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Apple confirms Qwen AI integration for Chinese users
Apple has officially confirmed on Saturday that its Apple Intelligence system can now work with Alibaba Group's Qwen large language model, according to an updated support document published on the company's official website. The confirmation appeared in the Mac Simplified Chinese user manual, which explicitly states that Apple Intelligence can operate in conjunction with Alibaba's Qwen model.
Didi partners with Brazil's Movida to accelerate green mobility transition
Didi's 99 inks a partnership with Movida. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Didi's leading local services platform in Brazil 99, has announced a strategic alliance with Movida, one of Brazil's leading vehicle rental companies, to provide more affordable vehicle rental solutions, including electric vehicles, for drivers on the 99 platform.
Island's green drive powers ahead as nuclear mini-reactor nears debut
An aerial photo shows the construction site of Linglong One — the world's first onshore commercial small modular reactor — in Hainan province on Aug 10, 2023. GUO ZHIHUA/FOR CHINA DAILY Hainan has crossed a critical threshold in its energy transition, with new energy installed capacity surpassing 12.71 million kilowatts by end-June, accounting for 50.1 percent of the province's total power capacity.
Hainan eyes eco-friendly vehicle future
A driver charges a new energy vehicle in Haikou, Hainan province, on May 31, 2024. CHINA DAILY The southern island province of Hainan's goal to become China's first region to halt sales of new fossil-fuel vehicles marks a landmark step in the country's efforts to decarbonize the transportation sector, and is also part of Hainan's push to build a "green" province.
Tesla China announces software update
Tesla China announced on Friday the rollout of a software update for Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles, including the integration of ByteDance's Doubao large language model as an intelligent voice assistant. This is Tesla's first integration of a third-party LLM into its China-market vehicles. The Doubao-powered assistant is marketed as delivering real-time information and enabling natural, fluid conversations.
China establishes quantum information standardization committee to boost future industry development
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology officially inaugurated the quantum information standardization technical committee at a founding conference in Beijing on Thursday, marking a significant step in China's push to establish standards for the burgeoning quantum industry. Ke Jixin, Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology, attended the conference and delivered a speech.
Artificial intelligence, robotics leaving lab for physical world
My most unforgettable moment at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference was not on a glamorous stage, but at Leju Robotics' booth. There was no static display — instead, a 1:1 factory production line had several humanoid robots destacking cartons, moving plastic bins and feeding small parts into machines, with a digital timer clocking their "work hours". I watched as they autonomously corrected tilted boxes and misaligned grips — no staff intervened.
China-APEC seek even tighter technology ties
Li Lecheng, China's minister of industry and information technology, addresses the 2026 APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Thursday. CHINA DAILY China stands ready to deepen cooperation with other APEC economies in the digital economy and artificial intelligence sectors, and to actively promote joint standards-setting, rulemaking and industrial development, said the country's top industry regulator on Thursday.
Digital Intelligence Brain selected for national AI case collection
AI from China Benefits the World (2026), a national case collection, was unveiled in Shanghai last week. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China is sharing its artificial intelligence practices and know-how with the rest of the world as shown in AI from China Benefits the World (2026), a national AI case collection released by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, among others.
Nation sets standards to propel humanoid robot industry toward mass production
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) convened the 2026 annual plenary session of its Humanoid Robot and Embodied Intelligence Standardization Technical Committee in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province.
Huawei unveils advanced Atlas 950 SuperPoD
Huawei unveiled its advanced Atlas 950 SuperPoD at the ongoing WAIC 2026 in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Huawei Technologies Co has unveiled its Atlas 950 SuperPoD – the industry's largest-scale AI supernode – at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. According to the company, the technology is a major leap forward in computing infrastructure for the Agentic AI era.
Nation's AI-related tech continues to burgeon
YANG LIU/CHINA DAILY/MUKESH MOHANAN/CHINA DAILY China is rapidly moving from technological breakthroughs in artificial intelligence to real-world value creation, leveraging its full innovation chain, industrial ecosystem and massive market to become a global leader in AI application and industrial transformation, officials and industry experts said.
