China's DeepSeek Upgrades Flagship AI Model R1

DeepSeek's announcement came just hours before Nvidia, the dominant U.S. supplier of AI chips, reported quarterly earnings.

Alibaba, Xiaomi Escalate Pressure on Meta as AI Glasses Race Enters High-Stakes Phase

Meta's early lead is significant, but China's massive consumer base and maturing supply chains could reshape the competitive landscape—if local players can move beyond flashy presentations and deliver compelling, scalable products.

Exoskeleton Robots Introduced in Major Chinese Scenic Areas

Xiaomi, Lenovo Unveil New Chips as China-U.S. Tech Battle Heats Up

The tit-for-tat dynamic in chip development reflects a broader strategic decoupling between the U.S. and China. While Washington tightens AI chip restrictions to constrain China's tech rise, Chinese companies like Xiaomi and Lenovo are forging ahead with homegrown silicon, despite high costs, IP challenges, and talent shortages.

Tencent Q1 Revenue Climbs 13%, Beats Estimates on Gaming Strength

OpenAI Reported to Unveil New Data Center in UAE, Part of Stargate Expansion

It isn't clear how much capacity OpenAI is planning for the new data center, and the project is largely dependent on whether OpenAI can secure enough advanced Nvidia AI chip imports for developing and training AI models.

Apple's Global Supply Chain Faces a New Test Amid Tariff Turbulence

As the U.S. and China suspend some tariffs, Apple's carefully calibrated global supply machine enters a new phase of uncertainty.

Trump Speaks to Cook as Apple Reported to Weigh Raising iPhone Prices

Trump said he thinks Apple will raise its planned $500 billion spending in U.S. It was said Apple would have trouble offsetting China tariff costs solely by seeking further savings from its suppliers, meaning that tariffs could erode its profit margin unless it could raise prices.

China's AI Giants Race to Dominate "General Agent" Battlefield as Global Competition Heats Up

Research forecasts a 72.7% compound annual growth rate in China's Agent industry through 2028, potentially reaching 800 billion yuan ($110 billion). For entrepreneurs, it's a new frontier for financing and IPOs; for Big Tech, it's a gateway for user engagement and cloud integration.

U.S. Tech Bans Are Accelerating China’s Chip and AI Development, Says Bill Gates