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ForkLog 25 24.06.2025

China to Restore 100 Kung Fu Films Using AI

China has launched a $14 million initiative to restore 100 classic martial arts films featuring Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li. Artificial intelligence will be employed for this purpose, reports Variety. The China Film Foundation announced the “Kung Fu Legacy” project at the Shanghai International Film Festival. Films such as “Fist of Fury,” “The […]

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ForkLog 30 06.06.2025

DeepSeek to Integrate AI in Chinese Hospitals

The Chinese initiative DeepSeek has commenced hiring interns to label medical data, aiming to enhance the application of artificial intelligence in hospitals. This was reported by SCMP, citing the employment website Boss Zhipin. According to the job listings, the company offers 500 yuan ($70) per day for individuals who will label medical data, including “advanced […]

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ForkLog 70 06.06.2025

Robotic Legs Relocate 7,500-Ton Building Complex in Shanghai

In Shanghai, China, 432 robotic legs have relocated a historic building complex weighing 7,500 tons to its original site. The movement progressed at a pace of 10 meters per day. The process began on May 19 and lasted over two weeks. Previously, the Shikumen-style structures were shifted to make way for the construction of an […]

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ForkLog 29 27.05.2025

Nvidia to Launch AI Chipset for China Amid Export Curbs

Nvidia is set to release a new AI chipset for the Chinese market at a significantly lower price compared to the H20 models. Mass production is scheduled to begin in June, according to Reuters, citing sources. The agency reports that the graphics processing unit (GPU) will be part of the latest generation of chips with […]

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ForkLog 76 26.05.2025

China Hosts First Humanoid Robot Muay Thai Tournament

On May 25, the Chinese city of Hangzhou hosted the first Muay Thai-style combat tournament among G1 humanoid robots from Unitree Robotics. During the Unitree Iron Fist King: Awakening event, four bots battled each other in a knockout system. They were remotely controlled but had pre-programmed behavior models such as punches, kicks, and evasions. The […]

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ForkLog 29 19.05.2025

China Embarks on Assembly of AI Supercomputer in Space

China has launched 12 satellites into space as part of a project to establish a network of orbital supercomputers, led by the startup ADA Space and the Zhejiang Laboratory. The Long March 2D rocket lifted off on May 14 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Rocket launch. Source: ADA Space. The 12 […]

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ForkLog 32 13.05.2025

Made in China: Beijing eyes humanoids to replace migrant labour

In China, dozens of humanoid robots are already working in warehouses. The state is betting on robotics, allocating funds and procuring machines to spur the industry. The risk of mass lay-offs persists, though new jobs could offset it. Dozens of humanoid robots, overseen by operators, fold T-shirts, make sandwiches and open doors at a vast […]

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ForkLog 16 07.05.2025

Bitcoin Tests $97,000 Amid US-China Trade Talks

On the morning of May 7, the price of the leading cryptocurrency rose above $97,000. This surge was driven by signals of a potential easing in trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, alongside a policy shift by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC). The PBoC announced a reduction in the seven-day reverse repo rate from […]

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ForkLog 67 02.05.2025

CIA Deputy Director Describes Bitcoin as a Tool Against China

CIA employs Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as a tool against China and other geopolitical adversaries of the United States. This was stated by the agency’s Deputy Director, Michael Ellis, in a podcast with Anthony Pompliano, founder of Pomp Investments. According to him, digital assets have become an area of technological competition between the US and China, […]

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ForkLog 47 21.04.2025

Robots Join Humans in Beijing Half Marathon

Twenty-one humanoid robots participated in the Beijing half marathon, marking the first instance of machines running alongside humans for a distance of 21 km, reports Reuters. ?? Hoy se ha celebrado en Beijing, China, la primera media maratón de robots de la historia.? Ganó el Tiangong Ultra, de UB Tech, con un tiempo de 2 […]

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ForkLog 18 16.04.2025

China’s Authorities Allegedly Sell Seized Cryptocurrencies Abroad

Local authorities in China are reportedly using private companies to sell confiscated cryptocurrencies overseas to bolster their budgets. This information comes from transactional and court documents cited by Reuters. The lack of clear regulations on how officials should handle seized cryptocurrencies has led to “inconsistent and opaque approaches.” Some legal experts fear this could foster […]

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ForkLog 376 15.04.2025

Concerns Arise Over Mysterious Deaths of Chinese AI Experts

AI industry workers in China are increasingly worried about their safety following the deaths of several leading researchers, according to a report by SCMP. Scientist Liu Shaoshan highlighted that although experts receive substantial salaries, they are under significant pressure. “The industry is developing too quickly, and the competition is very intense,” he noted. The publication […]

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