China's rise, Asian economic power, and geopolitical rivalries. The other side of the global order.
The Beijing-based startup behind the chatbot Kimi is planning a final round of funding ahead of its initial public offering in Hong Kong. This opens a new window of opportunity for European tech investors in China’s booming AI market.
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The European Commission is fining the Alibaba subsidiary for systematic violations of the Digital Services Act. It is the highest fine since the DSA took effect.
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The Chinese electric car manufacturer has unveiled a vision encoder designed to power both autonomous driving systems and humanoid robots, boasting impressive performance specifications.
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The Chinese technology conglomerate is introducing the Xiaomi Robotics U0, a new foundational model designed to revolutionize the development of robots and their operating environments. The system, with 38 billion parameters, combines four core capabilities into a single framework for the first time.
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The iPhone maker is relying on local tech giants in China for its Apple Intelligence initiative. For European smartphone users, the partnership raises fundamental questions about AI fragmentation.
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A recent survey shows that the EU is divided over which major power to align with. For Austria, as a neutral country, this presents both unique opportunities and risks.
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The German sports car manufacturer delivered 16 percent fewer vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2026. The Chinese market, once a growth engine, has become its biggest problem area.
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China's state-owned railways are testing a satellite-based tracking system for containers. The technology uses China's BeiDou network and could also affect Austrian logistics companies.
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The Nasdaq-listed technology company is acquiring the Flyme software division in its entirety. The deal raises questions about its valuation and highlights how aggressively Chinese companies are competing for dominance in the connected-vehicle market.
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A robotics innovation center in Optics Valley shows just how far China has come: robots that recognize trash, clean rooms—and act like children
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