Xiaoi Robot patent infringement lawsuit against Apple

Chinese AI start-up Xiaoi Robot 小i机器人 said it will continue a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple involving Siri. China’s highest court validated Xiaoi’s patent, advancing the legal case from an administrative proceeding to a civil lawsuit. https://www.natlawreview.com/article/latest-decision-supreme-people-s-court-china-confirms-validity-little-i-robot-patent
Xiao-i filed a lawsuit with a Shanghai court against Apple 8-3-20, requiring the latter to stop infringing on its patented robotic technology and pay 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) in compensation.

The Shanghai High People’s Court on Monday 8-10-20 formally accepted Chinese AI start-up Xiao-i’s lawsuit against Apple for alleged patent infringement.

WSJ’s fake report that China may retaliate against Nokia and Ericsson if EU bans Huawei

WSJ’s report that China may retaliate against Nokia and Ericsson if EU bans Huawei is “fake news” aimed at undermining good China-EU relations, Chinese FM said Tuesday, while urging European countries to provide a fair & open business environment for Chinese firms. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-may-retaliate-against-nokia-and-ericsson-if-eu-countries-move-to-ban-huawei-11595250557

French governmet will not prevent Huawei Technologies from investing in the country, said French Economy & Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire Tuesday during a high-level dialogue on economic and financial cooperation with China.

US Orders China to Shut Down Consulate

The United States gave China 72 hours to close its consulate in Houston amid accusations of spying, marking a dramatic deterioration in relations between the world’s two biggest economies. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-consulate/china-says-u-s-told-it-to-shut-its-houston-consulate-idUSKCN24N0UW

People are burning documents at the Chinese Consulate in Houston, as Beijing says the US abruptly gave it 72 hours to shut it down

https://www.businessinsider.com/china-houston-consulate-document-burning-us-told-quickly-close-2020-7

Nunchunk bear

A bear in Japan has gone viral online after showcasing incredible “nunchuck skills” that would put “Kung Fu Panda” to shame. The stunning video was reportedly taken at Yagiyama Zoological Park on an unspecified date.