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Yuan deposits in Hong Kong exceeded 1 trillion yuan for six months in a row up to September, according to HKMA. Photo: EPA-EFE

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HSBC’s 4.5 billion yuan panda bond to boost globalisation of Chinese currency

The bond, which pays an annual coupon of 2.15 per cent, also reinforces Hong Kong’s role as the world’s offshore yuan centre, bank says.

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Hong Kong stocks head for longest losing run in 2 months amid stimulus letdown

The Hang Seng Index closed below 20,000 for the first time since September 26 on Tuesday and lost 5.3 per cent over the last three days.

A view of screens at the Exchange Square building in Hong Kong on October 8, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
A view of screens at the Exchange Square building in Hong Kong on October 8, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Ant-backed digital bank targets smaller businesses with quick, easy services

Digital bank says clients need better services, easier access to financing.

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Alibaba, JD.com claim big win in Singles’ Day sales as consumption picks up pace

The two e-commerce giants reported a large number of active buyers in this year’s edition of the world’s largest annual shopping festival.

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China’s tech firms fear bigger curbs as TSMC stops AI chip supply

A wider shipment ban on TSMC-made chips could affect a range of mainland businesses from electric vehicles to smartphones.

TSMC has stopped taking advanced AI chip orders from mainland Chinese clients. Photo: Reuters
TSMC has stopped taking advanced AI chip orders from mainland Chinese clients. Photo: Reuters

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Baidu boasts strong AI user growth alongside launch of first smart glasses

At Baidu World 2024, where it announced the new Xiaodu AI Glasses, CEO Robin Li said the Ernie model now sees 1.5 billion API calls per day.

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UBS cuts China stock forecast amid Trump tariff threat, weak stimulus

Swiss money manager cuts mid-2025 and end-2025 targets for MSCI China Index because of tariff uncertainties and disappointing stimulus.

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Chinese tycoon dumps Hong Kong Mid-Levels flat for 35% less than he paid for it

The seller of the flat is An Zhifu, president of Sichuan-based Fulin Group.

The Alassio development on Caine Road in Mid-Levels. Photo: Google Maps

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Tracker Fund turns 25 as Hong Kong eyes top ETF hub status in Asia

The Tracker Fund has mirrored the Hang Seng Index’s returns since inception, giving investors an indirect bet on a basket of benchmark stocks.

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A flashback to October 1999 when local investors lined up to subscribe to the biggest IPO in Asia outside Japan. Photo: AFP
A flashback to October 1999 when local investors lined up to subscribe to the biggest IPO in Asia outside Japan. Photo: AFP

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Can China fill the void left by Trump’s ‘Drill, baby, drill’ stance at Cop29?

‘China is in a comfortable position to portray itself as the more responsible global power’ even without any new commitments, analyst says.

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Lui Che-woo, property and casino magnate of K. Wah and Galaxy, dies at 95

Lui, the chairman of the K. Wah Group of companies, died peacefully on November 7, according to filings to the Hong Kong stock exchange by his companies.

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China’s widebody C929 jet lands first buyer at top-flight Zhuhai air show

The home-grown C929, still under development, was the subject of a preliminary purchase agreement at China’s premier air show.

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China’s Comac brought several of its planes to the Zhuhai air show, including the renamed C909. Photo: Frank Chen

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Ant-backed credit rating firm gets central bank approval after 3-year wait

The joint venture, 35 per cent owned by Ant Group, had a prolonged wait after previously licenced firms were approved within weeks of applying.

The headquarters of Ant Group in Hangzhou on November 3, 2020. Photo: Shutterstock
The headquarters of Ant Group in Hangzhou on November 3, 2020. Photo: Shutterstock

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Hong Kong enterprise AI adoption sees upswing on strong government policy

Enterprises in Hong Kong are looking to explore AI solutions that not only enhance their capabilities, but also meet regulatory requirements.

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Trump’s return dims outlook for Chinese EV makers amid tariff threats

Chinese EV makers can opt to set up a base in the US, take the tariff blows or find new markets elsewhere, according to Pareto Economics.

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Alibaba gives sellers a sweeter deal as Singles’ Day switch-up bears fruit

China’s largest e-commerce firm was slipping in the war for consumers’ wallets. Then it reshaped its relationship with merchants.

Amid a brutal price war in China’s e-commerce industry, Alibaba took a different tack this Singles’ Day with new merchant-friendly policies. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Amid a brutal price war in China’s e-commerce industry, Alibaba took a different tack this Singles’ Day with new merchant-friendly policies. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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China declares worst is over for housing market. Others see more misery

While China’s September stimulus blitz has restored US$4 trillion of value to stock markets, the wealth effect in the property sector is less obvious and immediate.

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China Business

Transformers: the rise of smartphone makers in China’s EV arena

Thanks to an advanced supply chain, companies with no history making cars are challenging for supremacy in China’s EV market.

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When it comes to EVs, Chinese consumers are spoiled for choice

Extended range, autonomous driving, sofas, refrigerators … BYD, Li Auto, Xpeng, Geely, Nio and others tick all the boxes in their pursuit of consumers.

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