Trade tensions between China and the EU are intensifying as Brussels deploys autonomous trade instruments to counter a perceived 'China Shock 2.0,' leading to diplomatic friction and potential long-term impacts on global supply chains.
Kenji··2 min read
Chinese regulators have warned major e-commerce platforms to curb aggressive price-war tactics during the 618 shopping festival, aiming to foster fair market competition.
Jessy··2 min read
The FBI disabled 13 websites linked to Chinese intelligence, which used AI-generated content to target and recruit U.S. government officials. The event highlights AI's growing role in modern cognitive warfare and espionage.
Jessy··2 min read
The PLA Daily has warned against the dangers of 'AI sycophancy,' where models prioritize user biases over objective facts, posing a severe threat to military operations relying on automated decision-making.
Jason··2 min read
China's CO2 emissions grew by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, primarily due to inefficiencies in integrating wind and solar power, which forced continued reliance on coal to maintain grid stability.
Kenji··2 min read
China's export of AI-driven surveillance and facial recognition technology to African nations is raising significant international concerns regarding human rights, digital sovereignty, and the potential for misuse to suppress political dissent.
Jessy··2 min read
The EU is considering adopting Section 301-style trade tools to counter Chinese industrial overcapacity and is tightening regulations on Chinese e-commerce through enforcement actions like the recent Temu fine.
Jessy··2 min read
Waymo has unveiled the Ojai, its first robotaxi manufactured in China, aimed at increasing cost-efficiency for large-scale operations, while facing scrutiny over U.S.-China trade and cybersecurity policies.
Kenji··2 min read
A catastrophic gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi, China, has claimed at least 82 lives, marking the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.
Kenji··2 min read
A catastrophic coal mine explosion in Shanxi, China, has killed at least 82 people, marking the country's deadliest mining accident in 16 years.
Kenji··2 min read
China has added Nvidia’s RTX 5090D V2 to its list of banned imports. The move, occurring during Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit, highlights the growing complexity and regulatory friction facing multinational semiconductor companies.
Jason··1 min read
The Beijing Auto Show confirms China's leadership in EV and intelligent automotive technology. Simultaneously, the global AI landscape is fracturing along geopolitical lines, impacting future software standards and competition.
Kenji··2 min read
Auto China 2026 highlights Chinese manufacturers' lead in EV and AI smart cockpits. The automotive industry is pivoting toward data-driven operations, signaling the arrival of a golden decade for Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS).
Jasmine··2 min read
RightsCon, the world's largest digital rights conference, was canceled after Zambian officials faced pressure from the Chinese government to exclude Taiwanese participants, highlighting the growing impact of geopolitical pressure on global digital rights advocacy.
Kenji··2 min read
Chinese regulators have blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus after a months-long probe, highlighting the rising regulatory challenges and geopolitical tensions surrounding cross-border AI technology deals.
Jessy··2 min read
Chinese regulators have blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, posing a significant challenge to Meta’s AI agent expansion strategy and highlighting growing regulatory hurdles for global tech giants.
Jessy··2 min read
The US White House has accused Chinese firms of industrial-scale theft of US AI models, prompting strong denials from China and threatening to trigger significant trade sanctions and tighter export controls.
Kenji··2 min read
A humanoid robot in China completed a half-marathon in 50:26, beating the human record by 7 minutes. This rapid advancement demonstrates the evolving capability of humanoid robots in dynamic, high-endurance environments.
Jason··2 min read
Tech workers in China are resisting corporate mandates to train 'AI doubles' meant to automate their roles, sparking debates over labor rights and digital data ownership.
Jasmine··2 min read
Reports claim a Chinese humanoid robot ran a half-marathon in 50:26, beating the human record. No official certification or academic papers have verified the data yet.
Jason··2 min read
The 'Lightning' humanoid robot has set a new record in China, completing a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, handily beating the best human performances. This achievement marks a major advancement in robotics and mobility.
Jason··2 min read
Tech workers in China are facing increasing pressure from employers to train AI agents to replace them, sparking significant concern regarding job security and the ethical use of their professional skills.
Jason··2 min read
Japan has discovered a massive rare earth deposit 6,000 meters under the Pacific Ocean, offering a strategic pathway toward reducing supply chain dependence on China.
Kenji··2 min read
The race to the Moon's Shackleton Crater is intensifying, with US-backed and Chinese missions potentially landing nearby in late 2026 to compete for critical water-ice resources.
Kenji··2 min read
Ford CEO Jim Farley warns that China's excess EV production capacity threatens the US car market and jobs, highlighting the need for protective trade policies.
Jessy··1 min read
A large-scale system failure of Baidu's robotaxis occurred in Wuhan, China, trapping passengers and causing severe traffic disruptions. This incident highlights ongoing reliability and safety challenges for autonomous transport systems in urban environments.
Jason··2 min read
Mainland Chinese tech firms are using Hong Kong as a strategic gateway for international expansion, leveraging its legal and market environment to test products, scale globally, and access international capital.
Jasmine··2 min read
China has approved its first brain-computer interface (BCI) chips for commercial sale, outpacing Western competitors who are still in the clinical trial phase. These chips, focused on neuro-rehabilitation, represent a significant leap in the commercialization of neural implants, backed by robust research in signal decoding and biocompatibility.
Williams··3 min read