Chinese chipmaker unveils latest self-developed CPU

Chinese chipmaker Loongson Technology unveiled its latest self-developed central processing unit (CPU), the 3C6000, in Beijing on Thursday.

The new CPU uses China's independently developed instruction set architecture, LoongArch, without relying on any international licensed technology.

The new unit can be used in general computation, smart computation, storage, industrial control and workstations.

"In simple terms, the performance of the 3C6000 is comparable to mainstream products in the market in 2023 or 2024. This homegrown CPU does not rely on any international licensed technology or overseas supply chain. It's entirely developed using domestic supply chains. From its instruction set architecture to all IP cores, every component is independently designed in China," said Hu Weiwu, chief designer of Loongson chips.

Loongson 2K3000 and 3B6000 processors, also unveiled in the release, target smart terminals and industrial control applications, providing core technological support for artificial intelligence and other applications.

A full product lineup was on display at the launch event, including general-purpose computing servers, storage systems, and industrial servers powered by Loongson processors.

"If the performance satisfies a user's needs, the CPU has a clear price-performance advantage. This means that from Loongson's perspective, our CPUs are now ready to compete in the open market. For both China's information technology industry and Loongson itself, this represents a significant new turning point," said Hu, who is also a researcher with the Institute of Computing Technology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Chinese chipmaker unveils latest self-developed CPU

China Media Group (CMG) held a symposium in Beijing on Tuesday to mark the 85th anniversary of the founding of the people's radio broadcasting.

Representatives of current and veteran radio hosts, scholars, and audience exchanged views on ways to promote cultural excellence and advance media integration.

The meeting noted that over the past 85 years, the people's radio broadcasting has developed in step with the nation and responded to public expectations.

China has accelerated high-quality development and innovation in radio broadcasting since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 2012.

In recent years, China has pursued reform and innovation in radio broadcasting within the integrated framework of CMG, which was established in 2018. The sector has achieved a historic leap, featuring enriched content, diversified channels, deepened media convergence, and stronger influence in public opinion.

China commenced the people's radio broadcasting 85 years ago as Yan'an Xinhua Radio Station started broadcasting on Dec 30, 1940. In September 1947, Yan'an Xinhua Radio Station launched its first English program. It moved to Beijing in March 1949 and became a national radio after the founding of the People's Republic of China.

CMG holds symposium to mark 85th anniversary of founding of people's radio broadcasting