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How Huawei Is Beating Chip Restrictions with Smarter AI Software
Huawei’s upcoming open-source Unified Cache Manager slashes AI model latency and boosts performance, a major step in China’s software-led effort to reduce dependence on banned high-end memory chips.
Aug 132 min read


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


The Real Reason Your Phone, Shirt, and Car May No Longer Be 'Made in China'
Chinese companies are relocating manufacturing operations to avoid steep U.S. tariffs, shifting global supply chains and reshaping how—and where—consumer goods are made.
Jul 102 min read


The Shadow of the Third Line: What China’s Cold War Strategy Reveals About Today
As the U.S. hits China with new tariffs, Beijing is quietly shifting economic power inland. Guizhou, once a remote province, is now at the center of a strategy to protect key industries and reduce risk.
Jul 92 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


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


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


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


China Launches Antitrust Probe Into Nvidia Amid U.S.-China Chip War
China opens an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, citing past regulatory commitments and escalating the U.S.-China tech conflict.
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Explained: How China Could Retaliate After U.S. Chip Sanctions
Beijing escalates its trade response with a mineral export ban and eyes broader actions targeting U.S. companies and tech supply chains.
Dec 9, 20243 min read


U.S.-China Tech Tensions Rise as Beijing Questions Chip Security
Chinese industry bodies call for reduced reliance on U.S. chips as trade tensions and security concerns escalate.
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Chip War Intensifies: U.S. Targets Huawei Partners with New Export Controls
New U.S. chip curbs intensify the tech rivalry with China, dealing a blow to Beijing’s semiconductor self-reliance push.
Nov 28, 20242 min read


China’s Chip Industry Rallies Amid TSMC Cuts and U.S. Sanctions
China’s semiconductor sector confronts geopolitical challenges as TSMC’s service restrictions amplify supply chain concerns.
Nov 20, 20242 min read


End of the Line for TikTok’s Canadian Operations? Government Orders Shutdown Over Security Risks
Ottawa cites national security concerns but will allow Canadians to keep using TikTok as legal battles loom.
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Foxconn to Build World's Largest Nvidia Chip Factory in Mexico to Meet Growing AI Demand
Foxconn's massive investment aims to meet surging AI demand amid global chip shortages and geopolitical challenges.
Oct 9, 20242 min read


China to Tech Giants: Opt for Local AI Chips, Move Away from Nvidia
Beijing’s latest move to promote domestic AI chips challenges Nvidia’s foothold in China’s tech sector as U.S. trade sanctions tighten.
Oct 8, 20243 min read
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