China AI & Models
Reporting and updates on Chinese AI models, chips, robotics and the companies building them.
Reported Surge in WAIC Ticket Prices Highlights Intense AI Competition
Reports of tickets being scalped at ten times their face value reflect the high stakes for artificial intelligence firms seeking visibility and capital.
Xi Jinping to Deliver Keynote at 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai
The Chinese leader's scheduled appearance at the global governance forum underscores Beijing's push for a central role in international AI regulation.
China Signals Shift Toward Domestic AI Architectures Amid U.S. Trade Pressure
The emergence of domestic alternatives like LingSheng suggests a potential decline in Chinese reliance on high-end U.S. semiconductors.
Zhipu AI and the Limits of the 'Chinese Anthropic' Comparison
As China's large language model industry matures, leading firms are moving beyond simple comparisons to American counterparts.
Tencent Cloud Adjusts Pricing for MetaInsight Intelligent Retrieval Service
The cloud provider announced changes to billing items and rates for its AI-driven data management tool within the Cloud Infinite suite.
China Reports Breakthrough in Domestic AI Chip Architecture Innovation
Southern Fund manager Zheng Xiaoxi highlights growth in semiconductor equipment as domestic designs like the DF1000 emerge.
Aishi Technology Secures 2.98 Billion RMB in Series C Funding Round
The massive capital injection signals continued investor confidence in China's leading artificial intelligence startups.
StepFun Announces Large Model Native Agent Phone with Step AOS System
The Chinese AI startup integrates its large models into a dedicated mobile operating system, signaling a shift toward hardware-level AI integration.
2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference Set to Open This Week
The premier event in Shanghai will showcase China's latest technological advancements and AI governance frameworks.