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By Ananya Bhattacharya China Innovation 5 February 2026 Free boba and “red envelopes”: China’s AI giants launch marketing blitz for Lunar New Year Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu pledge millions and race to release new models before the holiday—fearing a new "DeepSeek shock" might steal the spotlight. By Viola Zhou IranIsraelSomaliaUnited StatesVenezuela Money 5 February 2026 $50 on war in Iran: How geopolitical bets have surged on Polymarket, in five charts Online traders are betting millions on war, airstrikes, and political unrest. By Hazel Gandhi China Innovation 5 February 2026 China is running the EV playbook on humanoid robots — and it’s working Chinese companies control 90% of the humanoid robot market, dominating the technology that will reshape manufacturing and labor. The West is barely competing. By Kinling Lo ChinaUnited States China Outside China 5 February 2026 China prioritizes investments outside the U.S. In 2025, China invested in manufacturing hubs and data centers in Asia, mining in Latin America, and energy projects in Africa and the Middle East. By Ananya Bhattacharya India Innovation 5 February 2026 The volunteer Wikipedia army protecting against AI slop The editors are both populating and fighting the world’s regional language AI engines. By Ananya Bhattacharya China Ideas 4 February 2026 To understand China, we need to understand the Chinese internet In her new book “The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet,” journalist Yi-Ling Liu examines the country’s censorship, viral trends and growing global power. By Yi-Ling Liu ChinaIndiaJapan EV Revolution 4 February 2026 Why won’t people buy these tiny electric cars? Despite seeming ideal for crowded cities, these compact cars captured just $11 billion of the $800 billion global EV market. By Ananya Bhattacharya ChinaIndia China Outside China 3 February 2026 Is India softening its stance toward Chinese tech? After blacklisting hundreds of Chinese apps on national security grounds, New Delhi is reportedly in talks to partner with Alipay+. By Itika Sharma Punit and Ananya Bhattacharya ChinaIrelandPolandTurkey China Outside China 3 February 2026 Temu’s global rise runs into a regulatory wall Raids, fines, and consumer backlash are challenging the ultracheap model that powered China’s fastest-growing e-commerce export. By Damilare Dosunmu United States Innovation 2 February 2026 The world is trying to log off U.S. tech Some global users are turning to services like Proton Mail and UpScrolled instead. By Rina Chandran United States Tech Giants 2 February 2026 What it takes to get an H-1B visa in Trump’s America An immigration lawyer explains the behind-the-scenes challenges of getting the coveted U.S. visa in 2026. By Ananya Bhattacharya China Innovation 30 January 2026 AI agent Moltbot makes waves in China and Silicon Valley Chinese hyperscalers are selling special server packages to attract early adopters eager to test the latest AI agent–now known as OpenClaw. By Viola Zhou United States Global Dispatch 30 January 2026 A visit to an AI classroom What is gained and what is lost when AI drives childhood education. By Rina Chandran China Innovation 30 January 2026 AI health care is taking off in China, led by Jack Ma’s Ant Group Ant’s health chatbot has become a top downloaded app in China as users seek personalized care they can’t get from the overburdened hospitals. By Viola Zhou China Innovation 29 January 2026 Beijing enlists AI to bring traditional Chinese medicine into the future With backing from the Chinese government, TCM practitioners are integrating AI tools to reach new consumers at home and abroad. By Nicole Fan India EV Revolution 29 January 2026 India’s electric bus push has a deadly blind spot Fatal accidents are mounting as cities add buses faster than they can train drivers. By Ananya Bhattacharya Palestine Innovation 28 January 2026 Meet UpScrolled, the anti-censorship TikTok alternative The company's CEO says users are flooding the platform after the sale of TikTok in the U.S. By Rina Chandran IranSudanSyriaTurkeyUkraine Innovation 28 January 2026 When war destroys the internet economy From Iran’s shutdown to Sudan’s civil war, conflict is making tech ecosystems go into survival mode — and pushing talent into exile. By Itika Sharma Punit and Damilare Dosunmu India Features 27 January 2026 Death of an Indian tech worker A wave of suicides and widespread AI-fueled layoffs reveal a workforce under extreme pressure. By Parth MN China Tech Giants 26 January 2026 While politicians shape U.S.-China relations, their families turn to the stock market Politicians' spouses and children are buying and selling stocks in TSMC, Alibaba, and Tencent. By Hazel Gandhi ChinaIndia Global Dispatch 23 January 2026 China’s “Are you dead?” app only feeds loneliness anxiety How human digital behavior thwarts our connection – and some healthier approaches to solving isolation. By Ananya Bhattacharya United States Tech Giants 23 January 2026 Is AI a bubble? Davos leaders say no From fears of a bubble to layoffs to humanoid robots, here’s all you need to know about the big tech conversations in Switzerland. By Itika Sharma Punit Iran Access & Connectivity 23 January 2026 Iran’s internet blackout may become permanent, with access for elites only The regime is testing a two-tier internet where access becomes a vetted privilege. Its economic cost could be staggering. By Indranil Ghosh ChinaUnited States China Outside China 22 January 2026 Six years, two presidents, and one app: TikTok’s U.S. saga explained ByteDance says a group of investors led by Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX will set up a U.S.-focused TikTok to avoid a federal ban. By Damilare Dosunmu and Itika Sharma Punit China Innovation 22 January 2026 She built an AI bot of her mother to help her grieve In his new book, “Love Machines: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Our Relationships,” writer James Muldoon profiles people who use AI companion bots to grieve and love. By James Muldoon The Rise of AI 22 January 2026 What will tech jobs look like in 2026? Here’s a roundup of research and predictions for tech workers amid the AI revolution. By Itika Sharma Punit Philippines Labor 21 January 2026 Data workers are being forced to work on-site during earthquakes and typhoons In the Philippines, BPO and AI workers say companies require them to report in person during disasters, citing client demands and safety compliance. By Anita Zhang Nigeria Tech Giants 21 January 2026 Big Tech is racing to own Africa’s internet Amazon has joined Starlink, Google, and Meta in the scramble to control how Africa goes online. By Damilare Dosunmu China EV Revolution 20 January 2026 China steers the Gulf’s driverless future as U.S. rivals stay home WeRide, Baidu, and Pony.ai are scaling robotaxi fleets across the Gulf while Waymo and Cruise focus on domestic markets. By Divsha Bhat Nigeria Global Dispatch 16 January 2026 Grok’s biggest danger isn’t what it says — it’s where it lives When you place AI inside a social network designed for attention and conflict, moderation becomes much harder, harm spreads faster, and accountability gets blurry. By Damilare Dosunmu IndiaUnited States Innovation 15 January 2026 Is a billion dollars still cool? Startups valued at $1 billion or more were once so rare they were termed “unicorns.” Not anymore. By Rest of World China EV Revolution 15 January 2026 Why the EU is ready to drop high tariffs on China-made EVs Europe’s shift toward cooperation over protectionism on Chinese EVs is more political than business-driven. By Ananya Bhattacharya SingaporeSouth KoreaUAE Innovation 14 January 2026 64% of UAE residents now use generative AI A new Microsoft study shows where AI usage is taking off. By Hazel Gandhi Uganda Access & Connectivity 14 January 2026 Uganda shuts down internet two days before election As President Yoweri Museveni contests for the seventh term, regulators cite misinformation risks for internet shutdown. Rights groups say it undermines free and fair voting. By Damilare Dosunmu Posts navigation Previous Next About us Privacy Policy Platforms Newsletter Donate Contact © 2026 Rest of World