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Washington has imposed export restrictions on advanced technology to China, including the most high-end AI chips made by companies such as Nvidia and chipmaking equipment, citing concerns that the technology could enhance China’s military capabilities. Despite these restrictions, China has continued making AI breakthroughs that have drawn close scrutiny from US officials. China’s Vice Foreign…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for the establishment of an international centre to better coordinate global cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) and address the current “fragmented trend”. The move comes as China looks to expand its influence in the new but rapidly evolving sector amid a bitter tech competition with the United States. Opening…
SHANGHAI, July 26 — China’s Premier Li Qiang warned today that artificial intelligence development must be weighed against the security risks, saying global consensus was urgently needed even as the tech race between Beijing and Washington shows no sign of abating. His remarks came just days after US President Donald Trump unveiled an aggressive low-regulation…
Voting has started in a recall election that could see the unseating of dozens of opposition Kuomintang lawmakers. Polls have opened in Taiwan’s high-stakes recall election that could give President William William Lai Ching-te’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) control of parliament, and send what his supporters describe as a strong rebuke to China. Saturday’s polls…
Chinese premier Li Qiang has proposed establishing an organisation to foster global cooperation on artificial intelligence, calling on countries to coordinate on the development and security of the fast-evolving technology, days after the US unveiled plans to deregulate the industry. Speaking at the annual World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Li called AI a…
In 2025, China’s Premier Li Qiang unveiled a transformative AI strategy that transcends domestic ambitions, positioning the nation as a cornerstone in the global AI ecosystem. By advocating for an international AI governance framework and cross-border collaboration, Li’s vision not only addresses the fragmented state of global AI regulation but also creates a fertile ground…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during the opening ceremony of World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Xihao Jiang In a significant global appeal, Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday urged the formation of an international organisation to enhance cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), calling on countries to coordinate efforts in the…
The global tech landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as China’s aggressive AI initiatives challenge U.S.-led dominance, creating both risks and opportunities for investors. By 2025, Beijing has embedded its AI ambitions into a multi-layered strategy that combines domestic governance, international collaboration, and industrial self-reliance. This realignment is not merely a technological competition but a…
In 2025, China’s strategic push to dominate the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is accelerating, driven by a blend of geopolitical ambition, technological innovation, and economic pragmatism. Beijing’s vision for AI is no longer confined to domestic markets; it is a cornerstone of its broader Digital Silk Road (DSR), an initiative that seeks to weave…
BEIJING, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to hold economic and trade talks with the United States in Sweden later this month, the strength and resilience of the Chinese economy is in the limelight once again. This round of talks, mutually agreed upon by both nations, is not only a diplomatic…