Chinese officials are exploring potential restrictions on international access to advanced AI models to protect proprietary technology and national security. The proposed measures could impact the availability of models such as Alibaba’s Qwen and ByteDance’s Doubao.

Chinese officials are consulting with tech firms like Alibaba and ByteDance regarding potential policies that could classify advanced AI as national assets. These measures may introduce security reviews and export controls on future proprietary models.

Despite diplomatic protests following China's submarine-launched ballistic missile test, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin prices remained stable. Investors appeared to discount the test, showing no signs of safe-haven buying or panic selling.

A man died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York. The protest followed the enactment of China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress.