Seven months after Meta Platforms completed its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, the Chinese-founded AI agent startup that had briefly become one of the most watched names in global AI, Beijing has forced the deal apart.
The Countdown Begins: A Global AI Spectacle in Shanghai As the world increasingly turns its gaze toward the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, Shanghai is once again poised to host a pivotal event on the global tech calendar: the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026.
In a significant move to shape the future of artificial intelligence on the global stage, China has unveiled a comprehensive strategy advocating for more equitable and inclusive AI governance.
China’s burgeoning artificial intelligence sector is currently navigating a pivotal shift, with the humble ‘token’ emerging as a critical indicator of competitiveness and a foundational unit for large language models.
China’s Ministry of Commerce and its customs agency jointly declared a temporary export ban on helium, effective July 10, 2026. The unexpected announcement, made on a Friday, immediately halted all helium shipments from the nation, a decision rooted in the Foreign Trade Law of the People’s Republic of China.
China’s relentless economic expansion, particularly in its high-tech manufacturing and artificial intelligence sectors, has driven electricity demand to an all-time high. On Friday, July 10, 2026, the country’s power load surged to a staggering 1.518 billion kilowatts, eclipsing the previous peak by a significant 10 million kilowatts.
A New Era of Energy Intelligence China’s National Energy Administration has recently unveiled a comprehensive set of policy measures to foster deeper integration between artificial intelligence and the nation’s energy infrastructure, as reported by Xinhua notes.
A Surge in Investment and Valuation The first half of 2026 has marked a pivotal period for China’s embodied artificial intelligence and robotics sector, characterized by a significant influx of capital and a rapid increase in company valuations.
The Growing Alarm Over Chinese AI Dominance In a significant escalation of the ongoing technological rivalry, Washington is actively working to disentangle Chinese open-weight artificial intelligence models from the core operations of American corporations. This concerted effort stems from mounting concerns within the U.S.
The Unseen Battle: AI Distillation on an Industrial Scale The competitive landscape of artificial intelligence has taken a contentious turn with recent revelations detailing sophisticated, industrial-scale AI distillation campaigns originating from China.
