AI Supercharges China’s Expanding System of Censorship and Surveillance

China’s ruling Communist Party is rapidly intensifying its ability to monitor and shape the behavior of its population as new research shows artificial intelligence is being deeply woven into nationwide systems of surveillance and censorship. A new report from the Australian Strategic Policy

AI Governance: Can China Set Global Standards?

Beijing’s regulatory frameworks seek to balance innovation, control, and international influence. The Governance Challenge Artificial intelligence is one of the defining technologies of the 21st century. While the U.S. leads in innovation and Europe emphasizes ethics, China is positioning itself as a regulator

Samsung set to report sharp profit surge as AI demand drives chip prices higher

AI boom reshapes the semiconductor profit cycle Samsung Electronics is expected to report a dramatic jump in fourth quarter operating profit, with estimates pointing to an increase of around 160 percent compared with the same period a year earlier. The surge reflects a

Why Reducing AI Harm Requires More Than Tech Firms’ Empty Promises

AI enters classrooms faster than safeguards can follow Artificial intelligence is becoming deeply embedded in education systems across Hong Kong, mainland China and other parts of the world. From AI powered tutoring tools to automated grading systems and personalised learning platforms, the technology

How AI Toys Are Becoming China’s Next Consumer Tech Battleground

A New Consumer Tech Frontier Takes Shape China’s consumer technology landscape is witnessing the rapid rise of a new category: AI powered companion products. Once seen as niche gadgets, smart toys and emotional support devices are now moving into the mainstream, attracting investment

ByteDance strengthens its AI ambitions through a landmark cultural partnership

Chinese technology giant ByteDance has taken a major step in advancing its artificial intelligence strategy by securing an exclusive AI cloud partnership for the upcoming Spring Festival Gala. The agreement, announced by ByteDance’s cloud computing arm Volcano Engine, places the company at the

Academia must ensure AI is used responsibly

Artificial Intelligence as a Transformative Academic Tool Artificial intelligence has rapidly become embedded in academic life, reshaping how research is conducted, how students learn, and how knowledge is produced. From literature reviews and data analysis to language editing and coding assistance, AI tools

China Unveils Scientific Computing AI Agent for National Supercomputing Network

China has launched a new scientific computing intelligent agent designed to dramatically boost research efficiency across its national supercomputing network, signalling a major step in the country’s push toward intelligent science. The system was officially unveiled in Tianjin and is already being positioned

China Unveils Scientific Computing AI Agent for National Supercomputing Network

China has launched a new scientific computing intelligent agent designed to dramatically boost research efficiency across its national supercomputing network, signalling a major step in the country’s push toward intelligent science. The system was officially unveiled in Tianjin and is already being positioned

Yearender: How China Is Powering Ahead With an Efficiency Revolution

As global technology competition intensifies and supply chains become more fragmented, China is responding not by retreating inward, but by doubling down on efficiency. Across factories, logistics hubs, energy systems, and digital platforms, the country is quietly building an internal engine designed to