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ZTE lashes out at US ban, vows to protect company
Chinese vendor describes US export ban as unacceptable, adding that it has invested significant efforts since April 2016 in ensuring compliance with export laws and, if necessary, will seek judicial recourse to protect its interests.
ZTE employees asked to learn US laws and pass compliance test
The Chinese smartphone maker was earlier this week hit with seven-year-long export restrictions by the US.
China, Japan, and Australia amongst top APAC nations hit with botnets
South Korea and Taiwan also are on the top 20 list of global markets that saw the most bot traffic last year, while China was the third most common origin of malicious traffic, behind leader United States and Russia.
Alipay debuts electronic identity card pilot in three Chinese cities
Alipay has begun a pilot program for its users to receive an electronic identity card via its app that can be used in Zhangzhou, Hangzhou, and Fuzhou.
Who's hurt by the ZTE ban? US consumers and businesses
Do American consumers and businesses want to live in a future where our options for purchasing electronics are much more limited and expensive than the choices we enjoy today?
Why sustainability remains a critical IT objective
The initial push for sustainable corporate initiatives has given way to a longer view that leverages the value of digitized information, IoT analytics, and optimization via environmental monitoring.
UK telcos warned on use of ZTE equipment: Report
The UK National Cyber Security Centre has reportedly sent a letter to telcos warning of the risks of using ZTE equipment.
Four popular news apps suspended in China
The Chinese government is further tightening its grip on the internet by suspending a number of news apps that were said to be competing for users with 'vulgar' content.
AI startup SenseTime raises $600m led by Alibaba
Chinese facial recognition startup SenseTime says it's raised the largest funding round for an AI company, yet.
Shenzhen offers one-hour free parking to new energy vehicles
The first hour of parking will be free for new energy vehicles in the city of Shenzhen, China, the municipal government says, in a bid to promote electric cars.
VPNs can still be used in China despite March 31 ban
China's official VPN ban came into effect at the start of the month, but individual VPNs still continue to work, NordVPN claims.
US outlines Chinese products set to be slapped with 25 percent tariff
The Trump administration has unveiled 25 percent tariffs on some 1,300 Chinese products to force changes in Beijing's intellectual property practices.
Alibaba fully acquires food delivery platform Ele.me in $9.5b deal
The Chinese ecommerce giant aims to fully integrate the food delivery platform into its ecosystem and further expand its push for the New Retail strategy.
Huawei profit rises to 47b yuan for 2017
Huawei's carrier, consumer, and enterprise business groups all rose during the year, with the Chinese networking giant only seeing a revenue drop in the Americas region.
Nvidia responds to Trump's looming trade war with calls for collaboration instead
Jensen Huang responded to the looming trade war between the United States and China, saying it's impossible for any product today to be created in just one country.
8 impressive Chinese smartphones you've never heard of
I've had hands-on experience with some amazing smartphones from China that you may not have heard about before. Here is a selection of my favourites.
Bluetooth speakers: 7 new releases worth a look
If you are getting bored with your existing portable speaker, have a look at these recent releases.
The best new Bluetooth headphones worth a look
I tested some of the best Bluetooth headphones I could find, and loved some of their features.
Gallery: Xiaomi Mi Mix nearly bezel-less display
Xiaomi plans to make the Mi Mix available in China this November.
Tech trends in China that are on their way over here
I noticed lots of tech habits in China on my recent trip to the country. Here are the main trends which I think will be adopted over here soon.
Budget smartphones: Cheaper alternatives to the iPhone SE
Many of these handsets cost between $200 and $250. Browse our picks of the best iPhone SE alternatives.
Hack In The Box 2012 Malaysia: Like No Other
Controversial Global hacking conference Hack In The Box just celebrated its ten-year mark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event attracted hackers from all over the world and company participants that included Google, Mozilla, Microsoft, Amazon, sponsor 'friends' such as Megaupload, and many more.
Life at Huawei's Shenzhen HQ: In pictures
The Chinese tech giant drafts engineers straight from universities around the country to drive its huge R&D effort. What do they find when they get to Shenzhen - and more to the point, what are the canteens like?
Apple TV's long trip from China to unboxing (gallery)
For such a tiny hockey puck, it's surprising just how much of a voyage my new Apple TV went on to get to my living room.
Gallery: Inside Japan's K Computer - world's top supercomputer
The unfinished Fujitsu K Computer, at more than 8 petaflops, is more than three times more powerful than China's second place machine.
Google's greatest controversies and biggest foul-ups
A run down of some of the most controversial decisions or actions by Google, including some of their biggest mistakes to date.
Gallery: Mutant Clones from China
One of the most interesting groups of technologists in China are the shanzhai. They form small companies which cluster together in larger groups, trying to produce new gizmos so fast that nobody can quite catch up with them.
Photos: Battling the bird flu
From China to France to Romania, researchers are working to prevent the flu's spread.
Photos: Hu, Gates and Ballmer
China President Hu Jintao pays a visit to Microsoft's headquarters to meet execs and get a look at new technology.
Image: Jingjing and Chacha, China's cartoon censorship cops
Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Public Security created two anime-style cartoon Internet police mascots "to intimidate."
