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SpaceX has officially priced its IPO at $135 per share, marking the largest public offering in history, while China's space and biotech firms navigate US regulatory barriers. Apple is taking a cautious approach to AI, ruling out romantic Siri AI and focusing on camera intelligence instead. The AI self-evolution trend is intensifying China-US tech competition, with Chinese labs closing the capability gap. Broader AI adoption continues across elder care and enterprise sectors.

China-US tensions: tech blacklists, biotech, and space rivalry

China-US tensions: tech blacklists, biotech, and space rivalryRecent SCMP reporting highlights multiple fronts in China-US competition: President Xi addressed North Korean military ties while the US blacklisted additional Chinese tech firms. Chinese biotech companies insist their global expansion is 'irreversible' despite American barriers. Meanwhile, Chinese insurers are stepping in to underwrite rocket and satellite risks, turning space insurance into a new dimension of the bilateral rivalry.

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Xi on North Korean military ties; US blacklists Chinese tech firms: 7 highlightsFrom Thailand’s suffering shrimp industry to China’s space firms anticipating SpaceX IPO, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. (SCMP)
China biotech firms say global push is ‘irreversible’ despite US barriersChinese drug makers are increasingly relying on overseas licensing deals to reach global markets amid growing geopolitical tensions. (SCMP)
Who pays when rockets explode? China rushes to insure SpaceX’s rivalsWave of Chinese insurers is underwriting rockets and satellites, turning space risk into a new front in the China-US rivalry. (SCMP)

SpaceX prices historic $135 IPO, Asia concerns emerge

SpaceX prices historic $135 IPO, Asia concerns emergeSpaceX has officially set its IPO share price at $135, creating the largest public offering in history. However, the $1.75 trillion valuation faces pushback from residents near xAI data centers and skepticism from Asian markets. Chinese AI companies are preparing to compete as SpaceX and US rivals gear up for a wave of tech IPOs.

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SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever (TechCrunch)
People Living Near xAI’s Dirty Data Centers Are Pissed About the SpaceX IPO (WIRED)
SpaceX's $1.75tn IPO has an Asia problem (Nikkei Tech)
China's AI companies dig in as SpaceX, US rivals ready IPO bonanza (Nikkei Tech)

Apple takes measured stance on AI, rules out romantic Siri

Apple takes measured stance on AI, rules out romantic SiriApple's camera chief believes AI will give users 'superpowers' through photography enhancements, but the company is notably avoiding hype around agentic AI. Apple has explicitly ruled out Siri AI acting as a romantic partner, drawing a clear line on AI's role in personal relationships. The approach reflects a deliberate strategy of incremental AI integration rather than sweeping transformation.

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Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers (WIRED)
I'm glad Apple isn't hyping up agentic AI (yet) (Engadget)
Apple comes out clear on Siri AI acting as your romantic partner. It’s a No (Digital Trends)

AI self-evolution intensifies China-US tech rivalry

AI self-evolution intensifies China-US tech rivalryThe emerging trend of AI 'self-evolution' is adding a new dimension to the China-US technology conflict. Chinese AI labs have unveiled models that now closely trail US counterparts from OpenAI and Anthropic in capabilities. Experts warn that while China leads in everyday AI applications, many Chinese AI firms are overvalued. Separately, TCS and Opendoor are raising concerns about AI's impact on India's technology jobs.

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Could the AI ‘self-evolution’ trend add fuel to the China-US tech war? (SCMP)
China leads US in everyday AI apps but firms are overvalued, experts sayChinese labs have unveiled new models that trail closely behind those from US peers such as OpenAI and Anthropic in capabilities. (SCMP)
TCS and Opendoor fuel worries over AI impacting India's tech jobs (Nikkei Tech)

AI's expanding real-world applications and public understanding

AI's expanding real-world applications and public understandingAI continues to find practical applications across healthcare, immersive experiences, and everyday technology. China Daily reports on AI's role in elder care and personalized immersive experiences. Meanwhile, MIT Technology Review offers accessible guides to understanding the current state of AI, and Ars Technica notes that not everything new in macOS 27 is AI-driven.

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AI's immersive experiences up close and personal (China Daily)
AI opens new pathways in eldercare (China Daily)
Several things I like about macOS 27 Golden Gate that have nothing to do with AI (Ars Technica)
Five things you need to know about AI (MIT Review)
Want to understand the current state of AI? Check out these charts. (MIT Review)