China AI & Models
Reporting and updates on Chinese AI models, chips, robotics and the companies building them.
Beijing Hosts Second Humanoid Robot Games with Over 2,000 Entries
The competition at the National Speed Skating Oval features 51 events, including athletic challenges and real-world industrial tasks.
China's Robotics Sector Pivots to Practical Deployment at 2026 World Robot Conference
Exhibitors in Beijing shift focus from athletic stunts to industrial tasks, cost controls, and real-world commercial operations.
China Sets 2026 Computing Power Conference for September in Langfang
The annual summit will showcase domestic AI chips, regional infrastructure, and policy guidance for the 15th Five-Year Plan.
China Connects Green Power to AI Hubs as Computing Electricity Surges
Computing centers are projected to consume 800 billion kilowatt-hours by 2030, prompting direct green power integration.
China Targets Transportation AI Push Across Rail, Road, and Logistics
Transport regulators outline 41 priority scenarios to shift safety oversight toward predictive early warning and automated operations.
Moxin AI Forms Industry-Academia Alliance to Scale Sparse Computing
The startup aims to lower AI inference costs and overcome software ecosystem bottlenecks through full-stack sparse architecture collaboration.
Ant Group Launches AI Agent Foundation and Cross-Device Protocol
Alipay unveils an agent commercial platform and the AHA protocol, projecting an acceleration in commercial AI agent adoption within 6 to 12 months.
China Balances AI Push with Safety Legislation and Public Services
State plans link grassroots AI deployment and humanoid robotics with comprehensive legal frameworks.
Beijing Retail Hub Showcases Shift Toward Consumer Service Robotics
A dedicated store in Yizhuang presents over 100 robotic models as developers aim for integrated, proactive household automation.
China's Legacy Industrial and Telecom Giants Expand into AI Computing
Telecom operators, energy firms, and manufacturers convert power assets and land into intelligent computing hubs.
China Reports AI Adoption in Over 30% of Large Industrial Firms
Official data shows domestic computing capacity expanded 2.8-fold as deployment broadens across manufacturing and field monitoring.
China Elevates AI to Pillar Industry Status in Mid-Year Policy Blueprint
The Politburo shifts from broad rollouts to in-depth industrial integration, pairing basic research support with evolving governance.