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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
23 Jul 2025 - 3:00PM
Artificial intelligence
Southern China launches ‘AI super league’ to groom start-ups for Asean
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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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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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attends the opening ceremony of the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: Kyodo
E-commerce
Chinese state newspaper strikes friendly tone towards internet giants
In an editorial, the official Economic Daily emphasises the need for both chipmakers and food delivery platforms in China.
16 Jul 2025 - 8:00PM
Smartphones
Huawei becomes China’s top smartphone seller for the first time in 4 years: IDC
Tech giant holds 18.1 per cent share of the mainland’s market in the second quarter, but shipments fall 3.4 per cent to 12.5 million units.
16 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
Robotics
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree sees significant delivery growth in 2025
CEO Wang Xingxing says China’s humanoid robots have caught the world’s attention, signalling a potentially vast market for the sector.
15 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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Cybersecurity
China rolls out ‘voluntary’ cyber ID amid concerns over privacy, censorship
The new virtual ID scheme has been in the beta stage since a draft regulation was launched in July last year.
15 Jul 2025 - 6:30PM
Young people play computer games at an internet cafe in Beijing on September 10, 2021. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles
Driverless taxis in mainland China could control more than 6% of market: HSBC
HSBC says potential addressable market for robotaxis in mainland China is estimated to be around US$40 billion a year.
14 Jul 2025 - 8:59PM
Semiconductors
Tech war: China approves Synopsys’ acquisition of Ansys after US lifts EDA ban
The State Administration for Market Regulation gives the green light to the US$35 billion deal under certain conditions.
14 Jul 2025 - 6:30PM
Banking & finance
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Hong Kong embraces digital assets to solve economic problems: Chris Hui
Hong Kong’s push for stablecoins and tokenised assets aims to solve global economic challenges, positioning the city as a leading fintech hub.
13 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM
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Semiconductors
Stanford-educated expert leads new semiconductor school in China
Wuhan University’s School of Integrated Circuits has teamed up with China’s top memory chipmaker to overcome US tech curbs.
11 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM
Wuhan University appoints renowned semiconductor expert Liu Sheng as the head of its new School of Integrated Circuits. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence
Global AI conference in Shanghai to showcase China’s prowess, vision
High-level meeting on AI governance to be held in tandem with the three-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference, starting on July 26.
10 Jul 2025 - 8:00PM
DeepSeek
Head of China’s state-owned firm regulator visits DeepSeek, Unitree
Zhang Yuzhuo says state-owned enterprises should learn from the agile innovation practices of private firms.
10 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM
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Blockchain
Bitcoin hits record US$112,000 amid Wall Street rally, crypto surge
Traders should stay vigilant for potential profit-taking or macroeconomic shifts that could spark corrections, one analyst says.
10 Jul 2025 - 12:45PM
Bitcoin has hit a record high. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
Robotics
‘EV moment’ for humanoid robots may be 5 years away, UBS says
Global humanoid robot population will surpass 300 million by 2025, with annual demand reaching 86 million units, Swiss bank says.
9 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
Artificial intelligence
Hong Kong’s financial centre status gives it an edge in AI market, experts say
SenseTime chief financial officer Wang Zheng says ‘having easy access to capital is extremely important’ for AI companies.
10 Jul 2025 - 11:28AM
Semiconductors
A third of chip supply threatened by climate change by 2035: PwC
The acceleration of climate change may prove calamitous for semiconductor production, which relies on copper, a new report says.
8 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM
Blockchain
Eric Trump to headline Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference in Hong Kong
The August event comes as the race for crypto supremacy has intensified, with both Hong Kong and the US moving to legalise stablecoins.
8 Jul 2025 - 12:30PM
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Eric Trump, the second eldest son of US President Donald Trump, is set to attend next month’s Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war
‘Historic opportunity’: why China is betting on a poor province in trade war
A few years ago, it beat extreme poverty – now, it’s a frontline province in Beijing’s economic shift.
15 Jul 2025 - 3:31PM
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Artificial intelligence
Hong Kong’s AI ambitions take shape with 90% of supercomputing capacity now in use
Cyberport’s Supercomputing Centre, launched in December, is benefiting from a US$418.6 million subsidy scheme to attract companies.
4 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
DeepSeek
DeepSeek’s LinkedIn AI job listings show hunger for international Chinese talent
DeepSeek joins a global scramble for AI talent that includes the biggest players, from Meta and OpenAI to ByteDance and Alibaba.
4 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM
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