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China’s private sector

Microsoft cuts hundreds of mainland cloud jobs, as China, US tighten data laws

The firm is laying off some employees at its cloud unit amid ongoing restrictions on cross-border data flows between the two countries.

Artificial intelligence

The world faces an AI data crunch. China has a plan to beat it

US-China tech war

China tech bets its chips on a US$577 million fund to counter US restrictions

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Artificial intelligence

China warns of security risks in relay services for foreign AI models

Security ministry cautions developers on grey-market relay platforms, raising fears of privacy breaches and illicit data trading.

The Ministry of State Security advises local developers to choose authorised platforms and take precautions to protect user data. Photo: Reuters
The Ministry of State Security advises local developers to choose authorised platforms and take precautions to protect user data. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

Green power: China computing hub boosts smart factory push

The launch of a prefabricated energy hub aims for more efficient industrial infrastructure while cutting costs and emissions from rising AI use.

US-China tech war

What does Washington’s latest AI chip guidance mean for Chinese tech firms?

Beijing has criticised the move, but lawyers say the US document is more a clarification than a brand-new curb.

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Artificial intelligence

China launches space computing hub as SpaceX gears up for historic IPO

New institute highlights Beijing’s bid to leapfrog energy bottlenecks and underscores how tech race with US is moving off-planet.

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The establishment of the institute marks a major step in the China-US AI rivalry, which is increasingly extending beyond Earth. Photo: Shutterstock
The establishment of the institute marks a major step in the China-US AI rivalry, which is increasingly extending beyond Earth. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China tech war

China courts foreign firms with telecoms opening as US tightens curbs

China lifted the previous 50 per cent foreign ownership cap to allow wholly foreign-owned enterprises to operate within pilot zones.

Artificial intelligence

Trump signs looser AI order amid China competition concerns

The US government will get 30 days, instead of 90, to review new AI models under voluntary guidelines approved by President Donald Trump.

Start-ups

Hong Kong commits US$383 million to university spin-offs in tech hub push

Launched in October 2023, the scheme requires university teams to successfully commercialise their R&D outcomes within five years.

Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong delivers opening remarks at the HKUST Unicorn Day on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

Mainland Chinese locked out of Computex Taipei amid cross-strait tensions

Two travel agencies specialising in cross-strait travel say none of their clients have received entry-permit approvals this year.

Visitors view Nvidia’s AI Factory MGX Ecosystem display during Computex in Taipei on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Visitors view Nvidia’s AI Factory MGX Ecosystem display during Computex in Taipei on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
US-China tech war

China boosts trade-war toolkit with cross-border investment overhaul

Unifying and strengthening cross-border investment rules will help China fight potential trade wars with the US and Europe.

US-China tech war

China’s new outbound investment rules

SCMP Plus annotates new investment rules released by China’s State Council in the wake of the high-profile Nexperia dispute and Meta’s aborted acquisition of Manus.

Robotics

Unitree clears Shanghai IPO hurdle as China’s humanoid robot wave gathers pace

Listing plan highlights Unitree’s push to invest more in robot ‘brains’ as it joins competitors in China’s humanoid rush.

A Unitree robot works in a hardware store in Pocking, Germany. The robot operates in supervised mode and its goal, according to the store operator, is to support employees, not replace them. Photo: EPA
US-China relations

US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese overseas subsidiaries

Surprise move suggests US chips may have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese firms based in places such as Malaysia.

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The Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Getty Images / TNS
The Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Getty Images / TNS
Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong finalises crypto regulatory framework to lock in global hub ambitions

Under the new rules, firms providing advice or market analysis on virtual asset trading must meet strict capital requirements.

Artificial intelligence

China expands tech replacement drive to include AI chips amid US curbs

The latest list extends China’s trusted technology certification system to cover AI processors as Beijing pushes the use of home-grown chips.

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Artificial intelligence

How does China regulate AI while the US pulls back on oversight under Trump?

As the US walks back its AI model approval plans due to fears of losing its competitive edge, China has already set up a registry system.

A glowing AI core surrounded by diverse digital service icons stands before the flags of China and the US, illustrating the link between integrated AI ecosystems and global digital sovereignty. Photo: Shutterstock
A glowing AI core surrounded by diverse digital service icons stands before the flags of China and the US, illustrating the link between integrated AI ecosystems and global digital sovereignty. Photo: Shutterstock
Robotics

Every humanoid robot in China set to receive personal identification number

The national initiative will give every bipedal humanoid a unique code, like a national ID but for robots.

Hong Kong

Is Hong Kong following Beijing’s lead and ousting Western tech?

A task force is implementing domestic technology in the mainland Chinese public sector, while Hong Kong has no official related policy.

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China education

‘Natural’ choice: why Unesco’s new STEM education centre is based in Shanghai

China is working with the UN agency to help the world’s least developed countries advance technical education and grow their talent pools.

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President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at the Unesco headquarters in Paris on March 27, 2014. Photo: AFP
US-China 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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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong
US-China tech war

China rejects claims of curbing US tech funding as Beijing pursues self-reliance

While reaffirming Beijing’s openness, the NDRC also stressed its support for home-grown AI and semiconductor industries.

Artificial intelligence

China ramps up building national computing power network as AI token use surges

Beijing casts computing power as a national infrastructure, likening tokens to mobile data as telecoms firms roll out mass-market packages.

Artificial intelligence

AI agents face trust issues in ‘high-risk’ industrial sectors: experts

Expert says large language models struggle in professional domains due to lack of industrial data and knowledge during training.

Most industrial vertical markets were ‘high-risk’ sectors for AI. Photo: Shutterstock
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