China Tech Policy News
China's government plays a central role in shaping its technology industry. This section follows Chinese tech policy, from rules for AI and online platforms to industrial strategies aimed at chips and other critical technologies.
Typical stories include new regulations from Beijing, crackdowns on and support for tech giants, semiconductor self-sufficiency programs, data security laws, export controls, and the technology rivalry with the United States.
Chinese tech policy affects global supply chains, markets, and competition. Investors, executives, policymakers, and analysts follow this coverage to understand the risks and opportunities tied to China.
2026-05-02
DeepSeek V4 – almost on the frontier
2026-05-02Following last December's V3.2 launch, Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has introduced the first two models in its highly anticipated V4 series. These new releases position the company's technology almost at the frontier of state-of-the-art artificial intelligence.
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London to Calcutta by Bus (2022)
2026-04-30Adventures Overland plans to launch a 70-day bus service covering 20,000 kilometers between New Delhi and London, routing east through Burma, China, and Russia to avoid regions with strict visa policies for British travelers. Online discussions highlight that modern geopolitical tensions, missing infrastructure, and regional instability make planning a practical route for such historic overland journeys incredibly difficult compared to the welcoming environments of the 1970s.
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2026-04-27
China has officially blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots. The regulatory decision halts the tech giant's purchase of the artificial intelligence firm.
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