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Robotics Data as a Strategic Risk

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The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has blocked the planned acquisition of the robotics division of the Swiss ABB Group by Japan’s SoftBank for $5.4 billion. ABB operates a major research, development, and production facility for robotics in Shanghai, and China accounts for about 30 percent of the group’s robotics business. Chinese authorities fear… Continue reading Robotics Data as a Strategic Risk

Data in the 15th Five-Year Plan

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The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026 – 2030) marks a strategic reorientation in the handling of data. While the economic use of data and the creation of value from it continue to be specifically promoted, data security is simultaneously defined as a fundamental prerequisite for stability. As a result, data is being given greater economic value… Continue reading Data in the 15th Five-Year Plan