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China tightens rules on human-like AI chatbots amid concerns over digital relationships. Photo: Collected

China tightens AI rules as digital companions challenge human relationships

On 10 September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Adam’s Law, which regulates how children use AI.

Humanoid robots are seen under training at an intelligent manufacturing plant for commercial vehicles of the Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 30 January 2026. Photo: UNB/Xinhua

China's embodied AI robots move from training rooms to real-world jobs

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as Xi arrives ahead of a state visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, 23 September 2026. Photo: Reuters

Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy US weapons: Ambassador

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as Xi arrives ahead of a state visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, 23 September 2026. Photo: Reuters

China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visit

US President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping. Photo: REUTERS

US, China to set up 'communication channel' for AI incidents after Trump-Xi meet

A Taiwanese flag flutters near a Land-Based TC-2 surface-to-air missile launch vehicle during a short-range air defense drill as part of the annual Han Kuang military exercise, in Taoyuan, Taiwan, August 8, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Cheng-Chia Huang/File Photo

Why is Taiwan such an important issue for China?

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of their visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Evan Vucci/Pool/ File Photo

China's Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement: Sources

Zhang Youxia was vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, while Liu Zhenli was chief of staff of CMC's Joint Staff Department. Photo: Reuters file photos

Xi ally among 2 Chinese military generals expelled over 'disloyalty' and corruption

Illustration: TBS

China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia

Illustration: TBS

China warns US space weapons could fuel arms race

President Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at an "Investing in America" event in Washington, DC, last year. Photo: Reuters

Trump dials Nvidia CEO, slams AI safety regulations as a 'hoax'

People visit the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, 18 July 2026. Photo: REUTERS

How China is preparing for the risk of AI escaping human control

People visit the 2026 China Mining Conference and Exhibition in north China's Tianjin Municipality, 10 September, 2026. Photo: UNB/Xinhua

Chinese technologies help drive global mining industry's green transition