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‘Jensen’s nightmare’: Huawei, DeepSeek narrow AI chip ecosystem gap with Nvidia

DeepSeek is likely to rely ‘primarily’ on Huawei’s ‘already mature and well developed’ technology stack by 2027 or 2028, SemiAnalysis says.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers a keynote speech during the Nvidia GTC Berlin Artificial Intelligence conference on October 21. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

China urges opening Bab al-Mandeb in first joint statement with regional nation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with his Djiboutian counterpart Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

Who blinked first? Fragile EU-China trade peace sparks new war of words

Doubts are already surfacing over whether the EU-China trade ceasefire can hold until the next round of negotiations in January. Photo: Shutterstock

Law and Crime

‘Incisive’ final report on Tai Po blaze singles out 4 government bodies

But insider says no secretaries named in report that city leader vows to study before revealing plans for introducing reforms and pursuing accountability.

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The blaze engulfed seven of the estate’s eight buildings and became Hong Kong’s deadliest fire since 1948. Photo: Karma Lo
City leader John Lee (second from right) receives the report from the committee headed by judge David Lok Kai-hong (second left) on Thursday. Photo: Handout
The Tai Po fire killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 residents. Photo: Sam Tsang

China Economy

EU’s idea that China is caving to pressure is ‘serious misjudgment’: ex-diplomat

Brussels has been emboldened by recent hybrid car deal, but China will not back down in the face of trade pressure, former diplomat warns.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has spoken of preparing more trade weapons in recent days. Photo: EPA

Economy

Why US businesses want China ties to move beyond Xi-Trump summit diplomacy

American firms welcome frequent meetings between the two leaders, but say lasting stability requires deeper engagement at working levels.

The past year has seen dramatic swings in China-US relations, from an escalating trade war to a tentative easing of tensions. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong attracts another 18 strategic firms, HK$10 billion in investment pledged

Johnson & Johnson, Solana and Valcambi are among the latest firms to expand in Hong Kong.

A signing ceremony for the seventh batch of enterprises was held on Thursday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Business

What will it take for AI-powered purchases to become the norm?

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Agentic commerce is a form of digital shopping where AI agents can complete research, compare options and make purchases on a user’s behalf. Image: Shutterstock

Hong Kong

Making it in the metropolis

Hong Kong is betting big on the Northern Metropolis, a 30,000-hectare megaproject positioned as the city’s next engine for economic growth.

Politics

Why does India need 4 large amphibious warships?

While the vessels would be useful in humanitarian missions, their deployment in military operations would also be crucial, analysts say.

INS Jalashwa is India’s first landing platform dock. Photo: YouTube/Indian Navy

Global Economy

China’s Gulf oil imports forecast to near pre-Iran war high as shipments rebound

Imports from the Middle East rose for a third straight month in September and could be set for a further boost this month, analyst says.

Oil tankers unload imported crude oil at Qingdao port, in China’s eastern Shandong province on July 16. Photo: AFP

Tech Trends

Unitree developing AI system to let humanoid robots improve themselves

The Hangzhou-based company wants to reduce the need for manual programming, turning AI model advances into real-world robotics capabilities.

Unitree Robotics is developing an AI system to allow its robots to self-improve. Photo: Getty Images

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong targets financial innovation to help ease economic ‘pain points’

Hong Kong must work closely with partners in mainland China and across the Asia-Pacific to meet collective challenges, HKMA head says.

Hong Kong needs more financial innovation to help address “pain points” in the real economy, according to the head of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Photo: Dickson Lee

Diplomacy

Chinese students stand by France study plans despite widespread civil unrest

Safety warnings and campus closures weigh on applicants, but affordable tuition keeps France an attractive destination.

On Saturday, protesters gather on the Champs-Elysees Avenue with the Arc de Triomphe during a demonstration to demonstrate against the “high cost of living” in Paris. Photo: AFP

China Business

China expands tax workforce as tougher enforcement moves into spotlight

Recruitment drive for tax officers comes amid tougher scrutiny of corporate taxes and offshore wealth structures.

Candidates gather outside a national civil service examination centre in central China's Henan province in November last year. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong pay growth slows as Guangdong’s accelerates, survey finds

Average pay rise in Hong Kong falls to 2.3 per cent while Guangdong’s climbs to 2 per cent, with graduates’ starting salaries remaining flat at HK$19,500.

Hong Kong workers received smaller pay rises this year as Guangdong’s wage growth picked up, according to a survey. Photo: Karma Lo

Military

Could US advances in drone command give it an edge over the PLA in a Taiwan war?

F-22 and aircraft carrier tests showcase new ways to command drones that could redefine air and naval warfare.

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The US says a YFQ-44A combat drone, shown here in a concept drawing, was controlled by an F-22 pilot. Illustration: US Air Force/General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Anduril Industries

China Economy

European production drive sees China’s lithium-ion battery exports to EU surge

Customs data also shows Chinese inverter exports to bloc rose despite exclusion from publicly funded projects.

A lithium-ion battery. Photo: Shutterstock

Law and Crime

Hong Kong student gets 10 years for sexually assaulting 4 underage girls

Victims include 14-year-old girl who was so distressed after Fan Chi-yuen attempted to rape her that she subsequently committed suicide.

The High Court in Admiralty. Judge Andrew Chan said Fan Chi-yuen, 22, showed no remorse or empathy towards his victims. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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