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In response to the U.S. accusations of China "stealing" intellectual property from American artificial intelligence laboratories, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiaqun stated during a regular press conference on the 24th that the U.S. claims are unfounded and are a smear against China's achievements in the development of the artificial intelligence industry. China firmly opposes this. We urge the U.S. to respect the facts, abandon prejudice, stop suppressing technology related to China, and do more to promote technological exchange and cooperation between the two countries.

According to news from Shanghai's Cyberspace Administration, Tesla's in-car voice large model service completed its filing on April 20. The Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily learned from informed sources that Tesla's in-car voice service will integrate the Doubao large model. It is worth mentioning that the "Tesla In-Car Voice Assistant Usage Terms" on Tesla China's official website previously indicated that the Tesla Model Y L will be equipped with both the Doubao large model and the DeepSeek model, both of which are accessed through the Volcano Engine.Among them, the Doubao large model will handle voice command functions, such as navigation settings, media playback control, air conditioning temperature adjustment, etc., and will also have a vehicle owner's manual query function; the DeepSeek model provides AI interactive services.

ChainCatcher reported live that Fan Wenzhong, Executive Director of the Chinese Financial Society and former Chairman of Beijing Financial Holdings Group, delivered a keynote speech at the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival. He pointed out that we are currently at a historical turning point similar to the transition from pawnshops to modern banking, where AI is an advanced productive force in the physical world, and Web3 represents a new type of production relationship in the digital world. The integration of the two will give rise to a Decentralized Agent Economy (DAE).He analyzed that AI Agents have execution capabilities but lack independent identity, accounts, and trust mechanisms, while Web3 addresses these pain points through smart contracts, on-chain identities, and programmable currencies; conversely, AI Agents significantly lower the barriers to using Web3. He proposed that DAE has four major characteristics: agent sovereignty and 24/7 operation, high-frequency atomic exchanges, a collaboration mechanism based on technological trust rather than moral or legal frameworks, and the organizational evolution from companies to DAOs and then to Decentralized AI Companies (DACs).He warned that this transformation will impact the labor market, with white-collar workers being replaced before blue-collar workers. AI quantitative funds have already achieved returns far exceeding those of retail investors, and he suggested that the government proactively advance social security reforms. Finally, he recommended that Hong Kong develop a self-controllable high-performance public chain, pilot limited digital persona registrations, attract Web3+AI composite talents, establish a digital finance industry fund, and promote collaborative innovation between the Hong Kong dollar stablecoin and digital renminbi.

Recently, the internet police in Taizhou, Zhejiang, China reported a fraud case disguised as "metaverse" and "virtual currency."The criminal gang promoted facial recognition payment devices, initially attracting users through a points system, then luring investors to purchase their self-issued "air coins." They continuously siphoned off funds through methods such as locking assets, manipulating prices, and "currency swapping," ultimately defrauding over 130 investors of approximately 35 million yuan. The court determined that the defendants committed fraud with the intent of illegal possession, with the amount being particularly large, sentencing them to 10 years in prison and a fine of 200,000 yuan.

According to market news, Xiaomi miclaw has officially passed the evaluation by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology's mobile intelligent assistant (Claw), becoming the first mobile intelligent agent in the country to pass this review.This evaluation was conducted based on the "General Framework for Intelligent Assistant Benchmark Testing," strictly assessing three major dimensions: basic capabilities, edge-side applications, and comprehensive capabilities. It is reported that Xiaomi miclaw relies on Xiaomi MiMo's self-developed large model, possessing four major capabilities: full ecological underlying support, deep memory, cross-domain interconnection, and continuous self-evolution, enabling it to connect mobile phones, PCs, cockpits, and AIoT devices to autonomously execute complex commands.

According to Hong Kong Radio, the Hong Kong government has decided to stop promoting basketball gambling projects. The Secretary for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs, Mak Mei-juan, stated in an interview with this station that the information collected by the authorities shows that the "prediction market" has developed rapidly in recent years, with monthly trading volume increasing from less than $100 million two years ago to over $13 billion last year, of which nearly 40% of the transactions are related to sports. The authorities are concerned that if new gambling projects are promoted at this time, it will lead to greater public concern and even participation in illegal gambling in the "prediction market." Therefore, it is believed that research should be conducted first before deciding on the next steps, and the promotion of new gambling projects should be halted for now.Mak Mei-juan stated that the existing regulated gambling projects have established a more mature monitoring and management system, which can help control risks. However, due to the uncertainty of the "prediction market," as a responsible government, there is a need to conduct research to understand the impact of the "prediction market" and its prevalence in Hong Kong. She also mentioned that the government has always maintained close contact with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, as the club has a rigorous monitoring system to oversee illegal gambling situations, and there are experts specifically targeting the fight against illegal gambling. The government will cooperate with the Jockey Club to obtain professional advice, allowing the authorities to implement measures specifically aimed at illegal gambling.Mak Mei-juan reiterated that the government's consistent policy is not to encourage gambling, and betting on sports projects in the "prediction market" is considered illegal gambling. The authorities will strengthen public education to help citizens understand the harms of gambling and refrain from participating in illegal gambling.

