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Chinese robotics startup AgiBot aims to use domestic chips, senior VP says - July 22, 2026
AgiBot aims to use more domestic chips in its robots as China’s robotics industry seeks stronger local supply chains, a senior executive said.
Shanghai banks on emerging sectors - July 22, 2026
Shanghai’s emerging technologies and industrial resilience helped the city achieve strong economic growth in the first half of 2026.
Corporate finance enters AI era with compliance and human oversight at the core - July 21, 2026
Speakers at a forum during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai stated that while artificial intelligence is revolutionizing corporate financial management, humans will continue to play a crucial role.
WAIC 2026 highlights global cooperation on AI development, governance - July 21, 2026
Closer global cooperation on artificial intelligence development and governance was proposed at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2026) that concluded in Shanghai on Monday.
New initiative helps SMEs better leverage AI agents - July 21, 2026
Continued efforts are needed to make artificial intelligence infrastructure and tools more accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises, the nimble real-world adopters of the emerging technology, experts said at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference on Monday.
L'Oréal debuts at WAIC, marking AI's new frontier in beauty industry - July 21, 2026
L'Oréal made history as the first international beauty group to participate in the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC), signaling AI's accelerating expansion from tech and industrial sectors into the consumer beauty landscape.
Top Chinese officials vow cooperation on global AI governance - July 21, 2026
Chinese officials expressed the country's willingness for international cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence over the weekend. They were speaking at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2026) in Shanghai.
WAIC 2026 closes with record attendance, major upgrades - July 21, 2026
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance (WAIC 2026) concluded in Shanghai July 21.
Shanghai reports 5.6% growth in H1, services drive GDP - July 20, 2026
Shanghai's economy grew by 5.6 percent in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, according to the Shanghai Statistics Bureau on Monday.
Yicai to launch its first commodity index for the AI industrial chain - July 20, 2026
Yicai Media Group, China’s leading financial media group, announced on the sidelines of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) that it will launch its first commodity index covering the AI industrial chain within this year, helping industries control costs and hedge risks.
