Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
China roundup: Beijing wants tech giants to shoulder more social responsibilities
This week, the gaming industry again became a target of Beijing, which imposed arguably the world’s strictest limits on underage players. On the other hand, China’s tech titans are hastily…
China to ban apps from collecting excessive user data starting May 1
Starting May 1, apps in China can no longer force users into providing excessive personal data, according to a document jointly released by a group of the country’s top regulators…
Tesla resurrects long-range RWD Model 3 for the Chinese market
Tesla is now producing and selling the long-range rear-wheel-drive version of its Model 3 electric vehicle at its Shanghai factory, a month after receiving approval from the Chinese government. The…
Tesla gets OK to produce long-range Model 3 at China factory
Tesla has received government approval to produce the long-range rear-wheel-drive version of its Model 3 vehicle at its Chinese factory, according to documents posted Friday on the Ministry of Industry…
Tesla gets green light to start producing EVs in China
China’s industry ministry has added Tesla to a government list of approved automotive manufacturers, a designation that allows the electric automaker to begin producing vehicles in the country. Tesla’s inclusion…
China grants first 5G licenses amid Huawei global setback
It’s official. After much anticipation, China named the first companies to receive 5G licenses for commercial use on Thursday. The announcement from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the…
China says it will ‘soon grant’ 5G licenses for commercial use
There’s a widely accepted method to interpret China’s official announcements: the shorter the news, the heavier it is. Today, in one concise sentence, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology,…
Apple CEO Tim Cook met with China’s top Internet regulator this week
Apple CEO Tim Cook met with China’s main Internet and telecommunications regulator this week during his visit to Beijing. According to a short statement posted today on the Ministry of…