According to The Block, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated in an interview with Reuters that there is a "huge opportunity" for the renminbi stablecoin. If Chinese authorities wish to enhance the global competitiveness of the renminbi, stablecoins will become an important technical means for currency internationalization, and he predicts that China may launch a renminbi stablecoin in the next 3 to 5 years.It is worth noting that the People's Bank of China and multiple departments have clearly prohibited the issuance of renminbi stablecoins abroad without regulatory approval as of February 2026. Meanwhile, the regulatory attitude in Hong Kong is completely opposite; the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued the first batch of stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial (a joint venture of Standard Chartered Bank, Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecom) last week.

The People's Daily of China published an article titled "Disrupting the Capital Market, These Chaos of Financial Self-Media Accounts Need to Be Vigilant," which specifically names certain accounts that attract traffic for virtual currency trading by posting false profit information such as "hundred times coin" and "making millions a month from trading coins."The article again cites a previous notice from the central bank and eight other departments, emphasizing that activities related to virtual currencies are considered illegal financial activities. It points out that accounts and platforms providing traffic and technical services for illegal virtual currency trading are suspected of violating laws and regulations, which may threaten financial security and anti-money laundering efforts.

Monad Greater China Region Ecosystem Harvey Chen has confirmed attendance at the "Crypto 2026: From Cryptocurrency to Smart Economy" themed forum to be held in Hong Kong on April 19, and will participate in a roundtable discussion. This event is co-hosted by ChainCatcher and RootData and is one of the important peripheral activities of the Hong Kong Web3 Carnival Conference.Monad is building a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain for the next generation of decentralized applications, with the mission of alleviating existing bottlenecks by constructing high-speed blockchains, enabling more complex applications and broader adoption. This forum will focus on the paradigm shift under the deep integration of AI technology and crypto networks, engaging in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge tracks such as AI Agent economy, smart payments, RWA, and crypto infrastructure. At the intersection of technological leaps and economic restructuring, this themed forum not only provides insights into the current state of the industry but also offers a forward-looking reflection on the future smart economic system.Event registration: https://luma.com/18v6vwpf

According to a Caixin article titled "Financial Innovation or Insider Trading: The Rise and Controversy of Polymarket," it points out that when insider information can be openly monetized, the boundaries of prediction markets have become blurred. Is this "gambling" disguised in financial clothing, or even suspected insider trading? However, regardless of the legal debate over whether it is gambling, the fact that Polymarket uses USDC stablecoin for settlement and delivery poses a significant legal risk for participants within China.Previously, U.S. Senators Merkley and Klobuchar proposed the "End Prediction Market Corruption Act," which prohibits the President, Vice President, and members of Congress from trading on prediction markets, and requires the prediction market trading activities of their spouses and dependent children to be included in annual financial disclosures.

Binance founder Zhao Changpeng (CZ) recalled in his new book that he was approached in early 2014 to become the CEO of Mt. Gox's China region. This position was facilitated by the head of Susquehanna International Group's China region, originally planned for Susquehanna to provide funding support, Mt. Gox to handle technology, and CZ to manage operations in China, with an approximate 10% equity stake.CZ stated that he subsequently met with Mt. Gox founder Mark Karpeles in Tokyo, but just as both parties were close to signing, Mt. Gox suddenly suspended withdrawals on February 7, 2014, leading to a crisis, and he ultimately decided not to join.

As of the end of March, China's central bank reported gold reserves of 74.38 million ounces (approximately 2313.48 tons), an increase of 160,000 ounces (approximately 4.98 tons) compared to the previous month. At the end of February, the reserves were 74.22 million ounces (approximately 2308.5 tons), marking the 17th consecutive month of increasing gold holdings.

Recently, the State Taxation Administration and the National Financial Regulatory Administration of China jointly issued a notice on "Further Deepening and Standardizing 'Bank-Tax Interaction' Work," which pointed out the need to deepen the application of bank-tax data.Standardize the content and methods of providing bank-tax data to further resolve the information asymmetry issue between banks, taxes, and enterprises. Encourage both banks and tax authorities in various regions to utilize technologies such as blockchain and privacy computing to legally and compliantly innovate the "bank-tax interaction" model. Banks will continue to optimize credit services, increase financing service supply for honest tax-paying enterprises, and continuously monitor the effectiveness of the "bank-tax interaction" loan model to improve risk management levels.

The World Gold Council released the February central bank gold purchase report this week, showing that central banks net bought 19 tons of gold in February 2026. Although this is still below the monthly average of 26 tons reported for 2025, it represents an increase compared to the net purchase of 5 tons in January 2026.The World Gold Council stated that the situation in February seems to indicate a rebound in central bank gold purchases after a quiet January, highlighting the recognition and commitment of central banks to gold as a reserve asset. Additionally, the report shows that some central banks have maintained a record of continuous net gold purchases, accumulating 44 tons from November 2024 to February 2026, with the Czech Republic reporting net purchases for the 36th consecutive month. China has increased its gold holdings for the 16th consecutive month.Goldman Sachs' research report at the end of March pointed out that supported by the ongoing gold purchases by central banks and the expectation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice this year, the medium-term outlook for gold remains solid, with gold prices expected to rise to $5,400 per ounce by the end of the year. UBS also projected at the end of March that the target price for gold in early 2027 will be $5,900 per ounce.

