The latest campaign is a step up. But although the AI systems co-opted by GTG-1002 were largely autonomous, they were not flawless in their execution. The hacking group had to contend with Claude overstating its abilities, fabricating data and occasionally claiming credit for stealing information it had actually found on the public internet.

By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) -Eighteen leaders of a major Chinese underground church were formally arrested on Tuesday, a Christian NGO advocate told Reuters, meaning they will eventually face trial and a potential prison sentence of up to three years.

Xi’s priority is political stability with him and the ruling Communist Party entrenched at the center of power.

According to Goldman Sachs, China’s nascent robotaxi market is expected to rise from $54mn this year to $47bn by 2035. The fleet size of driverless taxis will reach 1.9mn by 2035, capturing 25 per cent penetration of the broader taxi market, compared with 4,000 vehicles and a 0.1 per cent market share this year.

Chinese police formally arrest 18 underground church leaders, clearing way for potential prosecution and prison terms.

China is replacing its diesel trucks with electric models faster than expected, potentially reshaping global fuel demand and the future of heavy transport. In 2020, nearly all new trucks in China ran on diesel.

China has expanded and modernized its nuclear arsenal at an astounding rate — and has refused to discuss arms control unless the U.S. agrees to parity.