China is pushing its data center industry to connect directly to renewable energy sources, bypassing the coal-heavy grid. The country's first large-scale green-power project for a data center cluster,…
A Gallup poll shows over 70% of Americans oppose AI data centers near their homes, threatening U.S. lead in AI against China. Local zoning battles and legitimate concerns over utility costs, water use…
China's clinical drug trials hit a record 5,215 in 2025, more than double the 2020 figure, with 57.5% for new drugs, as Beijing's push to make biotech a strategic industry raises US security concerns.…
ByteDance's AI assistant app Doubao is testing a ride-hailing feature in Beijing and Hangzhou, powered by Caocao Mobility, expanding into instant mobility after e-commerce and group-buying.…
Chinese AI startup Zhipu AI has surged past a one trillion yuan ($140 billion) market capitalization, signaling Beijing's commitment to AI self-reliance and challenging Western dominance in the sector…
China's goal to power AI data centers with 80% renewable energy by 2030 faces practical grid challenges, as intermittent supply clashes with the constant demand of AI workloads. Despite massive clean …
Chinese start-up VeloAlpha, founded by fusion theorist Xie Huasheng, is developing FusionAlpha, an AI-powered simulator to test fusion reactor designs virtually, aiming to reduce costly trial-and-erro…
Chinese investors including HSG, ZhenFund, and Tencent are in talks to buy back AI startup Manus from Meta for $2 billion, the same price Meta paid six months ago, after Beijing mandated the deal's un…
China has tightened export controls on indium phosphide, a critical material for AI data center optical chips, causing prices to surge 250% and threatening to slow AI infrastructure buildout. The move…
Hong Kong has launched a two-month public consultation on its first five-year plan to align with Beijing's 2026-2030 blueprint, focusing on high-quality development, technological self-reliance, and e…
China's 618 shopping festival in 2026 hit a record 855.6 billion yuan in GMV, but weak consumer demand persisted as platforms stretched promotional windows. AI integration became central, with Alibaba…
China's State Council issued a five-year employment plan on June 17 that prioritizes tracking artificial intelligence's impact on jobs, ordering research into a monitoring system and early-warning mec…
China released a white paper on Wednesday advocating for more just and equitable global governance for new frontiers like AI and outer space, emphasizing the central role of the United Nations. Top di…
China expanded its export controls beyond rare earths to additional strategic materials and technologies, targeting US advanced manufacturing, defense, and technology sectors. The new licensing requir…
China's employment-first policy is forcing companies like JD.com to slow AI adoption, risking productivity gains. A 2026 court ruling bars firms from firing workers replaced by AI, while youth unemplo…
China's universities have revoked or suspended 12,200 undergraduate degree programs and introduced 10,200 new ones between 2021 and 2025, affecting over 30% of all programs. The cuts target arts, huma…
China revoked or suspended 12,200 undergraduate degree programs between 2021 and 2025 while adding 10,200 new ones, with cuts concentrated in arts, humanities, and management, and new programs focused…
A Gallup poll shows over 70% of Americans oppose AI data centers near their homes, with 48% strongly opposed, exceeding resistance to new nuclear plants. Local concerns include higher utility bills, w…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledged that China will be a reliable neighbor for Mongolia during a visit focused on cross-border transport and trade ties, urging closer alignment of development str…
China's universities have revoked or suspended 12,200 undergraduate degree programs between 2021 and 2025, affecting over 30% of the nation's offerings, while introducing 10,200 new tech-focused progr…