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Two Sessions 2026

Chinese officials, car executives may discuss capping EV output

As China’s EV industry faces slowing growth, officials may discuss capping output and boosting tech innovation to combat price wars.

Huawei

Huawei holds global debut for AI computing clusters in challenge to Nvidia

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s new cash-for-residency scheme draws US$12 billion in first 2 years

Two Sessions 2026

How China could untangle its private firms’ complex debt burdens

As private businesses grapple with cash flow challenges, entrepreneurs say they want the settling of outstanding debts to be made a priority.

Workers install insulation on a residential building under construction in Beijing in December. Photo: AP
Workers install insulation on a residential building under construction in Beijing in December. Photo: AP
Hong Kong stock market

Sell-offs sweep Hong Kong and Asian markets as gold, oil rise on Iran war

Crude oil jumps as much as 14 per cent to the highest level since January 2025, while gold gains 2.5 per cent on haven demand.

Artificial intelligence

China’s Honor debuts robot phone and humanoid companion in push into AI hardware

Robot phone – featuring motorised arm that tracks motion and interacts with users through camera movement – unveiled ahead of MWC Barcelona.

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Smartphones

China’s Xiaomi steps up global push with flagship smartphone 17 series launch

The launch ahead of MWC Barcelona showcases Xiaomi’s push into premium market with new phones, tablet, smartwatch and concept hypercar.

Xiaomi presents the 17 Ultra ahead of MWC Barcelona on February 28, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Xiaomi presents the 17 Ultra ahead of MWC Barcelona on February 28, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Retailing

Warm winter no match: China’s sportswear sector posts surprise growth

Policy support, Chinese New Year demand and Winter Olympics exposure lift China’s sportswear makers, with Li Ning and Anta leading gains.

Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign

Chairman of China’s second-largest liquor producer under corruption probe

Wuliangye Yibin’s Zeng Congqin is the latest high-profile figure targeted as Beijing’s anti-corruption drive intensifies in liquor sector.

Made in China 2025

Hong Kong-listed Chinese drug firms set to turn corner on rising sales, deals

Chinese pharmaceutical firms are poised for profit growth, driven by innovative drug sales and licensing deals, despite pricing pressures.

Pills are produced and packed at Modern Pharmaceutical’s factory. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?

After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Autonomous vehicles

Breakthrough or hype? How WeRide aims to edge rivals in crowded robotaxi field

WeRide says its world model has slashed costs to support global expansion, but investors question if it can deliver a lasting advantage.

Semiconductors

Moore Threads’ flagship AI chip compatible with latest Alibaba models

The semiconductor developer’s MTT S5000 chip achieves full-stack compatibility with the new Qwen3.5 series.

Pop Mart

Pop Mart’s Merodi Hong Kong debut highlights challenges of sustaining IP success

Toymaker’s latest character launch draws tepid demand, raising questions about the company’s reliance on Labubu’s success.

The Merodi After School series features a mischievous little girl with the magical ability to talk to animals. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks cap worst month since October on AI disruption angst

Concerns over AI’s disruptive impact on traditional industries continue to unsettle investors.

The so-called AI scare trade has roiled global stocks in February. Photo: AFP
The so-called AI scare trade has roiled global stocks in February. Photo: AFP
Smartphones

Huawei targets global comeback with Mate 80 Pro smartphone, new smartwatch

The handset’s launch in Madrid marks Huawei’s renewed push into the global smartphone market.

China technology

China computing tech stalwarts Hygon, Sugon post revenue surge amid AI boom

Their strong 2025 revenue reflects a broader trend across China to increase support for domestic technology suppliers.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks retreat as Nvidia earnings fail to sustain AI momentum

Hang Seng Index drops 1.4 per cent, led by tech losses, after US chip giant’s results disappoint investors betting on perpetual AI growth.

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Nvidia’s earnings fail to impress investors, who are now betting on perpetual AI growth, according to analysts. Photo: Shutterstock
Nvidia’s earnings fail to impress investors, who are now betting on perpetual AI growth, according to analysts. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

Nvidia reports record earnings quarter as China’s H200 sales freeze persists

Nvidia warns China market for powerful GPU remains uncertain, even as data centre revenue surges to new highs.

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Artificial intelligence

China’s MiniMax, Moonshot top AI token use ranking, ending year of US dominance

AI hosting platform OpenRouter’s latest ranking shows high demand for Chinese open-source models following a series of new releases.

Hong Kong stock market

World’s biggest companies return US$2 trillion to shareholders in dividends

Financial and technology firms powered a 7 per cent rise in global payouts, with 30 markets logging record dividend payments last year.

Global dividends paid by the 1,600 publicly traded companies rose 7 per cent year on year in 2025. Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

Xiaomi deepens push into chips and AI as peers race to develop humanoid robotics

Xiaomi bets big on core technologies, including operating systems, to position itself as a deep-tech player amid China’s self-reliance push.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun says the biggest advantage of private enterprises is their proximity to the market and users. Photo: Handout
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun says the biggest advantage of private enterprises is their proximity to the market and users. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound in relief rally as global AI scare fades

Hang Seng Index climbs as concerns over AI disruption ease, with investors awaiting Nvidia earnings to gauge sentiment.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s Geely bets on longer-range, faster-charging tech over fresh EV price war

‘We promise to compete based on technology, quality, brand, service and corporate ethics,’ Geely Auto CEO says.

China stock market

China’s top court backs legal action against corrupt firms amid equity rally

The court’s initiative marks ‘a positive sign that the market would sustain its upward momentum’, hedge fund manager Zhou Ling says.

A statue of a bull is displayed outside the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Photo: Reuters
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