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2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and Global AI Governance High-Level Meeting Chairman's Statement (Full Text)

The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and Global AI Governance High-Level Meeting was held in Shanghai, China. The conference emphasized the importance of promoting global AI development and governance, and called for the establishment of a new international o…

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The conference's emphasis on promoting global AI development and governance is significant for China's AI industry and its global influence. It also highlights the need for international cooperation and coordination in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by AI.

Jul 17·chinanews.com.cn
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Second Quarter Revenue Reaches 12703.8 Billion New Taiwan Dollars, a New High

TSMC's second-quarter revenue reached 12703.8 billion new Taiwan dollars, a 36% increase from the same period last year, setting a new high for the company. The company's tax-free profit was approximately 7065.6 billion new Taiwan dollars, with an earnings per share of 27.25 new Taiwan dollars, a 77.4% increase from the same period last year.

Jul 16·chinanews.com.cn
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Shanghai synergises computing centres with grid in power infrastructure upgrade

In a significant move for China's AI ambitions, Shanghai's State Grid subsidiary led a trial where 16 data centers, including Alibaba and China Telecom, coordinated with the power grid to adjust their energy consumption. This initiative aims to transform energy-intensive AI data centers into flexible assets that can scale operations based on grid stability and green energy availabilit…

Jul 16·scmp.com
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Unmanned AI System Completes 135 Research Tasks, Unveiling a 'Super Scientific Research Factory'

A new AI-driven R&D factory in Shanghai has demonstrated its capability to independently conduct a full closed-loop scientific research process, from molecular generation and virtual screening to compound synthesis and testing. The system significantly accelerated research, achieving results in days that previously took months.

Jul 16·chinanews.com.cn
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HKIC Reports Double-Digit Investment Return as ‘Patient Capital’ Strategy Bears Fruit

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) has reported a double-digit investment return, with a net internal rate of return of 14 per cent, as its 'patient capital' strategy bears fruit. The firm's robust performance reflects improving returns across its expanding portfolio of over 200 projects.

Jul 16·scmp.com

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2026 Huawei Qiankun Media Day Kicks Off in Shenzhen, Yijing X9 Debuts as a Flagship

Jul 17·36kr.com
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Two Departments Urgently Allocate 50 Million Yuan to Support Chongqing Pengshui Wujiang Landslide Rescue

A landslide in Pengshui, Chongqing, buried residential buildings and trapped people. China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Management have urgently allocated 50 million yuan for rescue and relief efforts.

Jul 17·chinanews.com.cn
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    China's Household Loans Shrink by 366.8 Billion Yuan in First Half of 2026, Marking First Half-Yearly Net Decrease

    Jul 17·36kr.com
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    WAIC Observation: The Embodied AI Race is Shifting from Body to Brain

    Jul 17·36kr.com
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    5 Hong Kong booksellers arrested for alleged sedition released on bail

    Jul 17·scmp.com
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    Philippines’ Pax Silica AI hub plan slammed for mineral ‘plunder’

    Jul 17·scmp.com
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    Video capturing Chinese firefighter eating in rain during flood relief goes viral

    Jul 17·scmp.com
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    China's Robot Surgery Market Gets a Boost as Tech Giant Acquires Bone Surgery Leader

    Jul 17·36kr.com
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    Why South Korea is racing to build a sovereign AI model for cybersecurity

    Jul 17·scmp.com
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    From 'Who is BYD' to UK's First Pure Electric Brand, BYD's Globalization is Not Just 'Selling Cars'

    Jul 17·36kr.com
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    A Chinese AI Company Founded by a Former Employee of Commercial-Tech, Aims to Create an AI Role-Engine as a Moat, Secures Seed Funding

    Jul 17·36kr.com
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    Retail Rift: Hong Kong Shops Plead for Rent Relief, Landlords See Improving Market

    Jul 17·scmp.com

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