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National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen has deployed a new supercomputer called LineShine, as China pushes to strengthen domestic computing capabilities amid global competition in advanced technologies. The system delivers performance of up to 1.54 exaFLOPS and is powered by Armv9-based LX2 processors, each featuring 304 CPU cores. Unlike many modern supercomputers that depend heavily on GPUs for large-scale parallel computing, LineShine primarily relies on CPUs for general computing and coor

Earlier reports suggested that Changan Automobile planned to adopt an advanced driver-assistance system from Qianli Technology (Afari Technology) and deepen cooperation through an equity investment. Changan has denied the claim, saying it has no such plans. A source close to the company said Changan’s self-developed Tianshu intelligent driving system has entered a harvest period, making it unlikely the automaker will switch providers. Changan has long emphasized in-house control over core sma

China Telecom has launched nationwide trial commercial Token subscription plans, marking an accelerated shift by telecom operators from selling data traffic to offering computing power services. The packages are divided into three plans for developers and small businesses, ranging from 39.9 yuan ($5.50) per month for 15 million Tokens to 299.9 yuan ($41.50) for 150 million Tokens. For individual and household users, plans start at 9.9 yuan ($1.40) per month for 10 million Tokens, while the highe

Oppo and Vivo are also reportedly developing their own Pocket-style handheld gimbal cameras, with launches expected before the end of this year, according to China Star Market. The report said both companies aim to leverage their strengths in imaging algorithms, AI features, and ecosystem integration to enter the lightweight video creation market and further expand their mobile imaging product portfolios. DJI Osmo Pocket 4 (a pocket gimbal camera) Details: Currently, the handheld smart

BYD, which has expanded its new energy vehicle exports over the past two years, is considering acquiring factories in Europe from other automakers and has been in talks with several companies, according to sources. An executive in charge of overseas market expansion at BYD revealed in an interview that the company is negotiating not only with Stellantis, but also with other automakers over the potential takeover of a factory. The executive also said BYD is looking for any available factory oppor

TikTok launched its lifestyle services brand, TikTok GO, in Indonesia, the US and Japan, marking a further push into travel and local commerce. The company said TikTok GO allows users to discover and book hotels, attractions, dining and travel experiences directly within the app. The feature was first introduced in Indonesia in late April before expanding to additional markets. In the US, where TikTok says it reaches more than 200 million users, the service enables users to browse travel-rel

On Wednesday, Elon Musk praised Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics’ newly unveiled GD01 rideable mech on social media, calling the product “cool.” The Hangzhou-based company on Tuesday launched what it described as the world’s first mass-produced rideable transforming mech, with a starting price of 3.9 million yuan ($540,000). Unitree said the GD01 is designed as a new type of civilian transportation vehicle and weighs about 500 kg in its rideable form. Company videos showed the mech standin

On Wednesday, Tencent released its first-quarter 2026 financial results, reporting revenue of RMB 196.46 billion ($27.2 billion), up 9% year-on-year, while net profit surged 21% to RMB 58.1 billion ($8.0 billion). At the company’s shareholder meeting held the same day, Tencent President Liu Chiping firmly dismissed concerns about potential layoffs amid the industry-wide wave of job cuts, saying: “There are definitely no plans for large-scale layoffs. Tencent is different from Silicon Valley comp

Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility unit, JAC, Stellantis, and Maserati are in talks to jointly develop a new energy vehicle under the Maserati brand, according to Yunjian Insight. The proposed structure would reportedly mirror Huawei’s existing “Five Brands” model, with Huawei leading product definition and core technology, JAC handling joint development and manufacturing, and Maserati contributing design and brand positioning. The project is said to include separate versions for China and

On Wednesday, the Create 2026 Baidu AI Developer Conference, themed Agents at Scale, opened in Beijing. During the opening ceremony, Robin Li, founder of Baidu, delivered a keynote speech centered on self-evolution, which he described as a defining theme of the AI era. The company also unveiled several AI products focused on intelligent agents and enterprise applications. Robin Li outlined the shift in AI from large model competition to AI agent competition, noting that intelligent agents are

