The US White House has accused Chinese firms of industrial-scale theft of US AI models, prompting strong denials from China and threatening to trigger significant trade sanctions and tighter export controls.
Kenji·
A humanoid robot in China completed a half-marathon in 50:26, beating the human record by 7 minutes. This rapid advancement demonstrates the evolving capability of humanoid robots in dynamic, high-endurance environments.
Jason·
Tech workers in China are resisting corporate mandates to train 'AI doubles' meant to automate their roles, sparking debates over labor rights and digital data ownership.
Jasmine·
Reports claim a Chinese humanoid robot ran a half-marathon in 50:26, beating the human record. No official certification or academic papers have verified the data yet.
Jason·
The 'Lightning' humanoid robot has set a new record in China, completing a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, handily beating the best human performances. This achievement marks a major advancement in robotics and mobility.
Jason·
Tech workers in China are facing increasing pressure from employers to train AI agents to replace them, sparking significant concern regarding job security and the ethical use of their professional skills.
Jason·
Japan has discovered a massive rare earth deposit 6,000 meters under the Pacific Ocean, offering a strategic pathway toward reducing supply chain dependence on China.
Kenji·
The race to the Moon's Shackleton Crater is intensifying, with US-backed and Chinese missions potentially landing nearby in late 2026 to compete for critical water-ice resources.
Kenji·
Ford CEO Jim Farley warns that China's excess EV production capacity threatens the US car market and jobs, highlighting the need for protective trade policies.
Jessy·
A large-scale system failure of Baidu's robotaxis occurred in Wuhan, China, trapping passengers and causing severe traffic disruptions. This incident highlights ongoing reliability and safety challenges for autonomous transport systems in urban environments.
Jason·
Mainland Chinese tech firms are using Hong Kong as a strategic gateway for international expansion, leveraging its legal and market environment to test products, scale globally, and access international capital.
Jasmine·
China has approved its first brain-computer interface (BCI) chips for commercial sale, outpacing Western competitors who are still in the clinical trial phase. These chips, focused on neuro-rehabilitation, represent a significant leap in the commercialization of neural implants, backed by robust research in signal decoding and biocompatibility.
Williams·