Intelligence expo sees huge turnout Features record-breaking exhibition area, attracting over 740 enterprises By REN QI and YAN DONGJIE in Tianjin | China Daily | Updated: 2026-05-29 08:54

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/29/WS6a18e3f2a310d6866eb4b4f1.html The 2026 World Intelligence Expo kicked off on Thursday morning at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin). Aiming to set a benchmark for the global intelligent sector, the event features a record-breaking exhibition area of 130,000 square meters, attracting over 740 enterprises and institutions, ranging from State-owned enterprises and industry leaders to emerging tech startups.

Mobilizing private capital to scale digital infrastructure By Hun Kim | China Daily | Updated: 2026-05-29 09:22

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/29/WS6a18ea50a310d6866eb4b570.html Digital infrastructure is the backbone of economic growth, but investment in this space has been uneven. Many developing economies are struggling to expand basic digital connectivity while preparing for the artificial intelligence era, resulting in a double digital divide: inadequate basic access for hundreds of millions, compounded by growing gaps in AI readiness.

Strong El Nino may hit eastern Pacific by autumn By ZHAO YIMENG | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-29 16:55

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/29/WS6a195499a310d6866eb4b760.html Sea surface temperatures in the equatorial central and eastern Pacific entered El Nino conditions in May, and the climate pattern may develop into a strong El Nino by late this year, the China Meteorological Administration stated on Friday. With at least a moderate climatic event expected in the region by summer, the El Nino event is expected to peak during autumn and winter before weakening in spring next year, according to Gao Rong, deputy head of the National Climate Center.

US, Iran inch toward new truce Washington threatens to 'blow up' Gulf ally Oman over dialogue on Hormuz By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE | China Daily | Updated: 2026-05-29 10:25

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/29/WS6a18f920a310d6866eb4b623.html The United States and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire by 60 days, but US President Donald Trump has yet to give his final approval, Axios reported citing officials. Earlier on Wednesday, Trump threatened to "blow up" Oman, a long-term ally in the Persian Gulf, complicating delicate diplomacy in the Middle East amid fresh strikes in the region.

China proposes reforms on AI, UN and global governance at UN meeting By Minlu Zhang at the United Nations | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-29 09:15

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/29/WS6a18e8cba310d6866eb4b536.html Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday called for stronger multilateral cooperation on issues including United Nations reform, artificial intelligence regulation and global development. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting of the Group of Friends on Global Governance while in New York to preside over a UN Security Council high-level meeting.

‘Leave Kyiv now’: Putin’s warning to Trump and NATO’s preparations News Agencies|05.27.26 | 04:28

‘Leave Kyiv now’: Putin’s warning to Trump and NATO’s preparations Russia tells Washington it plans systematic strikes on Kyiv and urges diplomats and foreigners to leave, while EU envoys refuse to evacuate and NATO moves to bolster defenses in Latvia and Estonia News Agencies|05.27.26 | 04:28 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rycqofnezl?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=internal

Trump may cut a deal with Iran and Israel must demand the weapons Obama refused to provide Opinion: Michael Oren|05.27.26 | 02:07

Trump may cut a deal with Iran and Israel must demand the weapons Obama refused to provide Opinion: As Trump weighs further military action or a possible agreement with Tehran, Israel must make clear that no US-Iran deal binds its right to self-defense, while seeking strategic understandings and military capabilities from Washington Michael Oren|05.27.26 | 02:07 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/rj5jcgvxzg