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.

DeepSeek Marks Push Toward Agentic AI With New Model
DeepSeek Marks Push Toward Agentic AI With New Model
August 21, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

DeepSeek said its new artificial intelligence model released this week surpasses its flagship R1 tool in some ways. The launch of the V3.1 helps keep...

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China Weighs Yuan-Pegged Stablecoins in Crypto Policy Reversal
China Weighs Yuan-Pegged Stablecoins in Crypto Policy Reversal
August 20, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

China is reportedly considering whether to permit the use of yuan-backed stablecoins. That’s according to a report Wednesday (Aug. 20) by Reuters, which notes that this would...

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DeepSeek Releases New Version of Model Behind Its AI Chatbot
DeepSeek Releases New Version of Model Behind Its AI Chatbot
August 19, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has released a new version of the open-source AI model behind its controversial chatbot. Citing a post on DeepSeek’s official...

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This Week in AI: 3 Keys to Agentic AI Adoption, Plus AI Action Plans From US, China
This Week in AI: 3 Keys to Agentic AI Adoption, Plus AI Action Plans From...
August 01, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Here are the top artificial intelligence (AI) stories of the week: Agentic AI Systems Have to Earn Trust in 3 Ways From Enterprises CFOs are...

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US and China Chart Diverging Paths in Global AI Action Plans
US and China Chart Diverging Paths in Global AI Action Plans
July 31, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

The United States and China released competing visions of the future of artificial intelligence, with the U.S. seeking global leadership and China prioritizing open source...

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Apple Marks First-Ever Chinese Store Closure as Sales Fall
Apple Marks First-Ever Chinese Store Closure as Sales Fall
July 29, 2025  |  Mobile Commerce

With sales falling, Apple is reportedly closing a store in China for the first time. Apple’s store at the Parkland Mall in Dalian City will...

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Lookout Warns Travelers That Chinese Authorities Can Extract Data From Phones
Lookout Warns Travelers That Chinese Authorities Can Extract Data From Phones
July 16, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Mobile cybersecurity company Lookout is reportedly warning travelers to China that their mobile phones could be seized and their data could be extracted from those...

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iPhone Sales in China Dip Amid Larger Smartphone Market Contraction
iPhone Sales in China Dip Amid Larger Smartphone Market Contraction
July 15, 2025  |  Mobile Commerce

China’s smartphone market has begun to dip following six straight quarters of growth. The International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker found that...

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Trump Giving TikTok Extra Time to Find a Buyer
Trump Giving TikTok Extra Time to Find a Buyer
June 17, 2025  |  Social Commerce

TikTok owner ByteDance has less than two days to find a U.S. buyer for the platform. However, President Donald Trump says he is likely to give the Chinese...

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