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Oppo's high-end Find X phone: Full screen, no notch but will you like pop-up camera?
Oppo's latest high-end smartphone avoids the notch trend with a 'stealthy 3D camera'.
Trump orders US Trade Rep to find $200b of Chinese goods to hit with new tariffs
If China reacts once again to the United States imposing tariffs on it, the US will find an additional $200 billion worth of goods to throw tariffs on.
JD.com breaks records in mid-year shopping spree
JD.com's self-owned logistics enabled 90 percent of orders to be delivered within the day or the day after.
Google eyes billion-dollar Chinese market with $550m JD.com investment
The tech heavyweight has signed a 'strategic' partnership with the Chinese ecommerce company to cash in on a projected $88.1 billion online spend.
US details tariffs to hit $34b of Chinese goods, Beijing retaliates
The trade war has heated up, with Washington promising further tariffs if China retaliates, which it duly has.
Chinese regulators approve Qualcomm NXP merger: Report
Chinese regulators have given the go ahead on Qualcomm's purchase of NXP for $44 billion, the South China Morning Post reports.
This company just sold one million phones in 22 days
Reaching the million unit milestone without any retail or carrier presence in the US is a no small feat.
Labor endorses possible Huawei 5G ban as repeating its NBN ban
As the party in power when Huawei was banned from being involved in Australia's NBN, Shadow Minister for Defence Richard Marles has given a thumbs up to talk of the Chinese telecommunications giant being banned from 5G deployments.
Australia using foreign aid to lock Huawei out of PNG-Solomon Islands subsea cable
Around AU$200 million from Australia's foreign aid budget is being used to prevent Chinese telco equipment giant Huawei from building a subsea cable to the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.
Bank of New Zealand launches Alipay
BNZ's merchant customers can now accept Alipay thanks to a pilot underway with Verifone.
ZTE deal was a personal favour to Chinese president: White House trade adviser
The deal with ZTE was a 'personal favour' to the Chinese president, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has said, and it boosted 'goodwill' for the North Korea summit.
Xiaomi secures China’s first CDR ahead of mega IPO in Hong Kong
Investors from mainland China will be able to partake in Xiaomi's initial public offering in Hong Kong which is expected to raise up to $10 billion.
China blamed for data theft from US Navy contractor
A successful cyberattack resulted in the theft of sensitive data including information on military equipment.
The biggest switch: 5G and the race to replace the future
The world may not be prepared for microwave mirrors, street light hot-spots, and towers visible from every backyard. But if 4G's business model keeps heading the way it's heading, 5G may be the only alternative.
Chinese jobs saved: US reaches deal with ZTE
Washington has reached a deal with ZTE Corp that will lift a ban on buying from US suppliers, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says.
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."
Google makes $550m investment in JD.com
Google has announced a multimillion-dollar investment in JD.com, hoping to break into the Chinese retail market and win over 'hard to please' consumers.
Bank of New Zealand launches Alipay
BNZ's merchant customers can now accept Alipay thanks to a pilot underway with Verifone.
Labor endorses possible Huawei 5G ban as repeating its NBN ban
The ALP has given approval to a possible banning of Huawei from Australian 5G network deployments, stating it is in line with the 2012 ban imposed on the company by the then-Labor government that denied Huawei the ability to bid for NBN work.
ZTE deal was a personal favour to Chinese president
The deal with ZTE was a 'personal favour' to the Chinese president, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has said, and it boosted 'goodwill' for the North Korea summit.
China plans space station as ISS future in jeopardy
As the International Space Station (ISS) faces future funding cutbacks, China has jumped into the fray with off-world plans of its own.
Trump working with China to get ZTE back into business
Trump has said that he is working with the president of China to give ZTE 'a way to get back into business, fast'.
ZTE ceases main operations after US ban
In a Hong Kong Exchanges filing on Wednesday, ZTE told investors that 'major operating activities of the company have ceased' because of the US Commerce Department's export ban.
Huawei smartphone shipments grow in Europe, says Canalys
Huawei and its compatriot Xiaomi further narrowed the gap in smartphone sales over market leaders Samsung and Apple in the region.
Xiaomi selects Hong Kong exchange for IPO
The IPO could reportedly raise at least as much as $10 billion and could value the business at as much as $100 billion.
China's smartphone market continues to fall
Smartphone shipments in the world's largest market fell from from 114 million units in Q1 2017 to 91 million units in Q1 2018.
Why a Chinese smartphone ban would not be good for the US
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?
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
Hands-on with the Doogee S50: Rugged good looks and face recognition
The S50 from Doogee has all the robustness you need from a rugged phone -- without the clunky look and feel.
Hands-on with the Chuwi Hi9 Air: Fast performance and good battery life
The Hi9 Air from Chuwi is a nice, sleek tablet that runs multiple apps together well, and its 10.1 inch-screen is great for gaming.
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.
