US-China AI Rivalry Intensifies as Chinese Models Narrow the Gap
Chinese AI platforms are rapidly catching up to US counterparts, with new models rivaling top US technology and prompting shifts in investor strategies amid rising tensions.
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Chinese AI platforms are rapidly catching up to US counterparts, with new models rivaling top US technology and prompting shifts in investor strategies amid rising tensions.
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Former President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about a potential nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
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Jun Seki, Foxconn's chief strategy officer for electric vehicles, anticipates Level 4 and higher autonomous driving to become mainstream by 2040 as costs decrease and reliability improves.
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Analysts highlight the need for direct economic dialogue between Japan and China to complement existing defense communication channels amid regional tensions.
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Adam Candeub, currently FCC general counsel, advocates for criminalizing pornography and considering social media's impact on happiness in antitrust enforcement.
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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong criticizes Beijing's missile launch and announces support for the Philippine Coast Guard amid regional tensions.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 6:54 AM
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The launch of China’s Kimi K3 AI model is prompting renewed scrutiny in Washington and Silicon Valley over how to address the growing technological competition with Beijing.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 1:59 AM
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China’s rapid rise in the electric vehicle sector challenges established automakers and offers a potential blueprint for emerging markets to develop their own EV industries.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 11:15 PM
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Dozens of top American universities accepted $27.6 million from foreign entities on federal watchlists in late 2025, raising national security concerns and potential federal funding restrictions.
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A European Parliament delegation has started a three-day visit to China to engage with senior officials in Beijing and Shanghai, aiming to manage escalating trade frictions and geopolitical uncertainties.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 12:35 PM
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company plans price hikes for advanced and mature chip production amid rising costs and overseas expansion.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 12:02 PM
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Engineers at Penn State have created a conductive ink-based electronic tattoo that tracks ECG, EMG, and EEG signals while resembling body art.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 11:41 AM
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Renewed US attacks on Iran have closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher. With US reserves depleted, China declines to deploy its strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize the market.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 12:43 AM
world
A recent State Department report alleges China has expanded its intelligence presence in Cuba, using the island as a strategic base to surveil US military activities.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 20, 2026, 10:01 PMbusiness
Following a rapid increase in users, Chinese startup Moonshot AI has halted new subscriptions to its advanced Kimi K3 AI model.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 20, 2026, 3:37 PMbusiness
The Tokyo-based automaker renews its partnership with Guangzhou Automobile Group for an additional decade amid sluggish sales and an approaching contract expiry.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 20, 2026, 7:40 AMworld
New regulations will require agencies like Centrelink and Services Australia to ensure AI-driven decisions are fair, accurate, and transparent.
ABC Australia News | Jul 19, 2026, 1:50 PMworld
The new facility aims to meet AI computing demands with renewable energy, producing up to 60 trillion tokens annually and improving power efficiency by over 60%.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 9:10 AMworld
The entire Legislative Council of Hong Kong has traveled to Beijing for a week-long visit aimed at deepening lawmakers' understanding of national policies and development strategies.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 6:24 AMworld
Industry leaders highlight that smaller, family-run businesses in China are embracing AI technologies faster than large enterprises, with market agility and reliable power supply seen as key factors in the global AI race.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 6:20 AMworld
A team at Perth's Women and Infants Research Foundation is creating an artificial placenta to support extremely premature infants, potentially extending their development by weeks in womb-like conditions.
ABC Australia News | Jul 18, 2026, 6:37 AMpolitics
The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel clarifies that a 2022 law banning TikTok from government devices does not apply to the app's current U.S. version.
CBS Politics | Jul 18, 2026, 6:34 AMbusiness
At the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged developing countries to collaborate on artificial intelligence to bridge the global technology divide.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 5:31 AMworld
China criticizes US legislative efforts to restrict access to advanced chips, warning of disruptions to global industrial networks amid escalating tech tensions.
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