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News articles, analyses and commentary about machines that mimic human cognitive functions such as learning and problem solving. This also covers chatbots, algorithms, consumer products and Big Data analysis that make use of AI.
LATEST China Science NEWS

Power shift in science? Why chemistry is thriving in China and dying in the US

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Nature Index’s corporate contributions category highlights a deeper competitive dynamic, with the US still leading in transforming basic research into commercial products and China at a pivotal stage in overcoming this challenge. Photo: Shutterstock

The landmark Chinese AI system ‘thinking like a top expert cardiologist’

Cardiologists at Shanghai’s Zhongshan Hospital are using China’s first artificial intelligence system as a diagnostic tool. Photo: Shutterstock

How China’s most famous liquor could power next-gen energy storage

An eco-friendly method using a by-product of baijiu distillation holds promise for boosting the performance of sodium-ion batteries, seen as a strong alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Photo: Handout

China’s space station will host Pakistani astronaut as first foreign visitor

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Tiangong is preparing to receive its first foreign astronaut. Photo: Xinhua

Scientists find genetic link between Attila’s Huns and empire that fought Han China

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The Hunnic empire reached its zenith under Attila, “the scourge of god”. Photo: Shutterstock Images
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This illustration photograph taken January 29, 2025 shows screens displaying the logos of DeepSeek and OpenAI. Photo: AFP
DeepSeek

China’s science fund calls for more research after studying DeepSeek models

More than 10 experts from the country’s best universities attended the seminar, which was held in Beijing on February 20.

Robotics

UBTech breakthrough sees humanoid robots work as a team in car factory

DeepSeek

The secret sauce of DeepSeek’s AI success: liberal arts graduates

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Alibaba

Alibaba’s new AI video model tops third-party rankings

Wan 2.1, which boasts performance that rivals other leading offerings, is among a series of new models developed by Alibaba.

Alibaba’s offices in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

AI boom and Xi’s support fuel China market optimism, but US tariffs loom

Investors fret over the impact of US tariffs on China’s economy and markets, with analysts predicting a potential GDP slowdown.

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Japan

Video | Ageing Japan turns to AI robots to care for the elderly

The country is turning to robots and AI as it faces a severe shortage of care workers.

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Tsinghua University

In push to develop AI, more courses and projects emerge at Chinese universities

Among them, Tsinghua will enrol 150 students at a new academy to ‘cultivate talent in fields that integrate AI with other disciplines’.

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Tsinghua University says it’s using AI-assisted teaching in a pilot programme run across 117 courses. Photo: Shutterstock
Honor

Honor’s new CEO unveils US$10 billion plan for AI transformation

The Huawei spin-off aims transform from a smartphone maker into an ecosystem company focused on AI devices, CEO James Li Jian says.

Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong guidelines on AI development and application ‘coming soon’

Innovation chief Sun Dong also stresses the importance of start-ups in developing the I&T industry.

DeepSeek

China and US must cooperate on AI or risk ‘opening Pandora’s box’: ambassador

Xie Feng warns of the danger of letting the technology develop unchecked and says the countries should cooperate on global governance.

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Xie Feng warned of the risk of a “grey rhino” event. Photo: X/@AmbXieFeng
DeepSeek

DeepSeek shows potential of V3, R1 models with theoretical 545% profit margin

Theoretical margin was based on a 24-hour run, actual revenue may be lower because of cheaper pricing, off-peak discounts and free-to-use options.

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A DeepSeek AI sign is seen outside the Chinese AI start-up’s office in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
China technology

Opinion | China’s AI push in the Global South is not just about technology

By providing AI-powered products, infrastructure, governance tools and data-driven insights, China aims to reshape the global digital order.

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United States

Opinion | In ‘fixing’ a trumped-up crisis, Trump may end up creating one

Trump’s inflationary policies risk sending both the stock market and dollar crashing, creating the very crisis he falsely claims to be confronting.

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Health in China

How DeepSeek mania is taking over China – from prescriptions to parenting

Use of AI in all spheres of life is being backed by the authorities, though there are mixed feelings about its use in the medical sector.

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As China pushes for AI supremacy, people are increasingly finding themselves face-to-face with AI civil servants, educators, newsreaders and even medical assistants. Photo: Shutterstock
DeepSeek

Opinion | Time to start preparing for the AI-in-everything era

While AI will not completely replace the work of humans, it will completely transform the way we live, learn, work and think.

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Children gathered around an AI chess player in an exhibition on China’s developments over the past 75 years, at the Hong Kong Science Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui on February 3. Photo: Edmond So
DeepSeek

As Africa races towards its AI revolution, China is with it each step of the way

While DeepSeek is helping African nations leapfrog development milestones, there are still challenges ahead, experts say.

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China technology

How China’s ‘Fantastic Four’ are reshaping the global tech landscape

China’s new generation of tech tsars were born after the country began its ‘reform and opening up’ phase.

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DeepSeek

Ne Zha 2 and DeepSeek trailblazers inspire Chinese looking for brighter future

‘The AI leap was achieved under the chip export sanction of the US … It convinced me that diligent and smart Chinese people can make things happen’.

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Audiences attend the North American premiere of Ne Zha 2 in Los Angeles on February 8, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
China stock market

Investors look to China’s ‘two sessions’ for catalysts to drive AI-fuelled rally

The meetings will focus on economic growth and fiscal spending, with hopes for policies to support consumption and a weak property market.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s digital economy ambition faces disconnect in workplace and schools

The country’s workers are ill-equipped to meet the needs of the digital economy with AI threatening to leave them in the shade, analysts say.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Delay to revised Hong Kong fares scheme a setback for city with AI ambitions

Hong Kong stored-value card, once considered cutting edge, blamed for 18-month wait on transport subsidy changes.

MTR commuters using Octopus cards at turnstiles. The stored-value card was at the cutting edge when introduced in 1997 but its pioneering days are now behind it. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Two Sessions 2025

With tech the X factor, does the US-China GDP race still matter?

As China’s elite craft policy for 2025, competition with the US has changed – with tech and manufacturing, rather than GDP, the main battleground.

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Technology

Opinion | Rather than resist AI art, Asia is embracing its future

While protests rage from New York to London, artists from China and Japan to India and Singapore are using AI to better their craft.

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Semiconductors

Alibaba’s research arm launches a high-performance RISC-V chip for servers

Damo Academy announced its new server-grade C930, along with plans for future XuanTie chips that include AI acceleration.

Art

Step into the Dutch painter’s world at ‘Van Gogh Alive’ in Hong Kong

The interactive show is back after 6 years, offering visitors visual, auditory and olfactory insights into the artist’s textured work.

“Van Gogh Alive” features over 30 screens for an immersive experience. Photo: Grande Experiences
China technology

IBM shuts China research arm after lay-offs and revenue decline

IBM (China) Investment was established in 1992 to oversee local research and development operations.

IBM is closing a research arm in China. Photo: AFP
IPO

Chinese carmaker Chery files Hong Kong IPO application

China’s second-largest carmaker lists China International Capital Corp, Huatai Securities and GF Securities as joint IPO sponsors.

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DeepSeek

DeepSeek ends week-long marathon to disclose AI model details

Some AI developers are already using DeepSeek’s open-sourced techniques to improve efficiency.

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