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Europe Outsources Its Futuristic Robot Dreams to a Chinese Auto Parts Vendor

A Chinese auto parts supplier has officially given Europe its very first mass-production factory for humanoid robots, settling in western Serbia to teach local workers how to assemble machines that…

Tencent Unveils Hy4 Preview: A New Open-source AI Model for Coding and Research Tasks in China

China's Tencent has introduced a new open-source AI model named Hy4 preview, designed for software engineering, research, and financial analysis. The model features a 'mixture-of-experts' design with a total of…

Z.ai Confirms Ox Alpha as Its GLM-5.3-Flash Model, Sparking Interest in Chinese AI Development

Ox Alpha emerged on OpenRouter as an anonymous AI model, initially shrouded in mystery as developers sought to uncover its creator. On August 26, Chinese AI company Z.ai stepped forward…

US Seizes Chinese Hacking Platforms Targeting NASA, Fed, and Senate

The United States has taken action against Chinese hacking platforms that were targeting high-profile entities including NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate. This move comes amid escalating tensions between…

Chinese Tech Vendors Bet Millions on Quantum Bank Security No One Can Use Yet

Chinese banking tech firms are desperate to look like they are living in the future, but their multi-million-dollar bets on quantum security are hitting a very modern reality check: almost…

China's AI Data Center Boom in Inner Mongolia

Travel two hours west of Beijing by train to find Inner Mongolia, a region known for sheep farming and coal mining. In Ulanqab, a city in Inner Mongolia, nearly 100…

Chinese Quantum Firm Unveils Million-Qubit Optical Hardware as Beijing Expands Global Standards

Quantum developer Beijing Zhongke Guoguang Quantum Technology Co., Ltd. has launched an ultra-large-scale optical fiber array designed to overcome hardware bottlenecks in scaling photonic quantum computers toward one million physical…

Humanoid Robot Shipments Surge in China: Over 30,000 Units Shipped in First Half of 2026

One really knows exactly how many humanoid robots shipped in the first half of 2026. But we do know that the number is bigger than the first half of last…

Alcoa Chosen for Critical Minerals Project in Saline County

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation has selected Alcoa USA Corp. to participate in a pilot project aimed at increasing domestic production of critical…

US Air Force Utilizes Banned DJI Drones for Nuclear Missile Training

The US Air Force is set to incorporate DJI drones into its training exercises at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. The decision involves the purchase of Chinese-made drones…

Federal Judge Reverses Ex-Google Engineer's Conviction in AI Trade Secrets Case

A federal judge in San Francisco has overturned part of Linwei Ding's conviction, ruling that there was insufficient evidence to prove his knowledge or intent to benefit the Chinese government.…

China's Entry into Reusable Space Flight Signals New Era in Space Race

A steel booster touchdown has marked a significant breakthrough in reusable rocket technology in China. LandSpace's successful recovery of the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket signifies the nation's official…

Monolithic Power Systems Expands Chengdu Production as Global Semiconductor Race Intensifies Across Asia and U.S.

U.S.-based Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) has launched a major production line expansion at its facility in the Chengdu Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, underscoring continued investment in high-end analog power management…

AI and Data Centers Surge in Guian as First-Half Electricity Demand Jumps 33 Percent

Power consumption in the Guian New Area grew 33.69 percent year over year during the first half of 2026, driven by rapid expansion across artificial intelligence infrastructure and data center…

Fujian Builds Dual-Use Drone Hub Opposite Taiwan Under National "Air Silk Road" Plan

Fujian province is accelerating plans to build a major commercial drone and low-altitude aviation hub directly across the narrow strait from Taiwan, integrating its regional industrial goals into Beijing's national…

China's State Grid and Sovereign Wealth Funds Drive Multi-Billion-Yuan Quantum Tech Boom

State Grid Corporation of China, through its venture investment arm State Grid Venture Capital, has closed a strategic investment of tens of millions of yuan in Anhui-based Guosheng Quantum Technology…

Unitree IPO Oversubscribed 5,550 Times: China's Robotics Leader Hits $9.1 Billion Valuation

China-based Unitree, a major player in the robotics industry, is poised to debut on Shanghai's STAR Market, sparking excitement for future robotics listings in Asia. The company successfully raised $900…

China's Overcapacity Challenge: The Productivity Gap and Global Implications

Beijing is pushing back against Western accusations of China's overcapacity issue, emphasizing innovation and economies of scale as drivers of its export strength. The Ministry of Commerce refuted claims linking…

Pentagon Directs 30 Universities to Audit Foreign Ties or Risk Funding

The Pentagon has issued a directive to 30 American universities to conduct audits of their financial and research connections with foreign entities. Failure to comply could result in the loss…

US Issues Ultimatum to Countries in AI Race: Choose Between Washington Coalition and China

The U.S. State Department is set to send a letter to 35 countries that signed the U.S. "AI Opportunity Statement," asking them to pick a side in the global AI…

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