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China Draft Cyberbullying Law Targets AI-Enabled Online Abuse China has unveiled a draft law aimed at tackling cyberbullying, with a strong focus on abuse driven by artificial intelligence. The proposal forms part of Beijing’s broader efforts to strengthen oversight of online behaviour across the country’s vast internet community. If adopted, the legislation would introduce stricter responsibilities for online platforms, educational institutions and service providers, while also extending its reach beyond China’s borders in certain cases. Draft Law Expands Scope of Cyberbullying Rules The Cyberspace Administration of China released the draft legislation on Wednesday as part of its campaign to address…

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to outline China’s vision for global AI governance at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, as Huawei unveils its most advanced AI computing system yet, highlighting Beijing’s drive for AI self-reliance and global leadership.

Britain will introduce a default overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, aiming to reduce late-night scrolling and improve teenagers’ sleep, wellbeing and focus.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, where he is scheduled to deliver a keynote address outlining China’s vision for artificial intelligence and international AI governance. The conference will be held from 17 to 20 July in Shanghai, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. The annual event is one of China’s flagship technology gatherings, bringing together government officials, technology companies, researchers and industry leaders to discuss advances in artificial intelligence and the future of global AI governance. Xi’s participation highlights Beijing’s continued…

Xi Jinping has called for faster breakthroughs in AI, quantum technology and semiconductors as China races to become a global innovation leader.

From drone rescues to AI forecasting, China turned to cutting-edge technology as Typhoon Maysak unleashed widespread flooding.

Alibaba has reportedly banned employees from using Anthropic’s Claude Code, escalating an AI rivalry that now spans security concerns, model theft allegations and the broader US-China race for artificial intelligence leadership.

AI-Driven Entrepreneurship And Embodied Intelligence Take Centre Stage At Beijing Digital Economy Conference Artificial intelligence is transforming business models and industrial applications as AI-driven entrepreneurship and embodied intelligence emerge among the defining themes of the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing. The event highlights the rapid pace of innovation while showcasing how AI is reshaping industries, entrepreneurship and manufacturing. Running from Thursday to Sunday, the conference has attracted nearly 40 high-level industry delegations and more than 1,000 distinguished guests from around the world. The gathering supports Beijing’s wider ambition to become a global benchmark city for the digital economy…

China Develops Solar-Powered Technology That Could Make Drinking Water Cheaper Than Bottled Water A team of Chinese scientists has unveiled a solar-powered desalination prototype that converts seawater into safe drinking water using only sunlight, with no external energy costs. Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (Chinese Academy of Sciences) and Shenzhen University say the technology could eventually produce fresh water at a cost lower than commercially bottled water after around two years of operation. How the Technology Works Traditional desalination methods, such as reverse osmosis, require large amounts of electricity to force seawater through specialised membranes. The new system…

China Stresses Expanding AI in New Development Push China has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) development, placing greater emphasis on technological innovation, commercial adoption and international cooperation as part of its broader economic strategy. Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting on Monday, where officials reviewed the progress of AI development, assessed the current foreign trade situation and discussed measures to strengthen China’s position as a global trading powerhouse. The meeting also reviewed and approved an action plan on carbon peaking and a national health plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period, covering 2026 to…