China

AI chatbots offer personalised companionship in China and users value constant support and the ability to tailor interactions to their needs.

Vinay Patel Jun 18, 2024

A Chinese company creates hyper-realistic humanoids that mimic emotions for healthcare and education, raising questions about ethics and job displacement.

Vinay Patel Jun 12, 2024

A Chinese car factory facing weak sales offered workers a choice: Resign or take minimum wage until business improves. This affects 1,000 employees.

Vinay Patel Jun 07, 2024

Massive botnet infecting millions of computers taken down in international operation. US arrests mastermind behind $5.9B COVID fraud scheme.

Vinay Patel May 31, 2024

A Chinese student studying in the US claims to have maxed out credit cards to resist American imperialism.

Vinay Patel May 31, 2024

Chinese millennials have created new status symbols and are investing in a new kind of luxury.

Danielle Summer May 29, 2024

While some people are saving thousands, finance experts say that the TikTok trend has left some challengers in an account overdraft.

Danielle Summer May 29, 2024

Billionaire Ray Dalio's fund boosts tech holdings to 17% of the total portfolio in Q1 by investing heavily in Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 24, 2024

China's booming cashless payments are a boon for some but a hurdle for tourists. The country is scrambling to bridge the gap as tourism recovers.

Vinay Patel May 23, 2024

Cheap AI-focused China tech stocks and growing speculations of the US tech rally cooling off soon are prompting investors like David Tepper to capitalize on the valuation gap.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 22, 2024

Facing tech tensions, Microsoft offered relocation to hundreds of China-based AI and cloud staff, key players in the US-China tech rivalry.

Vinay Patel May 17, 2024

Gong Yan can focus on her own matters when residing at her small apartment in Changzhou, with the change benefiting her mental health.

Ziyad Jamal May 16, 2024

A philosophy student that graduated with a master's degree was among the shortlisted applicants for a role in one of Guangzhou's crematoriums.

Ziyad Jamal May 15, 2024

AI videos in China using fake Russian women to praise China & diss Russia are censored. However, national pride in China's power might bring them back.

Vinay Patel May 14, 2024

Ex-Google CEO Schmidt says the U.S. leads China in AI by 2-3 years and urges the country to invest for continued dominance in the tech future.

Vinay Patel May 09, 2024

China leads EV production (key for Tesla), but India has a chance. They're pushing battery production and aim for 13 percent of global demand by 2030.

Vinay Patel May 03, 2024

Chinese social media user, Thurman Maoyibei, made up a viral story of a young student losing his study books at a cafe in Paris.

Ziyad Jamal May 01, 2024

Tesla eyes China for the launch of FSD after Musk's visit, partnering with Baidu and clearing data hurdles.

Vinay Patel Apr 29, 2024

Cyber gangs trick people into slave labour with fake job ads, forced scams, and beatings. It has become a global issue with thousands trapped.

Vinay Patel Apr 25, 2024

China unveils high-tech urinals offering instant urine analysis for health markers in public restrooms for under $3.

Vinay Patel Apr 23, 2024

Blacklisted debtors in China may feel trapped in the system as the government can hold their salary to recoup the money they owe.

Niloy Chakrabarti Apr 18, 2024

The fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platform known for its low prices is ramping up global expansion despite rising regulatory concerns and consumer complaints.

Niloy Chakrabarti Apr 14, 2024

After China's gross savings rate was measured at 45.9 per cent, Humphrey Yang shares the Chinese secrets to saving money.

Danielle Summer Apr 06, 2024

With ongoing debates regarding reparations and questions of accountability within the US, the Dong family's decision to give back to the Black community has served as an example.

Danielle Summer Apr 01, 2024

Despite Joe Biden joining TikTok, the US is advocating for a nationwide ban on the platform.

Vinay Patel Mar 14, 2024

As the US considers banning TikTok over security concerns, Rumble has offered to buy the Chinese-owned app, touting data security and free speech protections.

Vinay Patel Mar 13, 2024

There are concerns that disinformation, especially in the form of deep fakes or hyper-realistic media that convincingly portrays real people, could be used by malign actors to manipulate voters and exacerbate social divisions.

Skylar Yoder Mar 08, 2024

Starbucks often launches holiday special drinks to cater to its varied customer base.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 29, 2024

China's e-commerce giants Shein and Temu account for almost 10,000 tonnes of garments being shipped overseas, despite fast-fashion and factory worker controversies.

Danielle Summer Feb 23, 2024

The accusations have been made by the Philippines' Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 20, 2024