Tech China Post #114

Academics studied crop and food sustainability in China — “22% of the world’s population but only 7% of the global cropland.” The study explores the trade-offs between domestic crop production, food imports, and environmental impacts. (link)

The Philippines and China will collaborate on science and technology. Specifically, as part of the agreement, Filipino students desirous of becoming IT professionals will have the opportunities to be trained by Chinese technology companies. (link)

Chinese scientists have prototyped new generation of power lines that can transport high-voltage power and liquefied natural gas at the same time. Having the ability to transport electricity and natural gas simultaneously in one power line anywhere in China could significantly reduce long-term infrastructure and energy transport costs. (link)

Recent study of patents written by Chinese and Africa-based co-authors reveal that Morocco, Egypt and South Africa are the top three countries collaborating with China. (link)

New South Wales in Australia announced that it will end The Confucius Institute program which funds Chinese education programs in public schools. (link)

The Ministry of Education issued new guidance regarding the use of facial recognition software and tools in public schools. Recent event at a local university in which the university installed cameras and facial recognition systems to track students has raised questions about data privacy. (link)