China’s Moore Threads to unveil AI chip road map to rival Nvidia’s CUDA system

Moore Threads Technology is preparing to introduce a new generation of graphics processing technology, marking a significant step in China’s efforts to build a competitive domestic AI ecosystem. The company, which made an impressive trading debut in Shanghai last week, plans to unveil

Microsoft makes US$17.5 billion pledge for AI cloud in India

Microsoft has announced a sweeping US$17.5 billion commitment to expand artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure in India over the next four years, marking one of the company’s largest investments in Asia. Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella revealed the plan after meeting Prime

AI race comes down to power and data centres and China holds a clear advantage, says veteran investor

A leading Chinese tech investor believes the global competition in artificial intelligence is increasingly being shaped not by breakthroughs in algorithms but by the scale of the infrastructure needed to power them. Allen Zhu Xiaohu, managing director at GSR Ventures and a well

Alibaba names AI lab leader Zhou Jingren as new group partner

Alibaba Group Holding has appointed Zhou Jingren, the chief technology officer of its cloud division and head of its Tongyi artificial intelligence lab, as a new member of the influential Alibaba Partnership. The move places Zhou among the select group of leaders who

The 30 Under 30 Innovators Rewriting China’s Tech Norms

Across China’s fast moving technology landscape, a new generation of founders, engineers and scientists is stepping forward to redefine what innovation looks like. These young trailblazers, all under the age of 30, are breaking long standing norms in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, deep

Chinese Scientists Unveil Breakthrough Optical Computing Chip with Unprecedented Parallel Power

Chinese researchers have announced a major breakthrough with the creation of the world’s first ultra high parallel optical computing integrated chip. The chip delivers a theoretical peak performance of 2560 TOPS at a 50 GHz optical clock speed, putting it in direct comparison

Earbuds Glasses and Robots How China Took the Spotlight at Berlin’s IFA 2025

The future of everyday tech was on full display at IFA 2025 in Berlin, Europe’s largest gathering for consumer electronics and home innovation. This year’s event made one message unmistakably clear. Chinese companies are now setting the pace for gadget development and redefining

China’s Z.ai Open Sources Phone Based AI Agent After Privacy Backlash Reshapes User Expectations

China’s rapidly expanding AI landscape has entered a new chapter as Beijing based Z.ai announced it is open sourcing its mobile AI agent tool. The decision follows a recent backlash directed at ByteDance over privacy concerns, which reignited national conversations about how AI

Chinese Home Appliance Giant Midea Unveils Six Arm Robot as China Accelerates Humanoid Innovation

China’s push into advanced robotics has taken another confident step as Midea, one of the country’s most influential home appliance makers, revealed a six arm robot designed specifically for factory environments. The announcement reflects a broader national movement toward automation, efficiency and homegrown

Tencent Exits Paramount’s Warner Bros Bid as US Scrutiny Intensifies

Tencent Holdings, one of China’s largest technology and entertainment companies, has withdrawn from Paramount Skydance’s high profile bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. The move marks a significant shift in what had been shaping up to be one of the biggest entertainment mergers