Intel has expanded its graphics chip portfolio with the launch of the Arc Pro B50 and B60 series workstation cards, targeting customers who prefer alternatives to cloud-based AI processors from Amazon and Google. Additionally, Intel introduced new Xeon 6 processors, one of which is being used as the host CPU for AI workloads in Nvidia's Blackwell Ultra systems. Meanwhile, China is making notable advances in AI and semiconductor technology, driven by a seven-year initiative aimed at tech independence. The country recently launched a cluster of 12 satellites forming the foundation of the world’s first orbital computing constellation, designed to process data in space faster than Earth’s top supercomputers. Chinese firms such as Huawei are also challenging Nvidia’s dominance with products like the Huawei 910C AI chip, which is set to ship soon. Other Chinese tech companies including Xiaomi, Vivo, BYD, Li Auto, Alibaba, Baidu, and ByteDance are actively developing semiconductors and AI chips, contributing to China’s growing presence in advanced technology sectors. China’s R&D spending reached $500 billion in 2024, tripling since President Xi Jinping took office in 2012, positioning the country to produce 45% of global manufacturing by 2030 and strengthening its competitive stance in AI, robotics, and related industries.