Author: Resham

Research Associate at Interstellar.| China Scholar | China Social Media & Foreign Affairs|

Singapore Charges Woman In Server Fraud Linked To AI Chip Supply Singapore prosecutors have charged one more individual in a fraud case involving misleading claims made to a United States server supplier. Authorities allege that the accused conspired with two others in 2024 to misrepresent the intended use of servers purchased from the company. Jenny Lim faces charges of working with Alan Wei Zhaolun and Aaron Woon Guo Jie to falsely state that Aperia International would be the end user of the servers. However, investigators claim the equipment was redirected elsewhere after purchase. Police outlined these details in official charge…

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China Coins a New AI Term China has officially adopted the term “ciyuan” as its translation for “token”—the basic computational units that power artificial intelligence systems such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. The move is being seen as part of a broader attempt to shape the language and potentially the economics of the global AI ecosystem. In Chinese, “ci” means “word”, while “yuan” is commonly used to refer to currency. Together, the term suggests a concept where units of language are treated almost like units of value. Towards a ‘Token Economy’ As the global race in artificial intelligence intensifies, tokens—once…

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China Showcases Atlas Drone Swarm System In Full Process Demonstration China has unveiled footage presenting the first full process demonstration of its domestically developed Atlas drone swarm operations system. The system highlights expanding battlefield applications for drone swarms while also reflecting rapid progress in algorithm driven technologies shaping modern warfare. System Composition And Battlefield Capabilities The Atlas system consists of the Swarm 2 ground combat vehicle, a command vehicle, and a support vehicle. Together, these components enable coordinated operations across reconnaissance and strike missions. Moreover, the system demonstrates how integrated platforms can execute complex battlefield tasks with speed and precision.…

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China’s top spy agency has issued a rare warning on espionage risks inside the country. On Tuesday, China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) disclosed a range of advanced surveillance techniques, cautioning that even high-security meetings are increasingly vulnerable to remote monitoring and interception. According to the disclosure by MSS, modern optical tools including high-resolution telephoto lenses, infrared imaging devices and AI-enhanced smartphones can capture documents, presentation slides and whiteboard content from hundreds of metres away. The MSS also highlighted the growing threat of laser-based eavesdropping. Sound waves inside a room can cause minute vibrations in window glass. By directing an…

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Xi Jinping has renewed focus on the development of the Xiong’an New Area, a planned city located around 100 kilometres south-west of Beijing. Launched in 2017, the area was designed to ease pressure on the capital and emerge as a modern, high-tech urban centre. It is often compared to major Chinese cities like Shenzhen and Shanghai in terms of its long-term ambition. Focus on Innovation and Growth During a recent visit, Xi called for Xiong’an to take the lead in driving innovation, particularly in technology and finance. He stressed the need to strengthen links between research and industry, and to…

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Tencent Integrates OpenClaw With WeChat Tencent has launched a new tool that integrates its WeChat messaging platform with the OpenClaw artificial intelligence agent, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into AI driven services. The move reflects intensifying competition among China’s technology firms, where AI agents have become a central battleground. The integration introduces ClawBot, a software feature that appears as a contact within WeChat. This allows users to directly interact with the OpenClaw agent through the messaging interface. As a result, users can send commands and receive responses seamlessly within the app, which already serves over one billion…

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Geely Integrates AI Agents Into Vehicle Development Chinese automaker Geely is advancing vehicle development by embedding AI agents across every stage of the process. This shift is increasing engineering efficiency while also enabling the creation of more intelligent vehicles. At its Automobile Research Institute in Ningbo, engineering teams now work alongside an AI-powered digital employee. This system actively supports developers in tasks ranging from writing code to debugging systems. As a result, software development cycles have become significantly faster and more efficient. Geely has already developed 64 key AI agents. These systems are expected to generate value exceeding 160 million…

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China Launches DeepZang Amid Competing Tibetan AI Vision China unveiled its first Tibetan language large language model, DeepZang, on Sunday, marking a significant development in artificial intelligence for ethnic languages. Authorities introduced the platform in Lhasa and rapidly promoted it through state channels. The name DeepZang draws from “Xizang”, the official Chinese term for Tibet. Officials presented the model as a technological breakthrough designed to advance Tibetan language computing. State narratives framed it as a pioneering platform, highlighting its role in shaping how Tibetan language content appears in digital ecosystems. As a result, the launch quickly gained attention across media…

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China has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for its space sector under the 15th Five-Year Plan covering 2026 to 2030. The strategy sets out to accelerate technological advancement while transforming aerospace into a major engine of economic growth. Moreover, authorities aim to shift the sector from symbolic national strength to a productive force capable of generating trillions of yuan. Shift Towards Market Driven Space Industry China plans to transition space activities from bespoke, high cost projects into a scalable, market oriented industry. As a result, the focus will move towards standardisation and mass production. Satellites will feature more durable power systems…

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China Plans $44 Billion Capital Injection Into State Banks to Reduce Financial Risks China will inject 300 billion yuan, or about $44 billion, into major state owned banks this year in an effort to guard against systemic financial risks and strengthen support for technology companies. The measure appeared in the government work report released at the opening session of the National People’s Congress, China’s annual parliamentary gathering. Officials said the plan will strengthen financial institutions while helping channel more funding into strategic sectors such as technology and innovation. Capital Boost for Major State Banks The government work report stated that…

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