In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz AMD CEO Lisa Su visited China, adopting a low-profile approach. This contrasts with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's more public engagement. Their differing strategies reflect the complex AI chip market in China. AMD offers a broader product range, while Nvidia faces significant export control challenges. Both companies are making investments in… The Economic Times · May 29
China's SAIC to sell another 10% stake in Indian car venture to local partner JSW - sources China's SAIC Motor is selling an additional 10% stake in its Indian car venture, JSW MG Motor, to local partner JSW Group. This move will elevate JSW to the largest shareholder, granting it greater operational control. SAIC's decision stems from India's investment curbs, hindering expansion plans despite previous stake dilution. The Economic Times · May 29
Satellite Images Uncover China-Backed Spy Facility Upgrades in Cuba Near Florida Military Bases Recent satellite imagery shows significant upgrades at a China-linked spy facility in Cuba, raising concerns about enhanced monitoring of US military activities in Florida and the surrounding region International Business Times UK · May 29
Australia digs at China's low-key showing at Asia forum For the second year running, China's Defence Minister Dong Jun has skipped the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. AAP · May 29
Nocpix Launches BOLT H50R High-Definition Thermal Riflescope for Night Hunting HEFEI, China, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nocpix, focused on advancing outdoor electro-optics imaging, today announced the launch of the BOLT H50R thermal riflescope. Engineered for night hunting and wildlife observation, the thermal scope integrates a 640×512 thermal sensor with a noise equivalent temperature difference (NETD) of ≤18mK to improve… AAP · May 29
BYD promises portfolio of European designed and built cars for Europe The new BYD Dolphin G will be the first of a range of cars made specially for the European market, with loads more to come The Independent UK · May 29
How China's electronics giant Huawei plans to take on its rivals with a chip design breakthrough China's electronics giant Huawei is pioneering a new chip design approach. This method focuses on reducing signal transmission time instead of shrinking transistors. The company aims to boost performance and energy efficiency. This innovation could help Huawei bypass US sanctions. High-end chips are expected by 2031. This marks a significant… The Economic Times · May 29
4th CISCE Expands International Participation and Global Reach BEIJING, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), scheduled to take place in Beijing from June 22 to 26, is expected to achieve record levels of international participation and global reach, according to Li Xingqian, Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion… AAP · May 29
MAXHUB Drives Digital Transformation at 2026 BRICS New Industrial Revolution Expo with Smart Healthcare and Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions XIAMEN, China, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 BRICS New Industrial Revolution Partnership Forum and Exhibition officially opened at the Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center, co-hosted by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Fujian Provincial Government. This year's theme, "Building an Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem to… AAP · May 29
Zoomlion Accelerates Global Agricultural Machinery Deployment with Hybrid and Intelligent Product Advances CHANGSHA, China, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion is accelerating the global rollout of new energy and intelligent agricultural machinery, using major exhibitions in Turkey, South Africa, Thailand, Brazil, and China to showcase hybrid tractors, intelligent harvesters and crop-specific mechanization solutions aligned with agriculture's shift toward greener, smarter, and more… AAP · May 29
Newsletter: Brussels-Beijing trade tangle and Hungary’s frozen funds All 27 European Commissions will debate EU-China trade relations Friday to mitigate dumping and overdependencies, while the Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is in Brussels to discuss with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen releasing frozen EU funds for Budapest. Euronews · May 29
China's ex-train driver, who “doesn’t speak English” makes an AI film in 10 days using $440; Hollywood filmmaker wants to hire him A former train driver, Liu Ziyu, gained international acclaim for his AI-generated short film, 'Zombie Scavenger,' created in just 10 days for $440. Hollywood filmmaker PJ Acetturo praised the work and offered him a job, but Liu prefers to focus on his projects in China due to his limited English. The Economic Times · May 29
AAP · May 29 EngineAI Launches Shenzhen Intelligent Manufacturing Base as First Batch of T800 Humanoid Robots Roll Off the Production Line to Begin Mass Delivery SHENZHEN, China, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EngineAI Robotics, an innovator in humanoid robots, announced the official launch of EngineAI Intelligent Manufacturing (Honghualing, Shenzhen) Base, alongside the rollout of the first batch of its flagship T800 full-size humanoid robots. This milestone marks the company's decisive entry into a new phase…
The Economic Times · May 29 Hormuz exposes China's Indian Ocean vulnerability, new report A new report suggests China's maritime vulnerability begins at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Strait of Malacca, creating a strategic competition arena in the Indian Ocean. This region is re-emerging as a key theatre, with China's energy dependence exposing vulnerabilities to rivals like India, France, and the US.
Bangkok Post · May 29 Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's largest cross-border wealth hub, BCG finds Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world's largest cross-border wealth hub, driven by an initial public offering (IPO) bonanza and capital inflows from mainland China, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
The Economic Times · May 29 China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos China is constructing a massive military complex in its desert regions. Satellite images reveal a sprawling network of launch pads and bunkers. This infrastructure is designed to safeguard China's nuclear missiles. The development signals a significant upgrade in Beijing's nuclear deterrent capabilities. It underscores intensifying nuclear competition with the United…
The Conversation · May 29 Is the ‘Quad’ dying a slow death? Even with Trump, it still has a vital role to play Analysts have tried to make sense of US President Donald Trump’s second term with countless, sometimes contradictory, labels. He’s isolationist and transactional. He’s a populist. Or, more recently, a neoconservative.
Bangkok Post · May 29 Philippines frees Chinese steel plant workers from detention BEIJING — Sixty-four Chinese citizens detained in the Philippines have been released after the Philippine justice department ruled there was insufficient evidence for the allegations they faced, China's embassy in the Southeast Asian country said.
AAP · May 29 Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese The Humanoids Summit Tokyo showcases advanced robotics, highlighting China's growing influence
MarketBeat · May 28 Applied Materials Bets AI Boom Will Drive Logic, DRAM and Packaging Growth Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Chief Executive Officer Gary Dickerson said artificial intelligence is driving a multi-year expansion in semiconductor manufacturing demand, with the company positioned around the areas he described as the fastest-growing parts of wafer fab equipment spending. Speaki
International Business Times · May 28 Zuobiao "Roy" Yuan on the Growing Need for Better Resources Around Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Zuobiao "Roy" Yuan, founder of Yi Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, PhD and Licensed Acupuncturist, believes that growing public interest in integrative care has also exposed a major resource gap around traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
AAP · May 28 Hainan: A Microcosm of China's Opening Up HAIKOU, China, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media Center:On December 18, 2025, Hainan, an island province just off the southern tip of the Chinese mainland, launched special customs operations. It is a landmark initiative in the country's efforts to further high-standard opening up with the…
Tom’s Hardware · May 28 Supermicro says it assisted Taiwanese authorities in server smuggling bust that led to three arrests — company issues statement on working with US, Taiwan to block illicit diversion of servers to China Supermicro says it worked directly with Taiwanese authorities on a server smuggling bust that led to the seizure of 50 servers and three arrests.