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China is reportedly targeting Taiwan to acquire advanced chip manufacturing technology and talent in an effort to overcome international "containment", according to a report from Taiwan's top security agency.
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Unite to Combat Model Copying in China
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are collaborating to prevent Chinese companies from copying their AI models to gain a competitive advantage.
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Unite to Combat Model Copying in China
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are collaborating to prevent Chinese companies from copying and using their AI models, aiming to maintain a competitive advantage in the global AI landscape.
ChinaTalk
ChinaTalk is a Substack publication providing in-depth coverage of technology, China, US policy, and war, featuring original analysis and interviews with key thinkers and policymakers, reaching tens of thousands of subscribers.
China's AI Education Experiment
Pilot schools in China are utilizing AI to assess artwork, monitor facial expressions, and screen for psychological issues, with the Ministry of Education (MOE) aiming to implement these practices nationwide.
Sharp China
Sharp China discusses the U.S., China, and Iran, a PRC-Pakistan peace plan, a KMT chair visit to China, and covers Huawei, Manus, and ZXMoto.
Chinese chip firms hit record high revenue driven by the AI boom and U.S. curbs
Chinese chip firms have reached record revenue due to high domestic demand for AI and U.S. tech restrictions that are favoring local businesses.
Senate bill would ban sale of key AI chipmaking machines to China
A bipartisan Senate bill aims to restrict the sale of advanced semiconductor machinery, crucial for AI systems, to China.
US AI Data Center Expansion Relies on Chinese Electrical Equipment Imports
The U.S. AI data center expansion is facing delays due to reliance on imported Chinese electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, and batteries.
India’s Sarvam AI Set to Raise Up to $350 Million in New Funding
Sarvam AI, an Indian AI startup, is reportedly raising $300-350 million to compete with AI leaders from the US and China.
China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure
Chinese manufacturers are concerned about supply chain disruptions and potentially higher prices for American consumers due to the Iran war impacting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese chipmakers claim nearly half of local market as Nvidia's lead shrinks
Chinese GPU and AI chip makers captured nearly 41% of China's AI accelerator server market last year, eroding Nvidia's lead in one of its most important overseas markets, according to data from an IDC report.
FBI declares suspected Chinese hack of US surveillance system a ‘major cyber incident’
The FBI has declared a suspected Chinese hack of a U.S. surveillance system as a 'major cyber incident,' indicating successful compromise of sensitive data stored on FBI systems.
Super Micro Co-Founder Pleads Not Guilty in China Smuggling Case
Super Micro Computer Inc. co-founder Yih-Shyan “Wally” Liaw pleaded not guilty in New York to charges that he helped illegally divert billions of dollars in Nvidia Corp.-powered servers to China.
China’s New AI Stocks Drive Volatility in Asia as Hype Grows
Chinese AI companies, particularly newly listed model developers and chip designers, are exhibiting high volatility in Asian equity markets, influenced by retail investor activity.
Robotaxi Outage in China Leaves Passengers Stranded on Highways
A system failure reportedly caused Baidu's robotaxis to freeze across Wuhan, China, leaving passengers stranded and potentially leading to traffic disruptions and crashes.
Mamdani is rescinding New York City government’s TikTok ban
New York City is rescinding its 2023 ban on TikTok for government devices, which was initially implemented by former Mayor Eric Adams due to security concerns related to the app's ties to the Chinese government.
Zhipu’s Losses Climb 60% After Chinese AI Rivalry Worsens
Zhipu's net losses surged 60% in 2025, revealing the increasing expenditure on AI development among China's AI startups to compete with rivals.
Raspberry Pi Reports 25% Sales Rise Driven by US and China
Raspberry Pi Holdings Plc reported a 25% sales increase in 2025, driven by demand in the US and China, despite memory chip shortages.
Fedware: 13 Government Apps That Spy Harder Than the Apps They Ban
The article examines 13 US government apps, revealing privacy concerns such as the White House app using a Chinese tracking SDK, the FBI app serving ads, and FEMA requesting 28 permissions for weather alerts.
Taiwan probes 11 Chinese firms for illegal poaching of tech talent
Taiwan is investigating 11 Chinese firms for illegally poaching semiconductor and other high-tech talent amid geopolitical tensions with Beijing.
What makes Yuanjie – a Chinese optical chip star and Hong Kong IPO candidate
The article explores the factors that contribute to Yuanjie's success as a Chinese optical chip company and its potential Hong Kong IPO, emphasizing the company's growth driven by demand for AI infrastructure and data centers in China.
Top AI conference reverses ban on papers from US-sanctioned entities after Chinese boycott
A top AI conference reversed its ban on papers from researchers at U.S.-sanctioned entities following a boycott from China's largest tech federation, illustrating the influence of Chinese researchers in the AI field.
