Two Ministries: Formulate Over 30 New Cloud Standards by 2027
On October 9, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Standardization Administration of China jointly issued the Guidelines for the Construction of a Comprehensive Standardization System for Cloud Computing (2025 Version). The guidelines propose that by 2027, more than 30 new national and industrial standards in the cloud computing field will be formulated to improve the industrial standard system. The goal is to drive over 1,000 enterprises to participate in the promotion and implementation of standards, enhancing the supporting role of standards in digital transformation. At the same time, efforts will be made to accelerate the development of international standards to support the global development of the cloud computing industry.
OpenAI Calls on EU to Regulate Market Monopolies of Tech Giants
OpenAI recently expressed concerns to the European Commission about the market dominance of Apple, Microsoft, and Google, pointing out that these enterprises, relying on their “deeply rooted” ecosystems and “user lock-in” effects, may restrict the innovation space of AI startups.
Microsoft Predicts Data Center Shortage to Last Until 2026
On October 10, 2025, Microsoft predicted that the shortage of its data center resources will persist until 2026. Due to constraints in physical space and server supply, subscriptions to new Azure cloud services in key regions such as Northern Virginia and Texas will remain limited until the first half of 2025. Microsoft is coordinating customer demand and hardware supply to address the server shortage commonly faced by global cloud service providers.
Yunshenchu Technology Launches World’s First All-Weather Humanoid Robot DR02
On October 9, Yunshenchu Technology released the industrial-grade all-weather humanoid robot DR02, marking a new stage in robotics technology. This product features IP66 waterproof and dustproof performance for the entire machine, enabling it to adapt to all-weather outdoor working environments. The robot supports a walking speed of 1.5 m/s and a maximum speed of 4 m/s, and can walk stably on stairs with a height of 25 cm and slopes of 20 degrees.
Intel Unveils Groundbreaking 18A PC Chip
Intel has launched a groundbreaking 18A PC chip. The company released key details of its upcoming Panther Lake laptop processor on Thursday. This is the company’s first chip manufactured based on the next-generation 18A process technology, aiming to prove to investors that its high-cost transformation plan can reshape Intel’s leading position in the chip manufacturing field.
IDC: China’s Accelerated Server Market Reaches USD 16 Billion in H1, Doubling Year-on-Year
International Data Corporation (IDC) released the latest China Semi-Annual Accelerated Computing Market Tracker (H1 2025) report. According to IDC data, China’s accelerated server market reached USD 16 billion in the first half of 2025, more than doubling compared with the first half of 2024. IDC predicts that by 2029, the scale of China’s accelerated server market will exceed USD 140 billion.Notably, the large-scale production of accelerated servers—core hardware for AI and cloud computing—relies heavily on high-precision manufacturing equipment, with the Automatic placement machine (SMT placement machine) playing a pivotal role. Equipped with multi-nozzle heads and AI-powered visual calibration systems, this equipment can accurately place microelectronic components (such as GPUs, memory chips, and capacitors) onto server motherboards at a speed of 30,000 to 50,000 components per hour, with a positioning accuracy of ±0.01mm. It not only ensures the stability of server hardware performance but also shortens the production cycle of a single server by 30%, directly supporting the rapid expansion of China’s accelerated server market.
Unitree’s Bipedal Robot R1 Selected as One of TIME’s 2025 Best Inventions
On October 9, TIME magazine released the list of the world’s most influential inventions of 2025, and the bipedal humanoid robot Unitree R1 launched by China’s Unitree Technology was successfully selected in the robotics category. This list has been released annually since 2000, and this year it includes 300 innovative achievements covering multiple cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, and robotics.
OPPO Watch S Smartwatch Design Unveiled, Focusing on Slim and Lightweight Features
On the afternoon of October 9, OPPO officially unveiled the design of its OPPO Watch S smartwatch. This new product is marketed as the “slim and lightweight watch flagship” and is expected to make its global debut at 19:00 on October 16. Currently, the official has only shown its appearance, and specific configurations have not yet been announced.
Zhiyuan Robotics and Longcheer Technology Launch In-Depth Strategic Cooperation on Embodied Intelligent Robot Applications in Industrial Scenarios
According to information from Zhiyuan Robotics, recently, Zhiyuan Robotics and Longcheer Technology officially announced the launch of an in-depth strategic cooperation on the application of embodied intelligent robots in industrial scenarios. Longcheer Technology has placed a framework order for Zhiyuan Wizard G2 robots with a total value of hundreds of millions of yuan. This cooperation will involve the deployment of nearly 1,000 robots, making it one of the largest orders in China’s industrial embodied intelligent robot sector to date.
TCL Technology: Completion of Acquisition of 80% Stake in LGDCA and 100% Stake in LGDGZ
TCL Technology announced that the company, through its holding subsidiary TCL Huaxing Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., has completed the acquisition of 80% of the shares of LG Display (China) Co., Ltd. and 100% of the shares of LG Display (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. held by LG Display Co., Ltd. and its related parties. Based on the accounting audit results and consultation with the transaction counterparty, the final acquisition amount agreed in the transaction agreement is RMB 11.088 billion.
