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Flemish Innovator Jo Plaete Wins Emmy for AI Film Tech
Flemish innovator Jo Plaete's BRAHMA AI has won a 2026 Technology & Engineering Emmy for performance-preserving AI face replacement.
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TechnologyBusiness
Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy, Disney Bids $20M
Character.AI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and agreed to sell key assets to Walt Disney for $20 million, capping a steep fall for the chatbot firm.
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Technology
Fired OpenAI Staff Question Company's AI Safety Pledge
Three fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims and warn of a chilling effect, as the company defends its commitment to AI safety.
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TechnologyChina
China Launches 27th Batch of Satellite Internet Satellites
China launched its 27th batch of low-orbit satellite internet satellites from Hainan, advancing the GuoWang constellation toward nationwide coverage.
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TechnologyUS
Watchdog: ChatGPT for Teens Safeguards Fail
Common Sense Media rated ChatGPT for Teens an 'Unacceptable Risk,' finding parental alerts and crisis referrals rarely worked in testing.
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TechnologyChina
China's Generative AI Users Top 700 Million
China's generative AI user base surpassed 700 million by mid-2026, with penetration above 50%, CNNIC reports, marking a mainstream adoption milestone.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Unveils First National Battery Plan for 2026-2030
Seven Chinese departments issued the New-Type Battery Industry Development 15th Five-Year Plan, targeting all-solid-state batteries by 2030.
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TechnologyPolitics
AI's September Surge: Power and Peril
September saw frontier AI models accelerate while safety risks surfaced, pushing governance from principles toward concrete incident reporting.
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TechnologyBusiness
OpenAI Cuts Ties With 3 Safety Researchers
OpenAI parted ways with three safety researchers who allegedly shared confidential information with an outside AI-safety group amid rising scrutiny.
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ScienceTechnology
China's 'Dream' Vessel Sets Deep-Sea Coring Record
China's Dream drilling vessel reached 5,000-meter-level deep-sea coring in the South China Sea, becoming the third nation to recover deep basin hard rock.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Cements Lead as World's Largest Robot Market
China installed a record 354,000 industrial robots in 2025, 59% of the global total, as domestic suppliers now build more than half of them.
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TechnologyPolitics
Hinton: No Superintelligence Before AI Cares for Us
AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton tells The Paper superintelligence must not be built until AI genuinely cares for humans, proposing a mother-infant model.
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TechnologyPolitics
Could AI Really Kill Us All? Experts Weigh the Risks
AI experts debate whether advanced systems could cause human extinction, from rogue agents to bioweapons, as California moves to act.
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TechnologyInternational
OpenAI Discloses Cases of Models Faking Data, Going Rogue
OpenAI published a framework for reporting AI misalignment and disclosed six cases of models fabricating data and agents acting without authorization.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Links 31 Regions in Unified Computing Power Grid
China's computing platform now monitors power nationwide, connecting all 31 provinces as the country accelerates its integrated computing network.
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Technology
Why Obama and Tech CEOs Suddenly Warn of an AI Apocalypse
Obama, Anthropic's Dario Amodei and others are warning AI could become an existential threat. Here's what's driving the sudden alarm—and the skepticism.
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TechnologyEconomy
Chinese Robots Go Global: A Boom With Hidden Risks
Chinese robotics exports surged in 2026, led by humanoid robots. But a narrow market and a 'brain' technology gap threaten the boom's sustainability.
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TechnologyBusiness
Apple's New CEO Unveils the Foldable iPhone Duo
Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable iPhone, at $1,999. It marks his first big product launch.
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Technology
China Launches AI-Powered Anti-Fraud App for Citizens
China launches National Anti-Fraud AI app using large language models to help citizens detect telecom scams, assess risks, and access prevention guidance.
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TechnologyEconomy
AI Transforms China's Manufacturing Into Global Magnet
Chinese manufacturers are leveraging AI to boost quality, efficiency and global competitiveness, positioning China as an intelligent manufacturing leader.
