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China’s Industrial and Technological Developments
On January 20, China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) company released its free chatbot, which is based on a large language model (LLM) that is comparable in performance to major non-Chinese LLMs such as OpenAI’s GPT-4, but at a fraction of the cost.
Is Sustainable AI possible?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are set to revolutionize technological innovation, transform industries and business operations, and create unforeseen new use cases and applications for consumers and enterprises alike. Its impact will be so widespread that some industry observers have likened it to the Industrial Revolution.
China ups the ante by placing export controls on specific aviation and aerospace components
As China sees an opportunity to push its ‘Air Silk Road’ initiative, Beijing places export controls on aerospace and aviation components.
An Analysis of China’s fledgling aviation industry
COMAC’s new C919 – China’s first domestically manufactured commercial airliner – marks a milestone in the history of the nation’s aviation industry. However, China’s plans to disrupt the global aviation industry and compete with the Airbus/Boeing industry duopoly faces multiple challenges. Pamir analyzes the implications and assesses the risks of China’s new-found expertise in the global aviation ecosystem.
LEO satellite operators racing for strategic advantage in satellite retirement and space-debris removal
Amidst growing concern over the impact of planned atmospheric LEO satellite disposal on the climate and the growing issue of space junk, governments, space agencies, and satellite operators around the world are racing to gain strategic advantage.
China Criticizes SpaceX Starshield Program
The Chinese military has responded critically to the report that SpaceX is developing a space-based espionage network for the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). China is actively developing its space assets with Chinese military involvement.
China and Brazil strengthen their fruitful Earth Resources Exploration Satellite collaboration, as China pushes its aerospace sector
As the two nations celebrate the 36th anniversary of their joint Earth Resources Exploration Satellite (CBERS) project, they vow to deepen collaboration on satellite development.
Chinese Private Space Enterprise Completes Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing Rocket Test
In January, Chinese private space enterprise LandSpace completed a “hop test” of its Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing (VTVL) rocket at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This was another step in China’s efforts to become commercially competitive in reusable launch technology.
Boeing’s Challenges Press China's Emerging Aircraft Industry
On 27 January a Boeing 737 MAX 8 ordered by China Southern Airlines touched down in Guangzhou. This was the first delivery of a 737 MAX to China following a nearly five-year import ban.
China claims to have designed one of the strongest porous ceramics for heat-shielding hypersonic aircraft
The publication of a scientific study regarding the properties of a ground-breaking porous ceramic highlights China’s level of technology applicable to hypersonic aircraft and missiles.
China Accelerates Space Dominance Pursuit
2024 is poised to be a pivotal year for China's space endeavors. A notable milestone will be the Chang'e 6 lunar mission to mark China's second attempt at returning lunar surface samples to Earth following the success of the Chang’e 5 mission in 2023.
China Lifts Boeing 737 MAX Ban, but Scrutiny Increases
Boeing seemed poised to resume aircraft deliveries to China, but the recent Alaska Airlines incident and reported mechanical failures involving US Secretary of State Blinken’s 737 aircraft almost certainly will lead to greater technical scrutiny and possible delays.
How are China and Russia advancing their shared agendas?
Download our recent analyst paper to understand the key implications of recent China-Russia diplomatic developments.
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