London Chosen as Testing Ground for Autonomous Mobility London is set to become one of Europe’s first major cities to host robotaxi trials led by a Chinese technology firm. Baidu has announced partnerships with Uber and Lyft to begin pilot runs of autonomous
Beijing Opens the Door to Hands Off Driving China is preparing to take a significant step forward in autonomous driving as regulators approve the wider rollout of level three self driving vehicles. These cars allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel
New Rules Target Long Standing Market Imbalances China has introduced sweeping new regulations aimed at reshaping how e commerce platforms compete and price goods online. The rules are designed to prevent platforms from forcing merchants into lowest price commitments or using algorithms to
HarmonyOS Passes a Critical Threshold Huawei’s in house operating system HarmonyOS has reached a key moment in its development, surpassing 27 million users worldwide. The milestone marks what the company itself describes as a survival line, signaling that the platform has moved beyond
Robots Turn Live Performance into a Viral Moment Humanoid robotics took a dramatic leap into the cultural spotlight after six Unitree G1 robots delivered a synchronized front flip during a live concert in Chengdu. The performance unfolded last Thursday and quickly spread across
Chinese artificial intelligence and semiconductor startups are increasingly looking to Hong Kong as a gateway to global investors, with several high profile companies preparing listing plans in the city. Chipmakers GigaDevice and Montage are among those aiming to raise up to US$1 billion
Chinese artificial intelligence pioneer SenseTime is accelerating its move beyond software by open sourcing a new foundational AI model and unveiling its first robotic dogs. The initiative signals the company’s ambition to build what it describes as a universal smart brain that can
The United States has launched a fresh review of Nvidia’s sales of its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chip to China, according to people familiar with the matter. The move highlights growing scrutiny over high performance computing exports and reflects Washington’s broader effort to
China’s video game industry has reached a historic milestone in 2025, recording its highest ever annual revenue as domestic developers accelerate overseas expansion and deepen their use of artificial intelligence. New data from the country’s semi official gaming industry association shows that industry
Alibaba is accelerating its push into China’s fast growing instant commerce market by tightening cooperation between its logistics arm Cainiao and its flagship shopping platform Tmall. The move is designed to strengthen the warehouse and delivery backbone behind Taobao Shangou, Alibaba’s rapid delivery
