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China is winning AI race despite chip curbs: Jefferies
China is emerging as the strongest long-term contender in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, as per global brokerage firm Jefferies.
Pakistan may invite Modi to 2027 SCO Summit: Report
Pakistan has hinted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be invited to the 2027 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Islamabad.
China's MiniMax unveils AI video model 70% cheaper than rivals
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm MiniMax has launched a new video-generation model, the H3.
Why Chinese military researchers are using US AI models
Chinese military researchers have been using outputs from leading US artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic.
China's factory activity shrinks for first time in 5 months
China's factory activity has seen an unexpected contraction in July, the first such decline since February.
Tesla considers separating China business amid SpaceX merger talks: Report
Tesla is considering the separation of its China business in light of a possible merger with SpaceX, The Wall Street Journal reported.
EU investing $11.5B in AI gigafactories to rival US, China
The European Union (EU) has announced a funding plan of €10 billion ($11.5 billion) for the construction of seven artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactories.
China now has a drone hub near Mount Everest
China has set up a new drone research and development center in Tibet, close to Mount Everest.
Ferrari's 1st EV might not be a flop after all
Ferrari's first electric vehicle (EV), the Luce, has met its sales target within just two months of its launch.
US bans imports of advanced robots and power inverters
The US government has imposed a ban on the import of "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters from foreign countries.
India faces 100% tariff as Russian sanctions bill makes headway
The majority of the US Senate has voted to advance the Russian energy sanctions legislation, with 86-12 voting in favor of moving ahead with the bill.
Explainer: Why China is monitoring 'Naked Officials' with overseas families
China has a long-standing policy of monitoring officials whose families live abroad, known as "Naked Officials."
Fauci doubted wet market as COVID-19 origin in early 2020
Former White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci privately doubted that the COVID-19 outbreak started at the Wuhan wet market in January 2020, according to his diary entries released in a congressional investigation.
Kimi K3: Moonshot's breakthrough AI model now available for download
In a major development, China's Moonshot AI has made its Kimi K3 model publicly downloadable. The Beijing-based company released the model's weights on Monday.
China begins developing key chipmaking machines at home
China has started manufacturing its own immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a critical tool in chip production.
'Not against open-weight AI models': Anthropic CEO clarifies stance
Anthropic founder and CEO Dario Amodei has clarified his company's position on open-weight models.
Why specialist deep-tech funds are now spawning in India
India's push for self-reliance in semiconductors, defense, space, and artificial intelligence (AI) is giving rise to a new breed of specialized deep-tech funds.
Mount Olympus makes it to UNESCO's World Heritage list
After waiting for over a decade, Mount Olympus, the mythical home of ancient Greek gods, has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage list.
Shein swung to $99M loss in Q1. Reason? Donald Trump
Fast-fashion giant Shein, which is headquartered in Singapore but was founded in China, has reported a loss of $99 million in Q1 2026.
Indo-China trade via Nathu La to begin on August 1
India and China have agreed to resume border trade through the historic Nathu La Pass in East Sikkim, starting August 1.
BMW's long-wheelbase X5 and iX5 SUVs are finally here
BMW has unveiled the long-wheelbase versions of its new-generation X5 and all-electric iX5 SUVs, exclusively for the Chinese market.
Why China's export curbs threaten $6.5 trillion supply chains
China's recent export restrictions on critical minerals and rare earth elements could endanger an estimated $6.5 trillion worth of annual downstream production outside the country, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned.
This fabric made from fungus can clean and repair itself
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a way to make clothing and textiles from a fungus.
China's factory profits slow as exports offset weak demand
China's industrial profits saw a 15.1% year-on-year increase in June, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.
China launches commercial satellite network to monitor space traffic, debris
China has launched its first commercial satellite network, the Gande Constellation, to monitor space debris and detect targets in all orbits.
Chinese chipmaker CXMT jumps 470% in blockbuster market debut
China's memory chipmaker Changxin Technology Group (CXMT) has witnessed an unprecedented surge of 472% in its debut on Shanghai's STAR Market.
This alloy can withstand temperatures as high as 2,400°C
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a groundbreaking alloy that can withstand extreme temperatures without losing its strength.
Apple, Micron clash before Trump over Chinese chip suppliers
Apple is facing resistance from Micron, the only sizable US maker of memory chips, in its bid to use memory chips from Chinese suppliers.
Why Trip.com has been fined $770M in China
China's market regulator has slapped a massive penalty of CNY 5.2 billion ($770 million) on Trip.com Group for abusing its dominant position in the country's online hotel-booking market.
Satellite imagery captures 10,000-km-long rain band from India-South Korea
A massive monsoon rain band, stretching 7,000 to 10,000km from northern India to South Korea, has been captured in satellite imagery. This phenomenon is one of the most active phases of the 2026 southwest monsoon.
India-China relations improving gradually since Modi-Xi Kazan meeting: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India-China relations have been gradually improving since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024.
Tankers carrying Saudi crude for India u-turn after Houthis' threat
Three oil tankers carrying Saudi Arabian crude oil for China and India have changed their course in the Red Sea.
Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
United States President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia.
End retrospective tax to attract foreign investment: Amitabh Kant
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has stressed the need for India to end its retrospective tax policy, saying it heavily impacts global investor sentiment.