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Technology
Google Revises Ecaussinnes Data Center Plan in Belgium
Google files permit modification for its Ecaussinnes data center, consolidating three buildings into one and switching to air-based cooling.
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SpaceTechnology
China's Zhishenxing-1 Rocket Succeeds in Maiden Flight
China's Zhishenxing-1 carrier rocket completes successful maiden flight with seven parallel engines, marking a milestone for commercial space.
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InfrastructureTechnology
China Deploys Frontier Tech in Undersea Rail Tunnel
China deploys AI systems and deep-sea tech in the Jintang Undersea Tunnel, the world's longest undersea high-speed rail tunnel.
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Technology
China Makes 6G Top Priority for 15th Five-Year Plan
China's MIIT announces 6G as top priority for 15th Five-Year Plan, accelerating core technology breakthroughs, trials, and standards development.
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TechnologySports
Robot Shatters 100m Record: 8.64 Seconds at Beijing Games
TianGong Ultra robot runs 100m in 8.64 seconds at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, breaking records in Beijing.
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Technology
Bill Gates Proposes 'Human Reserved' Jobs to Protect Workers
Bill Gates calls for reserving certain jobs for humans and taxing AI to protect society from artificial intelligence's impact on the workforce.
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TechnologyBusiness
Meta Reaches $18B Settlement in Teen Addiction Case
Meta agrees to pay up to $18 billion and overhaul platform safety features in a landmark settlement with 47 states over teen social media addiction.
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Technology
China's 15th Five-Year Plan Sets Stage for 6G Commercial Era
China's 15th Five-Year Plan prioritizes 6G technology research, industry maturity, and ecosystem building, targeting commercial deployment by 2030.
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Economy
Flanders Plan to Double Gaming Turnover by 2030
Flanders launches 'Next Level Vlaanderen' vision to double gaming sector turnover from €76.5M to €150M by 2030, addressing chronic capital shortages.
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TechnologyPolitics
Left and Right Unite Against AI Data Centers in Rare Accord
Bipartisan opposition to AI data centers is sweeping the US, uniting farmers and environmentalists across party lines over water and land concerns.
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DiplomacyPolitics
China Rejects US Attacks on Tech Firms as 'Tech Bullying'
China's Foreign Ministry rejects US officials' attacks on Chinese tech firms, calling the remarks a distortion of facts and tech bullying.
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Technology
China Opens Humanoid Robot Standards Draft for Comment
China's MIIT opens humanoid robot industry standards guidelines for public comment, targeting 100+ key standards by 2028.
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Technology
China's Robotics Industry Accelerates Globally
China's robotics industry accelerates with record attendance at WRC 2026, 97% global humanoid robot share, and new international collaboration initiatives.
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Technology
Meta Defends Child Safety Record in Landmark Trial
Meta defends child safety measures as four states sue in landmark trial over alleged social media addiction harms to children and teens.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Unveils Five-Year Plan for Internet Enterprise Growth
China's top cyberspace body releases a five-year action plan to boost internet information enterprises, targeting innovation and global expansion.
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TechnologyBusiness
Anthropic Eyes Record-Breaking $100B IPO at $2T Valuation
Anthropic is considering a massive IPO that could raise $100 billion at a $2 trillion valuation, potentially surpassing SpaceX's record.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Robot Industry Revenue Hits 165.5B Yuan in H1
China's robot industry revenue hit 165.5 billion yuan in H1 2026, up 24.5%, as the World Robot Conference showcases sector growth.
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Technology
Robot Conference Showcases Robotics Improving Daily Life
The 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing showcases robotics transforming daily life, with 373+ exhibitors and landmark industry milestones.
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Technology
Beijing Hosts 2,056 Humanoid Robots at World Robot Games
Beijing's 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games brings 2,056 robots from 16 countries to compete in 51 events, showcasing China's robotics innovation.
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BusinessTechnology
Amazon expands drone delivery to nearly 500 US cities
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 US cities by end of 2026, a sixfold increase from current operations.
