‘Two sessions’ 2024: China’s lawmakers call for more AI development to catch up with US, while keeping it under regulatory control

‘Two sessions’ 2024: China’s lawmakers call for more AI development to catch up with US, while keeping it under regulatory control

“We must establish a unified market for computing power services and the effective use of resources across the country,” Yu, a CPPCC member, said. Xi Jinping’s hi-tech push steals the spotlight at China’s ‘two sessions’ His appeal resonated with other delegates, including telecoms equipment maker ZTE’s senior vice-president Miao Wei and Ma Kui, general manager …

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China tightens grip over internet during key political meeting

China tightens grip over internet during key political meeting

BEIJING: China has intensified efforts to block software that enables internet users to access banned websites during a top political meeting this week, a leading provider of firewall-leaping software told AFP.Beijing operates some of the world’s most extensive censorship over the internet, with web users in mainland China unable to access everything from Google to …

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China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: Beijing should restore confidence in internet sector to propel growth, tech delegate says

China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: Beijing should restore confidence in internet sector to propel growth, tech delegate says

02:40 Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers his first work report amid concerns about state of the economy Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers his first work report amid concerns about state of the economy China should formulate regulatory policies in a “scientific” manner, while ensuring consistency in implementation, Zhou said in a comment ahead of the …

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China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: economic planning chief focuses on artificial intelligence ahead of key political gathering

China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: economic planning chief focuses on artificial intelligence ahead of key political gathering

The head of China’s economic planning body made a tour of artificial intelligence firms and research institutes in the run-up to the annual meeting of the national legislature and top political advisory body, where technological development is expected to be high on the agenda. Zheng Shanjie, chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, “encouraged …

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