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Wang Zhongyuan, head of Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence, speaks at the annual BAAI Conference on June 14, 2024. Photo: Ben Jiang
US-China tech war

Beijing AI research lab says inclusion on US export control list a ‘mistake’

The updated BIS list includes more than 50 new Chinese entities, including six units of cloud computing provider Inspur Group.

Semiconductors

‘Coming out’: Huawei-related chip tool maker makes splash at Semicon China

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Apple

Apple CEO meets top Chinese officials in charm offensive but offers no AI update

Artificial intelligence

Ant Group’s use of local GPUs, not Nvidia, cuts AI model training costs by 20%

The fintech affiliate of Alibaba said its Ling-Plus-Base model can be ‘effectively trained on lower-performance devices’.

Ant Group’s latest research into AI development places it among domestic firms such as DeepSeek and ByteDance in the search for more efficient ways to train and run models. Photo: Shutterstock
Ant Group’s latest research into AI development places it among domestic firms such as DeepSeek and ByteDance in the search for more efficient ways to train and run models. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

AI boom drives record loans for data centres in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia has become a data-centre hotspot as tech multinationals diversify beyond China amid geopolitical tensions.

Artificial intelligence

Exclusive | Why Lee Kai-fu is betting his AI start-up’s future on DeepSeek

In an interview with the Post, Lee discusses China’s ‘ChatGPT moment’ and 01.AI’s transition from a model developer to a solutions provider.

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US-China relations

US FCC probing if Huawei, other Chinese firms are seeking to evade curbs

Other companies under investigation include ZTE, Hikvision, China Mobile and China Telecom.

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Brendan Carr, chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission, delivers a speech at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on March 3. Photo: AFP
Brendan Carr, chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission, delivers a speech at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on March 3. Photo: AFP
Semiconductors

Huawei-related chip equipment maker to debut products at Shanghai trade show

SiCarrier, a chip tool maker backed by the Shenzhen government, will launch new products at the three-day Semicon China exhibition.

Semiconductors

Hong Kong investment arm backs Chinese RISC-V start-up StarFive

The partnership will see Hong Kong support StarFive in rolling out RISC-V chip applications in the city.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Wingtech sells 4.6 billion yuan assembly assets after losses from US sanctions

The company signed an agreement to sell stake in five subsidiaries to Luxshare Precision Industry, according to filing with Shanghai Stock Exchange.

An undated aerial photograph of Dongguan Luxshare Technology in Guangdong province. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

Robot wars: why this week was a game-changer for the US-China humanoid race

From ‘kung fu bots’ to new production lines, the race to mass produce humanlike robots is accelerating on both sides of the Pacific.

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Unitree’s G1 robot performs a series of kung fu kicks in a demo video released in February. Photo: Unitree
Unitree’s G1 robot performs a series of kung fu kicks in a demo video released in February. Photo: Unitree
Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng says robotics industry will get bigger than automotive sector

Xpeng plans to mass produce humanoid robots and flying cars for the consumer market by the end of next year.

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Artificial intelligence

AMD CEO visits China, touts chip compatibility with DeepSeek models

The US semiconductor firm and main rival of Nvidia has been promoting its infrastructural support for DeepSeek’s AI models.

Semiconductors

Chinese institute offers ‘uncapped’ pay to talent in chipmaking gear development

The generous terms reflect how China is sparing no effort to entice young talent to boost the nation’s capabilities in lithography systems.

China aims to reduce reliance on foreign chipmaking equipment suppliers like ASML. Photo: Shutterstock
Huawei

Huawei develops computer chips in move away from Intel, Windows

The company is expected to forgo US hardware and software in favour of self-developed technology in its next personal computers.

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Huawei has received certification for its self-developed computer chip. Photo: DigiTimes
Huawei has received certification for its self-developed computer chip. Photo: DigiTimes
Semiconductors

South Korea semiconductor exports to China sink as US tightens tech restrictions

South Korea’s chip sales to China in February fell 31.8 per cent from a year earlier, bigger than the 22.5 per cent contraction in January.

Artificial intelligence

AI start-up challenges Nvidia’s dominance with Beijing support

A team with ties to Tsinghua University has unveiled a new framework for building advanced AI models using Chinese-made chips.

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Artificial intelligence

Nvidia challenger Biren secures fresh funding from state-backed investor

The start-up, valued at US$2.2 billion, secured funding from a private equity entity under Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment.

Biren Technology chips are seen as challengers to Nvidia in China. Photo: Handout
Biren Technology chips are seen as challengers to Nvidia in China. Photo: Handout
Robotics

China manufacturing, AI pose an ‘existential threat’ to US in robotics sector

Domestic manufacturers’ share in China, the world’s largest robotics market, nears 50 per cent, up from 30 per cent in 2020.

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Huawei

Huawei platform HarmonyOS expands China adoption, tops Apple’s iOS in 2024

The domestic market share of HarmonyOS was ahead of Apple’s iOS for four consecutive quarters last year.

Semiconductors

TSMC pitches Nvidia, others about joint venture to run Intel foundry

US President Donald Trump is keen to revive Intel’s fortunes, as he seeks to boost American advanced manufacturing, sources say.

TSMC has pitched an INtel foundry joint venture to several US chipmakers, according to sources. Photo: AFP
Alibaba

Alibaba.com targets 100% AI adoption by merchants in 2025

Zhang Kuo, president of Alibaba’s international wholesale marketplace, expects the AI initiative to help sellers and buyers on the platform.

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Kumamoto / JAPAN - Oct 3 2020 : Alibaba.com logo on iPhone in cart with Chinese flag. Alibaba Group, Chinese multinational conglomerate holding, is the world's largest retailer and e-commerce company.
Kumamoto / JAPAN - Oct 3 2020 : Alibaba.com logo on iPhone in cart with Chinese flag. Alibaba Group, Chinese multinational conglomerate holding, is the world's largest retailer and e-commerce company.
Semiconductors

How Alibaba’s new RISC-V chip hits the mark for China’s tech ambitions

Alibaba research arm Damo Academy’s launch of the XuanTie C930 is expected to usher in more open-source chip innovation in China.

Artificial intelligence

China sees more AI video-generation models as Tencent launches open-source tool

China’s field of home-grown AI video-generation models is getting crowded, more than a year after OpenAI’s Sora was launched.

Artificial intelligence

China’s iFlyTek eyes Europe expansion as US trade war heats up

iFlyTek plans to expand in Europe, diversifying its supply chain amid rising US-China trade tensions and aiming for new markets.

The iFlyTek stand at MWC Barcelona 2025. Photo: Reuters
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Banking & Finance

Alibaba’s Tsai says some AI bets like excess data centres are speculative

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Alibaba Group chairman Joe Tsai says some of the multi-billion outlays may be unnecessary. Photo: Handout

Tech War

Beijing AI research lab says inclusion on US export control list a ‘mistake’

Wang Zhongyuan, head of Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence, speaks at the annual BAAI Conference on June 14, 2024. Photo: Ben Jiang

Big Tech

Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai questions AI’s limits, casts doubt on humanoid robots

Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai speaks at the grand finale of the company’s Jumpstarter 2025 event on March 26. Photo: Handout

Tech War

‘Coming out’: Huawei-related chip tool maker makes splash at Semicon China

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The booth of chip equipment maker SiCarrier drew large crowds at Semicon China on March 26, as people looked for any new information regarding the company’s latest technology. Photo: Ann Cao

Big Tech

Alibaba, Ant partner with home province to boost China’s AI drive

Representatives from Alibaba and Ant Group attend a signing ceremony in Hangzhou with Zhejiang’s governor and deputy governor. Photo: Handout
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