Chinese analysts say Yellen's speech in April, which ranked national security interests as the top plank of America's bilateral economic policy, did not inspire optimism for the visit
Former vice commerce minister says China's countermeasures will escalate if tougher tech restrictions are imposed. Analysts say they could extend to rare earth elements.
The restriction is aimed at closing a crucial loophole in the export controls the US implemented in October that allowed Chinese AI firms to access high-end chips through the cloud
The move comes as Japan works to revitalise its chip industry, and the European Union looks to reduce its dependence on China-dominated supply chains
Yellen is expected to discuss cooperation on climate change and global debt distress, plus concerns about China's anti-espionage law in talks with senior finance officials in Beijing this week
Shares of top chip designer Nvidia, plus AMD and other chipmakers have fallen after a report that the US may impose tougher curbs on exports of artificial intelligence chips to China
The Beijing-based search engine giant says its AI chatbot, Ernie 3.5, beat OpenAI’s market leader in several key metrics
After a smaller-than-expected interest rate cut raised doubts on whether Chinese policymakers would act forcefully enough to support the economy, investors are positioning for a longer game
The two countries signed agreements on computer chips, tech, critical minerals, space cooperation, plus defence and cooperative arrangements aimed at countering China's influence
Alibaba announces a leadership reshuffle as it moves to split into six units, with Zhang to head its precious cloud unit and co-founder Eddie Wu to become the group's new CEO in September
Xi has previously said China needs to seize opportunities to use AI to drive economic development, but has also cautioned about its risks
The US decision to return was partly spurred by concern over China's increased influence, in particular setting standards for artificial intelligence and technology education