China wants human-like AI systems to have socialist values

Looking to tighten rules around the use of human-like artificial intelligence, China on Saturday said service providers must inform users that they are dealing with AI when they log in to a service, and at two-hour intervals, or when signs of overdependence can be detected. AI systems that are designed to act like humans should […]

‘Longest in world’: China unveils 22km expressway tunnel in Xinjiang – watch video

China on Friday opened a 22.13-kilometre-long expressway tunnel in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which it said is the world’s longest of its kind, significantly reducing travel time across the rugged Tianshan mountain range.The Tianshan Shengli tunnel, which runs beneath the central Tianshan mountains in northwest China, has shortened what was previously a difficult mountain […]

‘Will pay the price’: China sanctions 20 US firms over $10 bn arms sale to Taiwan; freezes all assets

China on Friday announced sweeping countermeasures against 20 US defence-related companies and 10 senior executives, freezing their assets and banning business dealings in response to Washington’s approval of large-scale arms sales to Taiwan.The Chinese foreign ministry said the sanctions were imposed under China’s anti-foreign sanctions law and would take effect immediately. The move follows the […]

China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies

Peng Peiyun was China’s Family Planning Commission head from 1988-98 BEIJING: The death of a former head of China’s one-child policy has been met not by tributes but by castigation of the abandoned policy on social media this week. State media praised Peng Peiyun, head of China’s Family Planning Commission from 1988 to 1998, as […]

What Parents in China See in A.I. Toys

new video loaded: What Parents in China See in A.I. Toys transcript Back transcript What Parents in China See in A.I. Toys A video of a child crying over her broken A.I. chatbot stirred up conversation in China, with some viewers questioning whether the gadgets are good for children. But the girl’s father says it’s […]

Trump praises Indian-origin AI adviser Sriram Krishnan for leading US AI race against China | World News

US President Donald Trump has praised Indian-origin tech expert Sriram Krishnan for his role in shaping the White House’s artificial intelligence strategy and strengthening the US position against China. The remarks were made during a brief exchange at the White House Christmas Party. The clip has since circulated widely online.The praise followed the rollout of […]

‘Trump’s tariffs pushing India away’: Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal warns US may lose trade ally to Russia and China

Indian-origin Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal criticised President Trump’s tariffs on Indian goods, saying they are raising prices for Americans and also pushing India closer to other global powers. In a post on X, Jayapal said, “Trump’s tariffs on India aren’t only raising prices for Americans — they are pushing India away as a trading ally and […]

Saudi Arabia, China sign mutual visa exemption for diplomats and officials | World News

Saudi Arabia and China signed a diplomatic visa exemption, marking 35 years of strategic cooperation/Image: X Saudi Arabia and China signed a mutual visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Riyadh, hosted by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The visit coincided with the […]

Germany’s Wadephul pushes for fair trade in China

German foreign minister Johann Wadephul stressed the importance of fair and rule-based trade as he began his two-day visit to China on Monday.“We are in favor of free world trade. We are in favor of removing trade barriers,” Wadephul said in Beijing during talks with Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao.The foreign minister said that China […]

Love Letters From a Chinese Jail

new video loaded: Love Letters From a Chinese Jail The torn pieces of paper by Gao Zhen, a renowned artist jailed in China, show family portraits, memories of New York and expressions of faith. To his wife, they are love letters. By Shawn Paik and Andrea Verdelli December 8, 2025 Source link