Moore Threads, a rising domestic GPU developer, recently went public with a valuation exceeding ¥400 billion (≈$55 billion USD). The company has now unveiled a new GPU architecture that significantly boosts both AI and gaming performance, with gaming workloads reportedly improving by up to 15x. Even its current‑generation cards continue to receive...
Xiaomi has officially launched and open‑sourced its new foundational language model, MiMo‑V2‑Flash. The model emphasizes high efficiency and ultra‑fast performance, excelling in reasoning, code generation, and agent‑based applications. It can also serve as a general AI assistant for everyday tasks. Early user testing shows that MiMo‑V2‑Flash...
On December 16, 2025, Tsinghua University announced the official establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Open Alliance. The alliance was initiated under the guidance of China's Ministry of Education Department of Science, Technology, and Information Technology, bringing together 17 leading universities and 8 major technology enterprises and...
China is preparing to unveil its first large-scale domestic super-cluster system at the upcoming Photosynthetic Organization 2025 Artificial Intelligence Innovation Conference (HAIC 2025), scheduled for December 17-19 in Kunshan. The system, known as the Wanka super-cluster, is designed to address pressing ecological challenges in the country's...
Baidu announced on December 7 that it is evaluating the possibility of spinning off its semiconductor subsidiary, Kunlun Core (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., for an independent public listing. The company clarified that while discussions are ongoing, the plan would require regulatory approval and there is no guarantee it will move forward...
Midea Group has officially introduced its latest humanoid robot, Miro U, during a public presentation by Wei Chang, the company's vice president and chief technology officer. This marks the first appearance of the six-arm wheeled humanoid robot, which is designed to push beyond the limits of human physiology in industrial operations. Miro U is the...
On December 1, 2025, Chinese AI research group DeepSeek officially released two new open-source models: DeepSeek-V3.2 and DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale. The standard V3.2 model is designed for everyday use, while the Speciale version targets advanced reasoning tasks and has already earned top honors in international competitions. According to DeepSeek...
On November 27, 2025, the Shenzhen Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Court introduced China's first intelligent auxiliary case-handling system for labor arbitration. The platform is designed for full-case coverage, end-to-end empowerment, and all-round support, marking a major step in modernizing labor dispute resolution. Reports show the...
On November 28, 2025, Alibaba's Tongyi Lab introduced Z-Image-Turbo, a new 6B-parameter image generation model that has quickly attracted attention in the AI community. Tests show that on an RTX 4090 GPU, Z-Image-Turbo can render complex images in just 2.3 seconds while using 13 GB of memory. Even consumer-grade cards such as the RTX 3060 (6 GB)...
On November 27, 2025, Huawei unveiled major upgrades to its Xiaoyi AI agent at CCTV's 2025 Science and Technology Innovation Conference. Under the theme "A New Generation of Smart Terminals Unlocking the Intelligent Future," the event highlighted Xiaoyi's role as a system-level agent powering HarmonyOS across devices and scenarios. Jia Yongli...
On November 27, 2025, DeepSeek quietly launched its DeepSeekMath-V2 model, a self-verifiable mathematical reasoning framework based on DeepSeek V3.2 Exp Base. The model uses an LLM validator to automatically review generated proofs and optimize performance with high-difficulty samples. The code and weights are open source and available on Hugging...
On November 26, 2025, Quark officially launched its latest AI browser, announcing a deep integration with Alibaba's Qianwen intelligent assistant. The new browser is designed not just as a web tool but as a desktop-level system assistant, capable of handling tasks across search, reading, document writing, and file processing. According to project...
On November 24, 2025, Zhiyuan Robot officially launched its Lingxin platform, a no-code customization system that allows users to personalize a robot's voice, behavior, personality traits, and memory through simple drag-and-click tools. The platform includes 30 to 40 built-in voice styles, ranging from gentle and playful to regional dialects...
At the Zhongcheng Hualong Intelligent Computing New Product Launch Conference in Beijing on November 19, 2025, Zhongcheng Hualong introduced its HL series of domestically developed AI chips, marking China's first AI processors designed to integrate both production and training workloads. The flagship HL100 model features a self‑developed GPGPU+NPU...
At the AI Container Application Implementation and Development Forum on November 21, 2025, Huawei announced the release and open‑sourcing of Flex:ai, a new AI container software platform designed to maximize computing efficiency. The technology allows a single GPU or NPU card to be divided into multiple virtual computing units, each with...
At its November 20, 2025 launch event, Xpeng introduced the X9, the company's first extended‑range hybrid model. The new SUV is designed as a seven‑seat family vehicle and delivers an unprecedented driving range of 1,602 kilometers (996 miles), positioning it as one of the longest‑range passenger cars in the world. The X9 combines Xpeng's latest...
