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Semiconductors
Voice of doubt in Nvidia’s H20 chips grows louder in China
A media outlet affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV says the chips cannot be trusted because of ‘back-door’ concerns.
11 Aug 2025 - 1:00PM
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Semiconductors
US starts issuing licences to Nvidia to export H20 chips to China, official says
9 Aug 2025 - 11:35AM
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Robotics
Humanoid haven: China’s new robot store showcases home-grown products
8 Aug 2025 - 5:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese vehicle makers scale back EV discounts on Beijing’s orders
Many carmakers have reduced discounts in response to Beijing’s directives, but they may cut prices again to maintain market share.
8 Aug 2025 - 10:06AM
Visitors at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing last month. Photo: Xinhua
US-China tech war
China wants its brain-computer interface firms to rival Musk’s Neuralink
A new policy document boosts related stocks such as Nanjing Panda Electronics and MicroPort NeuroScientific.
7 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM
Blockchain
Ant Digital promotes blockchain platform as Hong Kong implements stablecoin law
Ant Group affiliate aims to promote blockchain technology for the tokenisation of real-world assets, executive says.
7 Aug 2025 - 9:05PM
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Artificial intelligence
Shanghai targets 5 new data centres as China boosts AI capacity
China’s computing power reached 246 exaflops as of June 2024, placing it second only to the US, according to government data.
5 Aug 2025 - 7:00PM
Shanghai plans to build five new data centres by the end of this year. Photo: EPA
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla shipments slip from China factory as drivers choose domestic EVs
Shanghai plant loses momentum one month after an increase in deliveries halted an eight-month decline.
5 Aug 2025 - 8:23PM
Cryptocurrency
HKMA’s strict stablecoin regime to shape Hong Kong’s crypto future
Observers surprised after the city’s de-facto central bank says it plans to issue the first batch of licences early next year.
1 Aug 2025 - 11:08AM
Stablecoins
Crypto exchange OSL sees optimism rise as Hong Kong enters stablecoin era
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is likely to issue the first batch of stablecoin licences early next year.
1 Aug 2025 - 9:11AM
Semiconductors
China summons Nvidia to explain ‘back-door’ safety risk of H20 chip
The Cyberspace Administration of China says it has interviewed Nvidia over risks associated with the potential tracking functions of the chips.
31 Jul 2025 - 6:12PM
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President and CEO of Nvidia Jensen Huang delivers a speech during the Computex 2025 exhibition in Taipei in May. Photo: AP
Robotics
China’s humanoid robots put on a show as Tesla’s Optimus kept behind glass
The humanoid robot market segment is seeing demand from enterprises gather speed, as some manufacturers start mass production this year.
30 Jul 2025 - 12:22AM
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Blockchain
China convicts crypto money launderers who embezzled US$20 million
The case adds to the amount of confiscated crypto assets accumulated by China, which prohibits the trading of such virtual assets.
29 Jul 2025 - 8:00PM
China’s economic stimulus
China’s AI race heats up as Shanghai launches massive subsidy scheme
The city will offer subsidies worth more than US$100 million as it bids to develop a world-class AI ecosystem.
29 Jul 2025 - 1:00PM
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E-commerce
Temu accused by EU of breaking rules with illegal product sales
The EU started its probe of Temu last year under the DSA, a sweeping regulation aimed at cracking down on illegal and harmful content online.
29 Jul 2025 - 11:00AM
The Temu logo is displayed on a mobile phone in front of the European Union logo, in this arranged photograph taken on November 4, 2024. Photo: AFP
Robotics
Back to basics: Keenon Robotics takes pragmatic approach with humanoids
The Chinese robot maker aims to identify simple tasks manageable by current humanoids, instead of creating an all-purpose robot.
28 Jul 2025 - 7:00AM
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Made in China 2025
China’s booming low-altitude economy spurs demand for ‘drone flight planners’
Beijing eyes growth in the emerging sector, but industry faces a severe talent shortage.
27 Jul 2025 - 10:00AM
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US-China relations
China’s quest for AI self-reliance undeterred by Trump’s new action plan
Growth expected for Beijing’s AI industry despite US curbs, with some estimating a 55 per cent domestic market share for Chinese firms by 2027.
24 Jul 2025 - 8:08PM
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US President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order at an AI summit in Washington on Wednesday, where he discussed his administration’s strategy to outcompete China on artificial intelligence. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Stablecoin excitement ‘excessive’, Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns
HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue cautions against a ‘bubble’ based on excitement over companies promising stablecoin offerings.
23 Jul 2025 - 4:00PM
Artificial intelligence
US falling behind China in AI energy race, Anthropic says
The Silicon Valley start-up says it is ‘concerning’ that the US added only one-tenth of the power capacity that China added last year.
23 Jul 2025 - 3:00PM
Artificial intelligence
Southern China launches ‘AI super league’ to groom start-ups for Asean
Bordering Vietnam, Guangxi has long been a centre for cooperation with Southeast Asia, where AI demand is set to boom.
19 Jul 2025 - 6:10PM
E-commerce
China’s market regulator summons Alibaba, Meituan, JD amid delivery war
The meeting follows months of fierce competition, during which the companies offered a blizzard of food delivery discounts to win over users.
19 Jul 2025 - 1:30PM
A a food delivery rider in Beijing. Photo: AP
Artificial intelligence
How open-source AI is helping China win hearts and market share
China’s free-for-all AI models, developed by firms like DeepSeek and Alibaba, present a viable alternative to US closed-source systems.
19 Jul 2025 - 10:00AM
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Banking & finance
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The world must rewrite its financial rules for the tokenised future: BIS
The rise of stablecoins poses new challenges to the global infrastructure for instant payment, clearing and settlement, said the gatekeeper of the world’s central banks.
19 Jul 2025 - 4:09PM
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Artificial intelligence
Nvidia CEO meets China’s commerce minister to discuss AI cooperation
In a meeting with Jensen Huang, Minister Wang Wentao says China’s doors are wide open for Nvidia and other multinational firms.
18 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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