The Cybersecurity Threat and Vulnerability Information Sharing Platform (NVDB) of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China has monitored and found that attackers are using exploit tools targeting Apple Inc.'s terminal products to carry out cyber attack activities, which can lead to serious harms such as information theft and system control. The affected range includes Apple terminal products such as iPhone and iPad running iOS 13 to 17.2.1.Attackers induce users to use the Safari browser to visit web pages containing malicious code through methods such as SMS, email, or web poisoning, comprehensively utilizing security vulnerabilities present in the terminal devices to implant remote control Trojans into the victim's terminal products, stealing sensitive user information, gaining maximum privileges, and taking control.It is recommended that users of Apple terminal products conduct risk assessments, and promptly fix vulnerabilities through version upgrades and patch installations (refer to the Apple Security Updates). Pay attention to system update notifications and the latest security update announcements released by Apple, upgrade to the latest secure version in a timely manner, strengthen security awareness, avoid clicking on unknown links, and prevent the risk of cyber attacks.

According to Jinshi Data, in order to implement the decision-making deployment of the "14th Five-Year Plan" regarding the "steady development of digital renminbi" and further enhance the inclusiveness of digital renminbi services, it continues to respond to the public's demand for safe, convenient, and efficient digital renminbi services.The People's Bank of China has added CITIC Bank, China Everbright Bank, Huaxia Bank, China Minsheng Bank, Guangfa Bank, SPD Bank, Zhejiang Commercial Bank, Ningbo Bank, Jiangsu Bank, Beijing Bank, Nanjing Bank, and Suzhou Bank as operational institutions for digital renminbi services in the banking sector, and they have connected to the central bank's digital renminbi system. The newly added institutions will launch digital renminbi services after completing business and technical preparations.

According to a report by Jinshi Data, the General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a notice on launching a special action to empower the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through inclusive computing power, mentioning the innovative service model of computing power.Improve the SME section of the China Computing Power Platform, the computing resource docking section of the China SME Service Network, and the national computing internet service node section (hereinafter collectively referred to as the SME platform section), to promote the precise matching of SME demand and computing resource supply, and implement flexible payment models such as "card time," "calculated time," and Token billing.Explore innovative businesses such as "computing power banks" and "computing power supermarkets," supporting SMEs to deposit idle computing resources and achieve flexible use through cross-regional and cross-cycle scheduling. Implement an artificial intelligence SME entrepreneurship support plan, encouraging local relevant departments to subsidize "computing power vouchers," "storage vouchers," and "transportation vouchers" to SMEs that meet industrial orientation through the SME platform section, simplifying the acquisition and usage process.

According to the People's Daily, with strong support from relevant departments in Cambodia, a working group from the Ministry of Public Security of China successfully escorted Li Xiong, a core member of the Chen Zhi criminal group, back to China from Phnom Penh, Cambodia.Investigations revealed that Li Xiong previously served as the chairman of Huiwang Group under the Prince Group and is suspected of multiple crimes including operating a casino, fraud, illegal business operations, and concealing criminal proceeds. Currently, Li Xiong has been subjected to compulsory measures in accordance with the law, and the related case is under further investigation. A relevant person in charge from the Ministry of Public Security of China stated that several core members of the Chen Zhi criminal group have been successively brought to justice, and public security agencies will continue to intensify efforts to capture and bring fugitives to justice.Previously, U.S. federal prosecutors accused Chen Zhi of money laundering and telecommunications fraud, and in October 2025 revealed that the U.S. had seized 127,271 bitcoins that he once controlled, valued at $15 billion at the time.

The artificial intelligence industry is transitioning from generative AI and model inference acceleration to the era of intelligent agents, entering a new phase of rapid development. Landscape Fund officially announced a multi-million dollar strategic investment in Zhihui Cloud World, firmly optimistic about the continuous growth of Token consumption in the intelligent agent scenarios in mainland China, with a focus on laying out the intelligent agent computing power scheduling and cloud service track.Zhihui Cloud World focuses on the artificial intelligence infrastructure platform, cloud computing services, and computing power scheduling technology, providing stable and efficient computing power support and technical solutions for large model training, inference, and the commercialization of AI intelligent agents. With the collaborative efforts of multiple intelligent agents and the large-scale implementation of enterprise-level intelligent agents, the demand for Token invocation and computing power is experiencing explosive growth, indicating clear growth potential for the company's business.Landscape Fund stated that this round of financing will help Zhihui Cloud World solidify its technological foundation, expand computing power scale, optimize intelligent agent service efficiency, further seize the dividends of the industrialization of intelligent agents, and promote the upgrade of China's AI intelligent agent infrastructure.

According to the official announcement, OpenClaw's AI agent Skills library platform ClawHub has officially launched a mirror site in China, with the domain mirror-cn.clawhub.com. This infrastructure is sponsored and supported by BytePlus, a subsidiary of ByteDance.