China Tech
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Consumer Technology
Xiaomi’s US Puzzle Unpacked: No Ban, No Big Sales
Xiaomi is everywhere—except on most US shelves. How can a company that ranks third in global smartphone sales barely show…
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Cybersecurity
China Flags Claude Code Back Door as Domestic AI Tools Rise
China’s cybersecurity watchdog has flagged Anthropic’s Claude Code as a security risk. The National Vulnerability Database (NVDB) identified multiple versions…
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Artificial Intelligence
AI Companions and Token Surges Reshape China’s Aging Society
Older adults know AI is slop. They don’t care. They want company. In China, AI-generated singers, children, and virtual lovers…
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Hardware & Semiconductors
China’s AI Chipmakers Race for Billions Amid Soaring Demand
Iluvatar CoreX plans to raise about $850 million as its shares triple since January. The Shanghai chipmaker listed in Hong…
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Big Tech
Alibaba Wins Temporary Halt on US Military Lobbying Ban
Alibaba caught a break from the US government’s military-linked blacklist—at least for now. A federal judge barred the Pentagon from…
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AI Agents & Automation
China’s AI Companions Vanish Ahead of New Rules
China’s AI companions are disappearing. ByteDance and Alibaba are shutting down their custom AI agents before new rules hit on…
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Hardware & Semiconductors
Hong Kong’s Dominance in China’s Chip Imports Surges in 2026
Hong Kong has seized control of more than half of China’s semiconductor imports in early 2026. The city re-exported $124…
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AI in Media & Entertainment
China’s Cinemas Transform Into Coffee and Karaoke Hubs
China’s movie theaters are changing fast. Box office revenue is plunging. The first half of 2026 saw a 40.6% drop,…
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AI in Defense & Government
Global Tensions Fuel Oil Prices and Defense Market Surges
The world’s energy and defense landscapes are shaking hard in 2026. A near-paralyzed Strait of Hormuz is choking global oil…
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AI in Business & Enterprise
Maldives at a Crossroads Between Tourism and Climate Crisis
The Maldives shines as a tropical paradise. But beneath the waves, trouble brews. This island nation depends on tourism like…
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