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TechnologyConsumer
AI Customer Service Sparks Consumer Complaint Surge in China
China's consumer associations report AI customer service issues as a new complaint hotspot, prompting new regulations requiring human service access.
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BusinessTechnology
McDonald's App Cuts Costly Missed Shifts for Workers
A new app called Escalate helps McDonald's workers get Uber rides, groceries, and childcare support, saving franchises thousands in missed shift costs.
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Technology
Open Source Movement Rewrites AI Competition Rules
Chinese open source AI models now account for 41% of global downloads, reshaping the competitive landscape and challenging proprietary AI dominance.
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EconomyTourism
Foreign Tourists Flock to Shenzhen for Tech Shopping
Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei electronics market draws record foreign tourists seeking AI gadgets, drones and smart devices as China's inbound tourism surges.
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TechnologySafety
TripRank Speed-Rewarding App Withdrawn After Belgium Row
TripRank, a driving app that rewarded speed with points, was withdrawn from the market after Belgian authorities investigated its safety implications.
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TechnologySports
Humanoid Robot Games quadruple participation in Beijing
The Second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing will feature 2,056 robots from 666 teams across 16 countries, quadrupling participation from 2025.
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Economy
China's Regions Build Emerging Industries in New Plan
Regions across China accelerate emerging industry growth in the 15th Five-Year Plan's first year, from robots to lithium batteries.
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TechnologyUnited States
Flock Safety Overhauls Platform After Police Misuse Scandals
Flock Safety announces mandatory audits, case codes, and shorter data retention after police misuse scandals. Critics say changes don't go far enough.
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TechnologyLegal
Smart Glasses as 'Walking Cameras': Privacy at Risk
As smart glasses sales surge in China, concerns grow over covert recording. Legal experts and regulators weigh in on protecting privacy boundaries.
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Technology
Bumble Retires Women-First Messaging After 12 Years
Bumble retires its signature women-message-first feature after 12 years, allowing anyone to start conversations amid declining users and revenue.
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Technology
Why Chinese AI Models Are Both Affordable and Effective
Chinese AI models are winning global users with low cost and high performance. Here's what drives the cost-effectiveness revolution.
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Technology
China's Chip Self-Sufficiency: 24 Years of Loongson Progress
China marks 24 years since its first domestic CPU, showcasing semiconductor breakthroughs from Loongson to DUV lithography.
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Technology
China's 6G Push Accelerates: What Users Need to Know
China accelerates 6G development with world-first test frequency approvals and satellite integration, targeting commercial deployment by 2030.
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Technology
Zuckerberg pushes open-source AI in new manifesto
Mark Zuckerberg publishes a manifesto advocating open-source AI as Meta releases Muse Glimmer, an open-weight model for consumer hardware.
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Technology
Embodied Intelligence: China's Next Frontier in AI
China's push for embodied intelligence - AI with physical form - is reshaping industries from manufacturing to healthcare. Here's what it means.
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TechnologyAI Policy
China's AI Bureaus: A Push for National AI Leadership
Chinese cities are establishing dedicated AI bureaus in a coordinated push to advance AI capabilities and secure national leadership in tech.
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TechnologyPolitics
China Launches Cybersecurity Review of Palo Alto Products
China's cybersecurity regulator opens formal review of Palo Alto Networks products, escalating the US-China tech war ahead of the Xi-Trump summit.
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TechnologyEconomy
China's Data Production Hits 52.26 Zettabytes in 2025
China's annual data production reached 52.26 zettabytes in 2025, up 27.28% year-on-year, cementing its position as a global data economy leader.
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Technology
China's Tech Surge: AI Bureaus, BeiDou, and Data Milestones
China's tech sector accelerates: AI Bureaus nationwide, BeiDou in-orbit upgrade, autonomous driving standards, and record data production.
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Technology
China's Data Production Hits 52.26 Zettabytes in 2025
China's annual data production reached 52.26 zettabytes in 2025, up 27.28% year-on-year, according to official reports.
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Economy & IndustryTechnology
China's Industrial Robot Output Tops 530,000 Units in H1
China produced over 530,000 industrial robots in H1 2026, up 28% year-on-year, reflecting accelerating manufacturing automation and smart factory growth.
