Technology
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Domestic First 12-Inch Silicon Photonic Chip Wafer Platform Launched
According to news from “China Optics Valley”, the first domestic wafer service platform based on a 12-inch 40nm CMOS process line, featuring a fully localized silicon photonic PDK (Process Design Kit), TDK (Test Design Kit), and ADK (Assembly Design Kit), has officially been launched in Optics Valley. This platform is operated by the National Information Optoelectronics Innovation Center (NOEIC) and marks another key breakthrough for enterprises in Optics Valley in the field of silicon photonics. The National Information Optoelectronics Innovation Center was jointly established by companies including LightSpeed Technology (37.5% stake), FiberHome (18.75%), Hengtong Optic-Electric (12.5%), Tianfu Communication (6.25%), and GD Infrared (6.25%).
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New Laser Energy Conversion Efficiency Breaks 80%, Expected to be Applied in Medicine and Quantum Technology
A research team from the University of Stuttgart and Stuttgart Instruments has developed a compact short-pulse laser with an energy conversion efficiency of up to 80%, far exceeding current similar products. This breakthrough opens new avenues for the development of portable and economical laser devices, with potential applications in medicine, analytical technology, and quantum science. The related research results were published in the latest issue of “Nature” magazine.
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Theoretical Interconnection Distance of Quantum Computers Reaches 2000 Kilometers, Making Global Quantum Internet Technology “Within Reach” for the First Time
A team from the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago has broken through the bottleneck of quantum communication, theoretically extending the connection distance between quantum computers to 2000 kilometers. With this progress, quantum computers at the University of Chicago, which were previously unable to “communicate”, can now even connect with devices located in the suburbs of Salt Lake City, Utah. The team stated that this means the technology for building a global-scale quantum internet is truly “within reach” for the first time. This research result was published in the latest issue of “Nature Communications”.
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Significant Progress in China’s Largest “Artificial Sun” Project
On November 10, the Southwest Institute of Physics (referred to as West Institute) reported that the world’s largest “artificial sun” International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Langmuir probe system, independently developed by the institute, recently passed the final design review of key core technologies and processes, including the probe body, power supply system, and instrumentation equipment, at the ITER organization headquarters in France. This marks a significant advancement in China’s development of key diagnostic systems for the ITER project, laying a solid foundation for subsequent system manufacturing and overall delivery. The Langmuir probe is an important diagnostic component on the ITER divertor, which will operate under high thermal load conditions, primarily used to measure key parameters such as temperature and density of the plasma near the divertor target plate, providing critical data support for the operation and optimization of the ITER device. The Langmuir probe project undertaken by China is entirely completed by the West Institute, and the project products will be installed in the divertor positions of sectors 2, 10, and 14 of the device.
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ZTE Completes Key Technology Testing for 5G-A Low Altitude Communication under IMT-2020 (5G) Promotion Group
Under the organization of the IMT-2020 (5G) Promotion Group, following the completion of laboratory tests for key low-altitude communication technologies of 5G-A, ZTE has recently completed outdoor testing of key low-altitude communication technologies under the 5G-A network in Zhangzhou, Fujian.
Finance
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China Mobile Participates in New Stone Unmanned Vehicle D-Round Financing, Joint Development of Customized Unmanned Vehicles for Urban Logistics
On November 10, Beijing Zhongyi Digital New Economy Industry Fund, a subsidiary of China Mobile, participated in the D-round financing of New Stone Unmanned Vehicles. At a recent event organized by China Mobile for collaborative investment, New Stone attended as a participant from China Mobile. In addition to capital cooperation, China Mobile and New Stone are also seeking synergies in ecological cooperation. During the event, the two companies discussed directions for joint product expansion, product development, mutual use, and reached preliminary consensus on AI+ (Artificial Intelligence +) autonomous driving technology integration, CP (agent) cooperation plans, and joint development of customized unmanned vehicle products for urban logistics, as well as resource sharing.
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Sichuan Provincial Government Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with China Telecom to Collaborate in Computing Power Clusters and Low Altitude Economy Development
On November 10, the Sichuan Provincial People’s Government and China Telecom Group Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Chengdu. During the signing ceremony, China Telecom’s Vice President Tang Ke announced the support of China Telecom Group for the development of artificial intelligence and quantum technology industry capability platforms in Sichuan; Vice Governor Hu Yun and Tang Ke signed the “Sichuan Provincial People’s Government and China Telecom Group Co., Ltd. Strategic Cooperation Agreement” on behalf of both parties. According to the agreement, both parties will focus on promoting the deep integration of the real economy and the digital economy, and will carry out comprehensive and multi-level cooperation in areas such as computing power cluster development, information security assurance, smart city construction, intelligent transformation and digital upgrading of manufacturing, low altitude economy development, and talent exchange and training, to better achieve mutually beneficial and win-win development in promoting Sichuan’s modernization.
