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𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 50 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 Long gone are the days when any serious commentator could pretend that Chinese companies weren't innovating. If we just look at the Forbes 50 Innovative companies there is a wealth of progress being made and significantly 80% of this year's list are newcomers. The innovation landscape is also expanding: the list has grown from eight to twelve sectors, now including emerging areas like hydrogen energy, fusion energy, and quantum computing. As more hard-tech startups gain significant investment, the scope of China’s innovation is widening beyond former priorities like photovoltaics and electric vehicles. AI-driven companies now rank among the highest-funded on the list, led by firms like Moonshot AI and Baichuan Intelligence, each amassing hundreds of millions in funding despite being established within the past two years. Another strong growth sector is autonomous driving with companies such as Pony.ai and WeRide. Overall, the report highlights how China’s innovation ecosystem is shifting dynamically, with AI, autonomous driving, and large-scale models becoming central. Market conditions, competitive pressures, and evolving global policies are driving this change, prompting Chinese companies to redirect their focus from legacy industries to new fields that offer high growth potential, further shaping the country’s innovation landscape. #innovation #China #technology #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #LLM

Congratulations to Yunji Technology on its new strategic partnership with Xi'an Jiaotong University! This collaboration brings together foundational research, cutting-edge innovation, and market alignment to streamline the journey from lab to marketplace. By pooling resources, this alliance will drive growth across multiple sectors—including hospitality, healthcare, industrial applications, and communications—while fostering talent and supporting socio-economic and technological advancement. Yunji Technology's Founder and CEO, Zhi Tao, emphasized, "In today's world, robotics is an essential force shaping our future. Foundational scientific research is key to innovation, and Xi'an Jiaotong University has unmatched strengths in talent development, research, and tech transfer. Yunji Technology is dedicated to becoming a global leader in robotics services, and the recent establishment of the Hong Kong PolyU-Yunji Hotel Digital Intelligence Joint Innovation Lab sets the stage for deeper cooperation. Together, we aim to accelerate the integration of industry, academia, and research, creating a globally competitive R&D hub that harnesses embodied intelligence to push the boundaries of what's possible." #Innovation #Robotics #Partnership #ResearchAndDevelopment #TechForGood #SocioEconomicImpact #TalentDevelopment #EmbodiedIntelligence #FutureTech #QimingPortfolio #QimingTechnology

In a world where clocks, #EVs, and #AI reign supreme, a global power struggle for technological dominance unfolds. The journey from intricate clockwork craftsmanship to cutting-edge AI technologies showcases the ever-evolving landscape of innovation. Historically, the West excelled in precision mechanics with clockmaking as its hallmark, while China focused on different artisanal pursuits. Fast forward to the present day, the emergence of electric vehicles marked a significant transformation. China's aggressive investments in EV and battery technology propelled it to the forefront, leading in both production and adoption globally. Despite advancements in the West, catching up in this pivotal sector remains a challenge. As we stand at the brink of an AI revolution, intense competition looms large. Through initiatives like DeepSeek, China is spearheading AI research and development, setting the stage to dominate this groundbreaking technology. Will the West rise to meet this challenge, or concede another technological frontier to China? This historical progression prompts critical reflections on global innovation dynamics. What triggers leadership transitions? How can nations strategically position themselves for the future amidst this technological race? Join the conversation on the dynamics of innovation and global competition. #AI #EVs #Innovation #China #Technology #GlobalCompetition #DeepSeek #Manufacturing

#AI Top-Tier Talent in #APAC Region. Should you worried after seeing the numbers? 👇 Summary ⚡ 81.9% of top-tier AI talent 👉comes from China (was 67.2% in 2019) ⚡ 79.2% of top-tier AI talent 👉work in China (was 64.8% in 2019) ⚡ From top 20 AI institutions 14 are from China ⚡ China 👉retains 58% of its top-tier AI talents domestically (was 34% in 2019) Source https://lnkd.in/gPGBiVZw for more graphics #IONAXS #CleanMobility #eMobility #ElectricCars  #FutureMobility #Batteries #Automotive  #ElectricVehicles #AutonomousVehicles  #EV #Lithium #Innovation #Sustainability  #Recycling #Future #Energy #Efficiency #Technology #AVEVAI #TomTsogt 🔔👍

🚀 4 Key Trends for China in 2025 🌏 In his latest 'This Month in China' newsletter, Pascal Coppens delivers a fascinating analysis of the trends shaping China’s future in 2025 💡 Here are four key insights from his observations that underline China’s growing influence on the global stage: 1️⃣ Chinese Companies Going Global 🌐 After a landmark year for Chinese New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) like BYD, Chinese companies are more confident than ever to compete globally. Despite tariffs from the U.S. and Europe, their competitive pricing and quality are making waves in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. 2️⃣ Large Language Models (LLMs): China’s AI Breakthrough 🔥🤖 Pascal highlights how startups like DeepSeek are challenging Western AI dominance. DeepSeek’s new open-source model delivers world-class performance at a fraction of the cost, signaling a shift that could make China the “GenAI factory of the world.” 3️⃣ New Industries on the Rise: Robotaxis, eVTOL, and Humanoid Robots 🚕✈️🤖 China is driving innovation in robotaxis (expected in 65 cities), flying taxis, and humanoid robots. These cutting-edge technologies are no longer just concepts – they’re being brought to life with cost-efficiency and scale, setting new benchmarks for global industries. 4️⃣ The “New Quality Productive Forces” Initiative 📊🌱 China’s NQPF initiative is redefining its economic model with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and productivity. This ambitious plan aims to transition from “Made in China” to “Created in China,” and from being the “Factory of the World” to becoming the “R&D Center for the World”, with KPIs introduced in 2025 to guide the nation toward becoming the world’s R&D hub by 2035. Ignoring what's happening in innovation in China is a mistake ☝🏼 – independent of global political discussions ▪️ Looking forward to the exciting nexxworks China programs we have planned for this year! 🙌 #China #Innovation #AI #Technology #Trends2025 #Business

