Seeram Ramakrishna joins Tsinghua University

Seeram Ramakrishna’s move to Tsinghua University spotlights China tech talent recruitment and the growing role of materials science in strategic innovation.

China’s canine ‘wolf pack’ robots for urban combat

China military robots are shifting toward coordinated canine robots designed for urban warfare, with swarm tactics, sensors, and networked command evolving fast.

China AI sanctions backlash hits US conference policy

A top US AI conference reversed parts of a sanctions-linked policy after protests in China, raising fresh questions about access, fairness, and trust.

Kuaishou shares drop despite strong earnings as AI spending and growth concerns weigh on outlook

Shares of Chinese short video platform Kuaishou fell sharply in Hong Kong trading despite reporting solid quarterly results, reflecting rising investor concerns about the company’s growth trajectory and profitability. The stock dropped more than 13 percent to around HK$45.96, highlighting a disconnect between

China humanoid robots lag behind AI breakthroughs as industry searches for defining breakthrough moment

China’s humanoid robotics sector is advancing rapidly but still lacks a transformative breakthrough comparable to the rise of large language models, according to industry experts. Speaking at a major technology forum in Hainan, researchers and executives said the industry has yet to reach

China lidar leaders shift to robotics as supply chain strength draws global attention

China’s leading lidar manufacturers are accelerating their transition into robotics, signaling a strategic pivot as the country strengthens its position in the global supply chain for next generation automation technologies. Hesai Group and RoboSense Technology, both major players in automotive sensing systems, are

Pony AI expands into Europe with Uber partnership to deploy robotaxis in Croatia

Chinese autonomous driving company Pony AI is accelerating its global expansion by entering the European market through a robotaxi partnership with Uber and local start up Verne. The initiative will begin in Zagreb, Croatia, where early stage testing is already underway, marking a

China advisers push for AI red lines as job risks and data security concerns intensify

Chinese policymakers and senior advisers are calling for clearer regulatory boundaries in artificial intelligence as concerns grow over job displacement and data security risks. The debate has gained urgency as AI adoption accelerates across industries, raising questions about how far automation should go

China calls for boycott of NeurIPS as AI tensions with US escalate over sanctions restrictions

China’s artificial intelligence community is facing a growing divide with the United States after leading researchers were urged to boycott one of the world’s most influential AI conferences. The call follows a decision by organizers of the Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems

DJI launches Avata 360 drone with 8K capture as rivalry with Insta360 intensifies

China’s leading drone manufacturer DJI has introduced its first 360 degree drone, marking a significant move into immersive aerial imaging and placing it in direct competition with domestic rival Insta360. The newly unveiled Avata 360 expands DJI’s product portfolio beyond traditional aerial photography