Alibaba co founder Jack Ma joined senior executives from Alibaba Group and Ant Group this week to meet with teachers in Hangzhou to discuss how education systems should evolve in response to the rapid development of artificial intelligence. The meeting highlighted growing concern
China’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer CATL is preparing to significantly expand the use of artificial intelligence in its research and development operations as the company looks to strengthen its technological leadership in the global battery industry. The announcement signals a new phase
Alibaba has recruited a senior artificial intelligence researcher previously associated with Google DeepMind as part of a broader effort to accelerate development of its Qwen large language model platform. The move comes as the Chinese technology giant intensifies global competition in advanced AI
Major technology companies in the United States have raised concerns about a decision by the Department of Defense to classify artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a potential supply chain risk. The move has triggered debate across the technology sector and defense industry as
Beijing’s flagship supply chain exhibition is set to welcome a larger presence of major United States companies this summer, alongside the launch of its first dedicated artificial intelligence section, reflecting cautious but ongoing engagement between the world’s two largest economies. Organisers of the
The reported use of artificial intelligence systems in recent United States military operations against Iran is likely to accelerate China’s drive for technological self reliance, according to industry analysts and cybersecurity experts. US defence authorities reportedly deployed AI systems developed by Anthropic during
Shenzhen has overtaken Shanghai and Beijing to become China’s largest manufacturing and exporting city, according to figures presented by Mayor Qin Weizhong in his annual work report. The southern technology hub has strengthened its position as a center for advanced industry, artificial intelligence
Xiaomi is intensifying its long term investment in semiconductor design, artificial intelligence and operating systems as China’s technology sector pushes deeper into core innovation. The Beijing based consumer electronics and electric vehicle company is positioning itself as a foundational technology player while peers
ASML has identified artificial intelligence as a central and long term growth driver in its 2025 annual report, marking a notable shift in tone from the previous year when the semiconductor equipment giant emphasized the cyclical nature of the chip industry. The Dutch
President Xi Jinping has placed artificial intelligence driven innovation and stronger domestic consumption at the centre of China’s economic strategy for 2026, highlighting what officials describe as an AI plus development path alongside renewed efforts to stimulate internal demand. Policy priorities outlined at
