The United States is intensifying its global efforts to secure alternative sources of rare earth elements and other critical minerals, signaling a broader strategic objective that goes well beyond the terms of its recent trade agreement with China. Analysts interpret the flurry of
Alibaba Group Holding is set to outpace its Chinese Big Tech counterparts in capital expenditure for artificial intelligence, as the company intensifies its strategic push to establish leadership in the global AI arena. The company’s cloud and AI division, Alibaba Cloud, reported a
Reading Time: 3 minutes Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang expressed uncertainty regarding whether China would accept the company’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, following a private meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Speaking briefly to reporters at the U.S. Capitol, Huang
A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators, including Republican Senator Tom Cotton, introduced legislation on Thursday aimed at preventing the Trump administration from easing export controls on advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. The proposed legislation, formally titled the SAFE CHIPS Act, was filed
Elon Musk is once again sharing his long-term vision for X, the social media platform he acquired in 2022, saying he aims to transform it into a powerful “WeChat++” super app. Speaking on the People by WTF podcast hosted by entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath,
Daimon Robotics, a fast-growing humanoid robotics start-up based in Shenzhen, has secured a new round of funding that highlights China’s accelerating push into advanced robotics and artificial intelligence. The company announced that Lianchang Fund, an investment arm backed by China Mobile, has officially
Amazon Web Services has taken a major step toward boosting its artificial intelligence capabilities by announcing a deeper partnership with Nvidia. The cloud computing giant revealed that upcoming generations of its in-house AI chips will use Nvidia’s advanced NVLink Fusion technology, a move
Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory recorded a sharp rise in shipments last month as Chinese buyers hurried to make purchases before the expiration of government subsidies. With incentives set to phase out, many consumers saw November as their last chance to secure a more affordable
Hong Kong’s fundraising scene is entering another energetic week as a new group of companies prepares to make its market debut. Four firms are scheduled to launch their initial public offerings, adding to a growing pipeline of billion-dollar listings that hint at sustained
The Shenzhou 21 crew members Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang completed an intensive schedule of space duties last week as they continued their mission aboard China’s space station. Their activities ranged from complex scientific experiments to emergency drills and regular maintenance