Alipay starts electronic ID pilot in Chinese cities
Alipay has rolled out an electronic identity (ID) card certified by the government in three cities in Zhangzhou, Hangzhou, and Fuzhou, China, the company has announced.
Shenzhen encourages electric vehicle take-up with free parking
The transport commission for China's tech hub Shenzhen will offer one hour of free parking for new energy vehicles.
Huawei announces profit rise for 2017
Huawei has announced a full-year net profit of 47.5 billion yuan for 2017, attributed to its smartphones, enterprise solutions, and digital transformation across industries.
China authorities handed access to Airbnb records
The home-sharing company has sent emails to hosts in China, saying it will share their personal information with Chinese government without prior notice to comply with local regulations
Yellow bike bonanza: Funding record boosts global ambitions for China's Ofo
After raising $866 million, Ofo has sped up its global expansion plans as policies on shared bikes tighten in China.
Qualcomm & Broadcom: The saga
ZDNet documents just how complicated this potential acquisition became and what happened once it reached President Trump's ears.
There are now 1 billion active WeChat accounts worldwide
The messaging app developed by Chinese technology giant Tencent has seen total domestic and international monthly active accounts exceed 1 billion.
MIT teams up with Chinese startup for AI R&D
SenseTime, a leading Chinese startup specialised in AI, has established an alliance with MIT to promote further application of the technology.
Chinese messaging platform WeChat breaks all records during Lunar New Year holidays
It has become an inextricable tool for Chinese people when celebrating the country's traditional new year festival.
Alibaba AI platform will make Malaysia's capital think smarter
The artificial intelligence system runs on Alibaba's cloud computing infrastructure and is the first to be deployed outside its domestic Chinese market.
China’s 10 best-selling smartphones
According to Counterpoint Research, these are the best-selling phones in China during 2017.
Alibaba neural network is human-beating quiz whizz
Chinese tech giant's research unit says its deep neural network model is the first to beat humans in the Stanford Question Answering Dataset, but is listed first alongside Microsoft on the latest rankings.
Smartphone production growth predicted to slow to 5 percent
Research from Trendforce has predicted a slow down in growth for global smartphone production.
Amazon's Asia push could struggle to match Alibaba
The US online retailer finally introduces Amazon Prime in Singapore but the launch has been described as "piecemeal", which should give Alibaba even more room to expand its own footprint in the region.
Airbnb eyes China as key market for expansion
The number of rooms in China ready for rent on Airbnb has reached 150,000, according to a co-founder of the global room sharing platform.
Meizu M6 Note hands-on: Good performance and camera from an entry-level smartphone
The Meizu M6 Note spans both the consumer and corporate world -- and sits well in both.
Aermoo M1 hands on: A clone phone with some nice features
The Aermoo M1 is a solid waterproof phone to cope with the rough and tumble of outdoor life.
Diggro D106 hands on: A low-cost smartwatch with full featured Android apps
I like the idea of wearing a smartwatch -- and the D106 has everything I could need.
Chuwi Hi9 Android tablet hands on: Good battery life while out and about
The Hi9 is a nice compact Android tablet for under $200 which will keep you connected throughout the day.
Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro review: Great value, but localisation required
If you're prepared to spend some time anglicising your machine, the Mi Notebook Pro offers excellent value for money. But is it worth the risk of buying from China and forgoing any after-sales support?
Star 9 fitness activity health tracker hands on: a basic heart rate monitor and workout tracker
The Star 9 fitness band has all the basic functions to record your health activities, but it is not engaging -- nor very accurate.
Jumper EZpad 6 Plus hands-on: A well-built, nice-looking Surface clone
The Jumper EZpad 6 Plus delivers good performance and has some nice design features for a Microsoft Surface clone.
Chuwi SurBook Mini hands-on: A compact workhorse that ticks all the boxes
The Chuwi SurBook Mini packs a performance punch for its compact size -- and is a joy to use.
Auto Vox M6 dash cam hands on: Streamlined and simple - but for front recording only
The M6 dash cam is simple to install and operate - but it does have its limitations if you need to record what is following you.
Maze Alpha X hands on: A well-built phablet with a fabulous screen
The Maze Alpha X is a well-built bezel-less phone which performs very well indeed.
Maze Alpha hands-on: A bezel-less workhorse with a 6-inch screen
The Maze Alpha is an affordable, bezel-less 6GB phone with a large 6-inch screen.
SJ7 Star action camera hands-on: A high-quality GoPro clone with great features
The SJ7 Star is a well-built compact camera that is more than a match for a GoPro, but it's around half the cost.
Z-Edge dash cams hands on: Good quality output from unobtrusive cameras
I road tested both Z-Edge Z3 Plus and S3 Stealth dashcams on a recent road trip, and liked what I saw.
Mgcool Band 3 hands on: Attractive hardware, awful software
The Mgcool Band 3 is a low cost fitness band that tracks basic activity functions -- but the app needs a lot of work.
DBPower T21 projector hands on: Low cost and portable - but not right for business
If you want to watch movies or see your images on a larger screen, the DBPower LED projector is a low cost option you could try.
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