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After more than two years of regulatory delays, Apple has received approval from China’s Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) to launch its artificial intelligence features in the world’s largest smartphone market.
China’s economic performance in the second quarter of 2026 presents a stark dichotomy: a booming, technology-driven export sector operating at full capacity, set against a sluggish domestic economy weighed down by cautious consumers and a prolonged property slump.
China has unveiled a comprehensive action plan to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies across its massive shipping and maritime sector.
China’s State Council has officially approved the country’s first five-year blueprint dedicated exclusively to boosting domestic consumption—and artificial intelligence sits at the heart of it.
In the wake of a sweeping regulatory crackdown that saw China’s largest technology companies abruptly remove AI companion features from their platforms, a prominent Washington-based think tank is urging the United States to adopt a similarly aggressive posture.
The United States Congress is advancing legislation to close the so-called “cloud compute loophole,” but experts warn that the move could inadvertently accelerate China’s global technological influence.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has confirmed his attendance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, where he will deliver a keynote speech.
The rapid and relentless advancement of artificial intelligence is not merely a technological revolution; it is fundamentally reshaping the global geopolitical order.
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 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.
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.
The complex and often contentious relationship between the United States and China has found a new, albeit cautious, arena for engagement: artificial intelligence safety.
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, particularly in artificial intelligence, China is proactively addressing the evolving landscape of youth employment.
Beijing recently served as the epicenter of global digital innovation, hosting the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference. This landmark event brought together leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore how artificial intelligence, advanced digital infrastructure, and forward-thinking policy frameworks are collectively reshaping urban landscapes and business ecosystems worldwide.
Escalating Tensions: Beijing’s Stance on US Blacklisting Beijing has sharply criticized the United States for its recent decision to blacklist more than 60 Chinese companies, accusing Washington of misusing national power and undermining the diplomatic goodwill established between former President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.
Beijing’s Strategic Move to Safeguard AI Innovation The global race for artificial intelligence supremacy has taken a new turn as China considers implementing stricter controls on its rapidly advancing domestic large language models (LLMs).
In a revelation that underscores the complexities of enforcing global technology restrictions, major US artificial intelligence developers OpenAI and Google have confirmed that they have provided advanced AI services to Singapore-registered subsidiaries of prominent Chinese technology conglomerates, as first reported by the Financial Times.
The Dawn of “AI for Science” in China China is embarking on an ambitious journey to integrate artificial intelligence deeply into its scientific research ecosystem, a strategic move encapsulated by the burgeoning concept of “AI for Science.”
The global semiconductor landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and the United States is racing against time to maintain its strategic advantage. According to a recent analysis citing Taiwan’s DSET, China is on track to surpass Taiwan as the world’s leading producer of foundational chips by 2027.