Beijing's surprise intervention on Meta's Manus rattles tech founders, VCs eyeing 'China shedding'
Beijing's review of Meta's Manus has sparked concerns among Chinese tech founders and investors who were using the 'Singapore-washing' model, creating confusion and rattling the industry.
Exclusive: Huawei's new AI chip finds favour with ByteDance, Alibaba which plan to place orders, sources say
Huawei's new AI chip has performed well in customer testing, leading ByteDance and Alibaba to plan orders as they seek alternatives to Nvidia in the Chinese market.
AI rift widens as China urges boycott of top US conference over sanctions ban
China is urging its researchers to boycott a top US AI conference after the conference complied with US sanctions by banning researchers from sanctioned entities. China's top computing body is threatening to blacklist the AI conference in response.
Feds Arrest Trio for Nvidia GPU Smuggling Scheme Involving Supermicro Servers
Federal authorities arrested a Chinese national and two Americans for attempting to smuggle export-controlled Nvidia GPUs to China; Nvidia and Supermicro detected irregularities in the orders and canceled them.
The rise of China’s hottest new commodity: AI tokens
Chinese AI models like DeepSeek and MiniMax are consuming more tokens than their US counterparts, marking a shift in the AI landscape. This indicates a growing adoption and usage of China's AI technology.
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China is reviewing the $2 billion sale of Manus to Meta due to concerns about strategic technology flowing overseas, and the founders are reportedly barred from leaving the country.
Self-cleaning fabric could eliminate the need for detergent
Researchers in China are exploring the development of self-cleaning fabric that would eliminate the need for detergents, thus reducing environmental pollution.
Cuba's Fragile Power Grid Finds a Powerful New Partner
Cuba's fragile power grid is increasingly reliant on China's renewable energy sector for equipment, expertise, and financing to rebuild the system, given ongoing US aggression.
Import AI 348: DeepMind defines AGI; the best free LLM is made in China; mind controlling robots
Jack Clark's Import AI newsletter discusses DeepMind's definition of AGI, the rise of a powerful free LLM from China, and developments in mind-controlling robots.
How Eric Trump Became an Ally of One of China’s Biggest Crypto Companies
Eric Trump has partnered with Bitmain, one of China's largest crypto companies, despite security concerns surrounding Bitmain's mining rigs.
‘It’s stupid’: why western carmakers’ retreat from electric risks dooming them to irrelevance
The article discusses the risk of Western carmakers retreating from electric vehicle (EV) development, suggesting it could lead to irrelevance as Chinese companies advance, especially in light of potential conflicts like an Iran war highlighting the importance of transitioning to EVs.
Gen Z's Obsession With China Is About Disillusionment With Capitalism
Gen Z is reportedly expressing disillusionment with US capitalism while simultaneously appreciating aspects of China's culture and technology.
Inside China’s robotics revolution
This article explores China's advancements in robotics, based on a visit to 11 companies across 5 cities, focusing on the progress towards autonomous humanoid robots.
Sharp China
This Sharp China episode covers the war in Iran, the visit to Beijing, new DNI assessments on Taiwan, and military scientists disappearing from public view.
The compute gap shaping the US-China AI rivalry
A Politico article discusses the "compute gap" between the U.S. and China in the context of AI rivalry, highlighting China's new "AI Plus" strategy within its latest five-year plan.
US charges 3 tied to Super Micro Computer with helping smuggle billions of dollars of AI chips to China
The US has charged three individuals for allegedly conspiring to divert billions of dollars worth of AI chips to China via Super Micro Computer, according to Reuters.
U.S. prosecutors charge Super Micro Computer employees with smuggling Nvidia chips to China
U.S. prosecutors have charged a Super Micro co-founder, an employee, and a contractor with illegally smuggling top-tier Nvidia AI chips to China, in violation of U.S. export controls.
China mobilizes “one-person company” AI startups
Local governments across China are converting coworking spaces and data centers into AI incubators as part of a national AI initiative from Beijing that mobilizes "one-person company" AI startups.
Alibaba and Baidu lift cloud prices by up to 34% amid AI demand surge
Alibaba and Baidu are increasing their cloud prices by up to 34% due to surging demand for AI, according to IDC China analyst Cui Tingting, who calls it a reasonable response to evolving market conditions.
China Alarmed by Spread of OpenClaw Agents
The article reports that the Chinese government is expressing reservations about the spread of OpenClaw autonomous AI agents, despite their popularity.
Apple's Tim Cook Visits China Amid Growing Pressure on App Store Policy
Apple CEO Tim Cook visited China after Apple lowered fees for app developers in the country earlier this month.
Exclusive: Nvidia preparing Groq chips that can be sold in Chinese market, sources say
Nvidia is reportedly preparing a version of its Groq AI chips for sale in the Chinese market, according to sources.
