Industrialization of Patents

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced that Chinese companies are increasingly transforming their invention patents into commercially viable products and processes. This trend is particularly evident among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are playing an increasingly significant role in the industrialization of patents and contributing substantially to the rising industrialization rate.… Continue reading Industrialization of Patents

Combating Digital Piracy

Chinese counterfeiters are becoming increasingly sophisticated and clever on digital marketplaces and platforms. They use a variety of strategies to obscure their listings and deceive both automated filters and customers. Misleading redirects are among the most common methods, where users are guided through concealed links to third-party websites where the actual counterfeit products are sold.… Continue reading Combating Digital Piracy

Agentic AI in China

In recent years, China has made significant progress in the field of agentic AI. Agentic AI systems are designed to independently perform tasks and dynamically adapt to new situations. In China, they are seen as a major trend and are expected to play a central role in the coming years. Leading Chinese technology companies such… Continue reading Agentic AI in China

The Illusion of Privacy in the Metaverse

The promise of metaverse platforms to enable private and secure interactions in virtual worlds is critically examined in a recent study by the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security. The study highlights significant security gaps and risks posed by potential cyberattacks on these platform – an important aspect for the use of VR in business… Continue reading The Illusion of Privacy in the Metaverse

Security Risks of Open Data: China’s Intelligence Ministry Raises Alarm

China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has issued warnings about the growing risks associated with the improper handling of publicly accessible information. These so-called “open-source” data, freely available through social media, online forums, or satellite imagery, provide foreign espionage organizations with opportunities to extract sensitive information through big data analysis. Even seemingly trivial details can… Continue reading Security Risks of Open Data: China’s Intelligence Ministry Raises Alarm

NDSMR: Increased Network Security Requirements

Starting in January 2025, China’s Network Data Security Management Regulations (NDSMR) will come into effect. The new guidelines aim to link the Cybersecurity Law (CSL), the Data Security Law (DSL), and the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), thereby strengthening, complementing, and refining data protection. This integration enhances legal enforceability and reduces the burden on businesses… Continue reading NDSMR: Increased Network Security Requirements

Republican AI Policy, China, and Europe

The Trump administration plans to immediately repeal the strict AI regulations introduced by President Joe Biden at the end of 2023, considering them stifling to innovation. Instead, a laissez-faire approach will be pursued, where the tech industry largely self-regulates. Agencies staffed with industry representatives will evaluate AI models and protect against foreign threats. This approach… Continue reading Republican AI Policy, China, and Europe

Chinese AI Teams in Silicon Valley

Leading Chinese tech companies like Alibaba, ByteDance, and Meituan are strategically investing in building AI teams in California. To strengthen their position in the global race for generative AI, they are actively recruiting US talent despite trade restrictions and geopolitical tensions. Although the United States has restricted the export of high-performance AI chips, such as… Continue reading Chinese AI Teams in Silicon Valley

Open source AI at Alibaba

At this year’s Apsara Conference, the Alibaba Group presented its largest open-source initiative to date, with a focus on the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The company released more than 100 new large language models (LLMs) that are available as open source. These models, known as Qwen 2.5, are expected to be widely used in… Continue reading Open source AI at Alibaba

Cost-Efficient Anti-Counterfeiting

In times of economic uncertainty and tight budgets, many companies face the challenge of optimizing their anti-counterfeiting efforts (ACF) in China without sacrificing effectiveness. Completely halting ACF is not an option, as this would lead to a resurgence of suppressed piracy and render previous investments futile. The financial damage from short-term revenue losses (often 3–5%… Continue reading Cost-Efficient Anti-Counterfeiting