Category: China
Alibaba Cloud open sources its two generative AI models based on ChatGPT-style Tongyi Qianwen
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Chinese company plans to make two of its large language models, Qwen-7B and Qwen-7B-Chat, freely available for commercial and research uses. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3229907/alibaba-cloud-open-sources-its-two-generative-ai-models-based-chatgpt-style-tongyi-qianwen?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s manufacturing, services data in July: 4 takeaways as pressure intensified, activity cooled
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s purchasing managers’ indices in July suggested that the economic recovery continued to lose momentum, with further policy support needed. https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3229887/chinas-manufacturing-services-data-july-4-takeaways-pressure-intensified-activity-cooled?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhat are superconductors and why are scientists sceptical about a breakthrough?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many claims about discovering room-temperature superconductors have fallen flat but the hope of finding revolutionary material pushes research forward. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3229898/what-are-superconductors-and-why-are-scientists-sceptical-about-breakthrough?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s top officials gather in Beidaihe, signalling start of summer break for leaders
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Communist Party ideology chief Cai Qi gives speech in coastal resort of Beidaihe, while President Xi Jinping steps out of the spotlight, indicating top leaders have kicked off annual seaside retreat. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3229915/chinas-top-officials-gather-beidaihe-signalling-start-summer-break-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAlibaba logistics arm Cainiao rolls out half-day express delivery service in 8 major cities, as firm seeks to help stimulate consumption
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cainiao’s express-service push underscores the high stakes involved in China’s vast package delivery market. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3229893/alibaba-logistics-arm-cainiao-rolls-out-half-day-express-delivery-service-8-major-cities-firm-seeks?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina exposure to US dollar ‘weaponisation’ demands rethink on yuan internationalisation as geopolitical woes intensify, Yu Yongding warns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Securing China’s overseas assets has become more difficult in a time rife with geopolitical wrangling that continues to alter the world’s currency-use landscape, outspoken Yu Yongding says. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3229877/china-exposure-us-dollar-weaponisation-demands-rethink-yuan-internationalisation-geopolitical-woes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCompanies in China to conduct regular personal data compliance audits under new rules
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Internet regulator’s draft regulation requires all firms to carry out the audits, including security checks for personal information being sent overseas. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3229902/companies-china-conduct-regular-personal-data-compliance-audits-under-new-rules?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘The capital’s moat’: thousands forced from homes in Hebei to ease flooding in Beijing
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Residents have been relocated to temporary housing but it could be some time before they can return to their properties. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3229896/capitals-moat-thousands-forced-homes-hebei-ease-flooding-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Saudi priorities’ steering science and tech cooperation with China, report says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Despite the growing ties there is a strong preference among Saudi elites to work with the West, according to Washington-based think tank. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3229885/saudi-priorities-steering-science-and-tech-cooperation-china-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFrom ‘coolies’ to robots: China is fast-tracking high-speed rail with AI-powered builders
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. AI-powered machines are taking on some of hardest jobs on the world’s biggest high-speed railway network. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3229589/coolies-robots-china-fast-tracking-high-speed-rail-ai-powered-builders?utm_source=rss_feed
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