China's top tech companies denied a US congressional delegation meetings, reflecting Beijing's selective AI diplomacy approach amid narrowing dialogue channels despite ongoing AI safety talks.
A draft bill to amend the 2014 copyright law has been completed by the House of Representatives, proposing that AI-assisted works receive copyright protection only with human involvement. The bill also mandates compensation from tech platforms for using news content for aggregation, republishing, link-previewing, or AI training.
Overseas capital has flowed into China's advanced manufacturing and technology sectors at an unprecedented rate, reaching a record 3.13 trillion yuan in mainland equity holdings by the end of Q2 2026. This shift signifies a move away from traditional consumer and financial stocks towards industries supporting Beijing's tech self-sufficiency goals.
Australia grapples with balancing AI investment and copyright protection. Tech giants lobby for exemptions to train AI models, while creatives fear a "betrayal" if protections are weakened. Government ministers are divided on the approach.
MediaFuse, known for its crypto platform Chainwire, has launched TechnologyWire, a newswire service targeting technology companies. It focuses on visibility across media, search engines, and AI platforms, offering same-day distribution and AI-driven discovery.
Mainland Chinese tech companies are increasingly using Hong Kong not just for capital markets but also for global connectivity to refine products, build international partnerships, and expand overseas. Yunji Technology, a service robot maker, sees Hong Kong as a key gateway for global markets and a testing ground for its products.
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.
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.
Chinese e-commerce firm Pinduoduo signs agreement for e-commerce industrial park in Xiongan New Area, Hebei province, marking its first property acquisition, aiming to hire over 5,000 employees.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is launching proprietary benchmarks and related investment products, including an ETF tracking its HKEX Tech 100 Index, to capitalize on the AI-driven tech rally and evolving market demands.
Major global corporations, including Amazon, AirTrunk, ABB, CPP Investments, Saint-Gobain, and Google, are committing billions of dollars in new investments to India. These commitments, totaling over $100 billion, signal India's increasing importance as a long-term growth market for cloud computing, AI, digital infrastructure, and manufacturing, despite global economic uncertainties.
At Deutsche Welle's Global Media Forum, experts debated journalism's relationship with Big Tech (Google, Apple, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft). Concerns include AI training on journalistic content without compensation and the spread of disinformation, with some calling it a "battle" and a "technofascism" risk. Solutions discussed include new business models and platform accountability.
China's Ministry of Commerce placed 10 U.S. industrial suppliers on its export control list and excluded 46 other U.S. firms from government procurement. This retaliates against Washington's move to add Chinese companies to a Pentagon list for aiding Beijing's military.
A survey by the Fair Tax Foundation reveals 67% of Britons want higher digital services taxes on global tech giants like Meta and Google to increase their UK tax contributions. The UK's 2% digital services tax, introduced in 2020, raised £800m in 2024-25 but faces criticism and US opposition.
Hong Kong is increasingly seen by mainland Chinese tech firms as a "strategic adaptation ground" for global expansion, according to the city's finance chief. These companies are leveraging Hong Kong for international capital, talent, and brand building to become true multinational enterprises.
UK ministers are lobbying the Trump administration to prevent a backlash over Keir Starmer's announced ban on social media for under-16s. The ban, which restricts platforms like X, Facebook, and TikTok, aims to protect children but risks retaliation from the US, with Elon Musk criticizing it as censorship.
UK plans to ban social media for under-16s face criticism from Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat, who argue it will push teens to less safe platforms. Keir Starmer announced the ban, aiming to protect children's mental health and safety, despite tech companies' concerns.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps such as TikTok and Snapchat, aiming to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time. The ban, expected early next year, aligns the UK with a global trend of increasing online child safety measures.
SpaceX made a historic Nasdaq debut, with shares surging 19% to surpass $2 trillion in valuation, making founder Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. The company raised $75 billion, exceeding previous IPO records, as investor demand was fueled by Musk's ambitious plans for space exploration and AI.
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle stated he would have intervened to block the sale of ARM Holdings if he had been in government in 2016. He regrets the loss of UK tech 'crown jewels' like ARM and Deep Mind, emphasizing the need to retain wealth-creating companies.
TechCrunch is bringing Startup Battlefield back to Sydney on August 19, 2026, in partnership with Stripe. Ten selected companies will pitch for a chance to compete in San Francisco, with past winners raising over $85 million.
Xia Baolong, Beijing's top official for Hong Kong and Macau, visited the Hengqin cooperation zone to promote alignment with China's 15th five-year plan. The visit aimed to deepen integration into the Greater Bay Area and support Hong Kong and Macau in serving national development.
The US government has introduced a voluntary framework for vetting powerful new AI systems, allowing up to 30 days for review before public release. The executive order emphasizes collaboration with trusted partners for secure innovation and cybersecurity.
China's yuan-denominated stock indexes are set to increase the representation of technology companies, a move expected to attract more investment and enhance the sector's appeal. Leading AI chipmakers and new-economy stocks will be added to key gauges.