Positive returns for Indian equities over next 12 months: JPMorgan
JPMorgan's Rajiv Batra, Head of Asia and Co-Head of Global Emerging Markets Equity Strategy, has predicted positive returns for Indian equities in the next 12 months.
China's rare earth exports to Japan paused in June
China suspended exports of key rare earth elements and strategic minerals to Japan for another month in June.
How a Chinese food delivery rider won literary prize
Wang Jibing, a 56-year-old food delivery rider from Jiangsu province in China, has won the prestigious Lu Xun Literary Prize.
Salman Khan's 'Maatrubhumi' confirmed to release this year
Salman Khan's upcoming film Maatrubhumi will not be delayed beyond 2026, the makers confirmed on Monday.
Meet UWORLD U1: A humanoid robot built to fight loneliness
China has unveiled UWORLD U1, a revolutionary humanoid robot designed for companionship.
Turning plastic waste into aviation fuel for cheap now possible
China has proposed a new chemical process to convert plastic waste into aviation fuel for cheap, according to a study from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Fudan University.
China plans to crash 26 Mach spacecraft into an asteroid
China is gearing up for its first planetary defense mission, a project that is much more ambitious than NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART).
Why China's Moonshot AI has paused new Kimi K3 subscriptions
Chinese start-up Moonshot AI has announced a temporary halt on new subscriptions for its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Kimi K3.
Meet Yang Zhilin, the mind behind China's Kimi K3 model
The launch of Kimi K3, a powerful new AI model from China, has put the spotlight on Yang Zhilin.
3D optical chips can now be produced in just seconds
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a revolutionary method for manufacturing complex three-dimensional (3D) optical chips.
How China's low-cost AI models are challenging OpenAI, Anthropic
The global artificial intelligence (AI) race is evolving as Chinese firms make strides with their affordable and customizable AI models.
Having babies in space might be difficult after all
A team of Chinese scientists has found that the process of human reproduction in space is not as easy as one might think.
Chinese MMA match between humanoid robots ends in decapitation
In a shocking turn of events, two humanoid robots fought an MMA match in Shenzhen, China.
US, Iran exchange strikes for 7th consecutive night amid tensions
The United States and Iran have exchanged drone and missile strikes for the seventh consecutive night, marking a significant escalation in hostilities.
Chinese brands lose grip on Indian smartphone market
China's leading smartphone manufacturers have witnessed a major decline in the Indian market during the April-June quarter.
Agnikul announces Mission-02 to recover India's first orbital rocket booster
Indian space start-up Agnikul Cosmos has announced its most ambitious project yet, Mission-02.
US senators propose 100% tariffs on India over Russian oil
A group of 60 United States Senators has endorsed new legislation that seeks to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and four other countries for buying Russian oil.
Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China
Apple's generative artificial intelligence (AI) service, Apple Intelligence, has been approved for launch in China.
Realme exits China market
Realme has announced its decision to exit the Chinese market, focusing instead on global markets.
Trump alleges China acquired 220M US voter files
United States President Donald Trump has accused China of breaching American election data.
China, Xi now more popular than US, Trump: Survey
China has overtaken the United States in popularity across most of the 36 countries surveyed by the Pew Research Center in early 2026.
China beats Neuralink with world's first commercial brain chip implant
China has become the first country to successfully implant a brain-computer interface (BCI) commercially.
China now more favorable than US: Study
A new study by the Pew Research Center has revealed a major shift in global opinion, with China being viewed more favorably than the US in several countries.
Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions after crackdown
Chinese users of AI companion bots are saying emotional goodbyes to their virtual friends.
You can soon use Apple Intelligence in China
Apple's on-device generative AI service, Apple Intelligence, has been registered for use on iPhones in China.
China GDP growth slows to weakest pace since 2022
China's economy grew by 4.3% in Q2 2026, the slowest pace since late 2022. The slowdown is attributed to weak domestic demand, a prolonged property slump, and the global oil shock.
NVIDIA is now shipping its H200 AI chips to China
NVIDIA's powerful H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips have started making their way to China, a US official has confirmed.
China's monthly car exports top 1M for first time
China's monthly car exports have surpassed the one million mark for the first time in June.
Japan to establish first national intelligence agency since WWII
Japan is establishing its first centralized national intelligence agency since World War II.
India's imports from China hit record high in H1 2026
India's imports from China surged by 21.8% in the first half of 2026, touching an all-time high of $79.41 billion, data from China's General Administration of Customs showed.
DeepSeek's Liang Wenfeng is now world's richest AI business founder
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng has emerged as the world's richest artificial intelligence (AI) founder, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Use AI for homework? Your exam scores might go down
A new study has found that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education can improve homework scores but also negatively impact exam results by up to 24%.
How NVIDIA will stop its AI chips from reaching China
NVIDIA has cut its list of approved AI chip customers in Asia by more than half, The Financial Times reported.
China's June oil imports touch decade low: What's the reason?
China's crude oil imports have plummeted by a staggering 41.3% in June, hitting their lowest level in nearly a decade.
China's exports soar 27%, fastest since October 2021
China's trade growth in June was much stronger than expected, with exports rising by 27% year-on-year.
This Chinese breakthrough might boost AI speed by 100 times
Chinese researchers have made a major breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.