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All about China's CE-25A electric aircraft that can fly at 300 kmph and just completed its maiden piloted flight
China's CE-25A electric commercial aircraft carried out its maiden piloted flight in Binzhou, Shandong province. The aircraft is designed for short-distance travel and can carry up to 19 passengers. Developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, it plans to increase regional connectivity. The aircraft successfully met all performance indicators during the test flight with two pilots onboard.
As Trump prepares to meet Xi, the Nvidia controversy threatens to complicate the AI truce
Jensen Huang, the former CEO of Nvidia, is involved in a scandal concerning a suspected Chinese spy. This affair heightens existing tensions between the U.S. and China over technology exports, particularly in artificial intelligence. Lawmakers are now demanding stricter controls on advanced AI chip sales amid security concerns. The situation may impact ongoing discussions about AI safety between the nations.
Jensen Huang exit and US scrutiny imperil $3 billion in Chinese AI projects reliant on Nvidia
The projects, stretching from China's wealthy coastal technology hubs to remote western provinces, reveal the scale of continuing demand for Nvidia hardware even as Washington seeks to curb Beijing's access to the technology powering the global artificial-intelligence boom.
Silicon Valley brought back Sam Altman. Will it bring back Huang too?
Nvidia employees and prominent Silicon Valley leaders are calling for Jensen Huang's return following his departure, raising concerns about the future of the world's leading AI chipmaker and its role in America's technology race with China.
Chinese company linked to Alice Huang obtained banned Nvidia chips: Bloomberg
Alice Huang is at the center of a significant controversy involving Nvidia, with allegations of her facilitating the procurement of prohibited AI chips. Reports suggest that Shanghai Longteng Intelligent Computing may have sourced Nvidia H800 chips through Aperia Cloud Services. Meanwhile, the former CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, has stepped down amid various personal issues, intensifying scrutiny.
Jensen Huang exit and US scrutiny imperil $3 billion in Chinese AI projects reliant on Nvidia
Despite US export restrictions impacting Nvidia, demand for its processors in China persists across numerous projects. Reports indicate over $3 billion in Chinese projects are centered around Nvidia's restricted chips. While the company claims it is excluded from the market, investigations reveal ongoing procurement from various sectors.
Chinese AI stocks, hardware suppliers slide as Nvidia CEO exit fuels US-China chip fears
Chinese AI and semiconductor stocks decline amid concerns over Nvidia leadership changes and tighter US chip export restrictions. Fears of disrupted technology access intensify pressure on AI developers and hardware suppliers, while domestic chipmakers gain.
Hormones guiding history? Even with Jensen Huang resigning from Nvidia, the chip landscape will be irrevocably changed
The article argues that allegations of Chinese espionage involving former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang need to be examined for their wider political, military and technological implications. It questions whether the Trump administration will fully investigate the matter, given Huang’s reported political connections and the risk of straining ties with China, which controls over 80% of processed rare earth supplies.
The man in the leather jacket is gone, but new risk haunts AI firms
Jensen Huang abruptly resigned as Nvidia CEO after 33 years following reports of extramarital affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese intelligence asset. CFO Colette Kress is interim CEO. Huang’s exit exposes severe "key person risk" and geopolitical vulnerabilities across the AI industry, highlighting the dangers of concentrating sensitive technological knowledge, political influence, and leadership in single founders.
China urges US to stop 'fabricating' spy narrative over Nvidia
China's Foreign Ministry has called on the United States to stop fabricating stories about espionage related to Jensen Huang. The spokesperson affirmed that China's technological growth stems from its own innovations and cooperative initiatives. They highlighted China's openness to collaborate with the US on fulfilling commitments made by both nations' leaders.
Chinese AI firms rush to secure Nvidia chip capacity as spy scandal stirs fear of US curbs
Chinese artificial intelligence companies are actively seeking to rent Nvidia-powered computing capacity from overseas data centres. They are motivated by fears of stricter US export controls and political controversies surrounding Nvidia's CEO. Major cloud providers and smaller AI labs are exploring international options to maintain access to advanced processors.
China’s army-linked university was served Nvidia chips despite US sanctions
A Chinese university with close links to the country's military has purchased two of Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips despite being on the US export blacklist, according to procurement records reviewed by Reuters. The findings raise fresh concerns over gaps in Washington's export restrictions and China's access to advanced American technology through domestic suppliers. Other Chinese universities and research institutions have also reportedly obtained restricted Nvidia chips or rented computing capacity powered by them.
Dragon's Army-linked university was served Nvidia chips despite US sanctions
The findings come as Nvidia and its CEO Jensen Huang face mounting scrutiny in Washington over his lobbying for looser restrictions on sales of AI chips to China, following reports alleging he was targeted by a Chinese spy.
China is building inside Europe's trade walls, deepening its grip on critical industries
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US and China should stay clear-eyed on AI cooperation and competition, Scott Bessent says
The United States and China should harbor no illusions about their differences on artificial intelligence as they navigate cooperation to mitigate the technology's risks while competing for AI supremacy, US Treasury Secretary Scott
Still possible chipmaker Nexperia could reunite with Chinese operations, CEO says
If the split becomes permanent, however, Nexperia's Chinese parent Wingtech Technology should be compensated, interim CEO Stefan Tilger said in an interview on the sidelines of the electronica 2026 conference in Munich.
US-China AI race could face financial setbacks, mass layoffs over next three years: Report
The report highlighted, the global artificial intelligence (AI) race is increasingly becoming a contest between China's state-led approach and the US market-driven model.
China’s high-tech ports push raises global trade ambitions, sparks security concerns
China is expanding its global maritime influence through AI-powered automated ports, smart shipping technologies and digital infrastructure. While these innovations promise greater efficiency, Western governments fear growing dependence on Chinese systems could create security vulnerabilities, geopolitical leverage and risks to critical global supply chains and international trade networks
China, Hong Kong stocks rise as AI shares rally, oil prices slide
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks edged higher as a rally in global technology shares and falling oil prices lifted sentiment. AI-linked stocks led gains, while energy shares declined amid a broader regional market rebound.
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