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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.
Telecom giants drive AI integration in industrial sectors - July 19, 2026
China's three major telecom carriers showcased deep integration of artificial intelligence at the ongoing World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026, highlighting advanced applications in industrial sectors and large language model optimization.
Signing ceremony of agreement on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization held in Shanghai - July 16, 2026
A signing ceremony of the Agreement on the Establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization was held in Shanghai on Thursday.
Shanghai hospital performs world’s first commercial BCI implant surgery using homegrown device - July 16, 2026
Shanghai’s Huashan Hospital carried out the world’s first commercial brain-computer interface implant surgery on July 13, four months after a domestically developed system received regulatory approval to go to market.
Hilton to bring Tempo hotels to nation - July 16, 2026
Hilton is bringing its Tempo by Hilton lifestyle brand to China, the latest move by the hotel giant to capture rising demand for more personalized, experience-driven stays across the Asia-Pacific.
Heatwave fuels record electricity demand in Shanghai - July 16, 2026
Shanghai's power grid hit a record peak load of 42.22 million kilowatts on Wednesday, 57,000 kilowatts higher than last year's peak of 42.16 million kilowatts, according to the State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Co.
Xi stresses high-quality urban renewal in Shanghai inspection trip - July 15, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for advancing high-quality urban renewal on Wednesday during an inspection trip to Shanghai.
