china

China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers, it is the third or fourth largest country by total area.

Congress Looks to Counter Growing Use of Chinese AI Models by US Firms

Congress Looks to Counter Growing Use of Chinese AI Models by US Firms
Congress Looks to Counter Growing Use of Chinese AI Models by US Firms
July 09, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

As companies in the United States reel from the sticker shock of token-based artificial intelligence pricing, some are turning to lower-cost Chinese models, setting off...

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China Weighs Blocking Foreign Access to Top AI Models
China Weighs Blocking Foreign Access to Top AI Models
July 07, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

China is reportedly considering a ban on overseas access to its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Alibaba Blocks Staff From Using Anthropic AI Amid Security Concerns
Alibaba Blocks Staff From Using Anthropic AI Amid Security Concerns
July 07, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

China’s eCommerce company Alibaba has reportedly barred employees from using Anthropic’s AI tools at work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Human-Like AI Services Face Greater Restrictions in China
Human-Like AI Services Face Greater Restrictions in China
July 06, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

China reportedly plans to crack down on artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that can simulate human emotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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China’s Tencent Courts Overseas Visitors With New Payment App
China’s Tencent Courts Overseas Visitors With New Payment App
June 28, 2026  |  Mobile Payments

China’s Tencent is reportedly testing an app designed for overseas travelers to its country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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DeepSeek Nears Deal to Raise $7.4 Billion for Open-Source AI
DeepSeek Nears Deal to Raise $7.4 Billion for Open-Source AI
June 03, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is reportedly nearing a deal to raise $7.4 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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PayPal and Weixin Pay Facilitate Payments for US Visitors to China
PayPal and Weixin Pay Facilitate Payments for US Visitors to China
May 27, 2026  |  Partnerships

U.S. PayPal users traveling in China will soon be able to complete payments at tens of millions of Weixin Pay merchants across China by scanning...

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How China’s Super-App Ecosystem Is Accelerating AI Adoption
How China’s Super-App Ecosystem Is Accelerating AI Adoption
May 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

A shopper in Shanghai opens one app to message a friend, find a product and pay for it. The same app books a restaurant and...

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