China recorded massive export expansion across core tech hardware in the first half of 2026, led by an 88.7% jump in integrated circuits and a 109.3% surge in 3D printers. Industrial robotics and AI bionic exports both saw robust international demand, emphasizing China's expanding footprint in global tech supply chains.

State-owned asset regulator SASAC is directing central SOEs to back Guangzhou's 20-billion-yuan fund focused on robotics and embodied artificial intelligence. The initiative opens 194 real-world testing scenarios across industrial sectors to accelerate commercial adoption of next-generation hardware.

China's IP administration issued updated prioritized patent examination rules effective September 1, shifting resources toward core national technologies. The revised measure aligns patent review speed directly with state goals to support 'new quality productive forces' in emerging sectors.

State media reported early results from financial policies designed to integrate Fujian Province with Taiwan's economy. The policy framework aims to lower hurdles for trade settlements, credit access, and financial services for Taiwanese firms and individuals.

China's Ministry of National Defense and Xinhua debuted 'In Their Prime,' a joint media production showcasing modern military operations. Released ahead of the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory, the video emphasizes joint training, disaster relief, and international peacekeeping.