Baidu revenue slides in Q2 as cloud gains fall short

Baidu revenue fell 4% in Q2 as AI cloud growth could not offset an advertising slump, testing margins, demand trends, and competition in China.

China pharmaceutical industry contractors defy US pressure

China pharmaceutical industry contractors are adapting to US supply chain pressure with dual sourcing, stronger compliance, and investor focus on audit readiness into 2026.

China AI policy urged to avoid split with US on rules

China AI policy faces pressure as experts urge Beijing to avoid a divided stance with Washington and support international AI cooperation talks.

China Drone Tariffs Escalate US Trade Rift Stakes

China drone tariffs are tightening the US-China trade rift, lifting drone import costs and pushing manufacturers to redesign supply chains in 2024.

Type 054B Frigate Imagery Shows 50% More VLS Cells

New satellite imagery suggests the Type 054B frigate adds about 50% more VLS cells, increasing magazine depth and reshaping escort air-defense planning.

Honor Robot Phone Price: Estimates and Launch Outlook

Honor Robot Phone Price guidance: expected premium range, what the nodding camera may cost, and how Honor could position the handset for 2026 buyers.

Alibaba AI subscription tested with US$30 yearly plan

Alibaba AI subscription is being tested with a US$30 yearly office assistant plan, signaling how Alibaba may price paid AI services for work tasks.

Ant Group Robbyant funding push for embodied AI bots

Ant Group’s Robbyant is reportedly seeking outside funding to scale embodied AI robotics, aiming to turn its robot brain platform into deployable partner products.

AI hedge fund losses shake Chinese tech investors now

Chinese tech investors reassess AI bets after a US hedge fund sell-off, focusing on liquidity, risk controls, concentration and volatility shocks.

MiniMax H3 pushes AI video generation against ByteDance

MiniMax’s H3 launch intensifies AI video generation in China with low pricing and open weights, adding pressure on ByteDance and enterprise buyers.