China’s Alibaba investing $50bn in AI and cloud computing

Alibaba is investing $50 billion in AI and cloud computing, aligning with China’s push for tech-driven growth. The move follows Jack Ma’s political rehabilitation after years of regulatory crackdowns. With economic pressures mounting, China aims to compete in AI, while Alibaba’s strong profits signal confidence in its strategy.

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All About DeepSeek — The Chinese AI Startup Challenging US Big Tech

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup backed by hedge fund High-Flyer, is disrupting the industry with cost-efficient, open-source models that challenge U.S. tech giants. Using innovations like reinforcement learning and mixture-of-experts architecture, its models rival OpenAI and Meta in performance and pricing. Despite challenges like U.S. sanctions and censorship concerns, DeepSeek’s efficiency and strategic partnerships are reshaping the AI landscape.

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After DeepSeek’s fame, video of Chinese Unitree's robots dancing goes viral

At China’s Spring Festival Gala, 16 Unitree H1 humanoid robots performed a synchronized Yangko dance, showcasing advanced AI-driven balance and precision. Their viral performance, surpassing Tesla’s Optimus in movement control, highlights China’s growing dominance in AI and robotics.

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Hangzhou emerges as China’s tech innovation hub

Hangzhou has become China’s tech hub, driven by a Stanford-modeled university and breakthroughs like DeepSeek. Its "Six Little Dragons" startups showcase a thriving innovation ecosystem, inspiring other regions to follow its model.

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