Plus: advances in quantum, massive mergers, and a robot half-marathon
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Scout is ETO's discovery tool for Chinese-language news and commentary on technology issues. See the latest editors’ picks, browse the feed by topic, or sign up for customized e-mail alerts at https://scout.eto.tech.- Pakistan claims that Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets shot down five Indian aircraft over Kashmir, raising significant customer and investor interest in its manufacturer Chengdu Aircraft Industry. (EE Times China, 05/09/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4490
- Over 200 Chinese semiconductor companies are expected to merge into 10 large groups by the end of 2025, a historic consolidation of the industry. (EE Times China, 04/29/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4482
- New quantum processor "Zu Chongzhi No. 3" demonstrates China's progress in quantum communication and computing, though challenges in talent and capital remain. (S&T Daily, 04/25/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4481
- More than 60% of newly-established Chinese investment funds are reporting losses, particularly those focused on humanoid robots and AI. (36kr, 04/24/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4474
- Chinese AI chip company Cambrian achieved its first-ever quarterly profit in Q4 2024 and continued profitability in Q1 2025 due to a significant revenue increase from its largest customer. (Caijing, 04/22/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4468
- Beijing recently hosted the world's first humanoid robot half marathon in latest example of China's increasing focus on humanoid robot applications. (S&T Daily, 04/21/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4469
- Hong Kong released a set of guidelines on generative AI, aiming to optimize regulation in terms of risk and application. (Caijing, 04/17/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4460
- Hunan is accelerating the industrialization of quantum technologies, with a focus on quantum measurement, through research, educational, and financial support. (S&T Daily, 04/15/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4459
- China Telecom Quantum Group launched the world's first distributed cryptographic system with quantum key distribution and post-quantum cryptography, now ready for commercial use. (S&T Daily, 05/19/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4496
- Vimicro's embedded AI chip "Starlight Intelligence No. 5" can run the 16 billion parameter version of DeepSeek locally. (EEFocus, 05/19/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4497
- NVIDIA has cancelled all RTX 5090 D orders to China after failing review from Department of Commerce, despite measures to comply with export controls. (EE Times China, 05/06/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4433
- China's Ministry of Science and Technology published new ethical guidelines for research on human organoids. (S&T Daily, 04/30/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4432
- China now holds 60% of all global AI patents and plans to modernize IP governance by updating patent examination guidelines. (S&T Daily, 04/24/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4406
- Without the resources to continue scaling models, China's top LLM startups are forced to pursue new business strategies. (36kr, 04/15/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4452
- A Chinese commentator diagnoses factors driving the widening gap between U.S. and China capital expenditures for computing power and forecasts growing demand in the Chinese market. (Caijing, 04/14/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4446
- Chinese researchers have developed an "invisibility cloak" made of photonic crystals that can hide military equipment from electromagnetic wave detection. (S&T Daily, 04/14/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4439
- China provides guidelines for how state investment funds—often used to develop strategic emerging industries—should operate. (CSET curation, 01/07/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4389
- Alibaba's Quark has become China's most popular AI app, boasting an integrated "Super Box" feature and user-friendly interface. (Zhidx, 04/14/25) https://scout.eto.tech?id=4381