Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned that without a global consensus AI could become an "exclusive game" for a few countries and companies. It comes days after US President Donald Trump slashed AI regulations.

China’s exports of solar panels, batteries, wind turbines and electric vehicles (EVs) are helping other countries cut their carbon emissions, a study published on July 22 shows. China is by far the largest producer of clean-tech goods as well as the world’s top market for renewable energy investment and EVs.

A view of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 26, 2025. Zhang Weilan/GT. The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC2025) kicked off in Sh

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and economies worldwide, two global powers—the United States and China—are charting starkly different courses on how to regulate this transformative technology.

Both sides boosting espionage and counter-espionage efforts, increasingly publicise spy arrests and covert operations.

Only Apple and Samsung sell more smartphones worldwide. The company also peddles a vast array of devices that connect to its handsets, from air-conditioners and robo-vacuums to scooters and televisions.

The State Department fired personnel and consolidated offices that help craft the U.S. diplomatic response to China’s aggression in Asia and global tech competition.

Business leaders who will speak at the main forum include former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, MiniMax founder Yan Junjie and SenseTime CEO Xu Li.

The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled its AI action plan, a package of initiatives and policy recommendations meant to cement the United States as a global leader in a technology that’s expected to be as influential as the internet itself.

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