Xiaomi has announced that its research and development investment for 2025 will exceed 30 billion yuan (about 4.1 billion USD), marking a record high for the company. President Lu Weibing confirmed the figures and emphasized that Xiaomi will continue to increase spending, particularly in hard‑core technology fields. According to Xiaomi's...
According to Huawei, the new system achieves unified scheduling and management of heterogeneous computing resources such as GPUs and NPUs through software innovation. By significantly improving utilization, the technology releases more hardware potential and reduces AI application costs. The solution uses dynamic sharding algorithms, a unified...
OceanBase has announced the release of seekdb, its first AI‑native database, now open‑sourced worldwide. The system allows developers to build AI applications with just three lines of code and supports hybrid search across tens of billions of multimodal data entries. Unveiled at the 2025 OceanBase annual conference, seekdb is positioned as an...
On November 18, 2025, Ant Group introduced Lingguang, a full‑modal general AI assistant that pioneers the ability to create small applications directly from natural language input on mobile devices. Within 30 seconds, users can generate apps that are editable, interactive, and shareable. Lingguang is also the industry's first AI assistant to...
Arm China has introduced its new Zhouyi X3 neural processing unit (NPU), designed to deliver breakthrough performance for large AI models and edge applications. The chip was announced on November 13, 2025, and represents a major step in strengthening China's AI computing infrastructure. The Zhouyi X3 uses a hybrid DSP+DSA architecture optimized...
On November 12, UBTECH officially launched mass production and delivery of its full-size industrial humanoid robot, Walker S2. The first batch-numbering in the hundreds-will be deployed across frontline manufacturing environments. The company also released a promotional video titled "Bright sword assembly, full power to ‘pay'," highlighting the...
Unitree Technology has launched a full-stack data collection and training solution for humanoid robots, built around its newly introduced G1-D platform. The system includes a humanoid robot body, integrated data acquisition tools, and comprehensive model training and inference capabilities. The announcement was made on November 13 via the...
At the 2025 Baidu World Conference held on November 13, Baidu introduced its next-generation Kunlun Core processors-the M100 and M300-along with a five-year roadmap for its AI infrastructure. The Kunlun Core M100 is expected to launch in early 2026, followed by the M300 in early 2027. The M100 is designed for large-scale inference workloads with a...
Tachyum has announced the core specifications of its upcoming 2nm Prodigy general-purpose processor, positioning it as the first chip to exceed 1000 PFLOPs in inference performance. The release was made on November 12, and while the chip has not yet entered production, the company confirmed it is preparing for tape-out following a recent $220...
China has filed more generative AI patents than any other country between 2014 and 2023, according to Michael Wade, professor of Strategy and Digital at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). Speaking after the release of IMD's second AI Maturity Index, Wade emphasized that China's focus on practical applications-especially...
On November 12, Chinese AI startup GigaWorld announced the completion of a new ¥1 billion (approximately $137 million USD) Series A1 funding round. The investment was led by Huawei and Hua Control Capital, marking a major milestone for China's first domestically focused "world model" AI company. GigaWorld previously raised several billion yuan in...
As global competition in AI intensifies, China's domestic AI ecosystem is emerging not just as a participant, but as a strategic alternative to dominant Western platforms. At the 8th World Voice Expo and the 2025 iFlytek 1024 Developer Festival, Chinese AI leader iFlytek emphasized the dual value of its open-source Astron platform: it provides...
On November 6, 2025, at the 8th World Sound Expo and the iFLYTEK Global 1024 Developer Festival, Chinese AI company iFLYTEK officially launched the Spark X1.5 large language model and a series of AI-integrated products under the theme "AI that understands you better." This marks a shift in the AI industry from anticipation to real-world...
On November 6, 2025, Chinese computing company Sugon officially launched the scaleX640, the world's first AI supernode capable of hosting 640 accelerator cards within a single server rack. This innovation marks a major leap in high-density AI computing infrastructure. The scaleX640 uses a "1 drag 2" high-density rack design, enabling ultra-fast...
On November 6, 2025, Chinese robotics firm Yushu Technology introduced its new full-body remote operation platform, bringing the concept of a "doppelgänger" robot to life. The system enables a humanoid robot-dubbed the G1-to synchronize with human movements in real time, including complex actions like kicking, twirling batons, and boxing. It can...
On November 5, 2025, Xpeng introduced its next-generation humanoid robot, IRON, during the company's annual Tech Day event. Nicknamed "the most anthropomorphic humanoid robot," IRON mimics human walking with a gentle, cat-like gait and features a sophisticated AI-powered brain capable of natural interaction and decision-making. IRON's design...
On November 5, 2025, Chinese autonomous driving company Pony.ai officially launched its seventh-generation Robotaxi in cities including Guangzhou and Shenzhen. This new model is the first in the world to use automotive-grade system-on-chip (SoC) components to achieve full-scenario Level 4 autonomous driving. Compared to the previous generation...
