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Shortly after Nvidia’s H20 chip sale to China was approved, AMD confirmed it will resume exporting its MI308 chip to the Chinese market. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review AMD’s license application. These AI hardware export restrictions, imposed by both the Biden and Trump administrations, have negatively impacted AMD’s financials, with potential losses reaching $800 million. The policy shift allowing MI308 exports is a boost for AMD, reflected in a nearly 5% stock price surge. This decision marks a policy reversal, particularly from the previous Trump administration’s stance.

At the Chain Expo in Beijing, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang replaced his signature leather jacket with a traditional Tang suit, a move seen as a gesture of respect for the Chinese market. This follows Huang’s earlier appearance in his trademark jacket despite the heat. Huang is in China for Nvidia’s debut at the Expo, where he will deliver his first public speech in Mandarin. This coincides with the U.S. government authorizing the export of Nvidia’s H20 chip to China, enabling the company to resume sales in the region.

Nvidia’s stock surged after CEO Jensen Huang’s Beijing visit sparked optimism about resuming H20 chip sales to China, adding almost $200 billion to its market cap. AMD also saw gains. The H20 is a modified chip designed to comply with U.S. export rules. Despite Nvidia’s optimism, uncertainties remain due to U.S.-China relations and growing competition from domestic Chinese companies like Huawei, which could impact long-term market share.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Beijing for the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), marking his third trip to China this year. He met with CCPIT Chairman Ren Hongbin and is scheduled to give a speech in Mandarin, his first public address in the language. Huang emphasized the importance of global supply chains for AI advancement and highlighted China’s significance for U.S. companies and AI research. His frequent visits demonstrate Nvidia’s commitment to the Chinese market despite geopolitical complexities and signify Nvidia’s strategic focus on the region.

equivalent, is the integration of artificial intelligence into the country’s sprawling agriculture sector. AI is being used to monitor crops, manage irrigation, and even predict yields, leading to greater efficiency and productivity. This technological upgrade is touted to be a key factor in ensuring China’s food security and sustainability in the face of growing population and

Want Want Milk, a popular childhood drink in China, is rebranding overseas as “HOT-KID MILK FLAVORED DRINK,” a literal translation designed to appeal to Western markets. The name change has generated both amusement and curiosity. While the iconic imagery of the boy with a bowl cut remains, the rebranding aims to introduce this beverage, deeply ingrained in Chinese culture since 1996, to a new international audience. Want Want Group, founded in Taiwan in 1962, built the brand with memorable advertising campaigns in China.

Sam’s Club in China faces customer backlash due to changes in product selection. Members are complaining about the discontinuation of popular items with high repurchase rates and the introduction of products they deem to be of lower quality, like a low-sugar Orion Pie. Some express frustration that the curated shopping experience they pay for is being compromised by items available in ordinary stores. Customer service acknowledges the changes and promises to improve product quality.

Pantene’s “3 Minute Miracle” shampoo is trending in China due to consumer confusion over whether the name is a trademark or a product claim. Local media revealed the name is primarily a registered trademark, although customer service asserts data supports the “3 minutes to repair three months of accumulated damage” claim. Third-party experiments showed improvement in damaged hair after three minutes. However, product descriptions include a disclaimer that results may vary, sparking debate on branding versus marketing.

Malaysia is implementing a licensing regime for U.S.-made high-performance AI chip exports and transshipments to prevent diversion, especially to China. Effective immediately, entities suspecting misuse must notify authorities 30 days prior to export and obtain permits. This addresses regulatory loopholes, with plans to add AI chips to the Strategic Items List. This follows U.S. efforts to tighten export controls on advanced NVIDIA GPUs to Malaysia and Thailand, requiring licenses to prevent re-export to China.

Doxxing, involving weaponized personal data for harassment, is escalating in China as a severe digital threat. Tech giant Tencent, targeting this on its platform QQ (597 million users), purged over 100,000 abusive posts, terminated 10,000+ harassment groups, and employs advanced algorithms/AI detection. This crackdown aligns with China’s intensified cyber governance and foreshadows stricter privacy law enforcement. Tencent’s approach, utilizing tech like neural networks and judicial reporting, may set a precedent for combating industrialized “doxxing economies” and balancing innovation with safety in web ecosystems.