While Musk Dreams of a Cyborg Future, BrainCo Delivers Today
In a video that previously circulated through the tech world, Elon Musk painted a specific vision for the year 2025: a future where invasive Neuralink technology melds with Optimus humanoid robots to restore lost limbs. It was a promise of sci-fi becoming reality. But for Cicy Zhang, watching that video from her office in China,…
China’s chip design progress in 2025: Positive signs but some old problems
I reported on China’s chip design progress last year and figured it made sense to make this an annual occurrence. I was present at the China Integrated Circuit Design Industry Exhibition (ICCAD) once again this year on behalf of our clients. I’ve been attending the show for the best part of a decade now. China’s struggles Last…
BEYOND Expo 2025: Key facts about China’s flying car players and their expansion plans
“The ‘low-altitude economy’ is one of the few business models created by China, which represents an opportunity for us to take a leadership role,” said Yang Jun, a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.
BEYOND Expo 2025: Foreign brands in China must adapt to its unique social media ecosystem, expert says
While Chinese brands aggressively expand into overseas markets, foreign companies continue to target China’s vast consumer base, drawn by its immense growth potential, an industry expert said during a session at the BEYOND Expo 2025. Olivia Plotnick, founder of Shanghai-based social media marketing agency Wai Social, said digital marketing in China is evolving, and foreign…
BEYOND Expo 2025: Interview with Zack Kass: AI’s ultimate challenge will be crisis of purpose
There’s one question we’re asking with growing curiosity: Where is artificial intelligence leading us? The AI boom in recent years has outpaced our ability to envision the future or understand the trajectory of the technology. While there are hopes that AI will unleash a new era of productivity, there are also lingering questions about what…
BEYOND Expo 2025: Alibaba Cloud founder Jack Wang wants to take AI to space
In an era where AI progress is measured by parameter count and GPU hoarding, most companies are locked in a computing arms race. But Jack Wang, founder of Alibaba Cloud and head of Zhejiang Lab, is charting a different path: his aim is to process data in orbit rather than on land. Speaking at the…
Shanghai Auto Show: Automakers navigate shifting smart driving market dynamics
Automakers are navigating leaps in technology, changing consumer preferences, and regulatory challenges, with China increasingly identified as a leader in intelligent driving systems.
NIO CEO says company prepared for market upheaval in 2025
The comments came as NIO revealed details at the same event of its highest and lowest-priced car models, pushing the EV maker into segments it never competed in before.
China intensifies focus on EV battery swapping as CATL joins the battle with NIO
The push by CATL is the latest example of China charting its own path in the EV transition, as battery swap is becoming a mainstream option in the country.
China’s chip design progress in 2024
The China Integrated Circuit Design Industry Exhibition (ICCAD) is China’s annual semiconductor design focused show. Exhibitors are mostly semiconductor IP and electronic design automation (EDA) tool suppliers, fabless design firms, foundries, and packaging companies. It’s the perfect place to get a feel for how China’s industry has developed over the year and where it is…
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