Shanghai-based Immunocan has closed a RMB250 million Series A round led by Vivo Capital, with participation from Gold Mine Multi Family Office and follow-on backing from existing investors including Kingray Capital and TigerYeah Capital. The company said the funds will be used to advance its gene-edited animal platforms, commercialize its fully human antibody rabbit platform, build an AI-driven antibody drug screening platform, and expand its team. Founded in 2020, Immunocan develops antibody

Tencent Music Entertainment Group reported unaudited first-quarter 2026 revenue of RMB7.90 billion ($1.15 billion), up 7.3% year-over-year. Non-IFRS net profit attributable to equity holders rose 7.0% to RMB2.27 billion ($330 million). Music-related services revenue increased 12.2% to RMB6.51 billion ($944 million). Within that, membership services revenue rose 6.6% to RMB4.57 billion, while non-membership music services revenue jumped 28.0% to RMB1.94 billion, helped by offline performances

On Monday, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) announced that its share issuance and asset acquisition plan had been reviewed and approved by the M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) Review Committee of the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The committee determined that the transaction meets regulatory requirements for restructuring and information disclosure. In a filing disclosed in late 2025, SMIC outlined its plan to issue shares to five shareholders of SMIC North, including

Chinese tech company Kuaishou Technology is considering spinning off its AI video-generation unit Kling AI for a separate initial public offering next year, according to market sources, as investor enthusiasm surrounding AI continues to fuel demand for AI-related stocks. The company has reportedly begun discussions with potential investors over a pre-IPO fundraising round for Kling AI, which is said to be valued at around $20 billion. Kuaishou has not yet commented on the matter. Launched in

Oppo today issued a fresh apology over a controversial Mother’s Day marketing campaign, saying it deeply regrets the incident and acknowledging failures in both its content approval process and its initial response. In a statement, the company said the ad content and its dismissive handling afterward reflected a serious lack of values and respect. It will overhaul its internal review and approval mechanisms and reinforce alignment with mainstream values. Oppo also confirmed disciplinary measu

TikTok parent company ByteDance has increased its planned spending on AI infrastructure by 25% this year, raising the total to RMB 200 billion ($28 billion), as rising memory chip costs continue to push up expenses, according to people familiar with the matter. The company had initially set its AI capital expenditure budget at RMB 160 billion ($22.5 billion) late last year, but has since revised it upward to RMB 200 billion ($28 billion). ByteDance is also planning to allocate a larger share

Alibaba Group is preparing to roll out a major integration between its AI platform Qwen and e-commerce marketplaces Taobao and Tmall, as the Chinese tech giant pushes to transform online shopping through AI. The move is designed to replace traditional keyword-based searches with a conversational shopping experience, allowing consumers to browse products, compare prices and complete purchases by chatting directly with an AI assistant inside the Qwen app. The app will connect users to more than

China’s cyberspace regulator said on Thursday that a nationwide campaign targeting problematic recommendation algorithms used by lifestyle service platforms has yielded initial results, as major companies including Meituan, Taobao, JD.com, Didi, Trip.com and Qunar pledged new compliance measures. According to the Cyberspace Administration of China, 14 major platforms have implemented 63 optimization measures and made 139 commitments related to algorithm governance under the country’s trial negat

Sony Semiconductor Solutions and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture in Japan focused on the development and production of next-generation image sensors. Under the agreement, Sony will hold a majority stake and maintain control of the new company. The facility will be based at Sony’s newly constructed plant in Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and is expected to serve as an integrated hub for both research and ma

Complaints on China’s national 12315 consumer platform surged to 12,000 cases, up 273% year-on-year. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State Administration for Market Regulation issued four major bans: no silent OTA (Over-the-Air) updates, no battery locking or feature downgrades, mandatory filing for core parameter changes, and no misleading advertising. Authorities found that several automakers remotely altered BMS (Battery Management System) parameters via OTA up