China’s semiconductor sector is entering a new phase of expansion in 2026 as several domestic fabrication facilities begin moving from construction into active production. The development reflects rising demand for integrated circuits across industries such as electric vehicles, consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, and
China has not received any shipments of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, according to a senior United States Commerce Department official, underscoring the continued sensitivity surrounding advanced semiconductor exports to Beijing. David Peters, assistant secretary for export enforcement, told members of the House
Tesla has begun operating a dedicated artificial intelligence training centre in China, marking a major step in its push to commercialise self driving technology in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. The move comes as competition accelerates among global and domestic carmakers racing
China’s humanoid robot makers are rapidly shifting their priorities from physical movement and mechanical design to advanced artificial intelligence, as the race to commercialise humanoid robots enters a decisive new phase. Companies across the sector are now betting that smarter “brains”, rather than
Tesla is deepening its artificial intelligence footprint in China by operating a dedicated AI training centre focused on local applications and assisted driving technologies, according to Chinese media reports. The move highlights the company’s growing reliance on regional data and expertise as it
A surgical robot developed by a Chinese technology company has successfully carried out a complex biliary operation on a pig without direct human intervention, marking a notable step forward in the use of artificial intelligence in medical procedures. The experiment highlights how autonomous
China’s secondary memory chip market is entering a strained period marked by rising prices and fading demand, creating an uneasy environment for traders and manufacturers alike. While global supply constraints are pushing costs higher, the lack of buyer appetite is exposing deeper weaknesses
China’s artificial intelligence industry has a new rising star in DeepSeek, a chatbot platform that has quickly captured public and enterprise attention. Within just months of launch, DeepSeek has scaled across multiple industries, from customer service to education, becoming one of the fastest
A strategic listing amid a shifting technology landscape Baidu has taken a significant step in advancing its semiconductor ambitions as its artificial intelligence chip subsidiary Kunlunxin (Beijing) Technology filed confidentially for an initial public offering in Hong Kong. The move positions Kunlunxin among
The rapid rise of open source artificial intelligence platforms emerging from China is beginning to challenge one of the core assumptions behind today’s AI investment boom. For years, investors have poured money into AI on the belief that the sector would mirror earlier
