Baidu Unveils New AI Chips to Strengthen China’s Push for Tech Self-Sufficiency

Baidu has taken a significant leap in China’s drive toward technological self-reliance by unveiling two new artificial intelligence chips at its annual developer and client conference. As competition intensifies between domestic innovators like Huawei and global giants constrained by export restrictions, Baidu is

Chinese EV Makers Accelerate Robotics Push To Gain A ‘Game Changing’ Edge Over The US

China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers are entering a new phase of competition by expanding from automobiles into humanoid robotics. Brands such as Xpeng and Chery are leveraging their strengths in technology, hardware engineering, and large-scale manufacturing to position themselves at the forefront of

China’s Green Tech Push: Can Solar and Wind Keep the Economy Powered?

Beijing’s climate pledges are turbocharging domestic renewables with global spillovers. The Energy Transformation Imperative For China, the world’s largest energy consumer and carbon emitter, the transition to renewable energy is no longer optional it is existential. With a pledge to reach carbon neutrality

Meet AMIES, China’s New Contender in Reducing Reliance on ASML’s Chipmaking Tools

China’s long-standing challenge in advanced chip manufacturing has always centered on lithography, the crucial process that defines how small and powerful semiconductors can become. With access to ASML’s most advanced machines cut off by US export rules, China has been searching for domestic

Semiconductor Labs Report Breakthroughs in Energy Efficient Chip Design

Semiconductor laboratories across China are announcing a series of breakthroughs in energy-efficient chip design, signalling a shift toward architectures that prioritise power optimisation alongside raw performance. As artificial intelligence models grow in size and complexity, and as edge devices demand higher compute density

Xiaomi Open Sources New AI Model Unifying Autonomous Driving and Robotics

Xiaomi has taken another significant step in its artificial intelligence journey by open sourcing a new foundation model that brings together autonomous driving capabilities and embodied AI. The move highlights how deeply artificial intelligence has become woven into the company’s long term strategy,

Commercial Drone Operations Expand as China Approves Wider Licenses for 2025

China is entering a new stage of commercial drone development as regulators approve expanded operating licenses that allow drones to perform a broader range of tasks across logistics, agriculture, emergency response, and infrastructure inspection. The new licensing rules, set to take effect throughout

Autonomous Driving Tests Expand as China Approves Wider Regulated Routes

China is widening the scope of autonomous driving trials as regulators approve a new set of expanded testing routes across major cities and industrial regions. This development marks a significant step in the country’s push to advance intelligent mobility technologies and strengthen real-world

Smart Mobility Programs Transform Daily Transport Across China’s Major Cities

China’s major cities are entering a new era of urban mobility as smart transportation programs expand rapidly across metropolitan regions. With rising demand for efficient travel, reduced congestion, and greener public transport, cities are deploying intelligent systems powered by artificial intelligence, big data,

EV Battery Researchers Announce Breakthrough in Next Generation Chemistry

China’s energy storage researchers have reported significant progress in next generation electric vehicle battery chemistry, marking an important step toward improving performance, safety, and affordability in the rapidly expanding EV market. As global demand for clean transportation grows, scientists and industry partners are