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Chinese companies control 90% of the humanoid robot market, dominating the technology that will reshape manufacturing and labor. The West is barely competing.

In her new book “The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet,” journalist Yi-Ling Liu examines the country’s censorship, viral trends and growing global power.

Despite seeming ideal for crowded cities, these compact cars captured just $11 billion of the $800 billion global EV market.

After blacklisting hundreds of Chinese apps on national security grounds, New Delhi is reportedly in talks to partner with Alipay+.

Raids, fines, and consumer backlash are challenging the ultracheap model that powered China’s fastest-growing e-commerce export.

Chinese hyperscalers are selling special server packages to attract early adopters eager to test the latest AI agent–now known as OpenClaw.

Ant’s health chatbot has become a top downloaded app in China as users seek personalized care they can’t get from the overburdened hospitals.

With backing from the Chinese government, TCM practitioners are integrating AI tools to reach new consumers at home and abroad.

Politicians' spouses and children are buying and selling stocks in TSMC, Alibaba, and Tencent.

How human digital behavior thwarts our connection – and some healthier approaches to solving isolation.

ByteDance says a group of investors led by Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX will set up a U.S.-focused TikTok to avoid a federal ban.

In his new book, “Love Machines: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Our Relationships,” writer James Muldoon profiles people who use AI companion bots to grieve and love.

WeRide, Baidu, and Pony.ai are scaling robotaxi fleets across the Gulf while Waymo and Cruise focus on domestic markets.

Europe’s shift toward cooperation over protectionism on Chinese EVs is more political than business-driven.

The Chinese EV giant reported a 33% drop in third-quarter profit while ramping up overseas expansion and R&D spending.

Beijing’s scrutiny of the acquisition highlights how far Chinese founders can go in shedding their national roots to attract U.S. capital.

In his new book “Silicon Empires: The Fight for the Future of AI,” writer Nick Srnicek details how a few tech companies, and the U.S. and China, are jostling to control the development of AI.

Local governments are building training centers to address a shortage of robotic data, as China makes embodied intelligence a national priority.

Zhipu AI and MiniMax are set to raise a combined $1.1 billion before OpenAI and Anthropic file for IPOs.

Visualizing the ups, downs, and standout stats from 2025’s biggest tech stories.

Judges, farmers, and medical patients are pushing the limits of AI.

As Chinese EV companies like BYD continued to grow at home and abroad, U.S. leader Tesla struggled with sales slumps and political turmoil.

Lawmakers from across Latin America are hardening import regulations for China-based ultrafast fashion, to shield the local textile industry.

The fast-money pandemic era helped build billion-dollar startups around the world — then brought many down just as quickly. Will the AI boom be a repeat?

A global survey of more than 27,500 electric vehicle owners reveals surprising truths about range anxiety, charging woes, and the brands drivers avoid.

DeepSeek’s R2 launch was likely delayed by limited access to compute, but a new model is on its way, intensifying the AI rivalry between the U.S. and China.

Since its November 2022 launch, ChatGPT has been a global phenomenon. Here’s a look at its impact on work, life, and more across the world.

Washington has all but locked Beijing out of the Middle East’s trillion-dollar artificial intelligence ambitions.

The mainland’s breakneck development speed is reshaping the global EV industry.

Beijing is targeting agricultural sectors worth billions to pressure governments into dropping 100% electric vehicle duties.

As Tesla struggles in markets beyond the U.S., Chinese automakers are winning from Southeast Asia to Europe.

The world's largest EV fleet could become a giant battery network if economic and technical hurdles are overcome.

The Chinese EV giant has conquered global markets by selling millions of cars, but it hasn’t supercharged China’s soft power.

In her new book, Every Screen on the Planet: The War Over TikTok, journalist Emily Baker-White charts the Chinese app’s rise to becoming a global juggernaut. Here is an excerpt on the company’s courtship of the Gulf nations ahead of a deal on its U.S. operations.

Hu Anyan, a former courier who wrote a best-selling book about the grueling job of delivering packages, discusses life, technology, and the future of work.

China’s export curbs have forced the U.S. to find critical minerals elsewhere. Can Latin America keep up the supply?