China's semiconductor industry leaders are calling for a nationwide effort to develop a domestic equivalent of ASML within five years, saying the country must move beyond fragmented development and build a more integrated industry capable of competing with global leaders
As conflict in the Middle East intensifies and geopolitical risks rise, governments worldwide are paying closer attention to the resilience of defense supply chains and semiconductor self-sufficiency. Against this backdrop, and as China convenes its annual "Two Sessions," an article jointly authored by several Chinese academicians and published in the state-backed journal Science & Technology Review has drawn attention
Rising tensions in the Middle East are adding a new layer of uncertainty for the global automotive industry, raising the risk that geopolitical disruptions could once again ripple through production costs, energy supply and logistics networks
While the global humanoid race has largely focused on bipedal locomotion, Wonik Robotics is doubling down on a bottom-up strategy that prioritizes high-dexterity manipulation as the foundation of Physical AI. Following its showcase at Automation World (AW) 2026, the company is pivoting from a decade of research-led development towards a specialized hardware ecosystem for US big tech
On February 28, Hangzhou convened an AI development summit at the Hangzhou Civic Center aimed at positioning the city as China's leading artificial intelligence (AI) hub. According to East Money and Xinhua, 12 AI projects were signed, with a total investment of CNY25.5 billion (US$3.71 billion)
China's embodied AI and humanoid robotics sector is drawing fresh investment, with two major financing deals signaling accelerating commercialization
