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Anthropic is facing investor concerns ahead of its initial public offering, as demand for lower-cost Chinese AI models surges. Photo: Shutterstock

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Why Anthropic has a major China problem ahead of its blockbuster IPO

Surging demand for low-cost Chinese AI models is sparking investor jitters, with some fearing ‘massive capital destruction’ in Silicon Valley.

Teen AI prodigy Nathan Chen said to be joining US start-up Discovery Loop

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China creates national data company to turbocharge its AI industry

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Who is Yuki Chen, China’s ‘superstar’ hacker who just joined AI leader Z.ai?

Chen recently uncovered 23 cyber vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Windows operating system using Z.ai’s flagship GLM models.

Z.ai’s GLM model is becoming increasingly competent at uncovering and exploiting cyber vulnerabilities. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Z.ai’s GLM model is becoming increasingly competent at uncovering and exploiting cyber vulnerabilities. Photo: Shutterstock Images

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Alibaba’s RISC-V IP powers over 6 billion shipped chips as tech giant targets AI

The milestone comes as Chinese chipmakers seek to reduce dependence on foreign tech amid US-led export restrictions.

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China gains independent polar satellite link, ending reliance on foreign tech

The breakthrough came when scientists in the Arctic established video links with China’s Qinling station in Antarctica using domestic satellites.

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CXMT shares fall 7.8% despite record 9-month profit

The firm also forecasts a 742 per cent revenue surge year on year.

CXMT has forecast up to US$19.8 billion in net income for the first 9 months of the year. Photo: Reuters
CXMT has forecast up to US$19.8 billion in net income for the first 9 months of the year. Photo: Reuters

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In Focus | The AI promise was automation. The reality? Managing digital workers

As businesses race to build AI workforces, supervising them is becoming the next big challenge.

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Rokid seeks ‘no man’s land’ retail experience with Hong Kong store launch

The unstaffed venue opened on Thursday in Harbour City.

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What will China’s proposed AI tech export bans mean for open-weight technologies?

A key uncertainty is how open-weight AI technologies would be affected by the proposed controls.

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China’s proposed export bans and controls of AI technologies aim to tighten Beijing’s grip, experts say. Photo: Getty Images

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Kimi’s AI credit card turns spending into computing quotas – with limits

The Kimi card promises to turn everyday spending into access to AI services, including agent usage quotas and coding tools.

The Kimi logo is seen in this illustration taken September 5, 2026. Photo: Reuters
The Kimi logo is seen in this illustration taken September 5, 2026. Photo: Reuters

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Alibaba to embed AI throughout Taobao, Tmall merchant operations in 2027

The plans include Qwen Work-powered tools for merchants and AI-driven product discovery for consumers.

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ASML eyes hybrid bonding, report finds, as Chinese firms adopt chip technique

The company has reportedly filed dozens of patent families related to the technology, which can improve chip performance.

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China’s AI infrastructure boom fuels earnings surge for local chip firms

GPU designer MetaX, listed in Shanghai and may soon list in Hong Kong, says it turned a profit in the first nine months thanks to more orders.

The MetaX booth at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, July 17, 2026. Photo: Reuters

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Meet Nathan Chen, the Chinese teen AI prodigy courted by Silicon Valley

Chen’s move to the US comes after a short stint at Moonshot, where he played an instrumental role in several core innovations.

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Nathan Chen Guangyu wrote on social media on Thursday that he had left Moonshot AI after less than a year. Photo: Handout
Nathan Chen Guangyu wrote on social media on Thursday that he had left Moonshot AI after less than a year. Photo: Handout

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Hong Kong vies for role in robot boom with embodied AI hub launch

Hong Kong Productivity Council’s applications hub involves seven robotics companies including Unitree Robotics and Galbot.

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AI agents on Tencent Cloud try to break into Alibaba’s Amap: researchers

Between September 28 and October 8, Tencent agents made more than 2,600 attempts to extract data from Alibaba’s Amap navigation service.

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Tech War

In Focus | Will Xi and Trump find common ground on AI risk amid an escalating tech war?

Despite US AI leaders’ warnings over the risks of rapid development, they remain locked in a high-stakes race against each other – and China.

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

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In Focus | Will US cloud computing restrictions rain on China’s AI parade?

If Washington expands its tech blockade to include cloud networks, China’s AI sector will face its most severe choke point since the chip bans.

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In Focus | China’s rocket recovery was a space race milestone. Is a relaunch within reach?

SpaceX might have a head start in reusable rockets, but Chinese commercial space companies are exploring ways to catch up in the cost-saving tech.

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Policy

In Focus | How China is turning Hainan from a tourist island into a major aerospace hub

Factories, supercomputing centres and satellite businesses are springing up in the province as officials push to build a fully fledged aerospace ecosystem.

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Why Anthropic has a major China problem ahead of its blockbuster IPO

Anthropic is facing investor concerns ahead of its initial public offering, as demand for lower-cost Chinese AI models surges. Photo: Shutterstock

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Commercial lenders facing heavier AI burden than central banks: ICBC president

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Teen AI prodigy Nathan Chen said to be joining US start-up Discovery Loop

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