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
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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
National Cyberspace ID
China is on the verge of introducing a national Cyberspace ID, which could fundamentally change access to online platforms. The National Cyber ID Authentication is expected to consist of a combination of numbers and letters and will be mandatory for using many online services. To register, citizens will need to upload their identification documents, undergo… Continue reading National Cyberspace ID
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