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RNZ News
2 days ago
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China bans uncertified power banks on domestic flights
Photo: 123rf Passengers taking domestic flights in China have been banned from carrying uncertified power banks due to concerns over potential safety risks. International passengers with connecting domestic flights in China would also be expected to comply with the ban, a customer service representative from China Southern Airlines told RNZ. In a statement posted on its website, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said passengers on domestic flights were prohibited from carrying power banks that lacked a China Compulsory Certification (CCC) mark as well as devices that had been recalled or had been identified as being non-compliant from 28 June. The CCC mark is a mandatory safety and quality certificate required for products sold in China. Electrical devices bearing the mark have met certain standards relating to safety, reliability and environmental protection that should prevent hazards such as fires, electrical shocks and harm to health and the environment. According to China's aviation agency, power banks and other lithium battery products were believed to be behind several incidents on flights this year, either catching fire or emitting smoke. As a result, some power bank models had been recalled, the agency said. At the same time, the agency said the State Administration for Market Regulation had also revoked or suspended CCC certifications for some power bank and battery cell manufacturers. The agency said airport security departments in China had been asked to strengthen inspection procedures and prevent uncertified or substandard power banks from being brought onto flights.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
China's market regulator approves ANA's takeover of Nippon Cargo with conditions
BEIJING, July 1 (Reuters) - China's market regulator said on Tuesday it has approved All Nippon Airways' (ANA) acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) with conditions, including a set of binding commitments to preserve fair competition in the China-Japan air cargo market. In a statement, the State Administration for Market Regulation said ANA, NCA and their merged entity must continue to honor existing agreements for cargo ground handling at Tokyo Narita and Osaka Kansai airports. The decision was made to ensure the smooth operation of bilateral trade and safeguard the stability of regional industrial and supply chains, the regulator said.
Reuters
13-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
China delays approval of $35 billion merger between Synopsys and Ansys, FT reports
June 13 (Reuters) - China's State Administration for Market Regulation has postponed its approval of a proposed $35 billion merger between two software companies - Synopsys (SNPS.O), opens new tab and Ansys (ANSS.O), opens new tab, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
China delays approval of $35 billion merger between Synopsys and Ansys, FT reports
(Reuters) -China's State Administration for Market Regulation has postponed its approval of a proposed $35 billion merger between two software companies - Synopsys and Ansys, the Financial Times reported on Friday. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
02-06-2025
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China unveils metrology plan to boost chip, quantum fields by 2030, beat US in tech
China has announced a five-year action plan aimed at driving disruptive innovation in metrology, the science of precise measurement. Released by the State Administration for Market Regulation, the 2030 plan prioritizes major breakthroughs in chip technology and quantum-scale measurement. A recent report in the ministry's Science and Technology Daily highlights that China's plan aims to address multiple 'pain points' in its metrology capabilities, focusing on areas where measurement technologies are lacking or require improvement. Metrology related to chips and rare earth magnets has become a key battleground in the US-China tech rivalry. While Washington tightens export controls on advanced chips over national security concerns, China is leveraging its dominance in rare earth metals by imposing its own export restrictions, the South China Morning Post writes. Precise and reliable measurements are essential for many industries, so expanding metrology capabilities is a strategic priority for both China and the US. China's recent action plan aims to achieve comprehensive improvements in basic metrology and secure key breakthroughs across more than 50 core metrology technologies by 2030. Designed to support China's 2021-2035 metrology development goals, the plan sets out to establish over 20 world-class metrology benchmarks and create at least 100 innovative devices and standardized materials. The plan aims to enhance various sectors including trade settlement, healthcare, environmental monitoring, climate change, disaster prevention, food safety, criminal justice, and maritime operations. The plan emphasizes advancing metrology research across several cutting-edge fields, including artificial intelligence, miniaturized sensing technologies, robotics, materials and additive manufacturing, measurement methods, comparison techniques, and the quantum-based reform and reproduction of the metric system. A key focus is the development of precision measurement and sensing devices that utilize quantum physics, such as quantum gyroscopes designed for navigation. To push the boundaries of precision measurement, China plans to develop advanced quantum metrology devices, including distributable reference instruments that surpass the limitations of traditional techniques. The initiative also expands research into chip-scale metrology, focusing on technologies such as nanoscale integrated circuits, neural network chip measurements, and on-chip frequency combs used to measure exact light frequencies. Moreover, the plan comes less than a year after CHIPS for America—a U.S. Department of Commerce office established under the 2022 Chips and Science Act to boost American leadership in semiconductor research and production—launched its own initiative to tackle metrology challenges. As semiconductor components continue to shrink and grow more complex, precise and reliable measurement has become increasingly vital to ensuring manufacturing quality and technological competitiveness, SCMP adds. Furthermore, the 2030 plan includes advancing metrology for rare earth magnets—powerful materials made from elements largely mined and processed in China. Beijing recently added seven of these elements to its export control list, following new U.S. tariffs. Rare earths are vital for electric vehicles, electronics, and defense, leaving countries like the U.S. heavily reliant on Chinese supply.
