The US introduced a 15% tariff and minimum import prices for polysilicon to revive domestic production, escalating trade tensions with China, which condemned the measures as protectionism following its own retaliatory export controls.
Beijing accused Washington of "politicizing" global undersea cable networks after reports of a US plan to spend $175.8 million to replace ageing lines in the Caribbean and Central America, aiming to block Chinese involvement. China warned this move threatens the broader digital economy and global data connectivity.
The World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai highlights China's drive for technological self-reliance amid US chip restrictions. Beijing rejects 'trap' claims regarding its open-source AI promotion, aiming to foster global exchanges and ensure AI benefits reach developing nations.
President Xi Jinping presented China's top science awards, emphasizing tech innovation's role in modernization and global competitiveness. He acknowledged challenges like insufficient original innovation and talent structure issues.
The US has reportedly delayed adding Chinese AI startup DeepSeek to a trade blacklist, despite approval last year. DeepSeek's low-cost AI model and alleged support for military operations raised concerns among US officials and AI companies.
미국 내에서 AI 붐과 미중 기술 패권 경쟁 속에서 중국산 인쇄회로기판(PCB) 의존도에 대한 우려가 커지고 있다. 중국산 비중이 60%에 달하며 안보 위협으로 지적되고 있으며, 미국은 생산 확대를 위한 금융 지원을 고려하고 있다.
US-China geopolitical tensions may extend to biotechnology as Chinese firms secure record $60B in cross-border deals in Q1 2026, dominating global biotech deal-making. US policymakers express concern over capital fueling China's industry growth.
US President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for historic talks with President Xi Jinping, amid global tensions over the US-Israel war on Iran, rising energy costs, and escalating US-China tech rivalry.
Nine years after his lavish first visit to China as US president, Donald Trump is scheduled to head back to Beijing on May 14-15. Beijing has not confirmed the date yet. With tensions over tariffs, Taiwan and tech rivalry still simmering, the summit will test whether the world’s two biggest powers can stabilise their fractious relationship. What to expect Pragmatic deals over grand resets Don’t look for a historic breakthrough. The focus is expected to be on extending the trade truce, locking in...
China has formally ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of AI company Manus, citing national security concerns. The deal, completed in December 2025, had been under review since January 2026. This marks a significant escalation in US-China AI rivalry and signals increased difficulty for cross-border tech deals. Manus founders had relocated most of their team to Singapore and established offshore entities to distance from China, but the Chinese government's decision creates uncertainty for both companies' AI ambitions.
