The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.

Some countries in the region were quick to criticize the launch, which China sought to play down.

Since 2019 America has blocked the export to China of the extreme ultraviolet, or EUV, lithography machines that make the world’s most advanced semiconductors. These machines, whose creations power the most capable artificial-intelligence models,

Pudu Robotics plans to open a full-scenario robot hotel in Shenzhen by 2027, with robot check-in and autonomous delivery trials starting late 2026.

OSLO, July 6 (Reuters) - Norway wants China to use its ties to the Russian leadership to help bring about a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine and improve Beijing's relations with Europe, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday.

China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.

Tesla China-made EV sales rose 24.4% in June to 89,091 units, marking eight straight months of growth as European demand boosts Shanghai exports.