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How DeepSeek impact could alter US policy, naval lessons for Russia: SCMP daily highlights

From the continued impact of AI start-up DeepSeek to China’s digital red packets, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage

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1. DeepSeek impact on US tech stocks could alter Washington’s approach: analysts

DeepSeek has created an open-source product comparable to its US competitors for what appeared to be a fraction of the cost. Photo: Reuters
DeepSeek has created an open-source product comparable to its US competitors for what appeared to be a fraction of the cost. Photo: Reuters

The earthquake that struck US tech stocks this week over the advance of Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek is sending shock waves beyond Wall Street and Silicon Valley, threatening to alter Washington’s sanctions, export bans and ‘high-fence, small-yard’ scheme that has irked Beijing.

2. Lessons for Russia as China builds navy to rival US by 2049: Moscow think tank

China is seeking global leadership in key defence and military technologies amid fierce rivalry with the West – and Russia should learn from it, a Russian think tank has said.

3. Can online gifts match digital red packets’ Spring Festival popularity?

Shoppers select red packets at a market in Shenzhen on January 16. Photo: Edmond So
Shoppers select red packets at a market in Shenzhen on January 16. Photo: Edmond So
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