Author: Resham

Trump Tariffs Fail To Derail China Manufacturing Momentum Tariffs imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump aimed to weaken Chinese manufacturing. However, recent developments suggest that China’s industrial strength remains difficult to replicate, even amid prolonged trade tensions. Tariff Disruptions And Business Adaptation Initially, the tariffs created significant disruption for Chinese manufacturers. Companies such as Agilian Technology, which produces electronics for Western brands, faced severe uncertainty. Orders from the United States, which made up a large share of revenue, were frozen for months. At the same time, clients urged the company to shift production outside China. Consequently, the…

China’s AI Frenzy Around Open Source Assistant China’s rapid embrace of artificial intelligence has found an unlikely symbol in an AI assistant nicknamed “lobster”. The tool, known as OpenClaw, has sparked widespread curiosity and experimentation, revealing how deeply AI ambitions now run in the country. Users across China have begun customising the open source assistant to suit their needs. Because Western AI tools remain inaccessible in the country, OpenClaw’s adaptable code offers a practical alternative. As a result, it has become a gateway for individuals and businesses to engage with AI technology. Everyday Users Drive Adoption The popularity of OpenClaw…

China Projects Surge In New-Type Energy Storage Capacity By 2030 China’s cumulative new-type energy storage capacity is set to exceed 370 gigawatts by 2030. This projection represents more than a 1.5-fold increase from the 144.7 gigawatts recorded by the end of 2025. A white paper on the energy storage industry, released on Tuesday, outlines this expected expansion and highlights the sector’s accelerating momentum. Rapid Growth During The 14th Five-Year Plan In 2025, the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China added 66 million kilowatts of new-type energy storage capacity. This figure marked a 51.9 percent increase compared with…

China Proposes New Rules to Regulate Digital Humans Online China’s cyberspace regulator released draft regulations on Friday to oversee the development of digital humans online. The proposal introduces strict labelling requirements and restrictions aimed at preventing misleading content, particularly for younger users. These measures reflect growing oversight as artificial intelligence technologies expand rapidly across the country. Mandatory Labelling and Youth Protections Under the proposed rules, all content featuring digital humans must include clear and prominent labels identifying them as virtual entities. This requirement aims to reduce confusion and ensure transparency for users interacting with such content. In addition, the regulations…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…