China Is Winning the Race for AI Robots

China Is Winning the Race for AI Robots

Robots on display from Chinese electronics manufacturer Hisense in Berlin, Sept. 5. While the U.S. celebrates its dominance in artificial-intelligence software, China is quietly winning the race that might end up mattering most—developing robots that wield AI in the physical world. PREMIUM China Is Winning the Race for AI Robots The U.S. should be proud…

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China looks to National Day holiday to boost consumer spending – The Irish Times

China looks to National Day holiday to boost consumer spending – The Irish Times

China’s National Day on Wednesday kicked off a week-long holiday that policymakers in Beijing hope will see consumers splurge on travel, entertainment and hospitality. The commerce ministry has told popular cultural and tourist sites to extend opening hours and simplify reservation systems in advance of the holiday to encourage the spending spree China needed to…

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China’s jobless youth aren’t happy with a plan to attract foreign professionals with a new ‘K visa’

China’s jobless youth aren’t happy with a plan to attract foreign professionals with a new ‘K visa’

A new visa category launched by the Chinese government to attract young science and technology professionals is causing fervent backlash in China, where well-educated young people are already struggling to find work. The new “K-visa,” launched October 1, has been touted by Chinese officials as a boon for the country’s development – and widely seen…

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'China's Nvidia' Cambricon at forefront of AI stock boom

‘China’s Nvidia’ Cambricon at forefront of AI stock boom

Equities Chinese tech companies dominate list of global top performers last quarter Chinese AI chip company Cambricon Technologies saw its valuation more than double in the July-September quarter. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi) KENSAKU IHARA and CHIHIRO ISHIKAWA October 2, 2025 03:41 JST HONG KONG/TOKYO — Chinese companies related to artificial intelligence including chipmaker Cambricon were among…

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