Researchers at University of Science and Technology of China say their 'Jiuzhang' quantum computer prototype pushes calculation speeds to new highs

Exports and imports fell by 6.2% over 2022 - margins that were less than August, however multiple economic challenges remain

The Biden administration is keen to close a loophole in restrictions it imposed a year ago to stop or reduce China's access to artificial intelligence chips, sources say

In order to meet the demands of the rapidly developing AI industry, Beijing also plans to improve computational infrastructure in western China

Latest research suggests the new Type 096 ballistic missile subs could pose a challenge to growing US and allied efforts to track them; PLAN may have copied Russian stealth designs

The updated chip export rules are expected to add restrictions and close loopholes in those unveiled late last year, which angered Beijing and strained relations with Washington

Taiwan is investigating four firms accused of conducting business with companies linked to US-sanctioned Huawei in China, saying it will soon unveil tighter rules on 'key technologies'

Groups have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission, saying state weapons suppliers have sent arms to the Myanmar military since the coup, possibly without the President's knowledge

Several app developers have taken to social media to voice concerns over Apple's decision, fearing the tech giant may further tighten rules to fully comply with China's tightening regulations

Geopolitical tension, war in Ukraine, climate change, security concerns and surging inflation have eroded faith in globalisation and respect for global trade rules among world powers

US officials have forewarned Beijing, in a bid to stabilize tense ties with China, that the Commerce Ministry is working on an update of chip export controls imposed by the US last year

Foreign firms have been particularly concerned about stepping over the line while dealing with Chinese regulators, amid Beijing’s crackdowns on due diligence and consultancy firms