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Chinese researchers have developed the world’s first highly parallel optical computing integrated chip, named “Meteor-1,” a milestone in photonic computing. Photo: Handout
Science

China’s optical chip advances such as Meteor-1 light the way for AI development

Optical computing is a promising alternative or addition to electronic computing, potentially improving system efficiency: professor.

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Semiconductors

A third of chip supply threatened by climate change by 2035: PwC

Interiors

Singapore’s first 3D-printed house is out there yet introverted

Blockchain

Eric Trump to headline Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference in Hong Kong

The August event comes as the race for crypto supremacy has intensified, with both Hong Kong and the US moving to legalise stablecoins.

Eric Trump, the second eldest son of US President Donald Trump, is set to attend next month’s Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
China economy

My Take | China could embrace universal basic income as AI takes jobs

While the term ‘universal basic income’ has yet to appear in any official Chinese policy documents, the idea may soon become less foreign.

Diplomacy

Editorial | US retreat from foreign aid highlights China’s steady outreach

China is not so much filling a void left by the US as having its long-standing commitment to scientific collaboration finally being noticed.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong lawmakers call for facial recognition system at upgraded land crossing

Hong Kong lawmakers give initial nod to HK$1.75 billion funding for Huanggang border crossing upgrade.

The Huanggang land crossing between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Robotics

Chinese start-up Mirror Me’s robot dog outpaces Boston Dynamics’ WildCat

Shanghai-based start-up’s Black Panther II robot dog achieves a top speed of 9.7 metres per second versus 8.8 metres per second for WildCat.

Huawei

Huawei defends AI models as home-grown after whistle-blowers raise red flags

An account on the open-source community GitHub alleged that the Huawei model had ‘extraordinary correlation’ with Alibaba’s Qwen-2.5 14B.

Chinese culture

Young Chinese turn to AI to tell their fortune amid fear of the future

Uncertainty and pressure are causing many Chinese people to turn to astrology apps and AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek for peace of mind.

Ling Ling (right), a fortune-teller from Hong Kong, reads a client’s fortune using tarot cards. She believes AI fortune-telling cannot compete with human fortune-tellers, as it cannot make adjustments based on an individual’s personality, life stage and their situation. Photo: Shutterstock
Semiconductors

US curbs, Nvidia delays likely to drive Samsung’s profit down 39%

The world’s biggest maker of memory chips is projected to report its lowest income in six quarters.

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A Samsung flag flutters outside the company’s building in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: AFP
Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong schools are teaching the skills that AI can’t replace

As demand for tech-savvy professionals grows, schools are balancing hard skills with emotional intelligence to prepare students for the future.

TikTok

TikTok building new version of app ahead of expected US sale: report

The news follows Trump’s Friday statement about talks with China and a possible deal.

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Hong Kong stock market

KFC, Pizza Hut operator Yum China adopts AI to spur efficiency, profitability

Digital ordering accounted for about 90 per cent of Yum China’s sales in 2024, backed by its 540 million ‘membership’ consumers.

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Yum China is consistently at the forefront of digital adoption, says chief technology officer Leila Zhang. Photo: Handout
Robotics

Chinese robot maker Dobot’s humanoid cooks steak from 1,800km away using VR

A Dobot Atom completed some delicate tasks, including flipping the meat and sprinkling salt over the dish.

A man wearing a VR headset teleoperates a Shenzhen Dobot robot from 1,800km away. Photo: Handout
Art

The Hong Kong pixel artist capturing hearts with his retro Instagram art

From Game Boy memories to a surprise DM from Jimmy O. Yang, Fatbeard’s work is taking over.

Robotics

The humanoid robotics race

Chinese companies have the lead in the global market for humanoid robotics, unveiling new models faster than their US rivals and controlling 63 per cent of the industrial supply chain.

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Semiconductors

Chip design software firms climb as US lifts curbs on China exports

The export resumption means Synopsys and Cadence will only lose one month of revenue in the current quarter.

The headquarters of Synopsys in Sunnyvale, California. Photo: Reuters
Asean

Opinion | How Asian businesses can compete with China’s apex predators

China’s growing supply chains offer short-term opportunities but Asia must quickly learn from how it tests and strategically nurtures firms.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV price war dashes profit hopes of 90% of brands, AlixPartners says

Less than 10 per cent of the 129 brands currently on the market would be profitable by 2030 if the unrelenting discounts continue, Stephen Dyer says.

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China education

What to expect as tycoon-founded Chinese universities enrol first undergraduates

Philanthropic entrepreneurs are helping to promote China’s national strategy of ‘scientific self-reliance’ through education.

Fuyao University of Science and Technology in Fuzhou, Fujian province. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

Introducing AI-designed beers – but are they any good?

Breweries are tapping artificial intelligence to make beer taste better. But can the likes of ChatGPT create a pint worth drinking?

Cornwall-based St Austell Brewery’s Hand Brewed by Robots beer. Photo: St Austell Brewery
Alibaba

Alibaba seeks US$1.5 billion from exchangeable bonds for cloud, e-commerce push

The zero-coupon bonds maturing in July 2032 can be exchanged for Alibaba Health shares.

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US-China trade war

China, US ease export curbs but Trump’s Vietnam deal risks blowback: analysts

Progress after London talks signals a thaw, but analysts say Washington’s crackdown on transshipments could reignite tensions.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng launches G7 ‘Super AI’ SUV, taking on Xiaomi YU7 and Tesla Model Y

The G7, Xpeng’s first model to feature its in-house Turing AI chip, starts at 195,800 yuan (US$27,325).

Xpeng’s G7 sits next to a model of the company’s slef-developed AI chip. Photo: Weibo
Artificial intelligence

Alibaba leads US$14 million funding round in Chinese AI agent start-up

AI agents, designed to perform specific tasks, are increasingly seen as the future of business automation.

AI agents are programs that are capable of autonomously performing tasks on behalf of a user or another system. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Open Questions series

Open Questions | US-China science faltering on ‘political distrust’, Simon says

Geopolitical tension between the US and China is spilling into science, hindering joint research and imperilling a cornerstone collaboration agreement, according to Denis Simon.

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI to rent massive amount of computing power from Oracle

Totalling about 4.5 gigawatts, the unprecedented sum of energy could power millions of homes.

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