Shenzhen-based commercial service robotics company Pudu Robotics has successfully raised nearly $150 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation past the $1.5 billion mark. As announced in a company press release, the latest capital injection brings Pudu’s cumulative funding to over $300 million.
The development of artificial intelligence in China is expanding beyond dominant languages like Mandarin and English, with the debut of a new AI model designed specifically for the Tibetan language.
Huawei has officially entered the increasingly competitive smart eyewear market with the launch of its new “Huawei AI Glasses,” priced at 2,499 yuan (approximately $345 ). As reported by TrendForce, the device is powered by a self-developed AI chip and features advanced multimodal capabilities.
The rapid rise of Chinese humanoid robotics companies, often portrayed as a triumph of nimble startup innovation, is actually the result of a massive, state-orchestrated industrial policy. This is the core argument of a critical opinion piece published in Nikkei Asia by Christopher Nye, a nonresident fellow at the Jamestown Foundation.
In a strong endorsement of China’s manufacturing ecosystem, a senior executive from German industrial giant Siemens has stated that companies aiming for global leadership in industrial artificial intelligence must maintain a significant presence in China.
Chinese streaming giant iQiyi has ignited a firestorm in the entertainment industry following the launch of its “Nadou Pro” AI platform and an associated AI actor database.
Singapore is rapidly transforming from a traditional East-West financial gateway into the premier neutral ground for the global artificial intelligence sector.
China has issued what is being described as the world’s first regulation specifically targeting AI emotional interaction services. On April 10, five government agencies led by the Cyberspace Administration of China jointly announced the “Provisional Measures for the Management of AI Anthropomorphic Interaction Services.”
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show has highlighted a decisive strategic shift among Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers: the aggressive move toward developing in-house AI chips.
Tencent has officially launched the preview of its Hunyuan Hy3 artificial intelligence model, marking a remarkably rapid 90-day development cycle since the release of its predecessor.
It appears the White House has officially accused foreign entities, principally based in China, of running “industrial-scale campaigns” to steal advanced artificial intelligence technology from American firms.
