China to revamp data, tech authorities in self-reliance push

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BEIJING: China will set up a national data authority, downsize staff at central state institutions and strengthen its science ministry, according to a policy plan unveiled this week, in a sweeping revamp as Beijing pushes for tech sector self-reliance. A broad restructuring document announced by China’s cabinet on Tuesday (MarContinue Reading

Japan mulls drones to deter rising Chinese intrusions

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Japan is mulling the use of drones for aerial interception missions as the cost of scrambling manned fighter aircraft becomes increasingly unsustainable amid intensified Chinese air incursions. This month, Nikkei reported that the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) are considering using drones instead of manned aircraft to intercept foreign aircraft that intrude into Japan’s airspace. The […]Continue Reading

Li Keqiang’s farewell points to jobs as China’s major problem 

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Against the backdrop of reopening after three years of zero-Covid policies, China’s outgoing Premier Li Keqiang has set out a GDP growth target of around 5% for 2023. This is lower than last year’s government target (5.5%), though consumption this year will receive a massive boost from the reopening. In other words, Li’s 2023 GDP […]Continue Reading