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  • Chinese Vision vs. US Lack of Vision in Auto Industry, & Excessive Government Support - CleanTechnica

    The article from CleanTechnica discusses the contrasting approaches of China and the US regarding the electric vehicle (EV) industry, emphasizing China’s consistent long-term vision versus the US’s fragmented and less effective policies. China has maintained a steady and predictable commitment to phasing out polluting gasoline cars, employing a mix of incentives and regulations to promote EV adoption. This contrasts with the US, where political shifts have led to inconsistent EV policies, and legacy automakers have exerted influence to slow progress. Europe has shown a somewhat similar pattern to China but with more industry resistance. The article argues that China’s persistence and refusal to yield to legacy automakers’ pressures have been key to its EV industry’s success. A significant point raised is the critique of the common narrative blaming China for excessive government support. The article highlights that Western governments, including the US, Germany, France, and Italy, have also heavily supported their auto industries, often through bailouts. In contrast, China has shown a surprising willingness to let

    energyelectric-vehiclesautomotive-industrygovernment-policyChinaclean-energyEV-transition
  • China is Making Cars Weird

    The article "China is Making Cars Weird" discusses the rapid growth of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands and the resulting wave of innovation in the automotive industry. This surge in competition among numerous Chinese manufacturers is driving novel and unconventional approaches to car design and functionality, challenging traditional concepts of what a car should be. These innovations are not just incremental improvements but are fundamentally altering how vehicles operate and interact with users. As a result, the Chinese EV market is becoming a hotbed for experimental features and designs that may seem unusual or "weird" compared to conventional cars. This trend reflects a broader shift in the automotive landscape, where the integration of technology and new mobility ideas is reshaping consumer expectations and industry standards. The article highlights that while these changes may initially appear strange, they signify a transformative period in automotive development driven largely by China's dynamic EV sector.

    energyelectric-vehiclesautomotive-innovationChinaEV-technologysustainable-transportationclean-energy
  • US urges UK to rethink Chinese turbine factory near North Sea projects

    The UK government is currently reviewing the security implications of allowing Chinese manufacturer Mingyang Smart Energy to build a wind-turbine factory in Scotland, amid concerns raised by the United States. The Trump administration privately warned that turbines made by Mingyang could potentially contain electronic surveillance equipment, posing national security risks, especially given their proximity to sensitive military sites in the North Sea. Similar concerns have been communicated to Germany, where Mingyang is also involved in offshore wind projects. British intelligence agencies are contributing to a broader government assessment of China’s role in the UK’s energy infrastructure, with ministers debating whether to block the factory under the National Security and Investment Act. Supporters of the factory emphasize its potential to create jobs and advance the UK’s floating offshore wind ambitions, arguing that security risks can be managed through regulation. However, critics warn that reliance on Chinese technology could compromise sensitive defense operations, with some politicians highlighting the risk of espionage via sensors on turbines. The decision is complicated by geopolitical considerations: blocking Mingyang might

    energywind-turbinesoffshore-windnational-securityChinaUK-energy-infrastructuresurveillance-concerns
  • Tesla vs. the streets: China's real test for self-driving tech

    robotself-drivingautonomous-vehiclesTeslaAIintelligent-drivingChina
  • Geely Xingyuan Takes Top Spot in China! — April 2025 Sales Report - CleanTechnica

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  • China's aerial mothership can launch 100 drones over 4,500 miles

    robotdronesUAVmilitary-technologyaerial-warfareChinadefense-technology
  • Chinese Solar PV Market More Than 3 Times Bigger Than US & EU Markets Combined

    solar-energyphotovoltaicrenewable-energyChinaenergy-marketsolar-marketclean-technology
  • Những công nghệ tiên tiến ứng phó thiên tai ở Trung Quốc

    robotUAVdisaster-responsesatellite-technologyAIemergency-managementChina
  • Clean Energy Shifts China’s CO₂ Emissions From Growth To Decline

    clean-energyCO₂-emissionsrenewable-energyelectric-vehiclesChinaenergy-transitionfossil-fuels
  • Gội đầu bằng AI

    robotAIautomationsmart-technologyhair-careChinainnovation
  • Những robot thay người làm việc tại Trung Quốc

    robotautomationtechnologyengineeringroboticsChinaapplications
  • Trung Quốc hồi sinh công nghệ lò phản ứng muối nóng chảy thorium

    energythoriumnuclear-reactorChinamolten-salt-reactorrenewable-energyenergy-production
  • Diễn đàn quốc tế năng lượng Việt Nam Trung Quốc ASEAN 2025

    energyrenewable-energyASEANVietnamChinacarbon-reductionenergy-cooperation
  • Triển lãm quốc tế năng lượng Việt Nam Trung Quốc ASEAN 2025

    energyrenewable-energyASEANcarbon-reductioninternational-exhibitionVietnamChina
  • Anthropic suggests tweaks to proposed US AI chip export controls

    AI-export-controlsAnthropicUS-governmentAI-chipsnational-securitytechnology-competitionChina
  • Huawei aims to take on Nvidia’s H100 with new AI chip

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  • Citizen Lab says exiled Uyghur leaders targeted with Windows spyware

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  • Citizen Lab say exiled Uyghur leaders targeted with Windows spyware

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