Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Coverage of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in the Nexus archive.
- China works on AI safety benchmark as regulators target large model risks
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is developing a safety benchmark for artificial intelligence models, collaborating with companies and experts. The initiative aims to address risks as regulators in the United States and Europe intensify oversight of AI security.
- China to make car connectivity mandatory as US moves to tighten ban
China will mandate vehicle connectivity as part of its automotive safety framework, requiring continuous safety monitoring, data recording, and remote management for new vehicles with intelligent driver assistance systems. The U.S. is tightening restrictions on Chinese cars using this technology due to national security concerns.
- Anthropic hits back after China warns of Claude Code ‘backdoor’ risks
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic responded to China's warning about security risks in its Claude Code product, stating Chinese users were not intended to use it. A cybersecurity platform managed by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) labeled the tool a 'serious threat' to Chinese users.
- China warns of 'security backdoor' in Anthropic AI coding tool
China's National Vulnerability Database warned of a 'security backdoor' in Anthropic's AI coding tool, Claude Code, which could transmit sensitive user data to Anthropic's servers without consent. Anthropic's tool is blocked in China but accessible via workarounds, and Alibaba has banned its use due to security concerns. An Anthropic engineer acknowledged tracking data to prevent unauthorized use but stated mitigations are being rolled back.
- China unveils industrial internet road map, with AI, 5G at core of manufacturing upgrade
China has introduced a road map to accelerate industrial internet development, emphasizing AI and 5G integration into manufacturing. The plan, led by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, aims to expand industry-oriented 5G networks and data systems to enhance industrial competitiveness.
- Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
The Pentagon added Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to a list of Chinese military-linked companies, restricting their access to U.S. defense contracts. The Chinese Embassy criticized the move as discriminatory, while the Pentagon cited ties to China's defense industrial base through affiliations with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
- Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
The Pentagon has added Chinese tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD, and search engine Baidu to a list of companies deemed to aid the Chinese military, citing their affiliations with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The Chinese Embassy criticized the move as discriminatory, while the updated list now includes 188 entities, reflecting concerns over Beijing's use of non-state businesses for military purposes.
- Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
The Pentagon added Alibaba, BYD, Baidu, and Unitree to its list of Chinese military-linked companies, citing their contributions to China's defense industrial base through affiliations with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The Chinese Embassy criticized the move as discriminatory, accusing the U.S. of overstepping on national security grounds.
- Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
The Pentagon added Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to its list of Chinese military-linked companies, restricting their U.S. defense contracts. The move reflects concerns over non-state Chinese businesses aiding China's defense industrial base through affiliations with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
- Chinese humanoid robots dominate the market with thousands shipped a year. But most are still performative rather than functional
Chinese humanoid robots are gaining market traction with capabilities like backflips and coffee-making, driven by government and private sector orders. However, experts note limited real-world functionality and demand lags behind production capacity, with China leading in manufacturing and the U.S. in AI development.
- China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers
Chinese companies are scaling production of humanoid robots for tasks like traffic direction and coffee-making, but experts warn demand lags behind manufacturing capacity. While China leads in hardware production and data, the U.S. dominates AI development for these robots. Government and private sector orders exist, but commercialization challenges persist.
- China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers
Chinese companies are scaling production of humanoid robots for tasks like coffee-making and traffic direction, but experts warn demand lags behind manufacturing capacity. China leads in hardware and mass production, while the U.S. excels in AI development. Government and private orders exist, but commercialization challenges persist.
- China unveils auto industry blueprint to set EV, AI vehicle and semiconductor standards
China has released a 2026 automotive standardization plan by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, aiming to strengthen its global influence in EVs, AI vehicles, and semiconductor standards through stricter technical requirements and low-carbon development initiatives.