Chinese chip suppliers, including Huawei and Cambricon, along with domestic tech giants, are projected to capture nearly 80% of China's AI server market this year, further eroding the position of global rivals like Nvidia due to geopolitical tensions and Beijing's push for self-reliance.
Prime Minister Mark Carney launched Canada's AI strategy, warning of risks from slow adoption and foreign influence. The plan aims to boost domestic capacity, reduce reliance on US tech giants, and improve AI literacy and business adoption.
The EU is proposing new rules to ensure no foreign government or company has a 'kill switch' over vital tech services, aiming to reduce dependencies on the US and China in cloud computing, AI, and semiconductors. The move could increase tensions with the US.
The EU is proposing "technological sovereignty" measures to reduce reliance on US and Chinese tech suppliers in cloud computing, AI, and semiconductors. The plan aims to prevent foreign governments from accessing "kill switches" for vital services and requires risk assessments for foreign providers.
The US is developing the AIM-260 JATM missile, exceeding Mach 5 with a range over 200 km, to counter China's PL-15 and PL-17. India is also advancing its Astra Mk-2 and Mk-3 missiles, aiming for similar long-range capabilities.
Comac delivered just 15 C919 single-aisle jets in 2025, far short of its 75-unit target, as the Shanghai-based manufacturer grapples with supply chain dependencies on Western suppliers for engines and avionics, alongside persistent manpower shortages. The aircraft, intended to compete with Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families, sources most airframe components domestically but relies on foreign suppliers for critical core systems.
