New energy vehicle giant BYD plans to gain full control of Denza, its premium electric vehicle joint venture with German automaker Mercedes-Benz Group. BYD is waiting for regulatory approval to acquire the last 10% stake it does not yet own in Denza, according to the Shenzhen-based company. The equity transfer is expected to be completed...
China has launched the final pair of backup satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3), marking a key milestone in its global satellite navigation ambitions. These two satellites, launched on a Long March-3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, are the 59th and 60th in the BeiDou satellite family. Positioned in medium Earth...
Nio is gearing up to challenge Tesla’s dominance in the Chinese electric vehicle market with the launch of its new Onvo L60 SUV. Scheduled for release later this month, the L60 is set to make waves with its competitive pricing and innovative features. The Onvo L60 will be priced at 206,900 yuan (US$29,267), significantly undercutting...
China successfully launched the last pair of backup satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s space ambitions. The satellites, the 59th and 60th of the BeiDou family, were launched at 9:14 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province aboard a...
China has tested a new type of warplane on the Liaoning, the first aircraft carrier of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, sparking widespread speculation that the jet could be the J-35, a next-generation carrier-borne stealth fighter. According to state broadcaster CCTV, Zhang Naigang, a seasoned pilot, flew the new aircraft earlier this year. Experts...
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has introduced a draft regulation aimed at standardizing the labeling of AI-generated synthetic content to safeguard national security and public interests. This draft, titled “Measures for Identifying AI-Generated Synthetic Content,” is open for public feedback until October 14, 2024. The regulation defines AI-generated synthetic content as any text, image,...
China’s production and sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) have continued to show impressive growth in the first eight months of 2023, further solidifying the country’s position as a global leader in the NEV sector. According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Tuesday, the market share of NEVs in...
Huawei Technologies has witnessed an overwhelming response to its latest Mate XT smartphone, the world’s first tri-fold device, with over 3 million reservations just two days after pre-orders began. As of Monday afternoon, 3.04 million people have reserved their spot for the innovative 5G smartphone on Huawei’s official e-commerce platform, Vmall.com. The Mate XT, equipped...
Lenovo Group, the world’s largest personal computer (PC) vendor by unit sales, has launched a new range of AI-powered devices aimed at both enterprise and consumer markets. This announcement comes amid expectations of an industry-wide refresh cycle, marking a significant advancement in Lenovo’s offerings. At its Innovation World 2024 event held in Berlin, Lenovo showcased...
China’s experimental reusable spacecraft, Shenlong, successfully completed its third orbital test, landing at the designated site in the Gobi Desert after spending 268 days in space. Launched aboard a Long March-2F rocket on December 14, the spacecraft touched down at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, as reported by state news agency Xinhua. This marks a...