Calls for ethical home robot boundaries
UBTech Robotics recently launched the UWORLD U1 Series — a line of full-size ultra-bionic humanoid robots. HAO FEI/FOR CHINA DAILY Industry experts and regulators have called for the healthy and orderly development of the humanoid robotics sector, particularly in the emerging field of emotional companionship robots, stressing the need to clearly define ethical boundaries.
Huawei to debut next-gen chip in Mate 90 series phones
By Ma Si | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-07 10:12 Chinese tech company Huawei Technologies Co plans to release its flagship Mate 90 series this September, featuring a next-generation Kirin chip built on the company's newly established Tau Scaling Law. The chip, expected to be named Kirin 9050 Pro, is currently undergoing packaging and testing.
Chinese memory chip stocks surge
The booth of SK Hynix during an expo in Shanghai. LONG WEI/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese memory-chip-related stocks surged on Monday, led by Shenzhen Longsys Electronics Co Ltd, partly as investors reacted to the impending US listing of South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix. Longsys jumped as much as 13 percent in early trading before consolidating gains to close at 681.8 yuan ($100) in Shenzhen. Other memory chip stocks followed suit.
AppsFlyer CBO bullish on international expansion of Chinese app makers
Gal Ekstein, chief business officer of AppsFlyer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese mobile application companies are recalibrating their global expansion strategies, shifting focus from saturated Western markets to high‑growth regions in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, according to senior industry executives and newly released data.
UBTech unveils ultra-bionic humanoid robots for mass production
UBTech's ultra-bionic humanoid robot U1 Ultra (far left) walks the runway alongside human models. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese company UBTech Robotics has unveiled the UWORLD U1 Series—a line of full-size ultra-bionic humanoid robots designed for mass production, as part of its broader strategy to promote human-robot symbiosis.
AI agents seen reshaping cybersecurity
As artificial intelligence agents evolve from assistive tools into autonomous decisionmakers and executors, the traditional logic of cybersecurity defense is being fundamentally rewritten, experts and officials said. Li Bing, vice-chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, said the AI industry is at a critical juncture, transitioning from isolated technological breakthroughs to full-scale value creation.
China unveils plan to vastly expand industrial 5G private networks
China aims to build 50,000 industrial 5G private networks and boost the value-added of the industrial internet core industry to exceed 2.5 trillion yuan ($368.4 billion) by 2030, according to a landmark implementation plan jointly published on Monday by eight central government departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
MWC26 sets direction for future mobile
Visitors observe a China Unicom network-enabled humanoid robot at the 2026 Mobile World Congress Shanghai on June 24. CHINA DAILY As the world's gaze focused on the FIFA World Cup 2026, an electrifying spectacle of skill unfolded at an exhibition hall in Shanghai: humanoid robots stepping up to the penalty spot, striking balls with precision and celebrating goals in front of roaring crowds.
AI boom spurs electronics manufacturing
China's electronic information manufacturing industry is set to embark on a transformative journey from scale expansion to quality enhancement and resilience building during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, experts and corporate executives said.
Huawei joins hands with JAC to launch ultra-high-end sedan
Huawei Executive Director Richard Yu Chengdong unveils the S800 Grand Design of Maextro. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Huawei Technologies Co made another bold step in expanding the price boundary of China's smart vehicle industry by partnering with local car maker JAC to officially launch the S800 Grand Design edition on Thursday evening.
Automated driving global code greenlit
An automated driving car seen in Wuhan, Hubei province. LI CHANGLIN/FOR CHINA DAILY The world's first global technical regulation on automated driving systems has been formally approved, marking a major step toward a unified framework for the safe deployment of autonomous vehicle technologies across the globe. The regulation, known as ADS GTR, was jointly led by China, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Japan.
China Unicom targets global growth
Miao Shouye, deputy general manager of China Unicom. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China Unicom announced on Wednesday that it has identified international expansion as a new growth engine and is working with global partners to enhance submarine cable systems, cross-border terrestrial fiber routes, and accelerate the buildout of a global data-intelligent network and satellite-based internet of things infrastructure.
Global smartphone shipments set to fall: Goldman Sachs
Honor's latest smartphones. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Global smartphone shipments are set to contract in 2026, although the premium segment of the trade will continue to expand as high-end consumers prove resilient to macroeconomic headwinds and rising memory chip costs, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs.