Yuejiang has officially launched the Rover X1, the world's first intelligent robot designed specifically for home use. Priced at ¥7,499 (approximately $1,055 USD), the Rover X1 goes beyond simple gestures and entertainment-it integrates deep AI with practical functionality to become a versatile household assistant. The Rover X1 features the...
On October 31, 2025, Pony.ai and Shenzhen Westlake Group officially launched the first batch of seventh-generation L4 autonomous vehicles (Robotaxis) in Shenzhen. This marks the city's first pilot program for innovative applications of intelligent connected vehicles, with operations currently covering key districts including Nanshan, Bao'an, and...
Shanghai has made history with the launch of the world's first hotel staffed by humanoid robot waiters. Located at the Hongqiao Shangri-La Prices Hotel, the facility features a full fleet of service robots developed by Qinglang Intelligence, including the humanoid XMAN-R1, large-load porter S100, delivery robot W3, cleaning robot C40, and food...
Faced with mounting energy demands and long delays in accessing grid power, AI data center developers are turning to an unexpected solution: repurposed jet engines. These aeroderivative gas turbines-originally designed for aircraft like the Boeing 767 and Airbus A310-are now being deployed on trailers to provide fast, mobile power for AI...
On October 26, the Future of Life Institute released an open letter urging a global pause on the development of superintelligent AI systems until the scientific community reaches a consensus on how to ensure their safe and controllable evolution. As of October 23, the letter had been signed by 3,193 individuals, including prominent figures such as...
At the 2025 World VR Industry Conference in Nanchang, Huawei hosted its Ecological Forum to highlight the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) technologies. The event brought together government officials, industry leaders, and academics to explore how AI+XR can reshape industries and daily life. Speakers...
On October 22, 2025, Guangdong province unveiled a new three-year action plan to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into its manufacturing sector. The initiative, titled the Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Manufacturing Industry Empowered by Artificial Intelligence (2025-2027), aims to position Guangdong as a global...
Chinese biotech firm BGI-Research and AI-focused Zhejiang Lab have unveiled Genos, a groundbreaking AI foundation model designed to accelerate the discovery of disease-causing gene mutations. Genos is the world's first deployable genomic foundation model with 10 billion parameters. It can analyze DNA sequences up to one million base pairs long...
Chinese lawmakers have proposed amendments to the Cybersecurity Law to improve alignment with the Data Security Law (DSL), Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), and the Administrative Penalty Law. The draft introduces stricter penalties for violations of network operation and information security obligations. It also clarifies differentiated...
ByteDance has officially released Seed3D 1.0, a generative AI model capable of producing simulation-grade 3D models from just one image. Built on a multimodal Diffusion Transformer architecture, Seed3D 1.0 generates detailed geometry, realistic textures, and physically-based rendering (PBR) materials. The model supports seamless integration with...
In the Alpha Arena experiment hosted by US-based research firm Nof1, six leading AI models were each given $10,000 to trade cryptocurrency perpetual contracts on the Hyperliquid exchange. DeepSeek Chat V3.1 outperformed all competitors, growing its portfolio to $13,647.90-a 36% gain in just three days. The model followed a disciplined strategy...
Chinese robotics brand Songyan Power (Noetix Robotics) has launched Xiaobumi, a compact humanoid robot priced at ¥9,998 (approx. $1,370 USD). Standing 94cm tall and weighing 12kg, Xiaobumi features over 21 degrees of freedom and can walk, run, and dance-making it one of the most affordable high-performance robots on the market. Designed for...
Huawei is launching a global recruitment drive to attract elite AI professionals with the goal of building the world's strongest artificial intelligence. The company aims to develop cutting-edge large models and lead advancements in artificial general intelligence (AGI). Applicants should be academic pioneers with strong math skills, research...
As of mid-2025, China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base has surged to approximately 515 million - representing over a third of the country's population. This marks a doubling in users compared to just six months earlier. The rapid growth reflects the widespread adoption of generative AI technologies across various sectors. In...
As China's biggest online shopping event, Singles' Day, approaches, Alibaba is rolling out generative AI across its e-commerce platforms to drive sales and enhance user experience. The company has integrated its proprietary AI model, Qwen, into key systems like search and product recommendations on Taobao and Tmall. So far, it's delivered...
A Chinese research team has developed a data-driven control system for tokamak plasmas that could bring sustainable fusion energy a step closer to reality, according to a paper published in Communications Physics, a journal under the Nature portfolio. Fusion energy, often described as the "ultimate clean power," aims to replicate the process that...
DEEP Robotics has officially launched the DR02 , the world's first all-weather industrial humanoid robot. Built for demanding outdoor industrial environments, the DR02 carries an IP66 rating for dust and water resistance, ensuring it can reliably perform in a wide range of weather conditions. The DR02 is capable of walking at speeds up to 1.5...