Caravans of sand-filled trucks and bright red cranes punctuate the skyline of a rapidly expanding industrial complex in northern Vietnam. Further south in Malaysia, quiet villages and palm oil plantations are metamorphosing into heavy-duty technological manufacturing estates. As multinationals, governments and startups rush to develop AI, establish chipmaking hubs and carve out access to raw computing power, the fallout from escalating Beijing-Washington tensions is seeding the tech nerve centers of the future in Southeast Asia and transforming the towns that surround them.

Today, China has the largest number of top 100 science and technology clusters worldwide. How did it get here, despite external challenges? By focusing heavily on research and development, strategic investments in technology and the continuous optimisation of the innovation environment. This proactive approach is not just about leading in technology but also about shaping the future of global economic and technological landscapes. #Innovation #Technology

I was quoted in this Nature article, commenting on the progress of China's "Made in China 2025" (MIC2025) initiative. The program has driven significant advancements in sectors like new energy vehicles (NEVs), renewable energy, and biopharmaceuticals. However, challenges remain in critical areas such as semiconductors and high-precision machinery. As I commented, China's strategy moving forward will likely involve leveraging its strengths while intensifying efforts in areas where progress has lagged. These developments are pivotal to its pursuit of technological self-reliance and its global standing in science and innovation. Read more in the Nature article: [https://lnkd.in/g-tgYMKZ] #MIC2025 #Innovation #TechPolicy #China #NEVs #Biopharma Australia-China Relations Institute, University of Technology Sydney

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗵𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 🐆 𝗭𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗿 & 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗨𝗽 🚗 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿-𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 🚄 Shanghai tops the global list of “cheetah companies” poised to achieve unicorn status as Chengdu’s rise as China’s third-largest air hub shows how cities in western China are becoming major players in aviation. Meanwhile, Zeekr is gearing up to bring its EVs to the US market – a historic milestone for a Chinese car brand. And with the completion of the CENI super-network, China is paving the way for the future of AI and data transfer on a global scale. Here are a few of the 10 stories featured this week: 🐆 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝘀 “𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗵” 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁: The city leads with 68 high-growth companies expected to achieve unicorn status by 2030. 🚗 𝗭𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗿’𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲: Geely’s EV brand Zeekr teams up with Waymo and prepares to export to the US in 2025. 🔋 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝟮𝗻𝗱-𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿: Recent discoveries bring China closer to global dominance in this critical resource for EVs and energy storage. 📩 Want the full breakdown? The link is in the comments – don’t miss our updates on groundbreaking AI networks and aviation milestones! 1️⃣ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮? 🔋 And what does this mean for global EV supply chains? 2️⃣ 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗭𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗿’𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗩 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁? 🚗 How does a Chinese brand compete with established giants like Tesla? 3️⃣ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 🚄 CENI’s zero-data-loss design offers game-changing AI infrastructure. 💬 Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments! #ChinaInsights #AI #EVs #Innovation #Lithium #Robotics #Aviation

CHINA GETS THE WEST TO APE ITS IP!! The wheel has turned a full circle. For all the #China baiters out there full of allegations of #IPtheft, infringements in #trademarks and #copyrights - the news below is disturbing. Just to set the record straight - #IPtheft is not new. The #Allies did the same with #German inventions, please read about #cruise missiles and #V2 rockets. And Stanford University of all places!? #Chipmaking is an area where the west scores 5 nm and going smaller versus 7 nm that the Chinese have achieved. But the Huawei and #TechBlockade saga will only strengthen that resolve to close the gap really fast. In most areas, however, China has surged far ahead. #Space, #Robotics, #ElectricCars, #Solar, #EVBatteries, #Lithium and #Sodium tech, In #Biology, they have made real breakthroughs in #miRNA and #DNArepair. The huge database of #TCM herbs is already rocking the world with the ultra-successful anti-malarial #artemether and many more. When will we #MakeAmericaGreatAgain, in the required way? Or #EU for that matter? For the #health impact, please check my comment below! Elena Panzeri Michael Barnard Annick Vandersmissen Candy Liao Darius Nassiry 🇺🇦 Eddie Shleyner Florin Carare Gustavo Sèngès Hayaatun Sillem Guillaume de Matharel NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Octapharma Plasma, Inc. Prabal Basu Roy London Business School Deni Hogan Rajeshwar Bachu Stephen Tan Ravikumar jagannath Matthew Nawrot Nicholas Rocha