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TikTok
ByteDance board member ‘optimistic’ TikTok will find non-sale options in US
ByteDance board member William Ford says exploration of non-sale options is key to the company’s talks with the Trump administration.
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China's economic recovery
Shanghai issues more consumption vouchers after shock fall in retail sales
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Business of climate change
Tianqi warns of US$1 billion loss on price slump, halt to Australian expansion
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Semiconductors
Chipmaker Texas Instruments’ forecast signals semiconductor slump is persisting
The company has recorded nine straight quarters of sales decline, as much of the electronics industry remains mired in a slowdown.
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Texas Instruments gets the biggest portion of its sales from manufacturers of industrial equipment and vehicles, making its projections a bellwether for much of the global economy. Photo: Shutterstock
Nongfu Spring
Billionaire founder of China’s Nongfu Spring pledges to end price war
Low prices are destroying the quality of Chinese products and undermining the economy, tycoon says.
24 Jan 2025 - 11:00AM
Artificial intelligence
China poised to expand AI infrastructure to keep pace with US Stargate project
Chinese local governments, telecommunications firms and Big Tech companies have been building new AI facilities over the past few years.
23 Jan 2025 - 9:15PM
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China-Middle East relations
At Davos, Saudi Arabia pitches itself as a new hub for Chinese investment
Saudi minister urges China ‘not to miss opportunities’ to invest in the Gulf state – and exploit its access to different markets.
23 Jan 2025 - 8:12PM
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Saudi Arabia could become a new export hub for Chinese products. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong property
Shimao’s lender seeks private credit deal on US$1.3 billion loan
The loan, which matures on September 30, is backed by a complex in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Tong neighbourhood.
23 Jan 2025 - 4:29PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s market-boosting plan disappoints traders
At least 100 billion yuan of insurance funds will funnelled into A shares as part of a pilot programme within the first six months, regulators say.
23 Jan 2025 - 4:36PM
E-commerce
China’s super app WeChat bolsters e-commerce credentials via gift-giving feature
The feature accounted for over 80 per cent of recent sales made by live-streaming e-commerce firm East Buy on WeChat, local reports say.
23 Jan 2025 - 8:00AM
China stock market
China directs funds to stabilise stock market amid Trump tariff threats
Investments from the National Social Security Fund, mutual funds and other sources will be increased to boost the stock market, regulators say.
22 Jan 2025 - 8:35PM
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Chinese regulators are taking steps to boost the performance of the nation’s stock markets. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence
Tencent ramps up global AI efforts with advanced Hunyuan 3D-generation system
The open-source Hunyuan3D 2.0 is expected to lower barriers to entry for using AI models across video gaming, social media and other sectors.
22 Jan 2025 - 7:31PM
Artificial intelligence
China’s most popular AI app gets facelift with ByteDance’s Doubao 1.5
The closed-source model bested leading models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Alibaba in some benchmark tests.
22 Jan 2025 - 9:13PM
Banking & finance
HSBC unveils 25-storey tower in Qianhai to drive cross-border collaboration
The bank says it sees ‘huge potential for economic and trade cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong’.
22 Jan 2025 - 5:30PM
China property
Sunac’s onshore debt deal bodes well for China’s troubled property sector: experts
The deal could ‘provide a viable reference model for other embattled Chinese property developers’.
22 Jan 2025 - 5:36PM
Sunac’s logo on a residential compound in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market
Tech stocks lead Hong Kong decline, ending 6-day winning streak
JD.com, Bilibili, NetEase and Alibaba lose ground while New Oriental Education & Technology plunges on weak earnings.
22 Jan 2025 - 4:34PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese electronics recycler GEM plans Hong Kong share listing
Specialist in recycling batteries, electronic waste, scrapped cars and waste plastics seeks funds to speed global expansion.
22 Jan 2025 - 7:30AM
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Art of the TikTok deal: China softening to potential app sale, sources say
Beijing could be more open to ByteDance selling some shares to American investors to improve US relations, sources and analysts say.
21 Jan 2025 - 9:50PM
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An iPhone displaying the TikTok page in Apple’s App Store in the US on January 17. Photo: EPA-EFE
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba Cloud rolls out expanded suite of AI models, tools in overseas push
The company’s latest move aligns with its broader strategy to ramp up overseas investments in key markets around the world.
21 Jan 2025 - 7:55PM
Artificial intelligence
Beijing puts spotlight on China’s new face of AI, DeepSeek’s Liang Wenfeng
Liang’s participation at Monday’s meeting with China’s premier reflects start-up DeepSeek’s growing prominence in the AI industry.
21 Jan 2025 - 6:30PM
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ByteDance
ByteDance launches AI code editor overseas amid TikTok ban delay
The Chinese owner of TikTok rolled out the new software targeting overseas Chinese coders after a reprieve from the Trump administration.
21 Jan 2025 - 5:30PM
Banking & finance
China to allow foreigners to take onshore bonds offshore via repos, derivatives
China is seeking to open up its markets and support Hong Kong’s status as an offshore yuan hub.
21 Jan 2025 - 1:00PM
PBOC governor Pan Gongsheng. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations
Trump signs executive order delaying TikTok ban, threatens tariffs if no deal
Trump extends deadline by 75 days, threatening tariffs on China if Beijing does not approve a deal regarding the short-video app.
21 Jan 2025 - 5:05PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rise even as Trump threatens China with tariffs on TikTok deal
US president delays TikTok ban by 75 days and threatens China with tariffs if Beijing does not approve a deal regarding the short-video app.
21 Jan 2025 - 4:38PM
Banking & finance
China’s consumer sentiment nears ‘tipping point’ on stimulus: UBS
Domestic brands and private labels stand to benefit as households save less and spend more, Swiss bank says.
21 Jan 2025 - 1:55PM
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