China’s new $223M underwater AI data center uses seawater cooling and offshore wind to cut emissions and power large-scale model training operations.

China's top leadership has recently pledged to curb "involutionary" competition amid intense price wars in the country.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has bluntly questioned a nationwide rush of investment into the AI and EV industries. As deflation anxiety grows and Trump’s trade war with China ramps up, the world’s second largest economy is turning to fast-growth tech industries to remain competitive.

Embracing the controversial technology might help retailer Pop Mart adapt the fad before it fizzles, but the cultural consequences in the U.S. could be dire.

In parallel, Nvidia confirmed it expects to resume sales of its H20 AI chips to China, following recent indications from the Trump administration that it would greenlight export licenses.

At the Beijing Expo, Jensen Huang also announced plans for a new chip for Chinese clients that is designed for robotics and smart factories.

China has invested billions into its artificial intelligence ambitions, aiming to be a leader in the global tech landscape. At the Beyond Expo in Macao, CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout explores the country’s latest breakthroughs and its growing influence in the world of AI.