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Technology
How to Spot AI-Generated Emails in Your Inbox
NBC News tech analyst Joanna Stern offers practical tips for detecting AI-written emails as 'AI slop' becomes more common in communications.
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TechnologyEconomy
China's AI Industry Map Emerges Across 31 Provinces
China's AI industry spans all 31 provinces with a gradient pattern as regions specialize in chips, optoelectronics, and computing infrastructure.
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TechnologyIndustry
Chinese Robots Expand Global Reach Across Industries
Chinese robotics firms like Pudu and Deep Robotics expand globally, deploying robots from Swiss nuclear plants to commercial cleaning markets.
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TechnologyEconomy
China's AI Industry Surges Past 1.2 Trillion Yuan
China's AI core industry surpassed 1.2 trillion yuan in 2025 with 30% growth, as open-source models and AI agents drive explosive expansion.
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EconomyTechnology
China's Synthetic Diamond Exports Surge 65% Globally
China's synthetic diamond exports through the Shanghai Diamond Exchange surged 65.3% in H1 2026, cementing its global leadership in lab-grown diamonds.
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Technology
China's NanoTitan Ultra Materials Simulator Goes Global
China launches NanoTitan Ultra, a domestically-developed high-end materials simulator, cutting simulation costs by over 90% and breaking foreign monopoly.
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AgricultureTechnology
Harbin Leverages Tech to Transform Black Soil Farming
Harbin deploys precision seeding, drones, localized transmissions, and advanced seeds to modernize black soil farming and boost food security.
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EconomyTechnology
Overseas Chinese Businesses Seize China's AI Opportunities
Overseas Chinese enterprises leverage China's AI ecosystem to bridge domestic technology with global markets after the 2026 World AI Conference.
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Technology
DeepSeek Releases Official V4-Flash Model in AI Race
DeepSeek launches official V4-Flash model with enhanced agent capabilities and aggressive pricing, intensifying China's AI competition.
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TechnologyEconomy
Shanghai Builds Global Science and Technology Innovation Hub
Shanghai is building a global science and technology innovation hub through basic research, technology transfer, and regional collaboration.
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TechnologyManufacturing
China Debuts World's First Boring-Blasting Machine in Wuhan
China's first boring and blasting machine 'Xianglong' rolls off production line in Wuhan, combining TBM and drill-and-blast methods for complex geology.
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TechnologySafety
WeChat Earthquake Alert Adds User Participation Features
WeChat's earthquake alert launches user participation features, shifting from one-way notification to community-driven seismic data collection.
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BusinessTechnology
Xiaomi Flagship Phones Rise Up to 500 Yuan Amid Chip Costs
Xiaomi raises flagship phone prices by up to 500 yuan, marking its third price increase in 2026 as storage chip costs surge over 300%.
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Technology & Media
The Paper Unveils AI Strategy to Build 'Trust Engine'
The Paper unveiled its AI infrastructure strategy at the 2026 Bund New Media Academic Exchange, building a 'trust engine' for the smart media era.
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Technology
EU AI Act Takes Effect Today, But Belgium Has No Supervisor
EU AI transparency rules take effect today, but Belgium has yet to designate a national supervisory authority, leaving an enforcement gap.
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TechnologyChina
DeepSeek Launches V4-Flash Model, Escalating China AI Race
DeepSeek releases its V4-Flash model in public beta with enhanced agent capabilities and lower API costs, intensifying China's AI race.
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TechnologyPolitics
Trump Media Sells Early Access to Truth Social Posts
Trump Media launched Truth API, selling early access to Trump's Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 a month, raising insider-trading concerns.
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Technology
China's IPv6 Active Users Reach 869 Million
China reports 869M active IPv6 users, leading global next-gen internet protocol adoption as it shifts toward IPv6-only networks.
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Technology
World's Largest HSR Shield Machine Crosses Yangtze River
China's world's largest high-speed rail shield machine 'Linghang' crosses the Yangtze River, completing the underwater section of the Chongtai Tunnel.
