Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s open-source AI ecosystem has overtaken the United States in developer numbers, innovation speed, and model performance. Companies like DeepSeek and Alibaba now rival top U.S. projects, driven by state support and efficiency breakthroughs. Though the U.S. still dominates frontier AI, the balance of innovation is increasingly tilting toward China.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina has tightened export controls on rare earth elements, defending the move as a matter of national security. The decision, which affects key materials for semiconductors and defense industries, has sparked international concern. Beijing insists the new rules are about responsible management, not trade war tactics, but many see strategic motives behind them.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s new K visa program is reshaping the global science landscape by drawing top US researchers at a time when America tightens its visa rules. With generous support and fewer barriers, China positions itself as a magnet for talent, sparking a potential reverse migration that could alter the future of global innovation.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChinese researchers have introduced Bone-02, a new injectable bone glue inspired by oysters’ adhesion abilities. The adhesive bonds bone fragments in just three minutes and is biodegradable, avoiding the need for metal implants. Though still in lab testing, it signals China’s growing role in medical innovation and the development of novel biomaterials.
Reading Time : 2 minutes TikTok’s U.S. operations will be led by American investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, separating from ByteDance with a $14 billion valuation. Oracle will secure user data and retrain TikTok’s algorithm to ensure autonomy from China. Though experts question the oversight, the deal reflects intense US-China tech tensions and political challenges ahead.
Reading Time : 2 minutesMercedes-Benz has acquired a 3 percent stake in Chinese autonomous driving firm Chongqing Qianli Technology for 1.34 billion yuan. The move strengthens the automaker’s foothold in self-driving research and highlights China’s influence in mobility innovation. For Qianli, the deal opens doors to global partnerships and faster development of advanced autonomous systems.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAsian stocks stalled after recent gains, with Chinese tech shares leading declines ahead of Jerome Powell’s speech. Investors paused as inflation worries and uncertainty over U.S. rate cuts weighed on sentiment. With valuations under pressure and regulatory risks looming, the coming days may set the tone for regional markets.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina has entered the UN’s Global Innovation Index top 10 for the first time, pushing Germany out of the ranking. While Switzerland, Sweden, and the US hold the lead, China’s surge in patents and R&D spending signals a major shift in global innovation power. Meanwhile, global research growth has slowed to its weakest pace in years.
Reading Time : 2 minutesHong Kong is positioning itself as China’s crypto testing ground, rolling out new rules for stablecoin issuance. But strict licensing requirements and high compliance costs have cooled early enthusiasm. While the city hopes to rival global hubs, its cautious approach risks slowing momentum, leaving Hong Kong balancing ambition and restraint under Beijing’s watchful eye.
Reading Time : 2 minutesNvidia is preparing a new AI chip, the B30A, tailored for China with enhanced performance and features. Despite regulatory hurdles and domestic competition, Chinese firms eagerly anticipate the chip’s arrival as Nvidia aims to maintain its significant market presence amid geopolitical challenges.
Reading Time : 2 minutesApple faces a major shake-up as India and China impose 100% tariffs on iPhones. With rising competition from local brands and shrinking market share, the tech giant is under pressure to rethink its strategies to maintain relevance and investor confidence in two of its most important markets.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina commits $1.4 billion and fast-tracks a development bank to expand the SCO’s economic influence amid global tensions. The summit also saw progress on China-India relations, signaling growing diplomatic and economic cooperation in Eurasia’s powerful new bloc. This marks a shift toward multilateralism and a challenge to Western-led global orders.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChinese EV stocks are surging as Nio and XPeng outperform expectations with new models, stronger deliveries, and improved margins. Policy support and shifting market dynamics are boosting investor confidence, signaling that China’s EV industry is stepping into a global leadership role and redefining the competitive landscape for electric mobility.
Reading Time : 2 minutesIn the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing, Unitree’s H1 humanoid robot clinched the gold medal in the 400-meter race. The event showcased the rapid advancements in humanoid robotics, highlighting both achievements and areas for improvement.
Reading Time : 3 minutes The United States has quietly embedded location-tracking devices in certain AI chip and server shipments to detect diversions to China. This covert strategy is part of a wider crackdown on export violations, combining stealth technology, inter-agency coordination, and new legislation that could permanently change the global flow of advanced computing hardware.
