by xiaomi. the chinese company found success in high spec low priced smartphones but is now pushing for high end products. it faces stiff competition from apple and samsung. another smartphone has been launched with the ability to anticipate the users needs using ai technology. recognition tech can analyse and make sense of messages and photos to understand the intention of users based on their daily usage according to the company. the company has also shown off technology which allows users to control a carjust by using their eyes. we heard how the chinese offerings were stacking up against the competition. i would say extremely strong showing. as you mentioned, al on the phone is probably the best way chinese vendors are going to be able to compete with apple and samsung, so they are really all systems go on these innovations, but also we are seeing interesting things with electric cars and in other areas. very strong showing from the chinese at mwc in barcelona as expecte
hamas has not commented on the reports of progress towards an eventual deal. israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu said sunday israel intends to go ahead with a ground offensive in gaza s southernmost city, rafah regardless of what happens in hostage negotiations. nearly 1.5 million palestinians are now sheltering in the city. our diplomatic correspondent paul adams has more, from jerusalem. the american seem to think it is doable but there are a host of issues to resolve. how long will the ceasefire last? how many israeli hostages will be released in the first phase? how many palestinian protesters prisoners be released in return, and will the people of gaza be able to go back to their homes in what will be done to address the dreadful humanitarian situation throughout the gaza strip? any one of those could wreck the whole process and hamas is saying all of this talk of optimism is rubbish. there s also the issue of israel s threatened assault on rafah and benjamin