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China's first embodied AI training center opens in Shanghai - July 20, 2026
The nation's first demo center for embodied intelligence training was launched during a forum on Sunday at the 2026 World AI Conference & High-level Meeting on Global AI Governance, which is expected to enable Chinese intelligent humanoid robots to serve the world.
New open-source AIOS alliance at WAIC 2026 to boost on-device AI - July 20, 2026
An open-source AI operating system industry alliance, initiated by Arm China, was officially announced at the ongoing World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026.
WAIC gathers Chinese robotics firms worth over USD14.7 billion - July 20, 2026
Most Chinese robotics companies are attending the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. Even though they have not gone public yet, their combined valuation has exceeded CNY100 billion (USD14.7 billion).
Shanghai's GDP up 5.6% in first half of 2026 - July 20, 2026
Shanghai's economy grew 5.6 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Statistics on July 20. The city's GDP reached about 2.79 tril
Boeing unveils a new training campus in Shanghai - July 19, 2026
Boeing opened a new training campus in Shanghai last Friday, marking a major investment by the US plane maker in aviation training to support growing demand for skilled aviation personnel in the Asia-Pacific.
WAIC highlights part two: Turing laureates, startups showcase AI innovation - July 19, 2026
The second part of Yicai's series on the top highlights from the World Artificial Intelligence Conference focuses on the event's growing role as an international platform for academic exchange and innovation, from Turing Award-winning researchers to emerging startups and next-generation AI products.
WAIC highlights part one: Local AI chipmakers take center stage as tech giants debut new products - July 19, 2026
The four-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference opened last Friday in Shanghai. The exhibition is divided into three areas -- Zhangjiang, the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, and the Xuhui West Bund -- covering more than 100,000 square meters in total and featuring over 1,100 exhibitors and more than 3,000 exhibits.
Shanghai announces space-based AI computing network upgrades - July 19, 2026
Shanghai has unveiled a series of major space-based artificial intelligence computing upgrades at the ongoing World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026. The announcements mark a new scientific frontier that merges orbital satellite networks with advanced AI workloads.
Shanghai launches AI concierge for foreign visitors - July 19, 2026
Foreigners in Shanghai now have a tailored AI agent at their service to offer reliable information as China's media industry accelerates transformation in an era led by artificial intelligence.
Xi Announces 5,000 AI training opportunities for developing countries at WAIC opening - July 19, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping last Friday pledged 5,000 opportunities for AI training and seminars for developing countries over the next five years, among a series of steps to expand global cooperation on artificial intelligence.
