# China
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China's Highway EV Charging Surges Over Lunar New Year, Infrastructure Holds Up — but Return Peak Looms
China logged 1.41 million highway EV charging sessions in the first three days of the Lunar New Year, with daily charging of 11.8 million kWh — up 63% year-on-year. Authorities report stable operations and plan intensified monitoring for the holiday return peak, underscoring rapid EV adoption and the need for grid and charging-network upgrades.
Indian University Expelled from AI Summit After Passing Off Chinese Robot Dog as ‘Home‑grown’
A Galgotias University professor presented a Chinese‑made quadruped robot as an in‑house development at India’s AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, prompting social‑media exposure and the university’s removal from the event. The episode highlights tensions over claims of indigenous technology, event vetting failures, and the political optics of India’s bid to project technological self‑reliance.
New Year Tensions: Philippines’ Spratly Provocation Tests China as Washington and Tokyo Hold Back
Over Lunar New Year’s Eve the Philippines staged a high-profile maritime exercise near the Spratly Islands that China treated as a provocation, prompting a measured but forceful Chinese deployment and documentation of the incident. Washington and Tokyo remained conspicuously restrained, reflecting a cautious approach to balancing alliance reassurance with the risks of direct confrontation with Beijing.
Chinese Robot Dog Unmasks an Indian Tech Embarrassment: University Admits It Bought, Not Built, the Demo
Galgotias University displayed a robot dog at India’s AI Impact Summit that it claimed to have developed, but later admitted the device was purchased from Chinese firm Unitree. The admission raises questions about transparency at government‑hosted tech showcases and highlights the gap between aspirational claims of indigenous capability and the practical realities of hardware development.
Trump’s Air‑Force‑One Comment Jolts Taipei — US Signals a Recalibration of Taiwan Arms Policy
President Trump’s on‑the‑record remark that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan “need to be discussed” with Beijing has unsettled Taipei and cast doubt over a potential $20 billion‑plus package. The comment reflects U.S. domestic and economic constraints that are reshaping how Washington balances deterrence and diplomacy in the China‑Taiwan‑U.S. triangle.
China Signals Military Resolve in South China Sea as Manila Pauses U.S.-Backed Patrol Push
China staged sea-and-air patrols after a Philippines naval exercise and an attempted U.S.-backed joint patrol, signalling a willingness to defend maritime claims while using targeted diplomatic measures against local Philippine officials. The episode illustrates the limits of U.S. reassurance, the risks of great-power friction in the South China Sea, and Manila’s constrained choices between alliance signalling and geographic realities.
Chinese Crew Keeps Lights On: Lunar New Year at Turkey’s Tuz Lake Gas Storage Project
More than 200 workers from a Chinese construction firm and Turkish staff stayed on site at the Tuz Lake underground gas storage expansion in Aksaray to maintain operations and lay pipelines over Lunar New Year. The project, a Turkish national priority, will bolster gas storage capacity and缓解 energy supply risks while also illustrating China’s growing role in overseas energy infrastructure and infrastructure diplomacy.
Wang Sicong Moves Into Restaurants and Beauty as Investment Vehicle Grapples with Asset Auctions
Wang Sicong has registered a new Beijing catering-management company and made several small lifestyle investments as his flagship investment vehicle, Pusi, faces asset auctions and enforcement actions. The moves reflect a strategic shift toward consumer services amid funding stress in China’s entertainment and content sectors and signal a low-cost testing approach rather than a major new expansion.
Trump Says He Has Discussed Taiwan Arms Sales With Beijing — Taipei and Tokyo Worry
President Trump said he has discussed future U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leaders, a statement that contradicts a long-standing U.S. pledge not to consult Beijing and has alarmed officials in Taipei and Tokyo. The comments come amid reporting of a potential $20 billion package of air-defence systems and broader U.S.-China talks ahead of a planned presidential visit to China.
China’s Spring Festival Robot Spectacle Masks a Brutal Commercial Reality: The Gala Is Not the Finish Line
China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala turned into a high‑stakes showcase for humanoid-robot firms, offering colossal national exposure but also prompting debate over whether theatrical demonstrations translate into commercial viability. The sector now faces a pivot from spectacle to scale: 2026 will test which firms can deliver reliable, cost-effective robots and which will be left behind as capital cools.
Alibaba and Tencent Back High‑Valued Chinese AI Startup in $700m Round as Founder Says Cash Hoard Tops ¥10bn — ‘Not IPO‑Driven’
A major Chinese AI startup raised over $700 million in a round led by Alibaba and Tencent, valuing it above $10 billion. The founder — a post‑1990s entrepreneur — said the company holds more than ¥10 billion in cash and is not pursuing an IPO, highlighting a shift toward long‑term, control‑oriented growth amid an intensely competitive AI funding surge.
Chinese Regulators Summon Six Travel Platforms Over Misleading Loan Sales, Seek Tighter Consumer Protections
China's financial regulators jointly summoned six travel platforms over problematic practices in selling loan products through partner lenders, demanding clearer disclosures, bans on misleading marketing, and better complaint handling. The move is part of a broader regulatory focus on risks from embedded finance and aims to protect consumers while forcing platforms and their lending partners to tighten compliance.