Author: Resham

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

China Unveils Plan To Boost Sci-Tech Insurance System China has unveiled a new set of measures aimed at strengthening its sci-tech insurance system, as part of efforts to support innovation and advance technological self-reliance. The guideline, jointly issued by multiple government departments including the Ministry of Science and Technology and financial regulators, outlines 20 measures across six key areas. These include support for major national technology projects, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and strategic sectors. Officials said the initiative is designed to position insurance as a stabilising force in the innovation process, helping manage risks associated with high-cost and uncertain…

The South China Morning Post reports that the eve of Lunar New Year, usually one of the most joyful days of the year for Chinese workers, carried an unexpected undercurrent of unease this year. During China Central Television’s annual Spring Festival Gala, widely regarded as the world’s most-watched television programme, humanoid robots took centre stage, performing break-dance routines, sword displays and comedy sketches. The spectacle, watched by roughly 677 million viewers, was meant to celebrate technological progress. Instead, it left many reflecting on their own job security. Domestic artificial intelligence firms dominated premium advertising slots during the broadcast, reinforcing the…

AI Robot Monk Unveiled in Japan to Support Buddhist Temples Researchers in Japan have unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered robot monk designed to assist Buddhist temples, marking a new step in the blending of technology and religion. The project, developed by Kyoto University in partnership with technology firms Teraverse and XNOVA, was presented at Shoren-in temple in Kyoto. The robot, known as “Buddharoid”, is intended to support clergy as Japan faces a decline in religious participation and a shortage of temple staff. AI trained on Buddhist teachings The Buddharoid runs on a specialised AI system trained on Buddhist scriptures, enabling it…