2026 – Page 490 – From Inside Asia

China is losing the LLM race but it can still win in AI, ex-Tencent AI lead says

For years, Liu Wei was synonymous with Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings’ artificial intelligence efforts. A distinguished scientist at the Shenzhen-based company, Liu was...

by Vincent Chow May 21, 2026

World

China inventor creates sword-shaped aerial vehicle, bringing flying sword in fantasy novels to life

A Chinese influencer has turned the flying sword in Chinese xianxia fantasy novels into reality by creating a specially-shaped aerial vehicle. Fan Shisan, from...

by Fran Lu May 21, 2026

China In Focus YouTube

First Trump, Then Putin: Who Came Out on Top? | China in Focus

One week, two world leaders—U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin—were both in Beijing on different days. Same stage, very different agendas....

by China in Focus - NTD May 21, 2026

News

Cotton Used in Labubu Dolls Traced to Forced-Labor Region in China, Sparking Call for US Action

Pop Mart’s Labubu dolls have become one of China’s most visible consumer exports, with Chinese state media portraying the brand’s global expansion as a...

by Arthur Zhang May 21, 2026

World

Northern Metropolis industrial park draws ‘global interest’ from AI, green firms

The new industrial park under the Northern Metropolis megaproject has attracted strong global interest from companies in environmental and AI sectors, its chairman has...

by Vivian Au May 21, 2026

World

Robots at Singapore’s AI zone to clean, patrol and deliver goods

Published: 8:00am, 22 May 2026Updated: 10:49am, 22 May 2026 As robots become more advanced to carry out complex tasks, they are set to be...

by Kolette Lim May 21, 2026

World

Woman jailed for nearly 42 years over US$250 million Minnesota fraud case

Published: 7:50am, 22 May 2026Updated: 11:50am, 22 May 2026 The leader of a Minnesota non-profit group was sentenced to 41 years in prison on...

by Reuters May 21, 2026

US Politics

Trump Eases EPA Refrigerant Regulations in Move Aimed at Lowering Grocery Prices

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump announced two Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actions on May 21 aimed at reducing restrictions on refrigerants. “Today is my honor to...

by FIA Staff May 21, 2026

US Politics

Bill Aims to Keep US Investors Away From Blacklisted CCP Officials

WASHINGTON—U.S. lawmakers are introducing legislation that would prohibit American investors from funding companies controlled by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials on the U.S. blacklist....

by FIA Staff May 21, 2026