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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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