China Mobile charts AI-driven path to 6G
China Mobile's booth at the ongoing at the 2026 World Mobile Congress Shanghai. [Provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China Mobile unveiled on Wednesday a strategic vision that places artificial intelligence at the core of its next-generation network development, pledging to steer 6G research and development through the lens of AI demands.
Lenovo's AI tech makes impact on World Cup
Global football icon David Beckham, Lenovo's global brand ambassador, attends an event in Beijing on Thursday night. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Artificial intelligence has become a crucial part of the world's biggest football tournament. From match operations and team preparations to broadcast enhancements and fan engagement, AI is being woven into the very fabric of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, transforming it into a global showcase for intelligent technology.
Huawei Cloud champions public cloud as key to AI
Huawei director and CEO of Huawei Cloud Zhou Yuefeng. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Huawei Technologies Co is stepping up efforts to promote the development of public cloud as the key to boosting AI productivity and offering inclusive services. Zhou Yuefeng, Huawei director and CEO of Huawei Cloud, called for accelerating public cloud adoption as a cornerstone of AI development.
'Surrounded by Labubus at work? Sign me up!'
Meet Imane, a 26-year-old from Morocco. Her day job is sitting in a livestream studio filled with Labubus, where she sells cool Chinese products to the world. In Chengmai, Hainan, a growing team of international hosts is using the "foreign anchor plus cross-border e-commerce" model to help "Made in China" go global. These sellers are building cultural bridges between China and the world. Watch the video to see how these global faces are finding a new stage in China!
My toddler's take on China's robot takeover
My 1.5-year-old baby just taught me something Wall Street took years to figure out. Not long ago, my daughter saw a humanoid robot at our local shopping mall — a Chinese-made machine selling small plush toys. She burst into tears. Fast forward a few months. Now, dragging me by the hand, she practically sprints toward the same robot every day. They dance together. They "chat" — or I should say, she babbles and the robot beeps back. They shake hands.
China opens telecommunications sector to foreign companies
China has moved to open its value-added telecommunications sector to foreign investment, with 166 overseas-funded enterprises receiving approval to operate in key pilot zones, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced on Wednesday.
China's smartphone makers adjust strategies to combat rising costs
Vivo unveils its latest S60 series smartphones. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] As global smartphone shipments are on pace for their worst since 2013, China's mid-range market — the sales lifeline for domestic brands — is seeing its sharpest price realignment in years.
Nvidia to partner with Unitree Robotics on robotics system
US chip maker Nvidia announced on Monday that it has teamed up with Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics to launch its first-ever robotics system, which will be sold to researchers at institutions such as Stanford University. The system features Unitree's nearly six-foot-tall H2 humanoid robot, integrated with Nvidia's Jetson Thor hardware — including its advanced Blackwell GPU, designed to power on-device artificial intelligence.
Three workers die following construction accident despite rescue efforts
Three workers trapped in a tunnel following a construction accident at the Quanmutang reservoir project in Shaodong, Hunan province were recovered after all-out rescue efforts. However, the workers later died from their injuries, local authorities said on Saturday. The accident occurred at around 8:50 pm on Friday at a pipe-jacking section of the project, according to a notice issued by the Shaodong water resources bureau.
New theory promises to transform chip sector
While China's semiconductor sector navigates intensified trade hurdles and narrows the gap with global competitors, a newly proposed industry theory from Huawei Technologies Co could alter the country's chip development trajectory with far-reaching global implications, experts said.
Huawei launches upgraded Aito M9 SUV
Huawei unveils the all-new Aito M9 SUV. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Huawei Technologies Co's automotive ambitions took another leap forward on Wednesday with the launch of the all-new Aito M9, as the Chinese company declared the luxury SUV "ready for Level 3 autonomous driving".
Phone buying window opens as '618' discounts offset rising chip prices
Honor unveiled its latest Honor 600 series smartphones. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A favorable phone purchasing window currently exists, boosted by "618" shopping festival promotions and government subsidies on digital products, despite the rising memory chip prices, industry insiders said. The comments came as market research companies warn that global memory chip prices are set to climb further in the second quarter, fueled by AI-driven demand and tight supply.
