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China Strengthens Semiconductor Sector with Dual Investigations to Support Domestic Industry
China is taking decisive steps to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem, launching two major investigations aimed at creating a fairer market environment for its domestic chipmakers and ensuring long-term industry stability. On September 13, the Ministry of Commerce announced an anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain analogue integrated circuits (ICs) such as interface chips and gate driver ICs. The decision follows data showing that imports grew by more than one-third between 2022 and 2024, while prices dropped by over 50 percent, a combination that placed significant pressure on Chinese manufacturers. The probe is expected to help level the playing field and ...
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China Elevates Hong Kong Labs to the Frontlines of Quantum Innovation
China has given Hong Kong’s research ecosystem a powerful boost by aligning its State Key Laboratories (SKLs) with the country’s most strategic science and technology priorities, with quantum research now taking center stage. The revamp is not just a reshuffling of labs, but a strong signal that Hong Kong will play an increasingly important role in helping China seize global leadership in quantum science, AI, and other frontier technologies. The nationwide restructuring streamlines underperforming labs, rebrands existing institutions, and channels funding into mission-driven projects designed to deliver faster results. According to South China Morning Post, nearly 500 SKLs have been ...
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China Powers the Global Clean Energy Revolution
China is not just participating in the global energy transition, it is leading it. A new report by London-based think tank Ember confirms that China’s manufacturing strength, strategic investments, and long-term vision have made it the driving force behind the world’s clean energy shift, accelerating decarbonization worldwide. China’s government recognized early that the fossil fuel-centered growth model had reached its limits. In response, it committed to building an “ecological civilisation”, a concept enshrined in the Constitution since 2018, that aims to balance economic growth with social and environmental progress. This strategic vision has transformed not just China’s energy landscape but ...
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AI and Robotics Propel China’s International Services Trade
China’s international services trade is entering a new growth phase, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. This momentum was on full display at the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), where exhibitors highlighted technologies designed to enhance both consumer experiences and industrial efficiency. Among the most eye-catching innovations was a pair of AI-powered smart glasses capable of estimating the calorie content of food in real time. By simply looking at a dish, users can ask the built-in AI assistant for nutritional information and receive personalized dietary recommendations based on their health data. “We’ve ...
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Alibaba’s Amap AI Ranking Feature Heats Up Rivalry with Meituan
Alibaba Group is stepping up its competition with Meituan in China’s hyper-competitive local services sector with the launch of a new AI-powered ranking system on its Amap navigation app. The feature, unveiled Wednesday at Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou, is designed to position Amap as a lifestyle gateway for users by curating rankings of restaurants, hotels, and tourist attractions across more than 300 cities. The new feature, called Amap Street Stars, uses AI algorithms to synthesize data from navigation patterns, user reviews, and other signals to deliver tailored recommendations for over 1.6 million local businesses. Guo Ning, CEO of Amap, emphasized ...
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China’s Moon Mission on Track as Long March 10 Rocket Achieves Major Test Milestone
China’s path toward a crewed lunar landing has taken another decisive step forward. On August 15, engineers successfully conducted a powerful ground test of the Long March 10 rocket’s first-stage propulsion system, marking a key milestone in the nation’s next-generation space program. The test, carried out at the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center in Hainan Province, featured a shortened mockup of the Long March 10’s first stage fitted with seven YF-100K engines. Roaring to life for about 35 seconds, the engines, running on liquid oxygen and kerosene, generated nearly 1,000 tons of thrust, setting a new record for China’s space program. ...
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Unitree Robotics Targets $7 Billion IPO Amid China’s Push in Humanoid AI
China’s leading humanoid robotics company, Unitree Robotics, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the firm at 50 billion yuan ($7 billion), marking one of the largest technology listings in the country in recent years. The IPO is expected to test investor appetite for humanoid robots, a sector where China is positioning itself as a global frontrunner. Founded in 2016 by Wang Xingxing, Unitree has rapidly evolved into one of China’s most high-profile startups. Its humanoid robots, capable of walking, climbing, and carrying loads, have gained visibility not only in research labs but also in entertainment ...
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Financial Technology Giant Ant Group Accelerates Semiconductor Push with Strategic Investments in Chinese Chipmakers
Ant Group, the Chinese financial technology giant founded by Alibaba’s Jack Ma, is stepping up its ambitions in the semiconductor sector with a fresh wave of investments into domestic chip companies. Over the past ten days, the company, through its investment arm Yunya Enterprise Management Consulting, has secured stakes in three Chinese firms specializing in cutting-edge chip technologies. According to corporate data from Tianyancha, Ant increased its holding in Yunhe Zhiwang Shanghai Technology, a provider of high-end network chips and related software services, to 3.7 percent from 3.3 percent on September 2. Just days earlier, on August 29, Yunya Zhiwang ...
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China’s GAC Expands EV Footprint with Launch of Three Models in Israel
Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has officially entered the Israeli electric vehicle market, unveiling three new models under its Aion brand at a launch event near Tel Aviv. Hosted by local importer Orion Mobility, the debut underscores China’s growing dominance in the Middle Eastern EV sector. The lineup includes the compact SUVs Aion V and Aion Y, along with the mid-size coupe Hyptec HT. Each model highlights China’s progress in electric mobility technology, balancing performance with rapid charging capabilities. Israel’s EV market has been rapidly expanding, with Chinese automakers leading the charge. Between January and August 2025, Chinese brands ...
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WTT, PICO, and Intel Launch VR-Powered E-Smash 2025 Alongside China Smash
A new chapter in the intersection of traditional sport and immersive technology is unfolding this fall in Beijing. World Table Tennis (WTT), PICO, and Intel have announced the debut of E-Smash 2025, a VR-powered competition running in tandem with the flagship China Smash 2025 at Shougang Park. The initiative seeks to merge table tennis’ deep heritage with the expanding possibilities of esports and virtual reality. Leveraging PICO’s VR hardware and Intel’s computing power, E-Smash 2025 will offer athletes, gamers, and fans a shared competitive ecosystem where physical precision meets digital immersion. From Online Qualifiers to Live Finals The event kicks ...
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