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Nobel Prize Winner Joins Chip Companies to Establish Quantum Scaling Alliance
John M. Martinis, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics this year for groundbreaking achievements in quantum computing, announced the formation of the Quantum Scaling Alliance with HPE and several chip companies, aiming to create practical, mass-producible quantum supercomputers. Known members of the alliance also include Applied Materials, Synopsys, 1QBit, and Quantum Machines.
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Domestic Brain-Computer Interface Product Enters Approval “Green Channel” for the First Time
The “Implantable Wireless Brain-Computer Interface System” independently developed by Shanghai Ladder Medical Technology Co., Ltd. has officially entered the special review procedure for innovative medical devices at the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), marking the first invasive brain-computer interface product to enter this “green channel” in China, signifying a key step in the industrialization process of this cutting-edge technology from clinical validation to market access.
Society
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Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Will Accelerate the Cultivation of Five Key Application Scenarios
At a regular press conference held on November 10, Yao Jun, Director of the Planning Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, introduced the work and achievements of the ministry in promoting the large-scale application of new technologies, new products, and new scenarios in the manufacturing industry from three aspects: new technology promotion, new product landing, and new scenario application. He stated that in the next step, the ministry will implement the deployment of the 20th Central Committee’s Fourth Plenary Session regarding “implementing large-scale application demonstration actions for new technologies, new products, and new scenarios”, aiming to accelerate the cultivation of application scenarios in five key areas: “5G+”, “Artificial Intelligence+”, “Robotics+”, “Industrial Internet+”, and “Beidou+” to drive technological iteration and industrial upgrading.
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Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Promoting Domestic AI Computing Power, Large Models, High-Quality Datasets to Intelligent Terminal Applications and Industry Scenario Implementation
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the “Key Directions for the Construction of Pilot Test Platforms in Manufacturing (2025 Edition)”. It proposes to focus on key technologies for AI applications that empower new industrialization, including vertical model development, large-scale application, application effect verification, and standard system construction, and to build a number of pilot test platforms to improve the basic conditions, technical support capabilities, and public service capabilities related to AI, promoting domestic AI computing power, large models, and high-quality datasets to intelligent terminal applications, industry scenario implementation technology research, product development, pilot testing, and application landing.
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China Commercial Vehicle Industry Development and Technology Innovation Conference Opens in Wuhan
The 2025 China Commercial Vehicle Industry Development and Technology Innovation Conference opened on November 11 in the “China Vehicle Valley” Wuhan Economic Development Zone, gathering industry experts and representatives from domestic and foreign complete vehicle manufacturers, core component manufacturers, leading logistics companies, and digital freight platform enterprises to discuss the development blueprint of China’s commercial vehicle industry. During the conference, the China Automotive Technology and Research Center, in collaboration with core manufacturers in the commercial vehicle sector, established a New Energy Heavy Truck Alliance. This alliance will focus on collaborative research on common technologies, co-construction of policies and regulations, integration of energy and transportation, innovation of business models, and deepening international cooperation to build an open and shared industrial ecosystem. At the same time, the alliance will rely on the Wuhan Testing Center of the China Automotive Technology and Research Center to collaborate with vehicle manufacturers, universities, and research institutes in Hubei and Wuhan to accelerate the localization of core technologies.
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Shanghai: Comprehensive Promotion of “Smart Canteen” Model in Government Agencies, Schools, Hospitals, and Enterprises
The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and five other departments issued the “Shanghai Action Plan for Promoting the Intelligent Layout of the Catering Industry (2026-2028)”. It proposes to comprehensively promote the “Smart Canteen” model in government agencies, schools, hospitals, and enterprise canteens. Support the establishment of online reservation platforms, using system reservation data to guide precise meal preparation, reducing waste from the source. Widely apply intelligent self-service meal cabinets and AI visual recognition settlement systems to improve dining efficiency. Promote the use of intelligent cooking robots, automatic rice production lines, and other automation equipment to ensure the standardization and stability of meal production. Encourage the introduction of AI nutrition analysts to automatically generate nutritionally balanced weekly meal plans based on the characteristics of the dining group.