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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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OpenAI bans Chinese influence campaigns targeting AI data centers with fake accounts

OpenAI has shut down two clusters of China-linked ChatGPT accounts that used AI-generated cartoons and social media comments to stoke fears about rising electricity prices from AI data centers. The covert influence campaigns posed as Americans but generated virtually no authentic engagement, revealing how foreign operators are testing narratives against US AI infrastructure.

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OpenAI bans Chinese influence campaigns targeting AI data centers with fake accounts

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China behind 58% of state-backed cyberattacks targeting US AI tech, CrowdStrike warns

A new CrowdStrike report reveals China-linked hackers are responsible for over 58% of state-sponsored cyberattacks on technology companies, specifically targeting AI assets and intellectual property. The findings highlight an escalating AI arms race as Beijing attempts to close the tech gap with the U.S. despite restrictions on access to advanced AI training chips.

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China behind 58% of state-backed cyberattacks targeting US AI tech, CrowdStrike warns

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Taiwan weighs criminal ban on AI chip exports to China as U.S. trade talks advance

Taiwan is considering far stricter export controls that would restrict AI chip sales to every customer in China, not only blacklisted firms like Huawei. The measure would let Taipei prosecute smuggling as a criminal offense for the first time, marking a significant shift in how the island nation handles technology exports to its neighbor.

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Taiwan weighs criminal ban on AI chip exports to China as U.S. trade talks advance

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China unveils $295 billion plan to build national AI data centers on homegrown chips by 2028

Beijing is drafting an ambitious $295 billion plan to construct a nationwide network of AI data centers over five years, requiring 80% domestic sourcing from suppliers like Huawei. The National Development and Reform Commission is leading the blueprint, with state carriers China Mobile and China Telecom set to operate the facilities. However, limited domestic chip production capacity threatens to undermine the timeline.

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China unveils $295 billion plan to build national AI data centers on homegrown chips by 2028

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Pentagon adds Alibaba, Baidu to Chinese military companies list, blocking U.S. defense contracts

The Pentagon has expanded its Chinese Military Companies List to 188 entities, adding internet giants Alibaba and Baidu, electric vehicle maker BYD, and robotics firm Unitree. The designation prevents these firms from securing U.S. defense contracts and signals continued pressure on Beijing despite recent diplomatic engagement. China's three largest internet companies, valued at roughly $850 billion combined, now face heightened scrutiny from U.S. investors and potential export controls.

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Pentagon adds Alibaba, Baidu to Chinese military companies list, blocking U.S. defense contracts

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Hong Kong to launch first humanoid robot convenience store as AI enters everyday retail

Hong Kong is set to open its first 24-hour convenience store operated by a humanoid robot named Xiao Gai on the Hung Hom waterfront. Developed by Beijing-based Galbot, the outlet represents the city's push to integrate AI into daily life and boost public understanding of embodied intelligence. The store follows a successful Beijing model that serves around 1,000 customers daily.

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Hong Kong to launch first humanoid robot convenience store as AI enters everyday retail

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Jensen Huang declines Senate testimony on Nvidia's AI chip exports to China, offers tour instead

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang turned down Senator Elizabeth Warren's request to testify before the Senate Banking Committee about the company's China business and export controls. Warren criticized the decision, noting Huang attended a $1 million Mar-a-Lago dinner and met with President Xi Jinping. The hearing will examine American AI development and technological dominance without one of AI's most powerful executives.

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Jensen Huang declines Senate testimony on Nvidia's AI chip exports to China, offers tour instead

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Spirit AI overtakes Nvidia on RoboArena benchmark as physical AI competition intensifies

Chinese robotics startup Spirit AI has claimed the top spot on the RoboArena leaderboard with its Spirit v1.6 model scoring 1,924, edging out Nvidia's Cosmos3-Nano-Policy at 1,881. The achievement marks the first time a Chinese model has led this benchmark, co-developed by Nvidia with Stanford and UC Berkeley, and signals intensifying competition in physical AI as Chinese firms dominate multiple robotics benchmarks.

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Spirit AI overtakes Nvidia on RoboArena benchmark as physical AI competition intensifies

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Humanoid robot kicks child during public demo, raising urgent questions about robot safety

A Unitree G1 humanoid robot wearing a clown wig struck a young child in the stomach during a public demonstration in China's Xinjiang region. The viral video has reignited concerns about deploying advanced robots in public spaces, particularly as companies rush to commercialize humanoid robots capable of complex movements. The incident highlights ongoing challenges around accountability and liability when robots cause harm.

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Humanoid robot kicks child during public demo, raising urgent questions about robot safety

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Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough to counter US sanctions with new scaling approach

Huawei announced a major chip design breakthrough at a Shanghai symposium, unveiling its Tau Scaling Law that targets 1.4-nanometer equivalent performance by 2031. The company's chairman credited US sanctions for accelerating domestic chip independence, as China's semiconductor industry develops alternative pathways to advanced chipmaking technology despite restricted access to cutting-edge lithography tools.

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Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough to counter US sanctions with new scaling approach

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DeepSeek raises $7.4 billion in first external funding round at up to $59 billion valuation

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is closing its maiden fundraising of approximately $7.4 billion, with Tencent and CATL leading external investments. Founder Liang Wenfeng is committing $2.94 billion of his own capital to maintain control. The round values the company at between $52 billion and $59 billion, marking a shift from research lab to commercial entity as China builds AI self-sufficiency.

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DeepSeek raises $7.4 billion in first external funding round at up to $59 billion valuation

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China dominates humanoid robots market with 85% of global output, but finding buyers proves harder

China accounts for 85% of humanoid robot installations worldwide, producing machines at roughly half the cost of Western competitors. Yet despite thousands of orders and over 140 manufacturers, experts warn that market demand may not match the country's massive production capacity. The tension between China's manufacturing dominance and actual commercial viability highlights critical questions about the $5 trillion humanoid robots market.

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China dominates humanoid robots market with 85% of global output, but finding buyers proves harder

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China expands trade secret rules to shield AI algorithms and data from foreign access

China implemented sweeping trade secret regulations that classify algorithms, datasets, and AI programs as proprietary secrets for the first time. The rules impose strict security requirements on remote work and cross-border collaboration, with fines up to €630,000 for violations. The move comes as Beijing intensifies efforts to prevent technology leaks and protect domestic innovation amid strategic competition with the US.

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China expands trade secret rules to shield AI algorithms and data from foreign access

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Chinese military acquired Nvidia AI chips despite US export controls, research reveals

Research from Wirescreen reveals the People's Liberation Army has been acquiring Nvidia chips including A100, H100, and H200 models even after Washington imposed export controls in 2022. Public procurement documents show approximately 500 instances where Chinese military units sought advanced AI hardware, with Chinese labs with ties to military now pursuing access to H200 chips.

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Chinese military acquired Nvidia AI chips despite US export controls, research reveals

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China formalizes sweeping overseas investment rules after blocking $2 billion Meta-Manus deal

China issued comprehensive new regulations tightening control over overseas deals involving Chinese investors, AI technology, and data. Effective July 1, the rules formalize Beijing's power to unwind completed transactions and ban cross-border talent transfers without approval. The move comes a month after China forced Meta to abandon its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, signaling heightened scrutiny of tech exits.

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China formalizes sweeping overseas investment rules after blocking $2 billion Meta-Manus deal

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