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Chinese AI and robotics start-ups respond to Xi’s self-reliance call
The Chinese president met representatives from several AI and robotics start-ups during a visit to Shanghai.
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Artificial intelligence
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30 Apr 2025 - 7:28AM
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Artificial intelligence
Pony.ai partners with Tencent to provide robotaxi services on WeChat
29 Apr 2025 - 8:00PM
Semiconductors
China waives retaliatory tariffs on some US chip imports, report says
China has waived its retaliatory 125 per cent tariffs on certain semiconductor imports from the US, according to a Caijing report.
25 Apr 2025 - 5:52PM
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China has reportedly waived retaliatory tariffs on some US chip imports. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese carmakers put brakes on self-driving hype at Shanghai show
‘Safety’ is the big buzzword as firms adjust tone amid Beijing’s closer scrutiny after a fatal crash involving a driver-assistance system.
24 Apr 2025 - 9:59PM
Digital currencies
Hong Kong ranks as second-most crypto-friendly city in the world in new index
The city is just behind Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, in an evaluation based on factors such as regulation, taxes and wealth.
24 Apr 2025 - 5:00PM
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Business of climate change
China’s energy-storage sector in trouble as price war, tariffs dent outlook
Slower capital spending and weaker prices projected as tariffs set to hit China’s biggest export market for energy-storage systems.
23 Apr 2025 - 9:30AM
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Inside a factory owned by RJECTech, which produces battery storage products in Nansha, Guangzhou province. Photo: Eugene Lee
Electric & new energy vehicles
EV makers urged to boost safety in self-driving systems after Xiaomi SU7 crash
Caution came as China’s level 2 driving automation system ‘has entered a critical period of large-scale application’.
22 Apr 2025 - 12:19PM
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E-commerce
Shein, Temu to increase US prices next week, reflecting new tariffs
In nearly identical statements, Shein and Temu said prices would increase following US policy changes expected to impact how they operate.
18 Apr 2025 - 5:30PM
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Semiconductors
AMD says US rule on chips to China could cost it US$800 million
The new US export control measure applies to MI308 graphics processing units (GPUs) designed for high-performance applications.
17 Apr 2025 - 12:05PM
Meta Platforms
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg testifies at landmark US antitrust trial
Meta is accused by Federal Trade Commission of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram, WhatsApp before they could become competitors.
15 Apr 2025 - 8:50AM
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seen at the luncheon on the inauguration day of US President Donald Trump’s second presidential term in Washington on January 20. Photo: Reuters
Semiconductors
China’s chip trade faces uncertainty after growing in first quarter
As the trade war escalates, Chinese chip merchants have reportedly stopped providing price quotes.
14 Apr 2025 - 7:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
New AI fund in China to pour US$8 billion into early-stage projects
The AI Industry Investment Fund was established by the industry and finance ministries with money from the Big Fund.
11 Apr 2025 - 9:00AM
Apple
Apple’s supply chain under pressure from tariffs amid price hike speculation
The new tariffs will not hit iPhones assembled in China, but price hikes are expected with the iPhone 17 series this year.
11 Apr 2025 - 4:28PM
Robotics
Meet Peng Zhihui, the latest robotics star to catch the premier’s attention
The founder of AgiBot joins a new generation of tech entrepreneurs who have gained recognition from China’s top leadership.
10 Apr 2025 - 7:30PM
Peng Zhihui, founder of AgiBot. Photo: Handout
US-China trade war
Chinese semiconductor, auto parts suppliers expect to gain from US trade war
Their view reflects Chinese tech firms’ increased confidence in providing highly competitive alternatives to US imports.
8 Apr 2025 - 10:00PM
Digital currencies
Hong Kong remains upbeat on Web3 amid crypto market turmoil from US tariffs
Officials again touted the strength of the local Web3 industry, while Binance founder CZ avoided the event despite recent activity in the city.
7 Apr 2025 - 8:30PM
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DeepSeek
DeepSeek unveils new AI reasoning method amid anticipation for R2 model
In collaboration with Tsinghua University, DeepSeek developed a technique combining reasoning methods to guide AI models towards human preferences.
6 Apr 2025 - 7:00AM
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DeepSeek has unveiled a new approach to improving reasoning AI models amid anticipation for the release of the follow-up to its popular R1 model. Photo: AFP
E-commerce
Trump tariffs, ‘de minimis’ exemption end challenge China’s e-commerce merchants
The policy changes affect many of China’s 120,000 online exporters, whose major market is the United States.
4 Apr 2025 - 6:39PM
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Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies succumb to risk-asset slump amid Trump tariffs
For bitcoin, which fell as much as 4 per cent to about US$82,000 on Thursday, US$80,000 is a ‘must-hold’ level, cryptocurrency analysts say.
3 Apr 2025 - 4:16PM
Apple
Apple shares tumble as Trump imposes tariffs on production hubs
The new levies are likely to squeeze Apple’s margins, given that it is unlikely to hike prices to offset the effects, analysts say.
3 Apr 2025 - 10:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
‘Millions of drivers need to be educated’ after fatal Xiaomi crash: analysts
Autonomous-driving features carry high safety risks amid a lack knowledge about how the systems work, leader of industry body says.
2 Apr 2025 - 11:17PM
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Xiaomi will cooperate with the police after an accident involving the autonomous driving feature of its SU7 electric vehicle (EV) claimed three lives. Photo: Weibo/ 南京金刀客
ByteDance
ByteDance-owned Douyin sheds light on algorithm amid regulatory pressure
The Chinese version of TikTok has launched a special website that explains how the app recommends and ‘moderates’ content for its users.
2 Apr 2025 - 10:30AM
Artificial intelligence
Guangdong boosts AI and robotics subsidies after DeepSeek’s success
A new initiative seeks to position Guangdong as a ‘global highland’ for AI and robotics, following DeepSeek’s success.
1 Apr 2025 - 6:30PM
Made in China 2025
Stay humble? China ranks itself 10th in new global innovation league table
But China has risen up the rankings faster than any other nation over the past 12 years, according to the report.
1 Apr 2025 - 5:45PM
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