Huawei unveils cutting-edge chip-development framework
A visitor checks out Huawei's computing equipment during a high-tech expo in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Huawei Technologies Co expects its premium chips to achieve transistor density equivalent to 1.4-nanometer processes by 2031 under a new semiconductor development framework, the company announced on Monday at a conference in Shanghai.
Huawei unveils 1.4nm-equivalent chip target despite US sanctions
Huawei Technologies Co expects its premium chips to achieve transistor density equivalent to 1.4-nanometer processes by 2031 under a new semiconductor development framework, the company announced on Monday at a conference in Shanghai.
Lenovo records best-ever fiscal year
Lenovo Group Ltd delivered an exceptionally robust financial result in the quarter which ended in March, the company said, posting the strongest fiscal year in the company's history on the back of AI growth. During the quarter, overall revenue reached an all-time fourth quarter high of $21.6 billion, up 27 percent year-on-year, marking the highest year-on-year growth rate in five years, with adjusted net income doubling year-on-year to $559 million.
Xiaomi unveils new sport SUV, continues full ecosystem strategy
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun unveils the company's latest SUV YU7 GT. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Xiaomi launched the YU7 GT, a sports car-grade SUV, the YU7 GT on Thursday, as the tech heavyweight doubles down on its ambitious "human-car-home" ecosystem. The move came as Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun announced that the company will invest at least 200 billion yuan ($27.6 billion) in research and development over the next five years.
AI making mark on global phone market
Chinese smartphone brand iQOO has unveiled its latest model. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] While the global smartphone market continues to contract, AI-powered devices have emerged as a rare bright spot, according to latest data from the market research company Canalys. In the first quarter of 2026, worldwide shipments of AI smartphones soared 320 percent year-on-year.
Lenovo pours 1 trillion tokens of computing power into AI ecosystem
Liu Jun, president of Lenovo China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese tech heavyweight Lenovo has announced a massive push to accelerate the development of its Tianxi AI ecosystem, pledging 1 trillion tokens of computing power and establishing a multi-million-yuan incentive fund for developers and users. The move aims to foster collaboration among industry partners, developers and consumers to build what the company calls a "full intelligence society".
Tesla's full-blown FSD version not available in China
Tesla's complete version of full self-driving technology has not yet got official approval in China, sources familiar with the matter told China Daily on Thursday, but they said progress is under way and regulatory framework for advanced driver-assistance technologies, including Tesla's, may come soon. Market attention has recently focused on the potential progress of China's regulatory measures for smart-driving technologies, including systems such as Tesla's Full Self-Driving software.
Honor incorporates AI imaging tech in new high-end robot phone
Chinese tech company, Honor, showcases its high-end robot phone at the 79th Cannes Film Festival China Night on Thursday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese tech company Honor demonstrated the future of mobile imaging with its innovative "Robot Phone" at the China Night of the 79th Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. The company also announced that the device will be officially launched in the third quarter of this year.
Jensen Huang to accompany US President on China visit
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China, APEC to deepen cooperation for global automotive transformation
China will step up international cooperation with other APEC economies to promote the electrification and intelligent transformation of the global automotive industry, officials and experts said.
iFlytek utilizes large AI models in pig farming
Liu Pengchao (Right), consulting director of smart farming at iFLYHG, examines AI data in a smart farm. [Provided to chinadaily.com.cn] At the Changling Smart Farming Base at COFCO Joycome in Jilin province, a subsidiary of Chinese tech company iFlytek, iFLYHG Technology, is deploying artificial intelligence large models to transform traditional hog farming into a data-driven, intelligent operation. China remains the world's largest hog producer and consumer.
Nation OKs real-world 6G trials
China has taken a key step toward shaping the global future of telecommunications, as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology officially approved the trial spectrum in the 6GHz band for 6G technology development. The approval, granted to the IMT-2030 (6G) Promotion Group, authorizes 6G technology trials in selected regions.
China approves first commercial trial for satellite IoT
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said it has approved Beijing Guodian Gaoke Technology Co to launch a two-year commercial pilot program for satellite-based internet of things services, the first such commercial trial in the country. The move marks a significant step in the country's efforts to advance commercial space applications and foster new quality productive forces.
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