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Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

(中华人民共和国工业和信息化部)

中华人民共和国工业和信息化部

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is a prominent governmental body of the People’s Republic of China, headquartered in Beijing. Established to regulate and develop the nation’s industrial and information technology sectors, MIIT oversees areas including telecommunications, software, electronics manufacturing, and the automotive industry. Its mission encompasses formulating industrial policies, promoting technological innovation, and safeguarding information security. MIIT plays a vital role in China’s industrial upgrading and economic growth, fostering advancements in key sectors and emerging industries.

The State Council Information Office holds a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday on efforts to achieve the 15th five-year plan and speed up hi-tech industrialisation. Photo: Xinhua

China manufacturing

Fuelling future growth: China targets hi-tech pillars by 2030 to beat headwinds

Beijing bets on next-generation manufacturing – and stricter industrial oversight – to secure its economic strategy.

26 Aug 2026 - 7:00PMvideocam

Robotics

Brain-tech push gains pace as China sets standards and firms challenge Neuralink

26 Aug 2026 - 6:57PM

China manufacturing

BeiDou satellite navigation system covers 90% of ‘key industry’ uses: ministry

26 Aug 2026 - 4:37PM

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s new traffic safety law set to clarify liability for fully automated cars

Lawmakers are set to establish clear liability standards for self-driving cars, a move that could open the floodgates for next-gen vehicles.

25 Aug 2026 - 4:27PM

Visitors view an autonomous-driving rental car during the 2025 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in Haikou, south China’s Hainan province. Photo: Xinhua

Singapore

Singapore PM unveils major pro-family measures amid record low fertility

The government will fully bear the bill for increasing childcare leave for Singaporean parents, instead of co-sharing it with employers.

24 Aug 2026 - 12:04AM

Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla forced to recall record 3 million cars in China over door-handle issue

Xiaomi, a domestic rival to Tesla, is also recalling 400,000 vehicles, as China moves to ban retractable door handles over safety concerns.

22 Aug 2026 - 4:01AMvideocam

China’s private sector

China clears Geely for landmark satellite test to spur commercial space drive

Geespace secures a two-year satellite IoT trial from MIIT, the first approval for a private Chinese firm.

21 Aug 2026 - 5:34PMvideocam

A rendering of Geespace’s push to deploy proprietary orbital networks. Photo: Handout

Robotics

From spectacle to scale: why China’s robotics firms face a ‘critical juncture’

China’s robots have won global attention with a string of viral stunts. But firms now face growing pressure to generate real-world returns.

19 Aug 2026 - 8:03PMvideocam

Mongolia

Mongolia apologises after China raises security fear over protesters at oil camp

Beijing’s embassy demands stronger protections for personnel following camp raid at Kherlen Tohoi oil block.

19 Aug 2026 - 3:46PMvideocam

Robotics

Robotics | Chinese robots on the march despite tech war hurdles

Recent US ban on new robots is unlikely to prevent robotics becoming China’s next export engine after electric vehicles.

17 Aug 2026 - 12:15PM

Chinese robots on the march despite tech war hurdles

South Korea

South Korea’s moon landing, quantum chips: Seoul bets big on post-AI economy

The country has identified seven next-generation industries, including nuclear fusion and small modular reactors, to stem sluggish growth potential.

14 Aug 2026 - 8:04AM

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung views a container vessel model equipped with a small modular reactor at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Wednesday. Photo: EPA/Yonhap

China-Africa relations

What China’s expanded funding for HIV/Aids in Africa means as US cuts health aid

Beijing backs local medicine manufacturing, with senior UN official voicing gratitude for ‘strong commitment to multilateralism’.

7 Aug 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

Japan

Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across Japan

Japan’s housekeeping services market has been expanding as the number of dual-income households increases.

2 Aug 2026 - 2:16PM

Singapore

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong steps up renewal pace in cabinet reshuffle

Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam is promoted to senior minister, among other key changes.

22 Jul 2026 - 7:30PM

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Photo: AFP

China exports

‘Made in China’ increasingly a symbol for hi-tech and high value

Led by robots and EVs, the country’s move up the industrial value chain is gaining momentum, June’s industrial export figures show.

