Tesla Faces a Setback in China as Sales Slide to Three-Year Low

Tesla Stock in Focus After Breakthrough China Approval for Its Generative-AI Tech

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. China approved the first foreign automaker generative-AI services this week, clearing Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Mercedes-Benz (MBGAF) to offer in-car AI assistants to Chinese drivers. Regulators in Shanghai registered Tesla’s xBot customer-service model, while Beijing’s cyberspace authority listed Mercedes-Benz’s virtual assistant. The approvals let both firms deploy voice assistants that…

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China’s 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan completes first sea trials

China’s 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan completes first sea trials

China’s next-generation “drone-carrier” amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, completed its first sea trials on Sunday afternoon, state broadcaster CCTV said. The three-day trial marks a major step forward for the People’s Liberation Army to take delivery of its first Type 076 amphibious assault carrier, seen as a key asset for China’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)…

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China’s chip leaders bank on AI, EVs, RISC-V as industry’s future growth engines

China’s chip leaders bank on AI, EVs, RISC-V as industry’s future growth engines

The use of chips for artificial intelligence and electric vehicles (EVs) will offer strong demand underpinning the development of mainland China’s semiconductor industry, according to veterans of the sector at an annual gathering in Shanghai. At the 2025 Global Semiconductor Market Summit, chip executives discussed the industry’s future amid US-China tech rivalry and surging demand…

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Developing | China’s first 076 ‘drone carrier’ amphibious assault ship Sichuan starts sea trials

Developing | China’s first 076 ‘drone carrier’ amphibious assault ship Sichuan starts sea trials

China’s first drone-carrying Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, began sea trials on Friday, after its launch in December last year, according to state news agency Xinhua. The ship is seen as a key asset for the PLA Navy’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations because of its electromagnetic catapult launch system and is often…

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Quantum chip gives China’s AI data centres ‘1,000-fold’ speed boost: award-winning team

Quantum chip gives China’s AI data centres ‘1,000-fold’ speed boost: award-winning team

China has achieved a massive leap in computing power, spearheaded by a new optical quantum chip capable of accelerating complex problem-solving by over a thousandfold. The photonic quantum chip won the “Leading Technology Award” at the 2025 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit last week – one of 17 scientific achievements honoured from more than 400…

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Tesla and global carmakers race against Chinese EV rivals at Shanghai import expo

Tesla and global carmakers race against Chinese EV rivals at Shanghai import expo

International brands led by Tesla are intensifying their efforts to compete with Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturers like BYD, as they showcase advanced intelligence and autonomous-driving technology to attract visitors at the world’s largest import-export trade fair in Shanghai. The 12 major carmakers, including General Motors and Volvo, are leveraging the China International Import Expo (CIIE),…

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China nightclub offers marriage registration with authorities in effort to boost nuptials

China nightclub offers marriage registration with authorities in effort to boost nuptials

A nightclub in eastern China has teamed up with local authorities to offer a marriage registration service, with electronic music festival tickets as a special gift. The Huangpu district civil affairs bureau in Shanghai has partnered with the nightclub INS Land to offer marriage registration and appointment services during two weekends starting on November 14….

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