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BOCI, the investment arm of Bank of China, partnered with UBS to issue tokenized notes on the Ethereum blockchain in Hong Kong, marking a significant step towards integrating blockchain technology and tokenized assets into the traditional financial industry. As Hong Kong embraces cryptocurrency regulation, this move signals a positive shift in the digital economy landscape and could inspire further innovation.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasizes the importance of including China in shaping AI regulations due to its wealth of AI talent. Amid growing national security concerns, international collaboration is crucial for addressing challenges posed by AI advancements, ensuring safety and fostering technological innovation.

This joint white paper by Standard Chartered and PwC China explores the potential applications of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in China’s Greater Bay Area, highlighting advantages like streamlined supply chains, invoice settlements, and loyalty programs. CBDCs could transform commerce and enhance Know Your Customer processes, but widespread adoption requires collaboration and adaptation.

Chinese officials express concern about artificial intelligence (AI) posing national security risks. As AI development accelerates, China pushes for tighter controls and regulatory “guardrails” to manage potential negative consequences, while still fostering innovation.

Chinese autonomous vehicle startup Pony.ai has expanded its driverless robotaxi services with a newly introduced service in Shenzhen. Backed by Toyota Motor and NIO Capital, Pony.ai faces competition from Baidu and Didi Chuxing in the fast-paced Chinese market. The government aims for vehicles with partial self-driving technology to account for 50% of all new-auto sales by 2025.

Beijing’s science and technology government body released a white paper on Web 3.0 innovation and development, supporting advancements in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and related fields. Meanwhile, Hong Kong prepares to launch its crypto licensing regime, while the US faces regulatory crackdowns, potentially giving China an edge in the race to pioneer Web 3.0 technologies.

China aims to rekindle its enthusiasm for blockchain by opening the National Blockchain Research Center and training half a million experts. This initiative is intended to combat issues like “blockchain islands” and enhance China’s digital economy competitiveness. However, questions remain about the impact of restrictions on decentralized public networks.

The National Blockchain Technology Innovation Centre in Beijing has officially commenced operations, aiming to advance blockchain implementation in China through collaboration with universities, think tanks, and businesses. The Centre intends to train 500,000 specialists in distributed ledger technology and accelerate the construction of ultra-large-scale blockchain computing power clusters for industry innovation and competitiveness.

Binance successfully completes Conflux Network (CFX) mainnet integration, enabling CFX token trading without BEP20 conversions. CFX price has soared over 1500% this year, driven by Chinese demand and AI hype. Conflux gains strength through partnerships and regulatory compliance in China.

A suspect in China was apprehended for using ChatGPT to fabricate news articles, spreading false information about a train accident. This highlights the challenges governments face in regulating AI-generated content, while fostering innovation in areas like fintech and cryptocurrency trading.

China is forging ahead in artificial intelligence development despite facing challenges due to US sanctions limiting access to advanced chips. Experiments show promise, and Chinese companies, including Alibaba, are creating innovative AI solutions, encouraging global competition and pushing the limits of current capabilities.

Saudi Arabia and China are collaborating to create AceGPT, an Arabic-based AI system designed for Arabic queries. Despite its potential, concerns arise over misuse of sensitive information and neglect of safety checks. Meanwhile, the blockchain Industry Recovery Initiative receives criticism for lack of funding transparency amid falling crypto venture funding.

The digital currency research division of People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has interlinked its CBDC platform with Hong Kong’s Fast Payment System (FPS), to expedite cross-border digital yuan transactions and enhance system compatibility with international payment networks. However, this convergence of global currency networks may risk homogenizing diverse economic systems.