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Hangzhou Investment Promotion Bureau: Meet Hangzhou's New Eight Steeds that will define the next decade

HANGZHOU, China, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- You've probably heard the story of Hangzhou's "Six Little Dragons." But what about the city's "New Eight Steeds"? In May 2026, the "Fortunate Meeting Hangzhou • Dialogue with the Future" Investment Promotion Conference and High-Quality Development Conference on Innovation & Entrepreneurship Investment was…

Hoymiles and TÜV SÜD Jointly Launch 2026 Residential Energy Storage White Paper, Exploring the Next Era of Safe and Intelligent Home Energy Systems

HANGZHOU, China, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoymiles has jointly released the 2026 Global Residential Energy Storage Industry Whitepaper with TÜV SÜD, offering a comprehensive analysis of the rapidly evolving residential energy storage market and the technologies shaping next-generation home energy systems. Developed jointly by Hoymiles and TÜV SÜD, the…

Chinese AI Pet Translator Claims 95% Accuracy, but Scientists Say Your Dog Is Not Actually Talking to You

Chinese AI Pet Translator Claims 95% Accuracy, but Scientists Say Your Dog Is Not Actually Talking to You

A Hangzhou startup says its $118 AI collar can translate pet sounds with 94.6% accuracy, but no independent testing or published research backs the claim.

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H3C NAVIGATE 2026 International Summit Held, Charting a New Blueprint for Global Development

HANGZHOU, China, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 22, H3C NAVIGATE 2026 International Summit kicked off in Hangzhou, bringing together global industry experts, ecosystem partners and customer representatives. The summit showcased H3C's full-stack capabilities across compute-network-storage-cloud-security-O&M, and provided a platform to explore new opportunities and the future in the…

Reach Deeper, Measure Smarter: SCANOLOGY Launches AccuArm Portable CMM

HANGZHOU, China, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As manufacturing becomes more complex, quality teams require measurement tools that combine precision, portability, and real production readiness. To address this need, SCANOLOGY introduces the AccuArm Portable Coordinate Measuring Machine (PCMM), a high-precision articulated arm designed for flexible inspection across shop floors, assembly…

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif begins China visit, to hold talks with Xi Jinping

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday departed for Hangzhou, marking the first leg of a four-day official visit to China from May 23 to 26, aimed at expanding economic cooperation, strengthening strategic ties, and advancing projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), according to the Pakistani Prime Minister's Office.

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Hikvision brings AI to video compression with Guanlan Encoding, cutting storage costs by up to 50%

HANGZHOU, China, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision has announced the launch of Guanlan Encoding, an AI-powered video compression technology that delivers 30%–50% average storage savings without compromising critical footage quality. As resolutions climb, channel counts expand, and retention periods extend, storage has become one of the dominant cost...

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Trust Your Journey: HIKMICRO Reveals New Brand Positioning

HANGZHOU, China, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HIKMICRO has unveiled its new "Trust Your Journey" brand ethos. This assurance is not about a single product but encompasses the brand's evolution from a thermal imaging market leader to a trusted partner that hunters all around the world know they can count…

Chinese court awards compensation to sacked worker replaced by AI

Chinese court awards compensation to sacked worker replaced by AI

Case attracts widespread attention as example of China balancing enthusiastic adoption of AI with job security

The Guardian - UK

Humanoid robots deployed to direct traffic in China

Humanoid robots deployed to direct traffic in China

Humanoid robots have been deployed at intersections in the Chinese city of Hangzhou to assist traffic police and guide pedestrians.

AI can't steal your job! A China twist can avert AI jobs apocalypse

AI can't steal your job! A China twist can avert AI jobs apocalypse

A Hangzhou court has set a precedent, ruling that companies cannot use AI automation as a blanket justification for firing workers. The decision emphasizes contract law and employer responsibility, requiring genuine impossibility of role performance and fair reassignment. This ruling shifts focus from AI's inevitability to accountability for job displacement…

The Economic Times

DeepSeek launches 1.6 trillion parameter V4 on Huawei chips as U.S. escalates AI theft accusations — U.S. gov't alleges IP theft by DeepSeek and other Chinese AI firms

DeepSeek launches 1.6 trillion parameter V4 on Huawei chips as U.S. escalates AI theft accusations — U.S. gov't alleges IP theft by DeepSeek and other Chinese AI firms

DeepSeek on Friday released a preview of its V4 large language model, the Hangzhou-based startup's most powerful to date.

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Manycore, the first of the Hangzhou ‘Little Dragons’ to go public, pushes ‘spatial intelligence’ as the next wave of AI development

Manycore, the first of the Hangzhou ‘Little Dragons’ to go public, pushes ‘spatial intelligence’ as the next wave of AI development

Manycore Tech debuts on Hong Kong’s stock exchange today, following a $130 million IPO—and contributing to the Chinese city’s AI listing boom.

'Exhausted' Bear Attacks Trainer In China - But Why Are People Rooting For It?

'Exhausted' Bear Attacks Trainer In China - But Why Are People Rooting For It?

A viral video from Hangzhou Safari Park captures a black bear turning on its trainer, but online reactions side with the bear over abuse claims

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China’s Hangzhou makes AI classes compulsory in schools amid nationwide push

Primary and secondary school students to get 10 class hours per academic year

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Humanoid robot found patrolling Chinese streets alone

A humanoid robot was seen patrolling the streets of Hangzhou in China all by itself, as passers-by flocked to take photos and videos of the tech.

China's AI Powerhouse Goes Wearable

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) (NYSE:BABAF) is strapping on its comeback story—literally. The Hangzhou, China-based tech giant has unveiled its first-ever AI-powered smart glasses, betting $52.4 billion on AI and cloud growth to reboot its image and revenues.

The Independent UK

Typhoon Danas threatens China with flash floods after killing two people in Taiwan

Danas is forecast to bring between 100mm and 250mm of rainfall across a 650km stretch from Fuzhou in Fujian province to Hangzhou in Zhejiang, triggering flash flood warnings

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Watch: World’s first humanoid robot kickboxing tournament held in China

The world’s first humanoid fighting competition took place on Sunday, 25 May, in Hangzhou, east China, with robots exchanging punches in the ring.

Who the Heck Is CFLite Motorcycles and Why Is It So Important?

Let’s talk about CFMoto for a second. What started out in Hangzhou, China in the late ‘80s as a humble manufacturer of engines and parts is now one of the fastest-growing motorcycle brands in the world. These days, they’re not just playing catch-up—they’re competing head-on with the big names. With…

The Guardian - AU

Jackson Irvine stars as Socceroos clinch key World Cup qualifying win over China

Nishan Velupillay adds to opener to secure win in Hangzhou which sets up a showdown in Saudi Arabia in June

The Guardian - AU

China 0-2 Australia: Socceroos take huge step towards World Cup 2026 – as it happened

First-half goals from Jackson Irvine and Nishan Velupillay gave Australia a crucial win in China as they seek to pip Saudi Arabia to automatic World cup qualification

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos seek to continue World Cup momentum as China pose latest roadblock

Victory in Hangzhou would see Australia take a giant step towards the 2026 tournament with automatic qualification tantalisingly close

Popovic's Socceroos aiming for strong start in China

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Australia can't allow China to dictate terms in Hangzhou on Tuesday as the hosts' World Cup hopes hang by a thread.

The Guardian - UK

Get ahead of the tech curve: aim for Hangzhou, not Silicon Valley

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