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Tech Trends

China’s lower tech costs poised to accelerate global robotaxi market: Morgan Stanley

The cost of parts per vehicle for Chinese-made robotaxis was expected to drop to between US$35,000 and US$40,000 in 2027.

China’s Biren seeks US$900m to fund GPU push and challenge Nvidia

China memory module giant’s first-half profit set to jump more than 600-fold

Big Tech

Are we human? Why ByteDance and Alibaba are disabling AI agents in China

With Beijing’s rules on humanlike AI interaction services taking effect on July 15, Doubao and Qwen move to disable customised features.

Doubao, a ChatGPT-like conversational bot developed by TikTok owner ByteDance, informed users on Friday night that its agent feature would go offline on July 15. Photo: Simon Song
Doubao, a ChatGPT-like conversational bot developed by TikTok owner ByteDance, informed users on Friday night that its agent feature would go offline on July 15. Photo: Simon Song

Banking & Finance

AI races are shaping the future of banking, Citi CEO says

Jane Fraser says first race is to use technology to drive revenue growth; second one is to make sure the financial ecosystem is secure.

Tech Trends

Chinese AI chip start-up bets on 3D stacking to bypass US controls

Dongfang Suanxin is headed by Wei Shaojun, who is also vice-president of the China Semiconductor Industry Association.

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Big Tech

China’s ByteDance discovers new scaling law that could sustain AI boom

Researchers at the Chinese tech giant have been analysing how fast AI agents can improve by performing real-world tasks.

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ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind viral app TikTok, is also at the forefront of AI research in China. Photo: Reuters
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind viral app TikTok, is also at the forefront of AI research in China. Photo: Reuters

Big Tech

Alibaba bans staff from using Claude Code over Anthropic spyware concerns

The Chinese tech giant has listed Claude Code as ‘high-risk’ software, after discovering Anthropic had tracked Chinese users using hidden code.

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Big Tech

Can Alibaba’s AI transform superconducting materials discovery?

Damo Academy unveils an AI agent able to discover superconductors, which could revolutionise scientific materials research and innovation.

Tech Trends

Unitree IPO to test valuations as venture capital floods China robotics

The robot maker plans to raise 4.2 billion yuan by selling at least 40 million shares that implies a valuation of around 42 billion yuan.

A Unitree G1 humanoid robot is displayed during London Tech Week, June 8, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Big Tech

AI computing stock panic over Meta rumour ‘erroneous’, analysts say

Fears of AI hardware glut not warranted, as ‘Meta’s data centre and compute procurement will accelerate, not slow down’, SemiAnalysis says.

A report that Meta Platforms was developing plans for a cloud business that would sell access to AI computing power led to a stock rout on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
A report that Meta Platforms was developing plans for a cloud business that would sell access to AI computing power led to a stock rout on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Tech

Kuaishou files for US$3 billion Kling AI funding round in Hong Kong

Short video giant’s filing confirms SCMP exclusive; investors include tech heavyweights, state investment vehicles and entertainment firms.

Tech Trends

Zhipu AI’s new tool turns GLM-5.2 into agent amid Anthropic rivalry

Firm also known as Z.ai rolls out promotions to lure developers as US rival Anthropic responds to claim it covertly tracked Chinese users.

Big Tech

Can China’s memory chip giant CXMT keep thriving after IPO and AI boom?

CXMT is taking orders for its advanced DDR5 server memory from Tencent and ByteDance after completing customer validation, a source says.

The CXMT logo is displayed on a smartphone screen in this photograph take on May 28, 2026. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Tech Trends

Shanghai unveils quantum computing hub as China races for tech supremacy

The zone is set to provide up to 100 million yuan to fund research and development of the technology.

The district of Xuhui in Shanghai. Photo: Shutterstock
The district of Xuhui in Shanghai. Photo: Shutterstock

China EVs

EVs | China’s AI-defined vehicles make smart motoring human-centred

Artificial intelligence is transforming the in-car experience for drivers and passengers, with Chinese EV makers among the first to embrace a new era on the road.

Big Tech

Temu owner PDD embraces China’s ‘city of the future’ after regulatory debacle

Operator of big-name budget marketplaces Pinduoduo and Temu is buying an office and adding 5,000 jobs in the hyped-up Xiongan New Area.

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The AI industrial revolution: why US faces a historic tech reckoning from China

From EVs to robotics, China’s advancement in cutting-edge tech has seen it shake off the West’s long-standing belief in US exceptionalism.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Tech Trends

For China’s tech workers, AI ‘optimisation’ sounds like ‘unemployment’

China’s office workers are worrying whether their jobs can be done by artificial intelligence – and whether their companies will make the switch.

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Big Tech

Can Huawei’s ‘chip queen’ help China beat the US tech blockade?

He Tingbo says her epiphany came from an ancient irrigation system in Sichuan province, built without modern machinery or electricity.

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Tech War

A cloud above the clouds: US, China jockey for position in computing space race

China could be a leading player in the new technological battlefield, but the US has a substantial lead in essential tools such as reusable rockets.

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Can China’s memory chip giant CXMT keep thriving after IPO and AI boom?

The CXMT logo is displayed on a smartphone screen in this photograph take on May 28, 2026. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

China Business

China’s EV deliveries continue downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries

An aerial view of new electric vehicles at Shanghai Port on May 9. Photo: AFP

Tech Trends

China’s Biren seeks US$900m to fund GPU push and challenge Nvidia

Biren Technology chairman and CEO Zhang Wen at the company’s listing ceremony in Hong Kong, January 2, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Tech Trends

Chinese AI chip start-up bets on 3D stacking to bypass US controls

A new Chinese AI chip start-up is betting on 3D stacking to bypass US tech export controls. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Big Tech

China’s ByteDance discovers new scaling law that could sustain AI boom

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Opinion | Why Chinese youth aren’t booing AI, unlike American graduates

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