China approves brain chip to treat paralysis
China has approved a brain chip designed to allow paralyzed individuals to control a soft robotic hand, marking a world first in this technology.
An Interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang About Chip Controls, AI Factories, and Enterprise Pragmatism
Ben Thompson interviews Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about chip controls, the concept of AI factories, and Nvidia's pragmatic approach to the enterprise market. Huang discusses navigating geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding chip exports to China, and Nvidia's focus on providing comprehensive AI infrastructure solutions.
China AI Startup Moonshot Snags Funds at $18 Billion Valuation
Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI is seeking $1 billion in funding, valuing the company at $18 billion. This more than quadruples its valuation in three months, highlighting significant interest in Chinese AI developers competing with Silicon Valley.
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Brazilian delivery app iFood and Chinese-backed Keeta are engaged in a $20 billion market war marked by accusations of corporate espionage and underhand tactics. The intense competition highlights the escalating battle for dominance in Brazil's rapidly growing delivery sector, driven by increasing digital penetration and consumer demand.
Ferrari reveal second Chinese GP upgrade after 'Macarena' wing surprise
Ferrari has introduced a second upgrade to its Formula 1 car at the Chinese Grand Prix, following an initial adjustment involving a 'Macarena' wing design. The changes aim to improve the car's performance at the Shanghai International Circuit.
A small U.S. town grew a big company. Can it weather the tariff blizzard?
The article discusses how the small town of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, is home to Digi-Key, a major electronics component distributor, and how the company is navigating the challenges of tariffs and global economic uncertainty. It highlights the company's growth and its significance to the local economy.
Starlink Militarization and Its Impact on Global Strategic Stability - Interpret: China
Researchers from the PLA-affiliated National University of Defense Technology in China argue that Starlink's military applications, increased space collision risks, and SpaceX's ties to the U.S. military will destabilize global strategic stability. They foresee a security dilemma as countries react to widespread U.S. Starlink deployment, impacting space security.
Sells Like Teen Spirit
Edikted, a fashion brand targeting Gen Z and Alpha, has found success through a data-driven approach that quickly identifies trending styles and efficiently produces garments. By controlling their supply chain and focusing on digital marketing, Edikted has thrived despite competition from Shein and Temu and ongoing tariff wars.
Sharp China
The Sharp China podcast episode "The Raising a Lobster Frenzy, Iran and US-China as Trump's Visit Looms, Two Sessions Takeaways" discusses China's impact on the world. Specific topics mentioned in the title include a lobster frenzy, US-China relations in light of a potential visit from Donald Trump, and takeaways from the Two Sessions meetings.
From stock tips to blind dates: why Chinese are obsessed with ‘raising’ a lobster
Chinese users are captivated by OpenClaw, a tool assisting in stock trading, daily tasks, and dating. Despite its popularity, concerns are rising about its costs and the reliability of the data it provides.
Trump Wrongly Took $160 Billion and Won’t Give It Back
Columnist Elie Honig reports that the White House is refusing to issue $160 billion in tariff refunds after losing a Supreme Court case. The refunds are owed due to Trump's administration wrongly collecting tariffs on imports from China.
CSET - Building the Tech Coalition
The report "Building the Tech Coalition" explores how the United States and its allies can create a more effective technology coalition to counter China's influence in advanced technologies. It identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the current approach and offers recommendations for strengthening cooperation on export controls, investment screening, and technology standards.
This Is When 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Production Will End
Chevrolet will end production of the redesigned 2027 Chevy Bolt due to a Buick gas-powered vehicle moving from China to a Kansas facility. The electric vehicle was slated to be available for around $30,000.
‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts
A new report finds that African countries have spent over $2 billion on Chinese AI-led mass surveillance technology, which experts warn is violating citizens' freedoms because it is not "necessary or proportionate." This technology includes facial recognition and tracking systems implemented across the continent.
Microsoft Pushes for Africa AI Adoption in Challenge to DeepSeek
Microsoft is intensifying its efforts to promote the adoption of its artificial intelligence tools in Africa, aiming to gain a competitive advantage over China's DeepSeek. The company seeks to tap into Africa's growing population and emerging tech market.
Chinese brain interface startup Gestala raises $21M just two months after launch
Chinese brain-computer interface startup Gestala has raised $21 million in funding, just two months after launching. This is reportedly the largest early-stage funding round in China's BCI industry, though specific investors were not disclosed.
Hustlers are cashing in on China's OpenClaw AI craze
China's "OpenClaw" AI tool has become a tech obsession, creating business opportunities for savvy adopters. Entrepreneurs are leveraging OpenClaw for tasks ranging from AI companionship to enhancing social media presence, highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit in China's AI landscape.
