Author: Resham

U.S. Lawmaker Seeks Ban on Chinese Lidar in Cars and Infrastructure A U.S. lawmaker has proposed legislation to phase out Chinese-made lidar sensors from self-driving vehicles and critical infrastructure, citing national security concerns that such technology could be remotely hacked or disabled from space during a conflict. Bill Targets Chinese Dominance in Lidar Technology Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois and the ranking member of the House Select Committee on China, introduced the bill earlier this week. The proposed legislation aims to restrict the use of Chinese lidar systems—laser-based sensors that create three-dimensional maps for autonomous vehicles and other…

China and Brazil Begin Building Joint Space Technology Lab China and Brazil have started constructing a joint laboratory focused on space technologies, marking a new stage in their expanding scientific partnership. The initiative, announced by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), strengthens cooperation between the two nations as they advance their ambitious BINGO radio telescope project in South America. Expanding Cooperation Amid U.S. Pressure The growing collaboration stands in contrast to mounting U.S. pressure on Latin American nations to scale back relations with China, particularly in the space sector. Two Chinese-led telescope projects in Chile and Argentina have reportedly been…

China Launches First Power Industry Satellite to Boost Grid Monitoring and Safety China has launched its first remote-sensing satellite dedicated to the power industry, designed to strengthen monitoring and maintenance of the country’s vast electricity transmission network. The development marks a significant step in using space technology to enhance the safety, efficiency and resilience of China’s power grid. Precision Monitoring for Critical Infrastructure The satellite, named Jixing High-Resolution 07D01, was launched at 12:03 local time on Wednesday from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Carried by a domestic rocket, it…

Chinese Astronauts Install Debris Shields on Tiangong Space Station Chinese astronauts have fitted new protection against space debris on the Tiangong space station, a month after a docked spacecraft was damaged by orbital junk, according to China’s manned spaceflight authorities. The move follows an incident that underscored the growing dangers of space debris for all nations operating in orbit. Emergency Triggered by Shenzhou-20 Damage In early November, a small piece of high-speed debris struck the return capsule window of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft while it was docked at Tiangong, cracking the surface just before the crew’s scheduled return to Earth. The…

U.S. Approves Limited Nvidia Chip Exports to China with 25% Fee The United States will permit the export of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence processors to China, subject to a 25% government fee, President Donald Trump announced on Monday. The decision marks a significant policy shift, balancing national security concerns with the goal of maintaining U.S. leadership in advanced chip technology. A Compromise on AI Chip Exports The move ends months of internal debate in Washington over whether Nvidia and other chipmakers should continue limited exports to China. The H200 chips, Nvidia’s second-most advanced AI processors, fall below the firm’s flagship…

China Launches Long March-8A Rocket with Internet Satellites from Hainan China successfully launched a Long March-8A carrier rocket on Saturday from its southern island province of Hainan, marking another significant step in its expanding commercial space programme. The launch carried a new batch of low-orbit internet satellites into space, enhancing the country’s growing satellite communication network. Successful Launch from Hainan The rocket lifted off at 15:53 local time from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. Moments later, it accurately placed its payload — the 14th group of low-orbit internet satellites — into the designated orbit. The operation demonstrated China’s steady…

DJI Presses U.S. to Conclude Security Review Amid Looming Deadline Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has urged the U.S. Congress and the Trump administration to swiftly complete a mandated security review or extend the approaching 23 December deadline. The appeal comes as the company faces potential inclusion on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Covered List—a move that could effectively bar it from introducing new drone models in the American market. Call for Immediate Action from Lawmakers DJI, which accounts for over half of all commercial drone sales in the United States, sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday.…

China Stocks Edge Higher as Chipmaker Rally Ends Losing Streak Chinese stocks rose slightly on Friday, snapping a three-day losing streak, as renewed optimism over domestic semiconductor firms lifted sentiment. However, major indexes remained on course for a modest weekly loss amid subdued investor confidence and a lack of fresh catalysts ahead of a key policy meeting. By the midday break, the Shanghai Composite Index had inched up 0.1% to 3,878.98 after spending most of the morning under pressure. The blue-chip CSI 300 Index also gained 0.1%, extending its weekly rise to 0.6%. Despite Friday’s mild rebound, the benchmark Shanghai…

U.S. Pauses China Sanctions to Safeguard Trade Truce The United States has suspended plans to impose sanctions on China’s Ministry of State Security over a sweeping cyberespionage campaign, choosing instead to preserve a fragile trade truce reached between the two nations earlier this year, according to a report by the Financial Times on Wednesday. Sanctions Frozen Amid Diplomatic Balancing Act Washington’s decision marks a significant shift in its approach toward Beijing’s alleged cyber activities. Chinese-linked hackers were previously accused of infiltrating U.S. and global telecommunications networks, as well as the computer systems of a U.S. state’s Army National Guard, in…

Global Memory Chip Shortage Hits AI and Consumer Tech Industries A severe global shortage of memory chips is reshaping the technology landscape, forcing artificial intelligence and consumer-electronics companies to battle for limited supplies. Prices for the crucial components that store data in everything from smartphones to AI servers have soared, sparking widespread concern across the sector. Supply Shortage Spreads Across Markets In Japan, electronics retailers are now limiting how many hard-disk drives customers can buy, while Chinese smartphone makers are warning of price hikes. Major tech firms, including Microsoft, Google and ByteDance, are racing to secure chip supplies from manufacturers…