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Technology
AI Chip Numbers Double Every Nine Months in Record Boom
AI chip numbers double every nine months, projected to reach 200 million by 2028, fueling a data center boom and global concerns.
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Technology
China Activates First Homegrown 100K-Card Supercomputer
China launches first fully homegrown 100,000-card AI supercomputing cluster, the Sugon 8000, a landmark for tech self-sufficiency.
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Technology
Nanjing's Upstairs-Downstairs AI Commercialization Hub
Nanjing's AI Mirror World block uses an 'upstairs R&D, downstairs showcase' model to accelerate AI commercialization, connecting 200+ firms.
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TechnologySpace Exploration
Starship Flight 13: SpaceX Launches Advanced Starlinks
SpaceX launched Starship Flight 13 from Texas, deploying 20 next-gen Starlink V3 satellites and achieving its first intact Indian Ocean splashdown.
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Business & EconomyTechnology
China's Digital Economy Core Exceeds 10.5% of GDP in 2025
China's core digital economy exceeded 10.5% of GDP in 2025, with digital industry revenue reaching 39.6 trillion yuan, marking a key economic milestone.
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TechnologyGeopolitics
China Rewrites Soft Power Playbook With Open-Source AI
China is deploying open-source, low-cost AI models as a new form of soft power, challenging U.S. dominance with models from Moonshot and DeepSeek.
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TechnologyScience
China's Tech Milestones: Satellite, AI, Rice
China's Gravity-1 rocket launches 9 satellites, Lenovo AI powers the World Cup, and hybrid rice achieves a cloning breakthrough.
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TechnologyTrade
China Unveils Smart Customs Vision for Seamless Clearance
China's General Administration of Customs announces accelerated smart customs upgrades, targeting 90% AI-equipped ports and seamless clearance by 2030.
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TechnologyInfrastructure
China's Intelligent Computing Power Hits 2,185 EFLOPS
China's intelligent computing power reaches 2,185 EFLOPS with over 70 computing express lanes built nationwide, marking a 177% year-on-year increase.
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TechnologyAI
China's Open-Source AI Models Top 10B Global Downloads
China's MIIT reports open-source AI large models have surpassed 10 billion global downloads, signaling rapid worldwide adoption of Chinese AI technologies.
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TechnologyBusiness
The Hidden Builders of America's AI Data Center Boom
Private developers driving America's AI data center boom face a nationwide backlash from communities and regulators over environmental concerns.
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DemographicsTechnology
China's Inevitable Aging Crisis and Tech Sector Surge
China's aging population is deemed inevitable by 2050 despite pro-natalist policies, while daily chip production hits 1.5 billion.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Daily Chip Output Hits 1.5 Billion, New Drivers Emerge
China's semiconductor output hits 279.8 billion chips in H1 2026, up 23.1% YoY, as high-tech manufacturing and AI demand reshape the economy.
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TechnologyPolitics
World AI Conference Opens in Shanghai Amid China-EU Talks
President Xi Jinping to keynote the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai as Chinese and European experts discuss AI cooperation.
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ScienceTechnology
China Sets 2026 Science and Engineering Research Challenges
CAST releases 30 major scientific and engineering challenges at its annual conference, guiding China's 15th Five-Year Plan research priorities.
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TechnologyPolitics
Xi Jinping to Address World AI Conference in Shanghai
President Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote at the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, signaling China's push for global AI governance leadership.
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Economy
Shenzhen Office Leasing Activity Hits 6-Year High
Shenzhen office leasing transactions hit a six-year high in H1 2026, driven by AI and semiconductor firms. Vacancy fell for three straight quarters.
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TechnologyBusiness
Apple Sues OpenAI for Trade Secret Theft in Tech Feud
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing Sam Altman's company of stealing trade secrets through former employees to boost its hardware ambitions.
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Technology
China's Lingsheng Supercomputer Reclaims World No. 1 Ranking
China's domestically-developed Lingsheng supercomputer tops the global TOP500 ranking with 2.198 EFLOPS, marking a return to No. 1 after nine years.
