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Key PlayersBaidu, Alibaba, DeepSeek, ByteDance, Tencent

Top InstitutionsTsinghua, Peking University, CAS

AI Policy StanceState-directed, strategic priority

Notable LegislationGenerative AI Regulations (2023)

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China warns OpenClaw deployments pose serious security risks from poor configuration

China's industry ministry issued a security alert warning that the open-source AI agent OpenClaw can expose systems to cyberattacks and data leaks when improperly deployed. The warning highlights risks from default or poorly configured settings in deployments of the AI agent, which integrates large language models with multi-channel communication capabilities.

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China warns OpenClaw deployments pose serious security risks from poor configuration

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Larry Fink warns China will win without continued AI investment, dismisses bubble fears

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani pushed back against AI bubble fears at the Jio-BlackRock event in Mumbai. Fink argued the real danger is underinvestment in AI as global competition with China intensifies, while Ambani positioned artificial intelligence as essential to solving India's development challenges at scale.

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Larry Fink warns China will win without continued AI investment, dismisses bubble fears

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Moya AI robot walks with 92% human accuracy, has warm skin, and makes eye contact like a person

Shanghai startup DroidUp unveiled Moya, a biomimetic AI robot that maintains human body temperature, walks with 92% accuracy, and expresses emotions through subtle facial movements. Priced at $173,000, the humanoid robot is designed for healthcare and education roles, though its lifelike qualities have sparked both fascination and uncanny valley concerns among observers.

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Moya AI robot walks with 92% human accuracy, has warm skin, and makes eye contact like a person

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Nvidia Must Accept Strict Licensing Terms for H200 AI Chip Sales to China, Lutnick Says

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that Nvidia must comply with non-negotiable licensing terms for selling H200 AI chips to China, including Know-Your-Customer requirements to prevent military access. The chipmaker has not yet agreed to all proposed conditions, delaying shipments despite Trump administration approval. Chinese firms are turning to black-market hardware and domestic alternatives amid the uncertainty.

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Nvidia Must Accept Strict Licensing Terms for H200 AI Chip Sales to China, Lutnick Says

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South Korea exports surge 33.9% in January as AI chips fuel record growth amid tariff tensions

South Korea posted record January exports of $65.8 billion, marking a 33.9% year-on-year increase driven by booming demand for AI chips. Semiconductor exports more than doubled at 102.7%, reaching $20.5 billion as memory prices climbed on AI server demand. The milestone comes as Seoul navigates rising trade tensions with the U.S. over tariffs and ratification disputes.

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South Korea exports surge 33.9% in January as AI chips fuel record growth amid tariff tensions

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Axera Semiconductor targets $379 million Hong Kong IPO to fuel AI chip development

Chinese AI chipmaker Axera Semiconductor is seeking to raise $379.2 million through a Hong Kong IPO, offering 104.9 million shares at HK$28.20 each. The company, backed by Tencent and Qiming Venture Partners, claims to be the largest provider of mid-to-high-end visual on-device AI inference chips globally. The move reflects a broader trend of Chinese semiconductor firms turning to Hong Kong for capital-intensive chip development.

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Axera Semiconductor targets $379 million Hong Kong IPO to fuel AI chip development

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KLA Corp beats Q2 estimates as AI semiconductors drive chipmaking tool demand to new highs

KLA Corp reported second-quarter revenue of $3.3 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations as AI infrastructure demand accelerates investment in advanced logic chips and high-bandwidth memory. The semiconductor equipment maker saw net profit climb 39% to $1.15 billion, though supply constraints and rising DRAM costs present near-term challenges. Despite strong results, shares fell 7% as investors questioned whether growth momentum can sustain amid U.S. export restrictions on China.

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KLA Corp beats Q2 estimates as AI semiconductors drive chipmaking tool demand to new highs

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Taiwan's economy grows 8.6% in 2025, fastest rate in 15 years, turbocharged by AI boom

Taiwan's economy expanded 8.6% in 2025, marking its fastest economic growth in 15 years as the global artificial intelligence boom powered record tech exports. The island's Q4 GDP surged 12.68%, far exceeding forecasts, driven by robust global demand for AI chips and semiconductors from companies like Nvidia and Apple.

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Taiwan's economy grows 8.6% in 2025, fastest rate in 15 years, turbocharged by AI boom

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Google engineer convicted of stealing AI trade secrets for Chinese interests in landmark case

A federal jury convicted former Google engineer Linwei Ding on 14 counts of economic espionage and theft of trade secrets. Between May 2022 and April 2023, he stole over 2,000 pages of confidential data about Google's AI infrastructure, including TPU and GPU specifications, while secretly founding AI startups in China. The case marks the first AI-related economic espionage conviction in U.S. history.

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Google engineer convicted of stealing AI trade secrets for Chinese interests in landmark case

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SpaceX files to launch 1 million satellites as orbital data centers for AI computing power

SpaceX has submitted an FCC filing requesting approval to launch up to one million solar-powered satellites that would function as orbital data centers for artificial intelligence. The proposal dwarfs the company's existing Starlink constellation of over 9,600 satellites and would dramatically increase the roughly 15,000 satellites currently orbiting Earth, raising concerns about space debris and orbital monopolization.

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SpaceX files to launch 1 million satellites as orbital data centers for AI computing power

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Nvidia DeepSeek controversy erupts as US lawmaker links technical support to China military AI

A US House committee chair alleges Nvidia provided extensive technical assistance to Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, helping achieve breakthrough training efficiency with just 2.788M H800 GPU hours. Documents suggest the AI models were later used by China's military, intensifying debate over US export controls and national security risks in the AI race with Beijing.

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Nvidia DeepSeek controversy erupts as US lawmaker links technical support to China military AI

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Nvidia's H200 AI chip sales to China stalled by US security review despite initial approvals

China approved imports of Nvidia's H200 AI chips for ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent in January, totaling over 400,000 units. But nearly two months later, sales remain frozen as the US State Department pushes for tougher restrictions. Chinese customers aren't placing orders until licensing conditions become clear.

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Nvidia's H200 AI chip sales to China stalled by US security review despite initial approvals

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Chinese chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX unveils ambitious GPU roadmap targeting Nvidia's Rubin by 2027

Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX has revealed a four-generation GPU architecture roadmap aimed at competing with Nvidia's next-gen platforms. The Chinese chipmaker claims its current Tianshu architecture already outperforms Nvidia Hopper, while its 2027 Tianquan design targets surpassing Rubin. The announcement highlights China's aggressive push to develop domestic alternatives in AI chips amid ongoing trade restrictions.

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Chinese chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX unveils ambitious GPU roadmap targeting Nvidia's Rubin by 2027

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Malicious VS Code Extensions With 1.5 Million Installs Steal Developer Source Code

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered two malicious VS Code extensions disguised as AI-powered coding assistants that secretly exfiltrated developer source code to China-based servers. ChatGPT - 中文版 and ChatMoss, with 1.5 million combined installs, remain available on the Visual Studio Marketplace despite actively stealing files and tracking user behavior through hidden mechanisms.

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Malicious VS Code Extensions With 1.5 Million Installs Steal Developer Source Code

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China deepens review of Meta's $2 billion Manus acquisition over tech export concerns

Beijing has expanded its investigation into Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus, examining potential violations of tech export controls, cross-border currency flows, and tax accounting rules. The probe highlights concerns about foreign control of AI technology and spotlights the practice of 'Singapore-washing' by Chinese companies relocating to avoid regulatory oversight.

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China deepens review of Meta's $2 billion Manus acquisition over tech export concerns

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