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How a Historic City Riding China’s Next New Tech Wave

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The Current Picture: What’s Making Hangzhou Tick Hangzhou, historically known for its scenic beauty—West Lake, tea culture, and historic landmarks—is now rapidly becoming one of China’s top AI hubs. Key features of its rise include: What’s Less Discussed—But Critical to…

Hangzhou’s AI Boom on The New Rise of China’s ‘Six Little Dragons’

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In recent years, Hangzhou has rapidly become a hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in China. Central to this transformation is a dynamic group of startups known as the “Six Little Dragons”: Game Science, DeepSeek, Unitree Robotics, DEEP Robotics, BrainCo,…

New AI Spotlight Diplomacy: Alibaba Will Power iPhones—and Worry Washington

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A major tech pact is set to redraw the global AI map. By late 2025, Apple will embed Alibaba’s generative AI on iPhones sold in China—a move celebrated in Beijing but triggering alarm bells in Washington. U.S. officials worry that…

Silicon Valley’s New AI Battleground

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In the ever-accelerating race for AI dominance, Chinese technology giants like Alibaba, ByteDance, and Meituan are turning their focus to Silicon Valley. Despite tightening U.S. government restrictions, these companies are strategically building AI research and development teams in California, aiming…