What to expect from China’s science, tech in 2022

In 2022, the world is expected to witness scientific and technological progress by China to continue [CGTN-CFP]
In 2022, the world is expected to witness scientific and technological progress by China to continue [CGTN-CFP]
CGTN | 07-Jan-2022

The construction of space station, a stronger supercomputer, new medicines and low-carbon tech are set to define China’s science and technology sector in 2022. Space exploration: This year, Chinese astronauts will see their “single-room studio” extended into a “penthouse.” After the launch of the Wentian and Mengtian lab modules, two cargo spacecraft and two crewed spaceships, China’s new space outpost will take shape. Continue reading “What to expect from China’s science, tech in 2022”

Chinese AI startup SenseTime shares surge on debut after IPO delay by U.S. sanctions

SenseTime's booth at Shanghai auto show [CGTN-CFP]
SenseTime’s booth at Shanghai auto show [CGTN-CFP]
CGTN | 05-Jan-2022 | By Yang Jing

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company SenseTime Group Inc. saw its shares jump as much as 23 percent in early trading on its debut day in Hong Kong Thursday. The AI startup raised $740 million in its IPO, which had been delayed over concerns caused by U.S. sanctions, selling 1.5 billion shares at HK$ 3.85 ($0.49) each, at the bottom of the range flagged, valuing the company at $16.4 billion. Continue reading “Chinese AI startup SenseTime shares surge on debut after IPO delay by U.S. sanctions”