In a saturated market, China's plethora of robot manufacturers vie for recognition. American distributors are now more open to bargaining over purchases as tariffs have seen a reduction.

In the saturated marketplace, China's legion of robot manufacturers vie for recognition. American distributors have become more open to negotiation due to reduced tariffs.

The export of China's crucial minerals witnessed a significant upsurge just before the implementation of 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Analysts caution that international reliance on these minerals could persist for several years.

Pfizer, an American pharmaceutical giant, has struck a whopping US$6 billion deal with Chinese biotech company, 3SBio, for a promising cancer drug. The drug, which focuses on combating lung and colorectal cancers, will be manufactured in the US. Additionally, Pfizer is set to invest US$100 million into 3SBio, further strengthening its foothold in China's biotech industry.

Alibaba has secured a whopping US$250 million deal for convertible bonds and has forged an innovative AI partnership with Meitu, a leading selfie app. This strategic alliance is set to be the cornerstone of a lasting relationship between the two giants.

Shanghai, China's entertainment hub, is set to welcome new additions to its roster of global amusement parks - Spider-Man and Harry Potter. Unaffected by trade disputes, this sector has already seen the likes of Peppa Pig and Lego. Analysts believe this will provide a significant boost to the city's tourist economy.

Companies looking to capitalise on AI to gain a competitive advantage must also ensure they do not allow the technology to dictate their operations or operate unchecked.

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, voiced his disapproval on the US's restrictions on AI chip exports to China. He dubbed the policy as a 'failure' and urged for its reversal. Speaking at Computex, Huang highlighted that power is relatively inexpensive in China, with ample land available, rendering the H20 ban ineffective.

Chinese AI powerhouses Zhipu and Moonshot have been called out for alleged excessive data collection through their popular chatbot applications, ChatGLM and Kimi. Together, these applications boast a staggering monthly active user base of close to 35 million.

In response to the looming threat from OpenAI's ChatGPT, the tech behemoth, Google, has pulled out all the stops. It has introduced an AI-enhanced mode for all its search users across the United States. Moreover, it is also offering a slew of advanced features through its subscription services.

Beijing promises to retaliate with its anti-sanctions legislation if the US enforces its ban on chips supplied to the Chinese tech powerhouse, Huawei. This follows the unveiling of Washington's latest regulatory measures aimed directly at the tech behemoth. Beijing further pledges to keep a vigilant eye on any parties aiding in the enforcement of this ban.

During a visit to a bearings factory in Henan province, Chinese President Xi Jinping doubled down on China's drive towards self-reliance. This strong move comes amidst an ongoing trade and tech dispute with the United States, prompting Chinese officials to intensify their efforts in bolstering domestic manufacturing.