China's Ministry of Commerce has added 14 entities from the European Union, including German defence giant Rheinmetall, to its export control list. This measure, effective immediately, prohibits the export of dual-use items and is a direct response to recent EU sanctions against Chinese and Hong Kong firms over Russia.
China's rapid advancements in AI, including new models from Moonshot AI and Alibaba, have significantly narrowed the lead of US models from months to weeks. This development has prompted Washington to critically re-evaluate its AI policy, focusing on controls for frontier US models, restrictions on Chinese models, and global adoption strategies.
AI innovators and entrepreneurs convened in Hong Kong to discuss fostering a global entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaboration and knowledge sharing, aiming to transcend geopolitical disagreements.
President Xi Jinping opened China's 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, elevating its status and signaling AI's role as a technological imperative and cornerstone of China's geopolitical strategy amid US tech restrictions.
Moore Threads and Hygon project 135.1%-149.1% and 55.6%-70.2% revenue growth, respectively, in H1 2026, driven by China's surging demand for AI computing power amid US export controls.
China is enhancing its legal framework with new regulations and draft laws to retaliate against foreign sanctions and export controls, potentially impacting multinational companies operating within its borders.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is reportedly developing its own AI inference chip, aiming to reduce reliance on Nvidia and potentially challenge Huawei. This move aligns with Beijing's push for domestic alternatives amid US export controls.
Anthropic's AI model Claude Fable 5 is back online globally after the U.S. Commerce Department lifted export controls. The model was taken offline due to a jailbreak report, but Anthropic has since retrained its safety classifier.
The Trump administration lifted export controls on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after the company agreed to extend security guardrails, preventing users from accessing restricted capabilities. While the Commerce Department resolved its impasse, the Defense Secretary maintains Anthropic's supply chain risk designation.
Anthropic has restored access to its Fable AI model after a two-week halt due to US government concerns over potential cyber-attack abuse. Export controls were lifted following collaboration with the Commerce Department to enhance safeguards, with the government now working closely with AI companies on security protocols.
Police have issued a prohibition of disposal order against GCB and seized bank funds as part of an ongoing server fraud investigation. Three men, including Chinese national Li Ming, face additional charges for alleged fraud related to server purchases.
US lifts export controls on Anthropic's AI models for foreign nationals. Trump's financial disclosures reveal over $580M in crypto income and large stock transactions. Iran reports selling oil at a premium amid claims of increased exports.
Anthropic announced it will restore access to its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for foreign users after the US Department of Commerce removed export controls. The company agreed to address security risks and cooperate with the government on standards.
Anthropic announced it will restore foreign access to its powerful AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after the US Department of Commerce removed export controls. The decision follows close coordination between the company and the Commerce Department to ensure alignment with US government policy.
Anthropic's advanced AI models, Fable and Mythos, are no longer subject to US export controls, less than three weeks after they were suspended due to national security concerns. Access will be restored starting tomorrow.
Senator Steve Daines voiced concern over "unfortunate developments" and "escalation on both sides" regarding new regulations that prohibit supplying dual-use goods to 10 Chinese companies and ban worldwide transfers of China-origin dual-use items to them.
The US Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Anthropic's advanced AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after a brief suspension over national security concerns. The company will restore access to these tools, which are rivals to ChatGPT and Gemini.
Anthropic announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models. This decision resolves a recent conflict between the AI company and the Trump administration.
Senator Steve Daines voiced concern over "unfortunate developments" and "escalation on both sides" regarding new regulations that prohibit supplying dual-use goods to 10 Chinese companies and ban worldwide transfers of China-origin dual-use items to them.
The EU and China have established a new high-level consultation mechanism to address growing commercial tensions and the EU's significant trade deficit with Beijing. The mechanism will focus on trade balancing, export controls, IP rights, and WTO reform.
China blacklisted four Japanese government defense research institutes and tightened export restrictions on dozens of other Japanese entities. This escalates a months-long campaign to limit Tokyo's access to dual-use goods, with Beijing citing Japan's "new-style militarism" and urging it to "turn back from the wrong path."
EU and China agreed to use shared trade data to monitor import surges, escalating to political talks if a "red" zone is crossed. EU's Sefcovic reported "intensive, focused and constructive" talks but warned of EU action if meaningful progress isn't made by autumn.
JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs have restricted access to Anthropic's AI models in Hong Kong due to US export controls. This move could impact the city's financial sector competitiveness, potentially benefiting China's domestic AI industry.
China has added 10 US firms, including MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, to its export control list and restricted 46 from government procurement. Analysts warn this escalation tests the fragile US-China truce, imposed in response to US actions against Chinese tech firms.
