Western tech dominance fading, web summit CEO says at Davos for geeks

The conversation around leadership in global technology has taken a decisive turn, and this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon made that shift visible. Paddy Cosgrave, the chief executive of the event often called the Davos for geeks, stated that Western dominance in technology

China Moves to Address Algorithm Driven Price Manipulation with New Antitrust Guidelines

China’s top market regulator has taken a major step toward addressing the growing influence of artificial intelligence on digital commerce by releasing new draft guidelines focused on antitrust compliance for major online platforms. The State Administration for Market Regulation, commonly known as SAMR,

China’s Cloud Computing Race with U S Giants

China’s cloud computing landscape has entered a phase of accelerated expansion as national companies compete directly with major U S providers. The sector has grown rapidly through large investments in data centers, artificial intelligence capabilities, and specialized cloud tools for enterprises. Over the

China’s Policy Innovation in the Digital Economy

China’s digital economy continues to evolve rapidly as policymakers strive to balance innovation with governance. The government’s approach to regulating and guiding digital transformation reflects both ambition and caution, fostering technological advancement while maintaining social and economic stability. From data governance to platform

Blockchain Policy Roadmap Under New Tech Ministry

China’s digital transformation is entering a new phase, and blockchain is once again at the center of its national technology agenda. The recent restructuring of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the creation of specialized divisions under the new Ministry

China Outlines National Push to Embed Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

China has unveiled a far-reaching plan to bring artificial intelligence deeper into its healthcare system, laying out a timeline that aims to connect elite hospitals and rural clinics through advanced digital technologies by the end of the decade. Announced on November 4, the

China’s Cloud Ecosystem Expands to Power the Next Phase of Global Digitalization

China’s cloud ecosystem is entering a decisive growth phase as the country accelerates investment in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and international connectivity. Major technology firms are expanding server networks and building data centers across key economic zones to meet surging global demand for

China’s Expanding AI-Cloud Infrastructure Strengthens Global Digital Supply Chains

China’s cloud and artificial intelligence industries are rapidly merging into a powerful engine for global digital transformation. Once viewed primarily as domestic growth sectors, Chinese AI-cloud providers are now exporting full-stack solutions to Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, supplying governments and enterprises

AI and Fintech Fusion Transforms SME Banking

China’s small and medium enterprises are experiencing a transformation in financial access driven by the convergence of artificial intelligence and fintech. In 2025, AI-powered lending and risk assessment systems became central to SME banking, cutting loan approval times from weeks to minutes. The

AI Cloud Investment Surpasses $25 Billion in 2025

China’s investment in AI-driven cloud computing surged past twenty-five billion dollars in 2025, underscoring the country’s determination to dominate the next phase of global data infrastructure. The figure, reported by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, represents a forty-two percent increase