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SCI & TECHSep 24Xi says China, US have ‘responsibility’ to keep AI under human controlChinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday the U.S. and China have an obligation to manage the development of artificial intelligence as “leading nations” in the industry. “We have both the capability and responsibility to develop and manage AI for good and ensure that the development of AI is always under human control and serves the…The Hill
SCI & TECHSep 24China tech faces fresh scrutiny as US blacklist bill introduced, Lenovo case emergesChina’s technology sector is facing fresh pressure in the United States as lawmakers seek to broaden the range of products that can be placed on a trade blacklist, while Lenovo Group has been drawn into a patent dispute involving memory devices. The Communications and Technology Transparency Act, unveiled by the US House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday, would expand the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Covered List from “communications equipment or service” to the much...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 24Inside China's mind on AIChina is waging a much different war for AI supremacy than the U.S.Why it matters: China is obsessed with state control and adoption. Chinese officials are laser-focused on deep, widespread AI domestic use they can monitor and steer at every level of their economy.By contrast, America is obsessed with developing superior AI faster. Period. The U.S. thinking: The nation first to true super-intelligence wins everything.China and the U.S. agree on three AI certainties: The country with the most powerful AI holds power, sets global standards, and wins the coming decades economically and militarilyAxios
SCI & TECHSep 24Russia-China space camp in Malaysia opens to youth in Southeast AsiaWhile major powers compete in militarised space races and state-led megaprojects, a group comprising a Russian astronaut trainer, Chinese science educators and Malaysian collaborators is laying the groundwork for an international youth space camp. Set to be held in Penang’s rainforest eco-park in late 2027 at the earliest, the week-long programme will gather youth from around the region to inspire future spacefarers, scientists and global citizens through physical exercises, immersion in space...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 23Can the US and China verify an AI deal? Start-ups are starting to build the toolsThere are growing calls for Washington and Beijing to agree to slow down development of artificial intelligence. But even if they wanted to do so, how could they verify that the other side would do the same? A group of researchers and start-ups is developing technology intended to make this a possibility, without relying on trust alone. Their proposed tools would allow third parties and governments to check some claims about how AI models are being trained or used – possibly without needing...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 23Where Is the U.S. Beating China on A.I., and Where Is It Lagging?As Xi Jinping visits President Trump in Washington, his country lags behind the United States on A.I. development in key areas — but Beijing has advantages elsewhere.NYT US
SCI & TECHSep 23Pacing problem: can AI fears overcome US-China race dynamics and force a slowdown?When the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their two countries can make good on their agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability”. In the sixth part of a series, Chong Ming Lee and Vincent Chow examine what’s behind the call for “pacing” by American AI giants – effectively a slowdown in development – and how the phenomenon is being viewed in China. After years of rapid development, leading US AI executives are...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 23China’s storage makers aim to climb value chain with advanced packaging betsChinese storage makers, long known for packaging chips into modules, have been moving up the value chain into wafer-level operations, with the latest firm to make the jump investing 4.5 billion yuan (US$672 million) in an advanced packaging project. The sum, which Shanghai-listed Biwin Storage Technology will pour into the third phase of its advanced packaging and testing project in Dongguan, in southern China’s Guangdong province, will exceed the 3.09 billion yuan it put into the first two...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 23As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown callsPresidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHSep 23Korean dating show featuring AI and human contestants sparks fascination in ChinaA South Korean dating reality show exploring human-AI romance has triggered curiosity and attention in China over how artificial intelligence could reshape people’s understanding of intimacy and love. In August, Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) launched My AI Partner: Strange Love, the country’s first dating reality show focused on human-AI relationships. The programme follows three participants – a cartoonist, a television host and an actress – as they form emotional connections with AI...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 23China’s stealth fighters, critical minerals from lithium waste: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. J-50 design team reveals leapfrog tech for China’s next-gen stealth fighters China’s next-generation combat aircraft will be able to fly by themselves if a pilot loses consciousness, navigate without satellite signals and operate in self-reorganising large drone formations. 2. Chinese scientists develop oil...