Thursday, June 25, 2026

Top China Tech News

  1. 01
    Energy

    China's Green Exports to US Surge Amid AI Boom and Geopolitical Tensions

    CB Signal31

    China's exports of green-energy and battery products to the US have increased, driven by demand from the US AI sector and global energy security concerns. Energy-related goods showed significant growth among Chinese exports to the US last month.

    Why it matters

    This trend highlights how US demand for AI infrastructure is indirectly boosting Chinese renewable energy and battery manufacturers, while geopolitical events influence global energy trade flows.

  2. 02
    Robotics

    JD.com and Magic Data Partner to Commercialize Embodied AI Robots

    CB Signal23

    Magic Data and JD.com have signed a strategic agreement to cooperate on consumer-grade embodiment products and specific applications like education and inspection. The partnership aims to create a full lifecycle cooperation system covering R&D, product creation, market deployment, sales, and service, seeking to achieve 1 billion RMB in sales for Magic Data products on JD.com.

    Why it matters

    This collaboration signifies a major step towards the mass commercialization of embodied AI in China, leveraging JD.com's vast retail and logistics network to bring advanced robotics to a wider market.

    Leiphone · 15h ago
  3. 03
    Manufacturing

    China Aims to Enhance High-End Manufacturing in Old Industrial Hubs

    CB Signal23

    Premier Li Qiang inspected shipbuilding and nuclear power firms in Northeast China, urging state-owned enterprises to achieve breakthroughs in high-end equipment manufacturing to strengthen the nation's industrial competitiveness.

    Why it matters

    This directive signals Beijing's strategic focus on revitalizing traditional heavy industry bases by pushing for technological advancement and self-sufficiency in critical equipment manufacturing sectors.

  4. 04
    AI

    China's 'Ling Sheng' Supercomputer Tops Global Rankings at 2.19 EFlops

    CB Signal21

    China's 'Ling Sheng' supercomputer has ranked first globally on the TOP500 list, achieving a sustained performance of 2.19 EFlops. Deployed at the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen, it is the world's first supercomputer to exceed 2 EFlops of sustained performance.

    Why it matters

    This achievement underscores China's significant advancements in high-performance computing, critical for AI development, scientific research, and national security, solidifying its position as a global leader in supercomputing technology.

    CnBeta · 2d ago
  5. 05
    Biotech

    Hong Kong Achieves World First in Robotic Living-Donor Liver Transplant

    CB Signal17

    Hong Kong surgeons have successfully performed the world's first robotic living-donor liver transplant as part of a new microsurgery program. The University of Hong Kong team reported that 48 procedures conducted since June 2025 at Queen Mary Hospital showed no long-term or post-operative complications.

    Why it matters

    This pioneering medical achievement demonstrates the increasing sophistication and safety of robotic surgery in complex procedures, potentially setting a new global standard for organ transplantation.

  6. 06
    AI

    Baidu Smart Cloud Launches Enterprise AI Token Plan with GLM-5.2 Support

    CB Signal9

    Baidu Smart Cloud has launched Baidu Qianfan Token Plan Enterprise Edition, a subscription service for AI resources aimed at businesses. The service offers unified procurement, management, and operation of AI capabilities, featuring support for models like GLM-5.2 to accelerate enterprise-wide AI adoption.

    Why it matters

    This move by Baidu Smart Cloud addresses key challenges faced by enterprises in scaling AI adoption, offering a structured and cost-controlled approach to accessing and managing advanced AI models and resources.

    Leiphone · 15h ago
  7. 07
    EVs

    BYD Fangchengbao Targets Stable EV Deliveries Amidst Battery Supply Focus

    CB Signal9

    BYD's Fangchengbao brand aims for stable delivery of its Bao 7 EV fast-charge version by July, prioritizing production capacity to meet demand. Current deliveries are impacted by the supply of second-generation blade batteries, with plans to increase deliveries by over 100% month-on-month in July.

    Why it matters

    This production ramp-up signals BYD's commitment to meeting high demand for its premium EV models and highlights the critical role of battery supply chain management in the overall EV market expansion.

    IT Home · 15h ago
  8. 08
    Policy

    China Plans Next-Gen Networks; Qualcomm in Talks with ByteDance

    CB Signal9

    China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology official emphasized strengthening the planning and construction of next-generation communication and computing networks. Separately, sources indicate Qualcomm is in talks with ByteDance for custom chip design services, while the People's Bank of China conducted a 500 billion RMB Medium-term Lending Facility operation.

    Why it matters

    These developments point to China's strategic investment in digital infrastructure combined with potential collaborations in advanced chip design, indicating a push to enhance both domestic technological capabilities and international partnerships in the tech sector.

    TMTPost · 15h ago