Chinese Tech Giants to Disable AI Personas Amid Beijing’s Regulatory Crackdown
Alibaba, ByteDance, Tencent, and others are removing personalized AI chatbot features in response to new government rules.
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Alibaba, ByteDance, Tencent, and others are removing personalized AI chatbot features in response to new government rules.
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China's state media debuts an English version of a love song praising sailors patrolling the South China Sea, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of an international tribunal ruling against Beijing's territorial claims.
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The Trump administration restricts advanced robot imports, including those from China, amid concerns over surveillance and cyber threats.
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The Shanghai Clearing House aims to strengthen Shanghai's role in offshore yuan derivatives clearing and support yuan internationalisation through expanded clearing services and regulatory reforms.
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South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 5:28 PM
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China denies US claims of technology theft and vows to protect its interests as AI rivalry intensifies.
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A Chinese historical epic promoting Taiwan unification was pulled from planned screenings after failing to receive final approval amid rising cross-strait tensions.
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Since assuming office on June 19, 2026, Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte has overseen significant staff reductions at ODNI while political tensions rise over election claims and nominations.
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After over five years in prison, former lawmaker Wu Chi-wai reunited with his family in London, but his stay may be cut short amid immigration concerns.
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As the September 24 summit approaches, Washington’s recent trade and tech restrictions on China aim to build leverage but risk straining diplomatic ties, with allegations of Chinese firms misusing US AI models adding to the friction.
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aims to improve relations with China as recent clashes in the South China Sea overshadow ASEAN foreign ministers' meetings in Manila.
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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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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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Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro protests to Chinese counterpart Wang Yi regarding Beijing's recent conduct and an AI-generated video insulting Filipinos.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 2:15 PM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila to prepare for President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to Washington in September.
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