China AI leadership reinforced as Xi backs Moonshot and domestic models ahead of Shanghai conference China AI leadership gains momentum as Xi Jinping publicly endorsed domestic AI firms ahead of …
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Technology
Moonshot Demonstrates China’s AI Catch-Up Despite US Export Controls With Agent Swarms
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzMoonshot Emerges as Beijing AI Startup Challenging Western Leaders with Agent Swarms and Efficient Architecture Moonshot, a Beijing-based AI startup, is rapidly gaining attention for combining efficient model architecture, transparency …
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Technology
Moonshot demonstrates China’s swift AI catch-up via efficient architecture and agent swarms
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzMoonshot Positions Itself as China’s Next Major Challenger in Generative AI China’s Moonshot startup is emerging as a fast-closing challenger to Anthropic and OpenAI, leveraging efficient architectures, transparency, and swarms …
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Business
China’s GDP growth slows to 4.3% in Q2 amid weak domestic demand
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina economy growth slows to 4.3% in Q2 as exports surge while domestic demand weakens China economy slows: Q2 GDP up 4.3% year-on-year, missing forecasts; exports surge while consumption, investment …
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Technology
China’s longevity market emerges as biotech and wellness investment hotspot
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzChina’s longevity market expands as biotech, medicine and lifestyle converge China’s longevity market is rising as biotech, medicine and wellness merge to address the needs of a rapidly aging population. …
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World
China’s ethnic unity law takes effect, strengthens Mandarin and alarms activists
by anna walterby anna walterBeijing’s ethnic unity law takes effect, enshrines Mandarin as primary language Beijing’s ethnic unity law took effect July 3, 2026, elevating Mandarin in schools and public life and raising concerns …
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Business
China’s AI-Defined Vehicle Push Forces European Automakers to Define AIDV Strategy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina’s lead in AI-defined vehicles forces Europe to choose a strategic direction China’s lead in AI-defined vehicles reshapes autos. European makers must set a clear AIDV strategy to protect safety, …
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Technology
WeChat Dominates China’s Digital Infrastructure, Powering Payments and Government Services
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzWeChat’s Reach: How China’s Green Messenger Shapes Work, Commerce and Public Services WeChat dominates daily life in China, combining messaging, payments, mini-programs and government services while reshaping commerce, governance and …
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Business
Deepseek raises €6.4bn in funding, positions as China’s national AI champion
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDeepseek raises nearly €6.4bn in one of China’s largest AI funding rounds Deepseek funding round: Chinese AI leader secures roughly 50 billion RMB in strategic investment, valuing the start-up at …
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Business
Auto Beijing 2026 reveals China’s e-mobility rise as German automakers adapt
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAuto Beijing 2026: China Puts EV Revolution on Display as Global Makers, Including German Brands, Shift Strategy Auto Beijing 2026 enshrined China’s EV push at the National Museum, as German …