4 h. ago China calls itself a responsible AI force, as most in US think otherwise

China has positioned itself as a responsible major collaborative force in AI development and governance, contrasting with a recently released survey finding that most Americans view US leadership in the field as crucial. Beijing arrived at its assessment this week as China hosted a workshop on AI capacity building, the third of its kind in two years. The week-long event in Shanghai attracted participants from more than 20 countries. Details of the discussions were not disclosed. “Artificial...

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6 h. ago China’s double threat, a hidden card in the trade war: 7 science highlights

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Potassium railway’: China’s hidden card in the trade war For over a decade, China has invested heavily to build a dual-purpose passenger and freight railway through the thick rainforest between Kunming and Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This railway has become a critical conduit for China to secure potassium...

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24 h. ago China’s Unitree builds course for students to learn how to train robot dogs

Unitree Robotics has launched an education platform for students to train robot dogs and understand how they operate based on the start-up’s Go2 system, as adoption of these quadruped machines expands from enthusiasts to mainstream consumers. According to its social media post on Tuesday, Unitree has developed an in-person training course with ready-to-use tools that would enable students to learn the operation, maintenance and applications of a quadruped robot – specifically, the company’s...

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28 h. ago Chipmaker CXMT eyes US$42 billion Shanghai listing, sources say

Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) plans an initial public offering (IPO) in Shanghai as soon as the first quarter of next year, eyeing a valuation of up to 300 billion yuan ($42.12 billion), according to two sources briefed on the matter. Founded in 2016 with government backing, CXMT leads China’s strategic push to build a foothold in a global DRAM market long dominated by companies from Japan, South Korea and the United States. China’s leading manufacturer of dynamic...

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53 h. ago China Has An Underwater Data Center. The US Will Build Them In Space

China Has An Underwater Data Center. The US Will Build Them In Space  Forbes

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3 d. ago China Helped Indonesia Build One of the World’s Biggest, Youngest Coal Fleets. It’s Still Growing.

China Helped Indonesia Build One of the World’s Biggest, Youngest Coal Fleets. It’s Still Growing.  Inside Climate News

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3 d. ago China Builds Colossal Solar Farm Seven Times the Size of Manhattan

China Builds Colossal Solar Farm Seven Times the Size of Manhattan  Newsweek

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6 d. ago Two Solar Stories, Two Different Directions: Why China Builds Faster as the U.S. Hits Pause

Two Solar Stories, Two Different Directions: Why China Builds Faster as the U.S. Hits Pause  CarbonCredits.com

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7 d. ago China gears up to build giant South China Sea lab in hunt for ghost particles

Chinese researchers have tested a submersible vehicle designed to help them build one of the world’s largest neutrino observatories in the South China Sea – a facility that will study the ghostly subatomic particles that stream through the cosmos with barely a trace. The Subsea Precision Instrument Deployer with Elastic Releasing (Spider) uncoiled a 700 metre (2,300ft) string of 20 sensor balls at a depth of about 1,700 metres (5,580ft), according to the team from Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s...

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7 d. ago Apple taps China’s BYD to build HomePod with screen, tabletop robot

Apple is preparing to expand its manufacturing operations in Vietnam as part of a push into the smart home market and an ongoing effort to lessen its dependence on China. The company is developing a range of new home devices for next year, including indoor security cameras and a display designed to control appliances and serve as a house command hub. A more advanced tabletop robot – capable of using motors and sensors to move – is slated to follow in 2027. All three products are on track to be...

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8 d. ago China’s Biggest Builders Hobble Toward End of Restructurings

China’s Biggest Builders Hobble Toward End of Restructurings  Bloomberg.com

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8 d. ago Beijing builds open, innovative, welcoming global urban center

Beijing builds open, innovative, welcoming global urban center  China Daily

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9 d. ago Which country builds the best EV? See models available in China, Europe and the US

Which country builds the best EV? See models available in China, Europe and the US  USA Today

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9 d. ago Pentagon moves to build $1 billion critical minerals stockpile to counter China — report

Pentagon moves to build $1 billion critical minerals stockpile to counter China — report  Mining.com

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1 week ago DPC Dash — Domino's Pizza China Builds Lasting Growth in the Third Quarter of 2025 With Excellence in Store Expansion, Innovation, and Digital Leadership

DPC Dash — Domino's Pizza China Builds Lasting Growth in the Third Quarter of 2025 With Excellence in Store Expansion, Innovation, and Digital Leadership  Morningstar

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1 week ago Central Asia: Russia Reassures, China Builds, The West Scrutinises

Central Asia: Russia Reassures, China Builds, The West Scrutinises  IDN-InDepthNews

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2 w. ago Hong Kong can help mainland China ‘take renminbi global, build ties with France’

Hong Kong’s dual status as an international financial centre and offshore renminbi trading hub allows it to play a vital role in taking the yuan onto the global stage and promoting Sino-French economic ties, mainland Chinese business leaders have told a meeting in Paris. Representatives from major mainland companies and financial institutions in Paris raised the idea with a delegation from the Better Hong Kong Foundation, led by its executive committee chairman, Ronnie Chan Chi-chung, during a...

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2 w. ago China is building a thriving semi industry off US leftovers, export controls be damned

China is building a thriving semi industry off US leftovers, export controls be damned  theregister.com

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2 w. ago China is building out oil reserves at full speed ahead of emergency outcomes

China is building out oil reserves at full speed ahead of emergency outcomes  MSN

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2 w. ago China accelerates oil reserve buildup after energy shock from Ukraine war

China accelerates oil reserve buildup after energy shock from Ukraine war  Cryptopolitan

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