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A ride in a Baidu self-driving taxi
We took a test drive in Baidu’s robotaxi just as the company ranked highest for disengagements. Where are Baidu’s self-driving cars headed in 2020?
Posted inOn the Cusp
Chinese driverless buses to hit European streets for first time
Chinese technology is arriving at Greece’s first smart city for a world-first pilot of driverless buses.
Posted inWith Chinese Characteristics
How tech is changing agriculture in China
Drones adoption in agriculture is rising, but it is too early to say what the will mean for farmers and the environment.
Posted inWith Chinese Characteristics
Hurdles and hidden strengths: Greater Bay Area awaits release of master plan
But due to delays in the release of a master plan and other factors, its potential impact remains unclear.
Posted inOn the Cusp, Up and Comers
Pony.ai Q&A: Having a China background will be key to autonomous driving success
2050 aims to equip young people to take action and to become volunteers. Ahead of the event in May, we are taking a look at some the companies and people who are taking part in the massive unconference. 2050 is a volunteer-only, not-for-profit unconference. TechNode is organizing the Explore Expo, an exhibition area for young tech startups looking […]
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Alibaba experiments with behavior modification
Alibaba is gamifying social values with virtual pets and charity donations.
Posted inOn the Cusp
The Chinese startup that wants to replace human couriers with drones
Hangzhou-based Antworks wants to build low-altitude airspace logistics networks in urban areas that can replace human labor in China’s multi-billion food delivery and courier markets.
Posted inOn the Cusp
INSIGHTS | Luckin—out of luck
The Olympics may have been delayed, but we saw a gold medal dive from Luckin Coffee’s shares. Its fraud is a cautionary tale—but about what?
Posted inOn the Cusp
CHINA VOICES | Who’s hurting worst?
In our translation column, we look at predictions of the sectors worst-hit by the virus. Watch out for trouble with smartphones.