20 Jul 2026 - 11:37PM

A woman poses next to humanoid robots at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Saturday. More than 400 such models have been developed in China, according to official data. Photo: AFP

China shipbuilding

Chinese shipbuilders snap up more supertanker orders amid Iran war turmoil

Industry data shows China’s shipyards secured 82 per cent of tanker orders placed this year, as measured by carrying capacity.

17 Jul 2026 - 11:00PM

Artificial intelligence

China works on AI safety benchmark as regulators target large model risks

State-led initiative addresses AI concerns such as data leaks and hallucinations, as Beijing joins global efforts to enhance oversight of generative models.

13 Jul 2026 - 9:30PM

Science

China to make car connectivity mandatory as US moves to tighten ban

New vehicles with smart driver assistance systems will have to support continuous safety monitoring, data recording and remote management.

13 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM

The national safety standard will apply to new vehicles from January next year. Photo: Reuters

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s Xiaomi gears up for EV sector scrap with new SUVs, extended-range plans

The company’s Sky Nomad SUV announcement is leading analysts to predict the new models will include long-range batteries to stay ahead of rivals.

9 Jul 2026 - 5:30PM

US-China relations

Anthropic hits back after China warns of Claude Code ‘backdoor’ risks

AI firm says users in China were never authorised to use Claude Code after Beijing warned of security risks in older versions.

9 Jul 2026 - 4:41AMvideocam

Electric & new energy vehicles

China ends hybrid-car tax break as EV success creates challenges

Plug-in hybrid owners will have to start paying an annual vehicle levy in China, as the shift to new-energy models lowers tax revenues while also worsening road damage.

6 Jul 2026 - 5:24PM

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV deliveries continue downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries

About 1 million electric or hybrid vehicles were delivered to customers in China in June, down 7 per cent year on year.

7 Jul 2026 - 12:25PM

An aerial view of new electric vehicles at Shanghai Port on May 9. Photo: AFP

Artificial intelligence

Are we human? Why ByteDance and Alibaba are disabling AI agents in China

With Beijing’s rules on humanlike AI interaction services taking effect on July 15, Doubao and Qwen move to disable customised features.

10 Jul 2026 - 4:04PMvideocam

Electric & new energy vehicles

China to scrap tax breaks for NEVs and energy-saving vehicles from 2027

Announcement by central government ministries extends the withdrawal of incentives for new-energy vehicles and energy-saving cars.

3 Jul 2026 - 10:16PM

Artificial intelligence

China unveils industrial internet road map, with AI and 5G at core of upgrade

Plan sets target of 50,000 industrial 5G private networks by 2030, with industrial internet sector’s value added to exceed 2.5 trillion yuan.

1 Jul 2026 - 3:09PM

A 5G advertisement at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai in June 2019. Photo: Visual China Group via Getty Images

Afghanistan

36 Afghan civilians die in Pakistan air strikes, 160 injured: officials

Amid escalating tensions, the Taliban said that when residents gathered to rescue people after an initial attack, the area was struck again.

29 Jun 2026 - 5:57PMvideocam

The rubble of a ruined building stands in the village of Mandokhel in Afghanistan’s Paktia province. Photo: dpa

Artificial intelligence

China keeps an eye on AI smart glasses as privacy concerns come into focus

Voluntary code aims to address privacy fears surrounding AI smart glasses as shipments surge and hidden recordings spark public outrage.

26 Jun 2026 - 6:35PM

China-India relations

Exclusive | US assures India over AI ‘kill switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ expands to counter China

New Delhi says Washington pledged AI access would continue after Anthropic restrictions as the US-led initiative adds new members.

26 Jun 2026 - 4:20AMvideocam

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Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

(中华人民共和国工业和信息化部)

Fuelling future growth: China targets hi-tech pillars by 2030 to beat headwinds

Beijing bets on next-generation manufacturing – and stricter industrial oversight – to secure its economic strategy.

Brain-tech push gains pace as China sets standards and firms challenge Neuralink

BeiDou satellite navigation system covers 90% of ‘key industry’ uses: ministry

China’s new traffic safety law set to clarify liability for fully automated cars

Lawmakers are set to establish clear liability standards for self-driving cars, a move that could open the floodgates for next-gen vehicles.

Singapore PM unveils major pro-family measures amid record low fertility

The government will fully bear the bill for increasing childcare leave for Singaporean parents, instead of co-sharing it with employers.

Tesla forced to recall record 3 million cars in China over door-handle issue

Xiaomi, a domestic rival to Tesla, is also recalling 400,000 vehicles, as China moves to ban retractable door handles over safety concerns.

China clears Geely for landmark satellite test to spur commercial space drive

Geespace secures a two-year satellite IoT trial from MIIT, the first approval for a private Chinese firm.

From spectacle to scale: why China’s robotics firms face a ‘critical juncture’

China’s robots have won global attention with a string of viral stunts. But firms now face growing pressure to generate real-world returns.

Mongolia apologises after China raises security fear over protesters at oil camp

Beijing’s embassy demands stronger protections for personnel following camp raid at Kherlen Tohoi oil block.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Robotics | Chinese robots on the march despite tech war hurdles

Recent US ban on new robots is unlikely to prevent robotics becoming China’s next export engine after electric vehicles.

South Korea’s moon landing, quantum chips: Seoul bets big on post-AI economy

The country has identified seven next-generation industries, including nuclear fusion and small modular reactors, to stem sluggish growth potential.

What China’s expanded funding for HIV/Aids in Africa means as US cuts health aid

Beijing backs local medicine manufacturing, with senior UN official voicing gratitude for ‘strong commitment to multilateralism’.

Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across Japan

Japan’s housekeeping services market has been expanding as the number of dual-income households increases.

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong steps up renewal pace in cabinet reshuffle

Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam is promoted to senior minister, among other key changes.

‘Made in China’ increasingly a symbol for hi-tech and high value

Led by robots and EVs, the country’s move up the industrial value chain is gaining momentum, June’s industrial export figures show.

Chinese shipbuilders snap up more supertanker orders amid Iran war turmoil

Industry data shows China’s shipyards secured 82 per cent of tanker orders placed this year, as measured by carrying capacity.

China works on AI safety benchmark as regulators target large model risks

State-led initiative addresses AI concerns such as data leaks and hallucinations, as Beijing joins global efforts to enhance oversight of generative models.

China to make car connectivity mandatory as US moves to tighten ban

New vehicles with smart driver assistance systems will have to support continuous safety monitoring, data recording and remote management.

China’s Xiaomi gears up for EV sector scrap with new SUVs, extended-range plans

The company’s Sky Nomad SUV announcement is leading analysts to predict the new models will include long-range batteries to stay ahead of rivals.

Anthropic hits back after China warns of Claude Code ‘backdoor’ risks

AI firm says users in China were never authorised to use Claude Code after Beijing warned of security risks in older versions.

China ends hybrid-car tax break as EV success creates challenges

Plug-in hybrid owners will have to start paying an annual vehicle levy in China, as the shift to new-energy models lowers tax revenues while also worsening road damage.

China’s EV deliveries continue downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries

About 1 million electric or hybrid vehicles were delivered to customers in China in June, down 7 per cent year on year.

Are we human? Why ByteDance and Alibaba are disabling AI agents in China

With Beijing’s rules on humanlike AI interaction services taking effect on July 15, Doubao and Qwen move to disable customised features.

China to scrap tax breaks for NEVs and energy-saving vehicles from 2027

Announcement by central government ministries extends the withdrawal of incentives for new-energy vehicles and energy-saving cars.

China unveils industrial internet road map, with AI and 5G at core of upgrade

Plan sets target of 50,000 industrial 5G private networks by 2030, with industrial internet sector’s value added to exceed 2.5 trillion yuan.

36 Afghan civilians die in Pakistan air strikes, 160 injured: officials

Amid escalating tensions, the Taliban said that when residents gathered to rescue people after an initial attack, the area was struck again.

China keeps an eye on AI smart glasses as privacy concerns come into focus

Voluntary code aims to address privacy fears surrounding AI smart glasses as shipments surge and hidden recordings spark public outrage.

Exclusive | US assures India over AI ‘kill switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ expands to counter China

New Delhi says Washington pledged AI access would continue after Anthropic restrictions as the US-led initiative adds new members.

Robotics | Chinese robots on the march despite tech war hurdles