IJR News — today's news from every sideTech — Jul 21, 2026China plans tighter AI model, chip export controlsChina is weighing tighter export controls on AI models, training data, model weights, and advanced semiconductor designs, with MOFCOM consulting major domestic AI and chip firms to curb overseas access and restrict foreign acquisitions of strategic tech companies. The discussions, involving Alibaba, ByteDance, Zhipu AI, and other players, could reshape global AI collaboration and semiconductor supply chains, but no final rules have been issued.5 sources · Jul 21, 2026 Business — Jul 21, 2026Ant International secures $1.2B for global payments expansionAnt International raised about $1.2 billion in a Series A, with participation from Ant Group and Alibaba as it pursues global expansion in merchant payments, account management and other financial services, while integrating AI across its infrastructure. The Singapore-based unit, spun out in 2024, operates four units—Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst and Bettr—across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, serving roughly 150 million merchants and 2 billion user accounts and was valued at about $10 billion prior to the funding.11 sources · Jul 21, 2026
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