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TechnologySpace
China Tech Renaissance: Supercomputer, Rocket, AI Surge
China reclaims world No. 1 in supercomputing with Ling Sheng, achieves first net-based rocket recovery, and AI products enter consumer markets.
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TechnologyEvents
2026 World Robot Conference to Be Held in Beijing in August
The 2026 World Robot Conference runs August 19-23 in Beijing, with 300+ exhibitors, 150+ debut products, and the first Robot Consumption Street.
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EconomyTechnology
China's 'Six Networks' Plan: A $960B Infrastructure Vision
China is investing over 7 trillion yuan in 'Six Networks'—a massive infrastructure plan spanning water, power, computing, and logistics.
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TechnologyInnovation
China's Tech Milestones: Rocket, Chip, AI Boom, Alibaba Ban
China's Long March 12B rocket succeeds, first neuromorphic chip unveiled, embodied AI booms, and Alibaba bans Anthropic AI tools over security.
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TechnologyPolitics
AI Chatbots for Voting Guidance Raise Accuracy Fears
Americans increasingly consult AI chatbots for voting guidance in the 2026 midterms, but studies find 90% of responses contain errors or bias.
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TechnologyChina
Beijing Hosts Global Digital Economy Conference 2026
Beijing opens the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference, showcasing AI, robotics, and digital-friendly city initiatives as economy hits 46.4% of GDP.
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TechnologyEconomy
Heavy AI Adopters Are Hiring More, Not Less, New Study Finds
Ramp Economics Lab research finds companies that invest heavily in AI grow headcount 10%, with entry-level hiring surging 12%, challenging job-loss fears.
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TechnologyOpen Source
China Expands Open-Source Ecosystem with AI, Robotics
China adds 7 new open-source projects covering AI, embodied intelligence, and chips at the 2026 OpenAtom conference, signaling strategic commitment.
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TechnologyEconomy
Apple Raises Prices on iPads, Macs and HomePod Amid AI Surge
Apple hikes prices on Macs, iPads, HomePods, and Apple TV by up to $1,300 due to AI-driven memory chip costs. iPhones could be next in line.
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PoliticsEconomy
China Daily: Diplomacy, Energy, Tech Lead June 26 News
Xi Jinping meets Cambodian and Bangladeshi leaders; China unveils 20 trillion yuan energy plan; 6G enters system verification; AI reshapes management.
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PoliticsEconomy
China Daily: Diplomacy, Energy, Tech Lead June 26 News
Xi Jinping meets Cambodian and Bangladeshi leaders; China unveils 20 trillion yuan energy plan; 6G enters system verification; AI reshapes management.
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TechnologyBusiness
Meta Builds AI Prediction Market App Arena, Documents Reveal
Meta is developing Arena, an AI-powered prediction market app separate from Facebook and Instagram, internal documents show.
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Science & Technology
China's Tech Advances: AI, Drug Trials, Cell Breakthrough
China's AI token calls lead globally for 8th week, drug trials surpass 5,000, and CAS achieves artificial cell asymmetric division breakthrough.
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TechnologyPolitics
China Daily Briefing: Supercomputer, Carriers, AI Lead News
China's Lingsheng supercomputer tops global rankings, dual carrier operations make headlines, AI models lead in token calls, and legislation advances.
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PoliticsTechnology
China Daily Roundup: Supercomputer Crown and Key News
China's LineShine supercomputer tops global rankings, Fujian carrier transits Taiwan Strait, former Shanghai official sentenced, and more key developments.
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Science & TechnologyEconomy
China's 'AI Plus' Strategy Moves to Large-Scale Deployment
China's 'AI Plus' initiative shifts from pilots to full-scale deployment, with AI core industry exceeding 1.2 trillion yuan and 93% workplace adoption.
