China’s AI regulation debate enters the agent era
As AI shifts from generating content to taking action, it is no longer just a technology story — but a governance challenge By Vivian Toh China’s annual “Two Sessions”…
The next Manus? Deepexi navigates difficult AI agent market
The operator of AI agents that help companies organize and analyze their data reported its revenue grew 70% last year, but the growth rate slowed sharply in the second half…
15th Five-Year Plan: Opportunities and trade-offs under technological self-reliance
As AI and semiconductors become national priorities, markets are already positioning for how China’s 15th Five-Year Plan will reshape its industrial landscape By Lee Shih Ta Not every industry…
Meta cuts Manus free from China, as regional lender gets premium bailout
In a landmark validation for Chinese AI, Facebook parent Meta has agreed to buy general AI agent maker Manus. But why is Meta also quite vehement about cutting all of Manus' China ties, both in terms of investors and business activity? And regional Chinese lender Weihai Bank has just received a major cash infusion from its local government in Shandong province. Is this a worrisome sign for investors?
China’s Manus AI: A pragmatic shift in the global AI race
Manus' emergence marks a shift in AI development from a technology race to practical application, standing out for its efficient integration and autonomous execution capabilities By Tian Feng When…