China AI & Models
Reporting and updates on Chinese AI models, chips, robotics and the companies building them.
Alibaba Releases Qwen 3.8 Model and Consolidates Enterprise AI Agents
The 2.4-trillion parameter model powers QwenWork as Chinese tech firms reorganize AI teams to target enterprise productivity.
Chinese AI Infrastructure Operators Pivot from GPU Rentals to Token Delivery
Surging inference demand and a thousandfold rise in daily token calls prompt a shift toward Token-as-a-Service and per-watt efficiency metrics.
China's Intelligent Compute Scale Expands 2.8-Fold as Domestic AI Supercluster Enters Service
NDRC reports rapid adoption of domestic 100k-card superclusters, trillion-parameter open-source models, and dataset development.
China's AI and Smart Manufacturing Exports Surged in First Half of 2026
Rapid export growth across computing hardware, autonomous driving sensors, and embodied robotics highlights China's expanding tech manufacturing ecosystem.
Momenta Secures Nationwide L4 Autonomous Driving Test Permit in Germany
The Chinese physical AI firm expands its European footprint as Uber deepens equity and operational ties.
Moonshot AI Raises $3.5B Series F as Kimi K3 Model Accelerates B2B Revenue
Following the release of its 2.8-trillion parameter open-source model, the Chinese startup advances its pre-IPO plans amid surging enterprise API sales.
ByteDance Reorganizes AI Division, Merging Feishu, Doubao, and Cloud Teams
The tech giant consolidates product development and enterprise sales across workplace software, foundation models, and cloud infrastructure.
China Advances IPv6 Integration with AI LLMs at Xiong'an Conference
Cyberspace authorities launch a targeted initiative with five leading AI firms as active IPv6 users reach 869 million.
China Unveils National AI Cooperation Action Plan and Global Case Studies
NDRC and five key ministries launch an eight-pillar roadmap and release ten international AI partnership stories at the 2026 World AI Conference.
China's Humanoid Robotics Sector Speeds Up Supply Chain Integration
As annual manufacturing capacity targets reach tens of thousands of units, embodied AI shifts from laboratory concepts toward industrial mass production and ecosystem coordination.
Beijing Outlines 2026–2028 Strategy to Advance AI for Science Hub
Municipal authorities release an 18-task action plan focusing on autonomous laboratories, domain-specific models, and talent cultivation.
World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 Opens in Shanghai with Focus on Robotics
The event showcases a collective lineup of intelligent robots, highlighting practical applications and global AI collaboration.