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EconomyPolitics
China's Exports Surge 19% as Domestic Consumption Shrinks
China's June 21 roundup: ICBM analysis, $9B stimulus, 19% export surge, YMTC IPO restructuring, NSA spy pop-up warning, and anti-corruption.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Opens STAR Market Listing for AI Large Model Firms
China expands STAR Market listing standards to AI large model firms, enabling unprofitable tech giants to access A-share capital markets for growth.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Unveils 'AI + Consumption' Policy by Eight Ministries
Eight Chinese ministries jointly issue 'AI + Consumption' opinions with 17 measures to integrate AI into smart homes, elderly care, education and more.
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TechnologyPolitics
Anthropic Employees Accuse Trump Admin of Targeting AI Firm
Anthropic employees say Trump administration is targeting them amid escalating dispute over AI regulation, export controls, and model shutdowns.
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TechnologyEnvironment
The Cloud Has Sound: AI Data Centers and the Noise Crisis
AI data centers are generating noise pollution up to 96 decibels, sparking lawsuits, moratoriums, and community backlash across the U.S.
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Technology
China's Humanoid Robots Take Center Stage in Industry Boom
Chinese humanoid robots dazzle on global stages as China's robotics industry surges, capturing 86.9% of the world market with explosive growth.
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TechnologyChina
Greater Bay Area Accelerates '0 to 100' Innovation Model
The Greater Bay Area accelerates collaborative innovation from foundational research to large-scale commercial application via cross-border cooperation.
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TechnologyRobotics
Humanoid Robot Games Return with Fully Autonomous Running
The Second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing feature 50 events, fully autonomous running, dexterous hand competitions, and real-world tasks.
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TechnologyEconomy
China's NEV Penetration Hits 56.9% as EVs Go Mainstream
China's new energy vehicle penetration rate reached 56.9% in May 2026, driven by AI tech, falling battery costs, and expanding charging infrastructure.
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TechnologyEconomy
Why Building a Robot Without China Is Nearly Impossible
China controls 63% of the global humanoid robot supply chain, producing parts at half the cost of Western competitors and reshaping automation.
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Economy & Finance
China Unveils Sweeping Overhaul of $3.4T Fund Industry
China's State Council tightens oversight of the $3.4 trillion private fund industry, targeting illegal fundraising and channeling capital into tech.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Ranks Among World's Leading Innovative Countries
China ranks among the world's top innovative nations as R&D spending hits 3.93 trillion yuan, a new National Bureau of Statistics report shows.
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PoliticsEconomy
China Maps 63 Tech Sectors for Potential Export Controls
Chinese researchers identify 63 strategic technologies for potential export restrictions, signaling a major shift in the US-China tech rivalry.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Launches State-Owned Enterprise Sci-Tech Alliance
China launches a Central Enterprise Sci-Tech Achievement Industrialization Alliance to bridge lab research and commercial production.
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TechnologyPolitics
Women Secretly Filmed via Smart Glasses: Probe Reveals Abuse
RTBF investigation reveals women are being secretly filmed with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses by seduction coaches. Belgium calls on EU to act.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Tech Sector Catches AI Funding Fever
Chinese AI startups, chipmakers and internet platforms are raising billions as a capital frenzy fueled by US tech valuations sweeps through China.
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EconomyTechnology
China Unveils Six Network Roadmaps for Trillion-Yuan Markets
China's six network roadmaps target 7+ trillion yuan annually across water, power, computing, communication, pipeline, and logistics networks.
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EconomyTechnology
China High-Tech FDI Surges 20.3% in First 4 Months of 2026
China's high-tech FDI grew 20.3% in Jan-Apr 2026, reaching 40.4% of total investment, signaling a shift toward innovation-driven sectors.
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Technology
Google Redesigns Search Box With AI, Big Update in 25 Yrs
Google announces biggest search box redesign in 25 years, merging AI Overviews and AI Mode into a seamless experience powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash.
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TechnologyEconomy
AI Drives Two-Way Shift in China's Labor Market, Survey
A new Zhaopin survey shows AI is creating and destroying jobs in China simultaneously, with AI hiring surging 12x while vulnerable roles shrink.
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