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CX Daily: China’s AI Component Powerhouse Faces Geopolitical Reckoning

Published: Aug. 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. GMT+8

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While open-weight models and industrial robotics are hogging the spotlight, China has become a powerhouse in another crucial piece of the global AI boom: optical modules that connect chips, servers and data centers.

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