China’s police pledge to build ‘new quality combat capacity’ with tech aimed at preventing risks


The buzz phrase, first coined by Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong, refers to the modernisation of policing through hi-tech and innovation. Cities and provinces answer Wang’s call with measures that deploy big data to improve efficiency and predict threats. — SCMP

Police departments across China have pledged to create and strengthen “new quality combat capacity” with technology aimed at “preventive policing” and efficiency.

During the country’s annual legislative session last week, Chinese Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong reminded delegates from the northern province of Hebei to speed up efforts to achieve “new quality combat capacity”.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Japan’s cyber chief warns nation still behind on cybersecurity
World watches first teen social media ban kick off in Australia
Samsung SDI unit signs US battery deal worth over $1.36 billion for energy storage systems
Hinge CEO McLeod stepping down to lead Match Group-backed AI dating startup
Britons watch YouTube for 51 minutes a day, regulator Ofcom says
Samsung SDI unit signs $1.4 billion LFP battery deal for US customer
Disney nominates former Apple COO to its board
US bank executives say AI will boost productivity, cut jobs
SpaceX to pursue 2026 IPO raising above $25 billion, source says
OpenAI taps Slack CEO Denise Dresser as chief revenue officer

Others Also Read