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 23China’s cancer breakthrough on CAR-T cell therapy shows progressIn June, Chinese regulators approved the world’s first CAR-T cell therapy for solid tumour cancers, developed by a drug company based in Shanghai. One month later, at a hospital in the city, a New Zealander with advanced cancer of the stomach and small intestine became the first international patient to receive the breakthrough treatment. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, to give it its full name, is a cutting-edge treatment that, until then, had only been approved to treat blood...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 22China’s Hygon moves beyond data centres with embedded processors for robotics, edge AIChinese chipmaker Hygon Information Technology on Tuesday launched a suite of central processing units (CPUs) for robotics and industrial edge devices, expanding beyond cloud computing and into the fast-growing market for physical artificial intelligence. The firm unveiled its Hygon 1000 series processors, designed to be embedded into physical devices in industrial automation systems such as robotics and factory controllers, enabling computing and graphics processing to be handled locally. Built...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 22China eyes chip-industry foothold with a tiny Han Xin code to challenge US standardChina is attempting to breathe new life into its nearly 20-year-old Han Xin code by promoting a miniaturised version to use on semiconductors, marking the latest chapter in Beijing’s long-running attempt to secure a foothold for its home-grown standards in global industrial supply chains. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said on Monday that the “Micro Han Xin” code – a scaled-down iteration of the 2007-era symbology – had entered the formal international standardisation...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 22China reaffirms an "open and inclusive" AI development before Xi-Trump meetingChina advocates for inclusive and secure AI development ahead of the meeting between Xi and Trump. The topic is key in the bilateral relationship. In New York, a dialogue on AI was discussed. Alibaba launches a powerful chip amidst US restrictions on semiconductors.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 22China race to dominate AIChina is reportedly racing to achieve dominance in artificial intelligence. This highlights the strategic importance of AI development on a global scale.news.webindia123.com · India
SCI & TECHSep 22China breaks ground on the world’s first supercritical CO2 and molten salt energy plantChina has broken ground on the world’s first utility-scale combined supercritical carbon dioxide power generation and molten salt energy storage project, which could help reduce energy waste and improve grid stability. Construction began on the Ruitan demonstration project at China Huaneng’s Bajiao power station in Yantai last week. The project in Shandong province, eastern China, is expected to go into operation next year. During periods when energy demand is low, surplus electricity generated...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 21As the US and China race on AI , the Vatican presses for global safeguardsThe US and China are competing in AI development, prompting the Vatican to advocate for global safeguards. This highlights the international concern over AI's impact and the push for ethical regulation.religionnews.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 21Coal Supplied Under Half of China’s Electricity for First Time“Coal-fired power accounted for less than 50 percent of China's total electricity generation in the first half of the year for the first time on record, signaling an accelerating transition toward green and low-carbon energy, official data showed on Thursday [7/30/26]. Coal power generated 2.5 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) during the January–June period, bringing its proportion […] The post Coal Supplied Under Half of China’s Electricity for First Time appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHSep 21US , China agree on AI dialogues ahead of Washington summitThe United States and China have agreed to engage in dialogues concerning Artificial Intelligence, ahead of an upcoming summit in Washington. This agreement signifies a step towards international cooperation on critical technological advancements.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
SCI & TECHSep 21U.N. Seeks Relevance on A.I. as the U.S. and China Race AheadArtificial intelligence is a race solely between two rival powers with the rest of the world largely on the sidelines, foreign policy experts said.NYT US
SCI & TECHSep 21China gets closer to Jupiter mission by bringing Nasa’s StarNAV concept to lifeChinese researchers have tested a new way for spacecraft to navigate in deep space, putting a concept funded by Nasa into practice and paving the way for the country’s planned mission to Jupiter in 2030. Known as stellar aberration navigation, the approach uses tiny shifts in the relative position of stars to work out how fast a probe is moving and in what direction, allowing autonomous real-time navigation without constantly relying on tracking and commands from Earth. In a low-Earth-orbit...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 21Bessent: US suggesting AI alert system with China ahead of Trump-Xi talksTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday the U.S. is proposing a notification system between Washington and Beijing on AI amid growing concerns about the technology’s risks to humanity. The system, called the “U.S.-China AI dialogue,” would create a mechanism for the two superpowers to communicate when there are incidents that rise to “a national security…The Hill
SCI & TECHSep 21What’s the US–China AI ‘hotline’ that Trump plans to pitch to Xi Jinping?Washington and Beijing discuss AI hotline idea amid escalating competition and restrictions on advanced technologies.Al Jazeera [en]
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