China
Discussing China global influence in politics, economy, culture, and technological advancements today.
- News
Baidu wants its AI agent to run your home
Baidu connected its Baidu Dazi agent platform to four new Xiaodu home devices, so the assistant now completes household tasks.
- News
5 million devices upgraded to Huawei’s HarmonyOS 7 in 24 hours
Huawei says 5 million devices upgraded to HarmonyOS 7 in 24 hours. What the number counts and why Kenya waits.
- News
Huawei Mate XT 2 launches today: how to watch
Watch Huawei's Mate XT 2 launch at 9:30 AM on September 7. Confirmed configurations, leaks and the original's specifications
- Cars
Range Rover finally has an electric car, and it is years behind China
JLR's first electric Range Rover opens orders at $140,450, with a 118.5 kWh battery and 333 miles of EPA range.
- News
OPPO Find X10 Pro Max tipped to be the first phone with three 200MP cameras
OPPO unveils the Find X10 in China this September, with the Find X10 and Pro Max global by late October.
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Kenya is a founding member of China’s new global AI body, WAICO
Kenya is a founding member of WAICO, China's new global AI body launched in Shanghai on 16 July 2026.
- News
US bans new Chinese humanoid robots. The catch: the biggest maker got in first
The US FCC has blocked new foreign-made humanoid robots, robot dogs and power inverters from its market, targeting China.
- News
AI girlfriends are now illegal for Chinese teenagers.
China's AI companion rules took effect 15 July. What is banned for minors and adults, why firms shut features, Kenya's…
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TECNO and Infinix phones got more expensive on purpose
Transsion, maker of TECNO, Infinix and itel, expects 45% higher half-year profit after raising phone prices while selling fewer units.
- Startups
Spiro raises another $55M, closing its biggest round at $270M and nearing unicorn status
Spiro closed its biggest round at $270M after $55M from a Chinese fund, nearing unicorn status and China-Africa EV ties.
- Interesting Reads
China-Africa Trade Hits $275 Billion as Africa Repays More Than It Borrows
A 2026 Boston University and AERC report finds China–Africa trade hit a record $275 billion, but Africa now repays Beijing…
- News
TikTok Signs Historic Deal: How Trump and Oracle Engineered the US Buyout
TikTok averts US ban as ByteDance signs historic sale deal with Oracle-led consortium. Here is what the new ownership means.
- Cars
Jetour Enters Kenya with 4 New SUVs, KES 1.4B Local Assembly Plan
Jetour launches 4 new SUVs in Kenya with disruptive pricing and a KES 1.4B local assembly investment.
- Opinion
Kenya Wants to Regulate Influencers Like China. Here’s Why That’s a Terrible Idea.
A Kenyan MP wants to copy China's law requiring influencers to have degrees. This op-ed explains why it threatens free…
- News
iPhone 17 sales outpace iPhone 16 by 14% driven by strong base model demand
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is off to a strong start, outselling last year’s iPhone 16 series by 14% in its…
