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In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy

Companion bots are being regulated over worries they foster ‘emotional dependence’ and young people could stop marrying and having familiesWhen law student Zhao Wei heard that her AI boyfriend was goi

Tech theguardian.com 26.08.2026

Applied Optoelectronics Has a Rare Problem Thanks to a Possible U.S. Ban on China

Finance finance.yahoo.com 25.08.2026

Taiwan charges nine people for smuggling ‘high-end’ AI servers to China

Among those charged are two Super Micro employees and one from Nvidia, marking another flashpoint in US-China AI rivalryTaiwanese prosecutors charged nine people Monday, including one from Nvidia and

World theguardian.com 25.08.2026

A first for Nvidia: One of its employees is now facing 5 years in prison for smuggling AI chips into China

Finance finance.yahoo.com 25.08.2026

Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China?

Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.

World cbsnews.com 25.08.2026

China says will safeguard its own interests as US expands Iran sanctions

China has advocated for a ceasefire, insisting US sanctions will not resolve the Middle East conflict.

World aljazeera.com 25.08.2026

Highlights from China's World Humanoid Games, and what it means for the future

China's World Humanoid Robot Games is a technological showcase, but also a possible glimpse into the future of robotics. Anna Coren reports.

World cbsnews.com 25.08.2026

This Rock Art in China Has Remained Bright Red for Nearly 2,000 Years. How? The Secret Ingredient Might Be Blood

A new study offers clues about how the Luoyue people created rock paintings in what’s now southern China. The murals have somehow been durable enough to withstand rain, heat, wind and humidity for cen

Journal smithsonianmag.com 25.08.2026

US-based artist jailed in China for three years over sculptures mocking Mao

Chinese artist Gao Zhen was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday for “infringing upon the reputation of heroes”

World independent.co.uk 25.08.2026

Uzbekistan, China Exim Bank step up cooperation on $1B+ projects

Azerbaijan trend.az 25.08.2026

China's 'Formaldehyde' Cabbage Scandal

Authorities have promised 'severe punishment' after evidence emerged of cabbages being dipped in carcinogenic formaldehyde.

Politics newsweek.com 25.08.2026

China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran

Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate TehranExplainer: could US sanctions threaten China-Iran ties?China has denounced the threa

World theguardian.com 25.08.2026

How the US sanctions on Iran impact China

US sanctions Chinese firms over Iran links but spare big banks as Trump and Xi eye key talks.

World aljazeera.com 25.08.2026

China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran

The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.

World bbc.co.uk 25.08.2026

US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds

There has been a 76% increase in under-construction gas-fired projects amid ‘frenzy’ to build more datacentersThe US has surged ahead of China in the building of new gas-fired power generation, largel

World theguardian.com 25.08.2026

China warns US it could retaliate over Iran sanctions

Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ if Washington expands crackdown on business with Tehran

Finance ft.com 25.08.2026

Trump’s Iran Sanctions Test Whether US or China Will Blink First

Donald Trump's threat to punish Iran is putting both China and the U.S. in a tough spot ahead of Xi's visit.

Politics newsweek.com 25.08.2026

Nvidia, Supermicro employees charged over export of AI servers to China

Taiwanese authorities indict nine people over alleged chip smuggling scheme.

World aljazeera.com 25.08.2026

Nvidia employee charged with smuggling advanced chips into China

Prosecutors identify Taiwan-based manager as ‘central figure’ in scheme involving US semiconductor maker’s AI servers

Finance ft.com 25.08.2026

Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ sanctions against Iran would deepen tensions with China

Any effort to truly choke off the regime's remaining revenue streams would be extremely difficult without targeting Chinese companies.

World japantimes.co.jp 25.08.2026