What China’s OpenClaw divide reveals about local and central government priorities

What China’s OpenClaw divide reveals about local and central government priorities

  • March 12, 2026

China’s rapid adoption of the OpenClaw artificial intelligence platform has revealed a growing difference in priorities between local governments seeking economic growth and central authorities focused on technological oversight and security. Across several Chinese cities local officials have encouraged businesses and developers to

Can China Finance Its AI Ambitions? Former Google CEO Raises Concerns as Analysts Push Back

Can China Finance Its AI Ambitions? Former Google CEO Raises Concerns as Analysts Push Back

  • December 4, 2025

China’s pursuit of global leadership in artificial intelligence is intensifying, yet questions about whether the country can sustain the massive funding required for long-term AI development continue to surface. Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt offered one of the starkest assessments to date,