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Why OpenAI Can’t Call GPT-5 Its Own in China
After repeated rejections, OpenAI faces growing challenges protecting its brand in China, while local players rush to dominate the AI space.
Aug 133 min read


China’s AI Models Now Ranked Best in the World — Here’s Why It Matters
Nvidia CEO says Chinese AI models are “the most advanced in the world” as chip shipments to China resume and open-source tools gain global momentum.
Jul 212 min read


Forget “Made in China”—Here Comes “Invented in China”
From humanoid robots to cancer-fighting biotech, China is investing heavily in next-gen tech—while offering huge salaries and launching global partnerships to get there.
Jul 142 min read


Why More Global Companies Are Quietly Choosing Chinese AI Over ChatGPT
From global banks to oil giants and tech platforms, more companies are adopting Chinese AI models like DeepSeek and Qwen, thanks to their lower costs, flexibility, and growing performance — signaling a global shift in the global AI race.
Jul 102 min read


Tencent Integrates DeepSeek’s V3 AI Model into WeChat
Tencent integrates its AI chatbot Yuanbao into WeChat, boosting user engagement with DeepSeek’s V3 model amid growing AI competition.
Mar 263 min read


Apple’s Tim Cook Meets Chinese Officials, Makes $4.13 Million Donation Amid Trade Tensions
Tim Cook visited China, met officials, and donated to Zhejiang University, but gave no update on iPhone AI features.
Mar 262 min read


U.S. Blacklists Over 50 Chinese Companies to Curb China’s AI and Chip Capabilities
The U.S. expands its blacklist of Chinese companies, escalating tensions over AI and supercomputing access.
Mar 263 min read


China’s DeepSeek Releases V3 AI Model, Intensifying Rivalry with OpenAI
DeepSeek’s upgraded V3 model boosts AI capabilities, intensifying competition with OpenAI while offering cost-effective solutions.
Mar 252 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


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


Explained: How Deepseek is Pushing China's AI Start-Ups to Rapidly Fight Back
China's DeepSeek disrupts the global AI industry with affordable models, driving competition among local startups.
Mar 73 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


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
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