China issues second warning on OpenClaw risks amid adoption frenzy
China has issued its second warning regarding the potential cybersecurity and data risks associated with the improper installation and use of OpenClaw AI agents. The agency cautions that widespread adoption without proper safeguards could lead to severe consequences.
China’s Gen Z Day Traders Trust in Chatbots and Move Markets
Chinese Gen Z day traders are increasingly using AI chatbots for stock trading, driving significant investment growth in China's economy. This cohort trusts AI-driven insights to pick high-growth equities, influencing market trends in the world's second-largest economy.
China Moves to Curb OpenClaw AI Use at Banks, State Agencies
China is restricting the use of OpenClaw AI applications on office computers within state-run enterprises and government agencies. This move aims to proactively address potential security risks that may arise from experimenting with agentic AI technology.
The Tycoon Who Had a Secret Life as an Alleged Scam Kingpin
Chen Zhi, a Cambodian tycoon, allegedly built a massive fortune and global network of politicians and banks while orchestrating "pig butchering" scams. The article details his alleged involvement in these scams and the sprawling empire he built.
Does Trump Know His Favorite Shoe Company Is Suing Him?
Florsheim, a favorite shoe brand of Donald Trump, is suing his administration over tariffs. The company has vocally opposed Trump's tariffs, even as he has promoted the brand.
Rudd confirmed to head NSA, Cyber Command after near year-long vacancy
The Senate confirmed Gen. Timothy Haugh (71-29) to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and Cyber Command, filling a near year-long vacancy. He assumes the "dual-hat" leadership role amid rising cyber aggression from foreign adversaries, while the U.S. government faces pressures to reduce its size.
Apple Now Makes About 25% of iPhones in India After China Pivot
Apple now produces about 25% of its iPhones in India, a 53% increase in Indian production from last year. This shift reflects Apple's strategy to diversify its manufacturing and reduce reliance on China to avoid tariffs.
OpenClaw fever: why is China rushing to ‘raise a lobster’?
Chinese consumers are increasingly using AI tools, referred to as "OpenClaw," for various tasks including stock picking, report writing, coding, and email composition. This trend highlights the growing reliance on AI for a broad range of professional and personal applications in China.
China’s Victory Giant Is Said to Plan $2 Billion Hong Kong Listing as Soon as April
Victory Giant Technology (Huizhou) Co., a Chinese printed circuit board maker, reportedly plans a Hong Kong listing as early as April. The IPO is expected to raise over $2 billion.
Der8auer explains Thermal Grizzly delays after company was scammed twice on raw materials worth €40,000 - VideoCardz.com
Thermal Grizzly, a company specializing in PC cooling solutions, experienced product delays after falling victim to two raw material scams in China. These scams resulted in a €40,000 loss for the company, as explained by overclocker der8auer.
中国卷烟博物馆 · Chinese Cigarette Museum
Ciggies.app is presented as the only comprehensive English-language archive of Chinese cigarettes. It features over 3,200 SKUs across 200+ brands, including pack imagery, specs, pricing, and ratings for brands like Zhonghua and Panda.
Steep price hikes hit China's smartphone market as memory crunch deepens
China's smartphone market is experiencing significant price increases across brands and product categories due to a deepening memory chip shortage. This impacts various manufacturers and product tiers within the Chinese market.
Google: Spyware vendors, China-linked spies led 0-day abuse • The Register
Google's Threat Analysis Group (GTIG) reported that of the 90 zero-day vulnerabilities they tracked in 2025, 43 targeted enterprise technology. Spyware vendors and Chinese-linked actors were major sources of the exploitation of these zero-day exploits.
Sharp China
This Sharp China episode covers several topics, including reactions to the Two Sessions meetings in China, questions about Alibaba's Deep Seek AI model, and a UK spying scandal involving access to individuals' internet browsing history. The episode also touches on distillation, a technique to make AI models smaller and faster.
Tech investors sue Trump administration, accusing it of violating TikTok ban
Tech investors are suing the Trump administration for allegedly failing to enforce a law requiring TikTok to separate from its China-based owner, ByteDance, or face a U.S. ban. The lawsuit claims the lack of enforcement has harmed their investments.
Elite overproduction
The Wikipedia article discusses "elite overproduction," a theory positing that an overabundance of elites leads to societal instability. It explores potential causes like demographic shifts and rising education levels, and examines historical examples like the French Revolution and the Arab Spring.
ByteDance’s AI Ambitions Are Being Hampered by Compute Restraints and Copyright Concerns
ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 AI video model is facing challenges due to heavy demand straining its compute capacity and copyright complaints. The company's AI ambitions are being hampered by these restraints, highlighting the limitations of AI development in China.
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A proposed rule would require countries to invest in the U.S. in exchange for access to advanced semiconductors. This draft regulation appears to be an effort by the US government to incentivize domestic investment in the semiconductor industry.