Technology

Q&A platform Zhihu is often referred to as the “Chinese Quora,” and while it may not be that well-known in the West, it is one of China’s top social media platforms and has been backed by Tencent, Innovation Works and JD.com, writes Robynne Tindall. When it comes to social media marketing in China, the first platforms that spring to mind will almost certainly be WeChat, Weibo, and Douyin. While Zhihu …

China has introduced new regulations governing cross-border data transfers, setting stricter guidelines for businesses that handle and transfer personal and sensitive data across international borders, writes Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Head of Business Advisory at Woodburn Accountants & Advisors The new measures, which aim to protect data privacy and national security, require companies to implement comprehensive risk assessments, obtain regulatory approvals, and ensure transparency in data handling. For businesses transferring data in …

China’s new guidelines on artificial intelligence regulation aim to strengthen the regulatory framework surrounding AI development and deployment. The guidelines establish stricter standards for AI ethics, data security and transparency, aiming to address concerns about safety, privacy, and accountability. For companies involved in AI research, development, or implementation in China, these new guidelines present critical compliance requirements. Key provisions of the new guidelines on AI regulation How can businesses comply …

The incredible success of Black Myth: Wukong demonstrates just how seriously China’s young people take their video games – Kaitlin Zhang, CEO of Oval Branding, explains how British game makers can get in on the action How would you feel if your boss bought you the hottest video game on the market and gave you several days off work to enjoy it?  This is exactly what happened when the extremely …

The Chinese social media landscape can be daunting. With a unique blend of diversity and integration, platforms like WeChat and Douyin are reshaping how consumers engage and transact. In this rapidly-evolving landscape, a new guide by the China-Britain Business Council and Sinorbis aims to demystify these powerful channels The Chinese social media landscape can be a tough one to understand. It is both more diverse and more integrated than its …

Kay Ng, cybersecurity and data regulations expert and founder of Cyber Analytics, offers a guide to protecting digital data and assets for British companies operating in China In an era of unprecedented economic volatility and geopolitical tensions, where data and cybersecurity have become the new battlegrounds, UK businesses operating in China face a unique challenge: driving business growth in a complex market while safeguarding their intellectual property and digital assets. …

A shift in China’s stance on tech regulation presents a host of new opportunities for UK companies in the tech and healthcare spaces, writes Elinor Greenhouse, Senior Adviser, Tech and Innovation, China-Britain Business Council At the conclusion of the Third Plenum in Beijing this week, innovation and the balancing of development and security were set out as some of China’s core strategic priorities. Meanwhile, in Westminster, there has been much …

The 2024 edition of the Design Intelligence Award (DIA) is an extraordinary platform for showcasing cutting-edge innovations, particularly in smart cities, greentech and healthtech, writes Elinor Greenhouse, Senior Adviser, Tech and Innovation at the China-Britain Business Council In partnership with the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC), the awards offer an unmatched opportunity for UK innovators and entrepreneurs to scale their businesses internationally by tapping into the thriving Chinese market. The DIA …

In 2019, China introduced the world’s most restrictive gaming reduction measures over fears young people were becoming addicted. Now the government is setting its sights on the internet as a whole. Dao Insights’ Miranda Jarrett explores whether these restrictions will actually improve the lives of China’s youth In October 2023, Premier Li Qiang signed off on a new set of measures designed to create a safer online environment for China’s …

The rise of AI is a force so transformative that it might finally make goods and services abundant and accessible to all – isn’t now the time for China and the UK to join forces to change their societies for the better, argues Andy Mok, a senior research fellow at the Centre for China and Globalisation The rise and rise of artificial intelligence doesn’t just have technological implications; it is …