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SCI & TECHSep 26China’s AI-led transformation is taking shape. Why are some economists urging caution?As AI becomes an increasingly important part of China’s economic transformation, economists and industry leaders are raising concerns about two potential risks: inflated valuations for humanoid robotics companies and the technology widening the wealth gap between rich and poor. Daniel Zhang, managing partner of FirstLight Capital and former chairman and CEO of Alibaba Group Holding, said the sharp fall in some Chinese humanoid robotics stocks reflected expectations that had become...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 26US and China to open a "communication channel" for AI incidentsLas dos naciones acordaron crear un canal para gestionar incidentes de IA tras una cumbre donde discutieron los riesgos y beneficios de esta tecnología.Trump y Xi, en un encuentro en noviembre, abordarán cómo mantener la inteligencia artificial bajo supervisión humana, evitando conflictos entre ambos países.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 26Is China a technological superpower? Graphs of its strength in robots, patents, and PISA scoresChina se ha colocado a la vanguardia del mundo en capacidad industrial y científica. Lo ha hecho muy deprisa. Su siguiente reto es superar a EE UU en IA de fronteraEl País
SCI & TECHSep 25China overtakes US as top workplace for elite AI researchers, study findsFor China’s elite artificial intelligence researchers, Silicon Valley no longer holds the unrivalled appeal it once did. A growing number are opting to stay home to build their careers, helping China overtake the United States as the leading workplace for top-tier AI talent, according to a study released this week by the think tank Carnegie China. China employed 41 per cent of the world’s leading AI researchers tracked by the study last year, pulling ahead of the US at 34 per cent, according to...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 25Is China catching up to the US and SpaceX on reusable rockets?The next space race is not about making rockets faster, bigger or more capacious, but about reusing them reliably and cheaply. The US is well ahead, but can China catch up?New Scientist
SCI & TECHSep 25China and the US are racing ahead on AI. Can they manage risks together?The United States and China must work together to establish safety guardrails for artificial intelligence, leading scholars and industry leaders said at a Singapore forum, warning that rapid advances in the technology demand stronger risk controls. Speaking at the FutureChina Business Forum on Friday, Jude Blanchette, managing director of consultancy Macro Advisory Partners, urged the two superpowers to find common ground despite escalating geopolitical tensions. “If ever there was a moment for...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 25China-Russia space camp in Malaysia opens to youth in South-East AsiaPrivate initiative brings together a Russian astronaut trainer and a Chinese science museum to teach ethics and space science in Penangthestar_my · malaysia
SCI & TECHSep 25Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying sends Mid-Autumn Festival wishes to residents from spaceHong Kong’s first astronaut has delivered a Mid-Autumn Festival blessing to residents from outer space, expressing her deep affection and longing for her home city. “Looking at the moon from here and looking down at the earth, I increasingly miss my family and friends in Hong Kong,” Lai Ka-ying said in a Mandarin speech recorded in China’s Tiangong space station. “On this occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, I wish people across the country good health and a happy family, as well as a happy and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 25Expert says US - China dialogue on AI risks is still in early stagesAn expert states that dialogue between the US and China regarding artificial intelligence risks is in its early stages. This indicates ongoing efforts between major global powers to address the implications of AI.abc7amarillo.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 25Expert says US - China dialogue on AI risks is still in early stagesfox23.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 25China tested a handheld submarine detector. It tracked a subway train undergroundChinese researchers have showed a handheld quantum magnetometer built for hunting submarines in a striking real-world test: it tracked a subway train rumbling beneath a city street. The device, developed by Peng Xinhua and colleagues at the University of Science and Technology of China, is described in a study published on September 14 in Acta Physica Sinica. Though it is scarcely larger than a pencil and draws only 5 watts of power, it can isolate the magnetic disturbance caused by a moving...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 25Expert says US - China dialogue on AI risks is still in early stagesAn expert indicates that the dialogue between the US and China regarding AI risks is still in its early stages. This highlights ongoing international efforts to address the implications of artificial intelligence.news4sanantonio.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 25Expert says US - China dialogue on AI risks is still in early stagesAn expert states that discussions between the US and China regarding the risks associated with Artificial Intelligence are currently in their preliminary phases. This indicates ongoing efforts to address the challenges posed by advanced AI technology.wtov9.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 25Expert says US - China dialogue on AI risks is still in early stagesAn expert states that dialogue between the US and China regarding AI risks is still in its early stages. This highlights ongoing international discussions on artificial intelligence governance.foxrochester.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 24Taiwan Expo united states 2026 Brings Taiwan AI Infrastructure Ecosystem to Life in DallasThe Taiwan Expo United States 2026 will showcase Taiwan's AI infrastructure ecosystem in Dallas. This event aims to highlight technological advancements and foster collaboration in artificial intelligence.thailand-business-news.com · Thailand
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 24Alibaba unveils ‘pragmatic’ AI road map to drive monetisation, infrastructure efficiencyThe artificial intelligence road map presented at its flagship Apsara Conference this week showcased a pragmatic pivot by Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holding, offering a clearer path to monetisation despite a sharp escalation in capital expenditure, analysts said. The conference, which ran from Tuesday to Thursday under the theme “Intelligence goes beyond”, highlighted “Alibaba’s disciplined execution across its full-stack AI ecosystem”, said Cathy Chan, an analyst at CCB International. She...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