The world’s second AI superpower: model releases, chip restrictions, app battles and policy shifts.
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Zhejiang province released a draft plan for 2026-2030 to foster future industries, specifically targeting quantum technology and embodied AI. The initiative aims to scale up applications in quantum computing, sensing, and communication.
36氪 · 110d ago
The Chinese Communist Party is signaling a strategic shift for major internet platforms like Alibaba and Meituan. Regulators are pushing these companies to prioritize AI development and innovation over aggressive price-cutting competition.
The Next Web (TNW) · 111d ago
Shanghai-based AI firm MiniMax has engaged Citic Securities to prepare for a yuan-denominated share sale in mainland China. This move aims to provide domestic investors access to AI technology and establishes a dual-listing strategy alongside Hong Kong.
SCMP Technology · 111d ago
China is developing a national computing infrastructure project to make compute resources as accessible and affordable as water and electricity. This initiative aims to address the soaring costs associated with large-scale AI model training.
钛媒体 · 111d ago
A new consortium led by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) has been established to accelerate the industrialization of scientific and technological achievements. This initiative aims to integrate AI innovation with industrial applications across central enterprises and academic institutions.
36氪 · 112d ago
CXMT has received approval for its IPO on the STAR Market, aiming to raise 29.5 billion RMB. The funds will be directed toward DRAM manufacturing upgrades and advanced memory research.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 115d ago
Funding for Chinese AI start-ups surged 185% year-on-year in Q1, reaching US$16.2 billion. Investors are heavily prioritizing large language models and embodied AI technologies.
SCMP Technology · 120d ago
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced plans to improve policies regarding fair competition, financing, and technological innovation for the private sector. The initiative aims to provide better legal protection and operational support for private enterprises.
36氪 · 121d ago
Cloud Depth Technology has filed for an IPO on China's STAR Market, seeking a valuation of approximately $3.5 billion. It is the third company from the 'Hangzhou Seven Dragons' group to pursue a public listing, highlighting the rapid growth of the Chinese robotics sector.
Pandaily · 123d ago
Chinese domestic server CPUs, led by manufacturers like Hygon, are approaching the 5GHz clock speed milestone. This performance gain is capturing market share as Intel faces ongoing supply constraints and price increases.
Pandaily · 124d ago
China is accelerating the development of a national computing power network, positioning AI infrastructure as a public utility. This initiative aims to support the massive increase in token demand and provide new growth avenues for state-backed telecoms.
SCMP Technology · 125d ago
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has officially established the Low-Altitude Safety Department. This new body will oversee low-altitude development planning, safety management, and the construction of flight service scheduling platforms.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 129d ago
Huawei's secretive Chip Fundamental Technology Research Laboratory was featured for the first time on national TV. CEO Ren Zhengfei hosted Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang at the Lianqiu Lake campus in Shanghai.
SCMP Technology · 131d ago
China's top 10 internet firms employ 1.3M with billions in pay, shifting from headcount to AI/R&D; Tencent tops at 857B CNY R&D. AI-focused like Baidu gain stock upside, labor-heavy lag.
虎嗅 · 131d ago
China's robotics industry harbors global ambitions, aiming to challenge Silicon Valley dominance. It highlights preparations for the Physical AI explosion and outlines three critical battles for achieving robot commercialization.
钛媒体 · 133d ago
Baidu's decade-old internal Kunlun Chip is accelerating A+H listings to break into the mass market. It has clinched a 10 billion yuan mobile procurement order and assembled 44 shareholders.
钛媒体 · 134d ago
Xiaohongshu announced an organizational upgrade integrating community, e-commerce, commercialization, and tech systems. It established AI Level 1 department Dots and Enterprise Intelligence Dept to boost AI from product and org sides.
36氪 · 142d ago
Beijing insists Meta unwind its deal with a Chinese AI startup. This reversal deepens the geopolitical rift between China and Silicon Valley.
New York Times Technology · 143d ago
Ruicheng has fully advanced its AI strategy upgrade. It leverages firm top-level design, robust full-stack technical capabilities, and mature scenario-based implementations.
钛媒体 · 148d ago
Qihoo 360 uses AI to find flaws in popular software. It competes with Anthropic's Mythos tool.
Bloomberg Technology · 150d ago
ByteDance is actively forgoing profits, indicating preparation for a major competitive battle. This shift suggests heavy investments in high-stakes areas like AI.
钛媒体 · 151d ago
Chinese tech giants like Honor and Alibaba are spearheading the robotics boom as Beijing drives sector growth. Honor, a Huawei spin-off that entered robotics last year, shocked rivals by winning gold at the Beijing humanoid half-marathon, outperforming Unitree and X-Humanoid.
SCMP Technology · 152d ago
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is preparing to unveil its first robot, a four-legged device.
Bloomberg Technology · 158d ago
Jingzhida's annual report highlights explosive revenue growth from semiconductor storage testing equipment, now its top business. Despite revenue surge, profits have declined.
钛媒体 · 159d ago
Alibaba's HappyHorse initiative is framed as an open strategy around 'Token economy,' potentially disrupting the AI landscape. It exerts pressure on competitors like ByteDance, Kuaishou, or Tencent in token usage and economics.
钛媒体 · 160d ago
ByteDance's second-generation Doubao AI smartphone is rumored to launch in Q2 this year. It builds on the partnership with ZTE's Nubia brand and involves talks with two top Chinese phone makers.
TechNode · 169d ago
Huawei's 2025 annual report reports revenue of CNY880.9 billion and net profit of CNY68 billion, aligning with forecasts. R&D investment reached a record CNY192.3 billion, or 21.8% of revenue.
TechNode · 171d ago
Xiaomi and Alibaba have initiated spring recruitment drives targeting AI talent amid intense global competition. The tech giants aim to transform into AI-first companies amid challenges in their core smartphone and e-commerce businesses.
SCMP Technology · 173d ago
Tencent is shutting down its AI Lab to centralize resources on large models. This reflects an industry-wide shift toward integrated AI development.
Pandaily · 173d ago
Zhou Hongyi pushes AI breakthrough by hand-crafting hundreds of intelligent agents. This embodies the AI wave where inaction means elimination.
钛媒体 · 176d ago