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Monday, July 13, 2026

  1. Insilico Medicine Posts First Profitable Half-Year as AI-Designed Drug Enters Phase III

    The intersection of artificial intelligence and biotechnology has reached a significant milestone in both commercial and clinical applications. Insilico Medicine, a prominent AI-driven drug discovery company headquartered in Hong Kong, has announced its first-ever profitable half-year.

  2. Huawei Unveils Atlas 950 SuperPoD at WAIC 2026, Bolstering AI Infrastructure

    Huawei is poised to make a significant statement at the upcoming World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2026) in Shanghai with the physical debut of its Atlas 950 SuperPoD.

  3. China’s AI Micro-Drama Boom Extracts a Heavy Human Toll: Workers Describe 15-Day Straight Shifts and Severe Burnout

    The rapid ascent of China’s AI-generated micro-drama industry is often celebrated as a triumph of technological efficiency and algorithmic storytelling. These bite-sized, highly engaging video series, produced at breakneck speed using advanced AI tools, have captivated millions of viewers and generated massive revenue.

  4. China’s AI Gig Economy: 320 Million Flexible Workers as AI-Driven Layoffs Push Graduates into Gig Work

    The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into China’s corporate sector is creating a profound structural shift in the nation’s labor market. While AI promises unprecedented efficiency and productivity gains, it is simultaneously displacing a significant number of traditional white-collar jobs.

  5. OpenRouter Data Reveals Chinese AI Models Now Dominate Global Token Volume

    Chinese AI Models Now Dominate Global Token Volume The global landscape of artificial intelligence use is undergoing a dramatic, rapid transformation, with Chinese models increasingly dominating output volume.

  6. China’s Q2 GDP Preview: AI Demand and High-Tech Exports Offset Trade Friction Ahead of Release

    The Anticipation Builds for Q2 GDP Figures As the global economic community turns its attention to Beijing, anticipation surrounding the release of China’s second-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures is palpable.

  7. Starved of Silicon: How Washington’s Chip Blockade Backfired and Built a Rival Chinese Ecosystem

    The United States’ concerted effort to stifle China’s artificial intelligence and semiconductor capabilities through stringent export controls has yielded an unintended and profound consequence: the rapid acceleration of a self-sufficient, rival Chinese tech ecosystem.

  8. China’s AI Agent Phones Surge, Reshaping Smartphone Market Amidst Innovation and Challenges

    The Dawn of Intelligent Mobile Devices China is leading a transformation in the global smartphone market with the advent of AI agent phones. These devices integrate sophisticated artificial intelligence, moving beyond mere smartphones to act as proactive personal assistants and system-level orchestrators, a shift articulated by BigGo Finance.

  9. Chinese Tech Giants Dominate ICML 2026 in Seoul, Intensifying Global AI Talent War

    Seoul recently hosted the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2026) from July 6 to 11 at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, an event that underscored the escalating influence of Chinese technology firms in the global artificial intelligence landscape.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

  1. Tencent Moves to Become Manus’ Largest Shareholder as China Forces Meta’s $2B AI Deal to Unwind

    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.

  2. WAIC 2026: Shanghai Prepares for its Largest AI Showcase Yet Amidst Global Scrutiny

    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.

  3. China Champions Global AI Governance and Open-Source as Public Good

    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.

  4. China’s AI Token Economy Undergoes Significant Shift Amidst Surging Demand and Rising Costs

    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.

  5. China Imposes Temporary Helium Export Ban Amidst Global Supply Squeeze

    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.

  6. China’s AI-Driven Economy Fuels Record Power Demand Amidst Scorching Summer

    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.

  7. China Intensifies Digital Push in Energy Sector Amid AI Boom

    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.

  8. China’s Embodied AI Sector Experiences Explosive Growth in H1 2026

    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.

  9. Washington Intensifies Push to Expel Chinese Open-Weight AI from Corporate America

    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.

  10. China’s AI Distillation Campaigns Exposed: A Growing Threat to Frontier Models

    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.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

  1. Shein Secures Hong Kong IPO Approval, AI-Driven Model Underpins Valuation

    Shein’s AI-Powered Ascent to Public Markets After navigating a complex global regulatory landscape, fast-fashion behemoth Shein has reportedly secured approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong.