News tagged with government china

Fears of spying hinder China Mobile license

Concerned about possible cyber-spying, U.S. national security officials are debating whether to take the unprecedented step of recommending that a Chinese government-owned mobile phone giant be denied a license to offer international ...

Technology / Telecom

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China sets up rare earths industry group

(AP) -- China has set up a rare earths industry association to fend off trade complaints and help regulate the sector that is critical to global high-tech manufacturing.

Technology / Business

created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

China shuts political websites in crackdown

Two Chinese political websites said Friday they had been ordered by authorities to shut for a month for criticising state leaders, the latest move in a broad government crackdown on the Internet.

Technology / Internet

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Apple chief meets officials in China

Apple's new chief executive Tim Cook has held talks with officials in China, the US tech giant said Tuesday, the workshop of its products but where its operations have faced difficulties.

Technology / Business

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China orders more accurate air-quality measure

China's cabinet ordered on Wednesday new air-quality standards to measure the most dangerous form of particulate matter, following a public outcry over worsening air pollution.

Space & Earth / Environment

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Firm claims Apple infringing trademark in China

A Taiwan-linked company which claims ownership of the iPad trademark in China has filed lawsuits and lodged complaints against Apple for infringement, according to a lawyer.

Technology / Business

created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Japan developing cyber weapon: report

Japan has been developing a virus that could track down the source of a cyber attack and neutralise its programme, the daily Yomiuri Shimbun reported Sunday.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 01, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (6) | comments 3

China tests 500 kilometers per hour train

(PhysOrg.com) -- China tested a 500 kilometers per hour (311 mph) train over the weekend. Government officials call the record-breaking speedster a “useful reference” for China’s current high ...

Technology / Engineering

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China extends microblog rules to south: report

China is extending rules requiring microblog users to register under their real names to Guangdong, state media said Thursday, after a spate of violent protests in the southern province.

Technology / Internet

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China solar industry rejects US anti-dumping probe

Chinese solar panel makers on Tuesday rejected an anti-dumping complaint filed in the US by competitor SolarWorld, saying it risked "seriously hindering the development of green energy."

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Nov 29, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 5

China cracks down on 'fake journalists and news'

China said Monday it had launched a campaign to crack down on "fake journalists and news" and "illegal media outlets", as it further tightens its grip on the media in the Internet era.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

China probes telecom giants for internet monopoly

A Chinese government agency is investigating two telecommunications giants for allegedly monopolising Internet broadband services, state media said Wednesday, in an unusual public spat.

Technology / Business

created Nov 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Cyber weaknesses should deter US from waging war

(AP) -- America's critical computer networks are so vulnerable to attack that it should deter U.S. leaders from going to war with other nations, a former top U.S. cybersecurity official said Monday.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

China closed to outside Internet firms: eBay chief

The head of global online auction powerhouse eBay said that China has essentially put up a wall when it comes to non-Chinese Internet firms.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Chinese search engine plans overseas expansion

The head of China's biggest search engine Baidu has said he aims to make it a household name in at least half the world within a decade, according to a company statement.

Technology / Internet

created Sep 16, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0