Stories from beijing · China

China has defended Cuba and called on the United States to end its economic blockade and sanctions against the island. Beijing reiterated its support for Cuban sovereignty amid rising tensions.

Some users have expressed a visceral aversion to AI-generated faces, describing it as an 'uncanny valley' phenomenon.

The newly added stocks are primarily in sectors such as optical communications, computing power, and high-end manufacturing, indicating foreign investor interest in China's 'hard technology' sector.

The index for the Financial Technology ETF (159299) rose by nearly 1%, driven by policy and technology catalysts.

The focus includes addressing abnormal market fluctuations and liquidity crises. China is said the development of its real economy, aiming to strengthen and optimize its industrial base.

China has admitted to directly aiding Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. This admission comes as China prepares for a summit with the US, focusing on AI and Iran. Engineer Zhang Heng confessed to the operation.

Doubao announced plans to launch a professional version of its AI chatbot, which will include specialized services for software development, data analysis, and scientific research. This follows market moves in other cryptocurrencies like Toncoin and NEAR Protocol.

China is accelerating preparations for a summit with the United States, with discussions expected to focus on artificial intelligence and Iran. China's state media identified Iranian Foreign Minister's visit to China, framing it as a visit during a critical time.

China Unicom is facing scrutiny for insufficient environmental investment, shareholder reductions, and weak performance growth.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has launched a pilot program addressing ethical risks in artificial intelligence technology. The initiative is part of a contract signed with Digi Romania.