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PRC–US AI talks: safety at speed
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23 Oct 2026
how is the PRC putting children first?

Encouraging births takes more than support for new parents. In 2026, policymakers and academics in the PRC are calling for children’s needs to shape how society is planned and run.

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20 Oct 2026
how far can PRC driverless cars go?
In a move to resolve the legal limbo surrounding autonomous vehicles, Beijing has set in motion the first sweeping revision of the Road Traffic Safety Law since it took effect in 2004. The draft requires the manufacturer or importer to answer to the authorities if a vehicle breaks traffic rules while its automated system is driving.
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16 Oct 2026
what do Beijing’s six networks reveal?
Beijing’s ‘six networks’ infrastructure plans for the 15th 5-year plan cover water, new-type power grids, computing power, next-generation communications, urban underground pipes and logistics. Their progress depends on who operates them, how they earn and who can finance them.
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14 Oct 2026
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