Colum Murphy
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Briefing: China condemns scientist who modified baby genes ·
Reaction to He’s experiments by Chinese authorities may help allay international worry over China's gene-editing ambitions. → Read More
Briefing: Canadian phone company Telus says Huawei is 'viable and reliable' ·
An endorsement from a major Canadian corporation offers some much-needed support to Huawei in Canada. → Read More
Chengdu's TerraQuanta wants to bring data down to earth ·
AI meets mapping to predict crop yields, assess flood damage, and point skiers to the piste. → Read More
Greater Bay Area needs a push to win in global innovation ·
China's Greater Bay Area could be what brings mainland and Hong Kong together on tech and innovation. → Read More
Tencent unrolls multibillion dollar bet on the cloud ·
Chinese internet giant Tencent will invest billions of dollars to spur the company’s push into cloud computing aimed at business … → Read More
Briefing: Pony Ma on why Tencent's future is industrial ·
Tencent's shift to enterprise users is broadly in line with China's evolving industrial policy. → Read More
Ramifications of China's new blockchain rules hit home ·
Reading Time: 4 minutes New rules bring new costs and tighter control to the country's blockchain industry. → Read More
Despite Stumbles, Hanergy Sees Bright Future for Solar-Powered Cars
Auto industry observers remain intrigued by Hanergy’s plans to build its own solar-powered vehicle, particularly as the company is diverted by a probe of its listed unit by Hong Kong’s securities regulator. → Read More
Uber Orders Drivers in China to Steer Clear of Taxi Protests
Ride-hailing app Uber is urging its drivers in China not to get involved in conflicts with authorities and has threatened to punish those who disobey. → Read More
China Ship That Sank Was Held for Safety Issues
The Chinese tour ship that capsized on the Yangtze River on Monday was cited for safety infractions two years ago, a development that comes as investigators look for reasons behind the deadly incident. → Read More
5 Things to Know About China’s Yangtze River
The passenger ship that capsized in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River with 458 people on board was plying a route popular with tourists. Here are five things to know about the Yangtze: → Read More
Audi Turns to Connected Cars in China
German luxury-auto maker Audi AG is betting on connected cars in China to attract and keep customers as demand for high-end cars wanes. → Read More
Scrutiny of Uber Gears Up in China
Authorities in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu visited the local office of Uber Technologies Inc. Wednesday afternoon, the company said, in the latest sign of official scrutiny of the ride-hailing service in China. → Read More
Executive Shows China’s First Home-Grown Electric Sports Car
A Chinese automotive executive is putting the finishing touches on a plan to finance and create the country’s first homegrown battery-powered sports car, a two-seater he hopes will go into production late next year. → Read More
From Mini Designer, a Chinese Car ‘on Steroids’
The designer who helped shape the modern Mini envisions a Chinese car "on steroids." → Read More
Model’s Lament: Covering Up China’s Car Show
When the Shanghai auto show opens its doors Monday, the car model known as InnerSoul won't be posing provocatively on the hood of a luxury car. She and other models will likely be out scouting for new jobs. → Read More
VW Drives for Gains in Southern China
Volkswagen AG of Germany is taking market share from other foreign auto makers in China’s relatively wealthy southern region, as a slowdown in the world’s No. 1 car market intensifies competition. → Read More
Who Builds the World’s Most Popular Drones?
Big U.S. defense companies brought drones to the battlefield. Now a Chinese company named DJI is bringing them to the masses, becoming the world’s biggest consumer maker in just a few years. → Read More
Takata Faces Rocky Road After Recalls
Air-bag maker Takata is being re-evaluated by Honda and other customers after a series of recalls has put a spotlight on the auto industry's heavy reliance on a few suppliers for key components. → Read More
Upstart English-Testing Services Take Aim at Longtime Market Leaders
With explosive growth under way in English-language testing, entrants to the market are offering lower-cost, or even free, exams in an effort to elbow aside the few established players dominating the industry. → Read More