DeepSeek AI mania takes over China – from prescriptions to parenting and government work

DeepSeek AI mania takes over China – from prescriptions to parenting and government work

The frenzy over China’s home-grown chatbot from DeepSeek has spread to the medical sector, inspiring more Chinese to turn to using the artificial intelligence (AI) model for diagnoses. But the shift has also triggered mixed feelings – especially over the possibility of AI’s involvement in medical decisions. “I am crushed!” ran the caption of the…

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China’s villages put to Communist Party loyalty test in national anti-corruption campaign

China’s villages put to Communist Party loyalty test in national anti-corruption campaign

Tens of thousands of anti-corruption inspectors have fanned out across China to carry out the first national check on the party loyalty of cadres in the country’s half a million villages. The announcement of the campaign came a month after the Communist Party’s graft watchdog, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), said 77,000 village…

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‘Marriage school’: China city’s bold measures to boost nuptials, birth rates spark criticism

‘Marriage school’: China city’s bold measures to boost nuptials, birth rates spark criticism

A city in southern China has launched bold initiatives and slogans to encourage marriage and boost birth rates, igniting widespread controversy. In October, Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, unveiled the country’s first “marriage-themed” cultural street. The historic street showcases both Chinese and Western wedding scenes, providing visitors with plenty of photo opportunities. However, what…

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