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Key policies give Shanghai AI advantage

An array of 512 DF1000 chips, developed by Shanghai-based AI startup Dongfang Suanxin, is displayed at the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai on Sunday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY Walk into the newly opened Caohejing M+ commercial center in Shanghai’s Xuhui district, and the future is already standard operating procedure. Across its 50,000 square meters, autonomous…

Largest shipbuilder exploring automated design

China State Shipbuilding Corp, the world’s largest shipbuilder, has begun exploring artificial intelligence to automate and optimize ship design, according to a senior technologist. Speaking exclusively to China Daily at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Saturday, Gu Yiqing, deputy chief engineer of CSSC’s Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, revealed that…

CSRC to hold market stability symposium

The China Securities Regulatory Commission will convene a special symposium on Monday to gather suggestions on promoting the stable and healthy development of the country’s capital market, China Daily has learned from sources close to the regulator. The meeting, scheduled for July 20, will bring together representatives from listed companies, securities firms, and fund institutions,…

Chinese group warns of legal action after UK nationalizes British Steel

China’s Jingye Group said on Sunday it will pursue all available legal remedies, including international arbitration, to safeguard its lawful rights after the British government nationalized British Steel, a company previously owned by the Chinese steelmaker. In a statement, the group said it acquired the loss-making company in 2020 and had invested heavily over the…

IKEA owner lists 8 stores for sale

Ingka Group has recently appointed JLL, an international real estate agency, to exclusively sell eight self-owned IKEA store properties in China, as the retailer shifts toward a small-format store strategy in the country. The portfolio includes former IKEA stores in Shanghai, Guangzhou of Guangdong province, Tianjin, and Harbin of Heilongjiang province, with a combined floor…

IKEA owner lists 8 stores for sale

Ingka Group has recently appointed JLL, an international real estate agency, to exclusively sell eight self-owned IKEA store properties in China, as the retailer shifts toward a small-format store strategy in the country. The portfolio includes former IKEA stores in Shanghai, Guangzhou of Guangdong province, Tianjin, and Harbin of Heilongjiang province, with a combined floor…

New AIGC detection tech at WAIC 2026

During the WAIC 2026, Intsig demonstrated an upgraded multimodal AIGC detection system that is able to identify fake AI portraits, synthetic videos and AI texts, serving full-scenario risk control in areas such as banking and e-commerce. Click the video and find more.  Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor

Head of ChinaEU eyes more China-EU Al cooperation

During the WAIC 2026 in Shanghai, Luigi Gambardella, president and founder of ChinaEU, highlighted the deep potential for Europe-China AI collaboration, noting that China is actively driving the openness and accessibility of the technology. As a first-time attendee who has been following the event, Gambardella emphasized that the summit has become the essential must-visit venue…