China's life-like 'robot goddess', Jia Jia, impressed the public by holding conversations with participants at a conference in Shanghai today ... and navigation and offers services based on cloud technology. This humanoid has natural eye movement ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese humanoid robot turns on the charm in Shanghai
Shanghai (AFP) - "Jia Jia" can hold a simple conversation ... Jia Jia was first trotted out last year by a team of engineers at the University of Science and Technology of China. Team leader Chen Xiaoping sounded like a proud father as he and his prototype ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Composite Index Hits 1-Month High
The Shenzhen Composite Index also gained 0.3 percent today, though the ChiNext Index, heavy in technology shares, slipped 0.2 percent to close at 1,961.62. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co. was up 10.13 percent today, leading the Shanghai Stock Exchange ... ( read original story ...)
China stocks rise, led by defence industry; Hong Kong largely flat
SHANGHAI, Jan 9 China stocks started the week on a firmer note on Monday, led by defence stocks that surged after a state-run tabloid said China would seek to "take revenge" should U.S. President-elect Donald Trump abandon the "one-China" policy. ( read original story ...)
McDonald’s China Operations to Be Sold to Locally Led Consortium
McDonald’s opted for a franchise deal to save on investing and modernizing stores itself, according to Ben Cavender, a senior analyst at China Market Research, a consultancy based in Shanghai. “At the end of the day they can make more money,” Mr ... ( read original story ...)
Big China bitcoin exchange says no government pressure on outflows
The Shanghai office of the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said on Friday it had met with BTCC to understand the platform's operations, highlight the risks, remind the exchange to abide by the law, and "urge the platform to carry out self-examination and ... ( read original story ...)
Will free wifi trial on Sydney buses put your privacy at risk?
The New South Wales Greens are concerned a deal between the State Government and a private advertising company to provide free wifi on Sydney's public buses may put commuter privacy at risk. Under the new trial 50 Sydney buses will be fitted with free wifi ... ( read original story ...)