpenAI and Apple secure initial batch of TSMC’s advanced A16 (1.6nm) process capacityby TechNode Feed on 02/09/2024 at 15:19
Apple and OpenAI have reserved the initial production capacity of TSMC’s A16 (1.6nm) process technology due to both companies’ long-term demand for self-developed AI chips, according to Taiwanese media outlet Economic Daily News. The A16 is TSMC’s most advanced process node revealed to date, […]
- Chinese General Li’s Ill-Timed Visit to Pakistanby Ghulam Ali on 30/08/2024 at 22:00
By sending its top army official to Pakistan on the anniversary of a prominent separatist leader's death, China risks inadvertently fanning the flames of anti-China resentment in Balochistan.