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Artificial intelligence
China’s AI unlikely to surpass US soon despite progress, researchers say
China’s top AI scientists warn of chip deficits and resource limits, though some predict breakthroughs within five years.
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Artificial intelligence
Review of Meta-Manus deal underscores China’s tightening grip on AI exports
10 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
Semiconductors
The great chip leap: China’s semiconductor equipment self-reliance beats targets
9 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
China to probe Meta’s purchase of Manus over export controls, tech concerns
Probe comes amid concerns the US$2.5 billion acquisition could breach tech export controls and encourage more start-ups to relocate offshore.
8 Jan 2026 - 10:59PM
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The Manus AI logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen with the Meta logo in the background. Photo: Getty Images
China manufacturing
Shanghai unveils US$10 billion investment spree as US-China tech race heats up
Shanghai announces 50 new projects across an array of hi-tech industries as China’s cities heed Beijing’s call to double down on innovation.
7 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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Manus-Meta deal may draw Beijing scrutiny over tech export controls, experts say
One expert noted that there has been no confirmation that members of Manus’ core team have relinquished Chinese nationality.
3 Jan 2026 - 5:35PM
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Semiconductors
US grants TSMC annual licence to import American chipmaking tools into China
The approval ‘ensures uninterrupted fab operations and product deliveries’, according to the world’s largest contract chipmaker.
1 Jan 2026 - 3:22PM
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Washington has granted TSMC’s Nanjing operation an annual licence to import US chip manufacturing equipment into China. Photo: Shutterstock
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ByteDance to pour US$14 billion into Nvidia chips in 2026 as AI demand surges
Chinese unicorn’s computing needs have climbed across its portfolio of popular apps, cloud unit Volcano Engine and large language models.
31 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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TikTok
China’s stance on TikTok deal seen as acceptance, not approval: analysts
In 2020, a similar arrangement between ByteDance, Oracle and Walmart fell apart after China revised its export control list.
26 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
Fintech
Why Hong Kong is emerging as the world’s AI crossroads between East and West
Hong Kong’s AI sector comprises 500 organisations, 290 companies and 183 investors active in finance, healthcare and government services.
26 Dec 2025 - 2:30PM
Xiaomi
China’s Xiaomi rejects claims of military ties after appeal by US lawmakers
Smartphone-to-vehicle giant says it ‘has always been and continues to be a consumer product company’.
23 Dec 2025 - 7:29PM
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Xiaomi says it is not a Chinese military company nor affiliated with any Chinese military entities. Photo: Shutterstock
Cybersecurity
China’s Kuaishou hit by breach as explicit content floods live-streaming rooms
Short-video platform’s services are thrown into chaos on Monday night after the cyberattack it blames on ‘black and grey industries’.
24 Dec 2025 - 8:38AM
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TikTok owner ByteDance’s valuation hits US$500 billion as US plan advances
Figure marks a record for China’s tech giant, which will divest its US entity into a joint venture that includes Oracle and Silver Lake.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s approval for L3 self-driving cars to stimulate slowing mainland market
Chinese carmakers could sell about 270,000 semi-autonomous vehicles next year, representing 1 per cent of the total market, Daiwa says.
22 Dec 2025 - 7:30AM
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Made in China 2025
Can rising lithium costs save China’s energy storage firms from a price war?
China’s battery makers raise prices amid lithium rebound and global AI energy demand.
19 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
Deegares says it is raising prices of lithium batteries by 15 per cent. Photo: Handout
Made in China 2025
China’s new drug insurance: lifeline for patients or squeeze on big firms?
New insurance formulary trims costs of Alzheimer’s and cancer therapies and marks a small win for global novel drug makers.
17 Dec 2025 - 7:30AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Xpeng, Li Auto given approval to test ‘hands-off’ L3 cars amid slowing market
Deregulation to legalise L3 technology represents a leap forward in commercialising autonomous driving systems in China.
16 Dec 2025 - 7:45PM
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Artificial intelligence
Chinese expert calls for world models and safety standards for embodied AI
Turing Award winner Andrew Yao says embodied AI needs reasoning, planning and control in one framework.
15 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
Andrew Yao speaks at the Global Developer Pioneers Summit in Shanghai. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence
Why Nvidia chip is unlikely to derail ambitions of China’s Huawei, Moore Threads
China’s huge demand for AI computing power leaves room for growth for both US and domestic chips, analysts say.
15 Dec 2025 - 7:00PM
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Arm China, RabbitPre among mainland Chinese firms expanding in Hong Kong
Arm China is among the fifth batch of companies brought to Hong Kong by OASES, which has so far drawn more than 102 firms.
15 Dec 2025 - 5:09PM
China stock market
Investors brace as Beijing’s policy huddle tests China’s stock rebound
With China’s stock rally fading, markets are pinning their hopes on the Central Economic Work Conference for signs of clearer policy support.
10 Dec 2025 - 3:10PM
Hong Kong
Crypto exchange Gate weighs Hong Kong licence return amid high compliance costs
Hong Kong’s policies pose some difficulties and covering the cost of operating locally is difficult, founder and CEO Lin Han says.
8 Dec 2025 - 10:18AM
Lin Han, founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Gate. Photo: Handout
Blockchain
Chinese industry bodies issue RWA tokenisation warning amid Beijing’s crackdown
This was the mainland associations’ first warning to members as Chinese authorities have explicitly targeted RWA tokenisation.
6 Dec 2025 - 12:47PM
Cryptocurrency
HashKey’s IPO seeks US$300 million under shadow of Beijing’s regulatory scrutiny
HashKey is likely to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange within the next two to three months ‘if it receives adequate investor interest’.
4 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
Robotics
Tsinghua University sets up research institute in push for robotics talent
The Institute for Embodied Intelligence and Robotics will be led by Zhang Tao, director of the university’s automation department.
3 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
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