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White House to Discuss TikTok’s Sale Ahead of April 5 Deadline
The White House will meet Wednesday to discuss TikTok’s sale to non-Chinese buyers before the April 5 deadline.
Apr 22 min read


Apple’s Tim Cook Praises DeepSeek’s AI Models Ahead of Shanghai Developer Conference
Tim Cook praises DeepSeek as Apple readies its AI-driven Intelligence launch at the Shanghai conference, amid market challenges.
Mar 242 min read


Tencent Reports 90% Surge in Profit for Q4, Driven by Strong Gaming and AI
Tencent’s fourth-quarter profits soared thanks to strong gaming revenue and the successful integration of AI technologies in advertising.
Mar 212 min read


How DeepSeek’s Affordable AI is Shaping the Future of Global Tech Competition
DeepSeek's rapid rise challenges the dominance of Western AI models, offering competitive performance at a fraction of the price.
Mar 213 min read


New Chinese AI Agent Manus Surpasses OpenAI’s Deep Research in Key Performance Areas
Manus, the new AI agent from Monica.Im, outperforms OpenAI’s Deep Research, setting a new standard for AI in China.
Mar 62 min read


China Leads US in Quantity and Quality of Semiconductor Research, Reports Find
China surpasses the US in semiconductor research, doubling the number of papers and strengthening its chip design capabilities.
Mar 62 min read


Alibaba’s New AI Model Outperforms DeepSeek and OpenAI, Marking a New Era in AI Development
Alibaba’s QwQ-32B AI challenges DeepSeek and OpenAI with efficient design and superior performance.
Mar 62 min read


Tencent’s Yuanbao AI Chatbot Surpasses DeepSeek in China’s iOS App Store
Tencent’s Yuanbao AI tops DeepSeek in China’s iOS rankings after integrating DeepSeek’s R1 model, advancing the AI chatbot race.
Mar 52 min read


Alibaba’s Open-Source Video Model Tops Global AI Rankings
Alibaba’s Wan 2.1 video model tops global AI rankings, with a $52.4 billion investment in AI infrastructure to fuel future innovations.
Mar 42 min read


Chinese Universities Offer New IA Courses to Meet National Goals
Tsinghua University and other Chinese institutions are launching new AI programs to build a skilled workforce and drive China’s global AI.
Mar 42 min read


WeChat on HarmonyOS: Huawei's Strategic Move to Disrupt Android and iOS in China
Huawei’s WeChat integration into HarmonyOS boosts its position in China’s premium smartphone market.
Jan 133 min read


Honor Plans Major Push Into Indonesia’s Smartphone Market with 30 New Products
Honor is launching 30 new products in Indonesia, including foldable smartphones, to tap into Southeast Asia’s premium tech market.
Jan 72 min read


Apple Slashes iPhone Prices in China to Compete with Huawei
Apple’s rare iPhone discounts in China come as the company faces increased competition from Huawei and a cautious consumer market.
Jan 22 min read


Huawei Cuts Prices on Smartphones, Tablets, and More Amid Growing Competition
Huawei’s price cuts on flagship devices could shift the competition, offering consumers easier access to premium tech.
Dec 30, 20242 min read


China’s DeepSeek Unveils AI Model That Beats OpenAI, Meta
DeepSeek’s AI model DeepSeek V3 challenges Meta and OpenAI, highlighting Chinese innovation despite restrictions.
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Russia Hits TikTok with $28,930 Fine for Violating Regulations
Russian court fines TikTok $28,930 in ongoing efforts to regulate foreign social media platforms.
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Huawei’s Mate 70 Pro Series Smartphones Rely on South Korean Chip, Not Chinese
Huawei's Mate 70 Pro uses SK Hynix chips as Chinese supply is limited by U.S. export restrictions.
Dec 26, 20243 min read


Li Auto Expands into AI and Robotics in Bid to Rival Tesla
Li Auto expands its focus beyond electric vehicles, pushing into AI and humanoid robotics, aiming to become a tech leader by 2025.
Dec 26, 20243 min read


China’s Foldable Smartphone Shipments Slow in 2024 Amid Global Demand Dip
China’s foldable smartphone market is slowing in 2024, reflecting a global demand dip and shifting tech industry dynamics.
Dec 23, 20243 min read


U.S. Targets Chinese Legacy Chips in New Trade Probe
The Biden probe into China’s legacy semiconductors could raise tariffs, impacting global trade and the tech and automotive sectors.
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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