The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride in the tech world. From President Donald Trump’s controversial stake in Intel Corporation to Beijing’s backlash against Nvidia Corporation and Mark Zuckerberg’s AI restructuring at Meta Platforms, the tech industry has been buzzing with activity. Let’s dive into the details.

Trump’s tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.

The Ukrainian president said China has helped Russia, despite also calling for a peaceful resolution to the war.

On Thursday, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek released an upgraded version of its flagship V3 model, touting support for domestic chips as China accelerates efforts to reduce dependence on U.S. companies like Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA).

Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) has reportedly ordered suppliers to halt work on its H20 artificial intelligence chip for China, as regulators in Beijing push local firms toward domestic alternatives and Wall Street analysts caution that ongoing uncertainty could weigh on the company's next quarter outlook.

Shipping Nvidia's H20 chips to China was "great" for Beijing and Washington and not a security threat, the tech giant's chief said Friday.

Australia’s defense minister and his Philippine counterpart are to meet in Manila for talks that will spotlight their concern over Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea

China set off alarm bells in New Zealand when it dispatched powerful warships on unprecedented missions in the South Pacific without explanation, according to military documents obtained by AFP. Beijing has spent years expanding its reach in the southern Pacific Ocean, courting island nations with new hospitals, freshly paved roads…

It’s been five years since Beijing imposed a harsh new national security law on Hong Kong. During this time, the law has fundamentally altered the city-state, prompting scores of pro-democracy leaders to flee overseas and instilling a climate of fear and repression that has quashed any opposition to the communist…