IntroductionAfter a two-year hiatus, China and the European Union have resumed their high-level technology dialogue, signaling renewed collaboration and engagement in the fields of innovation, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The dialogue aims to strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green technology, and
IntroductionArtificial intelligence has become the central axis of China’s technology strategy. Since the State Council’s 2017 New Generation AI Development Plan, Beijing has framed AI not only as a growth engine but as a strategic asset. Today, China’s leading firms Baidu, Tencent, and
IntroductionHangzhou, already home to Alibaba and Ant Group, is now being recognized for a new wave of innovation known as the “Six Little Dragons.” These are six emerging AI startups that have quickly gained traction in China’s competitive technology ecosystem. Their rise illustrates
IntroductionAlibaba has announced plans to expand its artificial intelligence investment to levels exceeding 53 billion US dollars over the coming years. The e-commerce and cloud giant is positioning AI as the cornerstone of its growth strategy, focusing on cloud infrastructure, enterprise adoption, and
From surveillance grids to green mobility, China’s cities are testbeds for next-generation living. Cities as Laboratories China’s megacities from Shenzhen to Hangzhou have become laboratories for Smart City development. What began as experiments in traffic management and surveillance has evolved into integrated urban
