In a watershed moment for the consumer electronics industry, new data suggests that 2026 will be the year artificial intelligence becomes the standard, rather than the exception, in Chinese mobile devices.
As the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) kicks off in Shanghai, new data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) paints a picture of an AI sector experiencing explosive, exponential growth.
In a sweeping reform designed to align higher education with national strategic priorities, China is fundamentally restructuring its engineering PhD programs.
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, MiniMax, one of China’s leading AI startups, officially unveiled its next-generation native multimodal flagship model, the M3.
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that has rapidly emerged as a formidable challenger to Western tech giants, is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO) on Shanghai’s STAR Market.
In a development that blurs the line between science fiction and spectator sport, Shenzhen-based robotics firm EngineAI has launched the Ultimate Robot Knockout Legend (URKL), billed as the world’s first full-scale humanoid robot fighting championship.
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, StepFun, a prominent Chinese AI startup, unveiled the STEPX Neo, a device that marks a significant milestone in the evolution of mobile technology.
In a landmark deal that highlights the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence into the pharmaceutical industry, Insilico Medicine and Bora Pharmaceuticals have announced a strategic alliance with a potential value exceeding $2.5 billion.
n a significant move that underscores China’s growing influence in shaping the global technological landscape, representatives from 29 countries gathered in Shanghai on July 16 to sign an agreement formally establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO).
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his first-ever keynote address at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on July 17, using the global stage to frame artificial intelligence as a technology that must be governed cooperatively rather than controlled by any single power.
