AI, the Global South, & China’s Rural Areas

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Category: SinoExpress™

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China’s massive parade held in early September not only showed the country’s military strength but also led to signaling to the Global South that China’s science and technology capabilities may help the world’s less developed countries survive in the AI era. The Global South will observe intently how China introduces and implements AI-powered measures to modernize its own rural areas. China’s success on this front will help strengthen its relations with the Global South as the latter is likely to be interested in leveraging China’s experiences and support to accomplish modernization.Read more

China’s “K” Visas & NEW AI Plan

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Category: SINOTALKS® In Brief

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Slightly more than a month after creating “K” visas for “foreign young scientific and technological talents”, China’s State Council released a new AI plan. The timing is not coincidental. It reflects gradual steps taken by China to mobilize foreign young talents to help advance the development of AI in the country and the Global South, which is of strategic importance to China.Read more

AI Chips and China’s Talent Incubation

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Allegations that Nvidia has equipped AI chips sold to China with “tracking and positioning” functions have led Chinese authorities to demand an explanation from the U.S. tech giant. While Nvidia may be able to address related concerns in this instance, Chinese leaders should have already been alarmed amidst fears about the potential use of imported chips and other high-tech products as a Trojan horse. As China’s need for home-grown technologies and talent is more urgent than ever, a talent incubation program that has been implemented for more than ten years by a Chinese drone manufacturer is likely to become an important model for replication in various high-tech industries.Read more