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Floating deep sea research platform
China Launches World’s First Floating Deep-Sea Research Island in Shanghai

China has launched the world’s first ultra-large floating deep-sea research facility in Shanghai. Notably, the…

AI surveillance accounts banned
OpenAI Bans ChatGPT Accounts Over China Surveillance Links

Several ChatGPT accounts tied to individuals connected with Chinese entities have been banned after attempts…

Humanoid robots lined up on running track.
China Showcases AI and Robotics at Humanoid Robot Games

China opened the three-day World Humanoid Robot Games on Friday, bringing together 280 teams from…

Apple store exterior in shopping mall, China
Apple Closes Its First Store in China Amid Market Shifts

Apple is closing its retail store in Parkland Mall, Dalian City, marking its first-ever store…

AI-powered robots competing in China’s first autonomous robot football match.
China Hosts First-Ever AI-Powered Robot Football Match

On June 28, 2025, Beijing witnessed the final match of the 2025 RoBoLeague Robot Football…

DeepSeek logo displayed amid rising data privacy concerns in Germany.
Germany seeks DeepSeek Removal from Apple, Google Stores

Germany’s data protection commissioner has formally asked Apple and Google to remove the DeepSeek app…

Trump signs order delaying TikTok ban amid ongoing legal uncertainty
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Again, Raising Legal Questions

President Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline for TikTok to sell its U.S.…

Trump signs order extending TikTok shutdown deadline by 75 days.
Trump Grants Second Extension To TikTok Shutdown Deadline

ByteDance has secured additional time to finalise a deal to keep TikTok operating in the…

Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle leading China’s EV market
Xiaomi Overtakes Tesla in China’s EV Market with SU7

Xiaomi is rapidly emerging as a formidable competitor in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market, outpacing…

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Microsoft to Urge Trump Administration to Ease AI Chip Export Restrictions

Microsoft plans to request that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration relax restrictions on AI chip…