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China urges caution amid rapid advances in assisted-driving tech

China has called on the auto industry to proceed with caution as assisted-driving technology advances rapidly. China’s automakers are outpacing global competitors in the rollout of assisted-driving tech, driven by consumer demand for rapid innovation. However, regulators are signaling a clear message: advance boldly — but responsibly, according to Reuters. Regulators are finalizing new safety […]

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China bans non-certified power banks on flights

Alex Omenye China’s aviation authority will begin enforcing a new regulation on Saturday banning airline passengers from carrying power banks that lack Chinese safety certification or have been recently recalled due to safety risks. The directive from the Civil Aviation Administration of China follows a spate of global aviation incidents linked to overheating lithium battery […]

Chinese hackers target Trump, Vance's phones
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China confirms deal with US to boost tech cooperation

The United States and China have agreed on a new trade framework designed to ease technology restrictions and support rare earth exports, according to a statement released Friday by China’s Ministry of Commerce. As part of the deal, China will process export applications for items under its control laws, while the U.S. will roll back […]

China’s Rednote releases open-source AI model
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China’s Rednote releases open-source AI model

Chinese social media giant Rednote, widely known by its Chinese name Xiaohongshu, has released its first open-source large language model. It joins a growing list of Chinese tech firms making strides in artificial intelligence by offering their models to the global developer community. The model, named dots.llm1, is now available for public download on the […]

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Rescue efforts continue after deadly blast at Eastern China plant

Search and rescue efforts continued Wednesday after a powerful explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China left six people missing, killed at least five, and injured 19. The blast, which occurred in an industrial park on Tuesday, sent shockwaves through nearby businesses and residences, shattering windows and spewing thick white smoke, according to social […]

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US-China tensions reignite over Huawei AI chip export rules

Efforts to ease trade tensions between the United States and China have hit a setback as a new dispute over semiconductor regulations reignites friction between the two global powers. On Wednesday, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a sharp rebuke to recent U.S. export restrictions targeting Huawei’s artificial intelligence chips, threatening legal action against those who […]

Humanoid robots will aid, not replace, human workers - China
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Humanoid robots will aid, not replace, human workers – China

Humanoid robots will not lead to mass unemployment or replace human labor, a Chinese official has assured, amid the country’s rapid push into robotics and artificial intelligence. Liang Liang, deputy director of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, emphasized in an interview with foreign media on Friday that China sees robots as tools to enhance productivity, […]

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China resumes Boeing plane deliveries amid US trade talks

China has lifted its ban on domestic airlines accepting deliveries of Boeing aircraft, signaling a thaw in trade tensions with the United States, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. The report cited sources familiar with the matter. The decision follows an agreement between Washington and Beijing to temporarily reduce steep reciprocal tariffs exceeding 100%, announced after weekend talks […]

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China considers exempting certain goods from US tariffs

China is reportedly considering suspending its 125% tariff on certain U.S. imports, according to a Bloomberg report. This move is driven by concerns about the negative impact the prolonged trade war is having on vital Chinese industries. The proposed tariff reductions would target critical sectors, including medical equipment and industrial chemicals like ethane, used in […]