U.S. charges 2 Chinese men of corporate and Intellectual property theft from General Electric Co.

The most significant part of the indictment is that this is the first time that the United States has tied these economic and intellectual property thefts to the Chinese government. In a significant development, as per an indictment unsealed by the U.S. Justice Department, a Chinese businessman as well as a former engineer working at…

China backs hydrogen and fuel cell technologies for a greener future

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) stated, the government will nurture and promote greener technologies, such as hydrogen and fuel cell, for the transportation market. On Tuesday, a Chinese government official stated, China back the development of hydrogen energy and fuel cell vehicle industry as part of a wider effort to promote green…

Huawei launches world’s first 5G communication hardware for automobiles

Huawei’s modile, based on its Balong 5000 5G chip, is aimed at establishing itself as a key supplier for parts for the upcoming connected car industry. On Monday, in a development that further underscores China’s ambition to position Huawei Technologies as a vehicle to further its global ambitions, the embattled tech giant stated, it has…

Toyota establish green technologies research center with China’s Tsinghua University

The move is likely to help China in its goal to expand its tech capability, manufacturing and distribution channels and better compete in the world stage. Toyota Motor Corp stated, it is in the midst of setting up a research institute in Beijing in partnership with Tsinghua University. The partnership will study uses of car…

EV car designs flaunt large sofas, ample floor space

If you were to go by designs showcased in Shanghai’s auto exhibition, future electric SUVs will sport ample floor space large enough to provide luxuries typically found in your living room. Concepts electric vehicle (EV) cars on display in Shanghai’s autoshow this week, including ones from the Audi AI:me and Infiniti QX Inspiration, underscore aspirations…

China taps wind energy to power heating systems for winters

China will subsidize wind energy generators that generate power for heating systems during winter at the local government level. On Friday, China said it would use wind energy in order to generate sufficient power for heating systems during bitterly cold winters. The development is aligned with China’s stated aim to slash carbon emissions from coal-burning…