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OpenAI’s GPT-6 may lead to earlier robotics breakthrough: Unitree founder
Wang Xingxing says OpenAI’s latest advances have accelerated prospects for a ‘ChatGPT moment’ in embodied intelligence.
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Semiconductors
US chip sector has deep supply chain exposure to China: SIA report
12 Oct 2026 - 6:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
Alibaba chairman says open source AI approach could be blueprint for Europe
10 Oct 2026 - 1:34PM
Artificial intelligence
Anthropic claims Chinese AI firms secretly use Claude. Is it true?
If the claims are true, Beijing’s main concern would not be intellectual property theft or model copying, but data security, says one analyst.
9 Oct 2026 - 9:30PM
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The Anthropic logo is seen during the Dreamforce 2026 technology summit in San Francisco, California, September 17, 2026. Photo: Reuters
US-China tech war
Chinese optical chip stocks extend rout amid fears of potential US curbs
Upstream laser chip suppliers bore the brunt, suffering steeper declines than downstream optical transceiver manufacturers.
9 Oct 2026 - 5:20PM
Artificial intelligence
AI overload? Why China’s developers cannot stop launching model upgrades
Frequent upgrades, falling prices and fierce competition make it harder for new AI models to stand out, analysts say.
6 Oct 2026 - 8:00PM
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How US-China tech ties are deepening as RISC-V chips go mainstream
RISC-V chipmakers are expanding beyond automotive, industrial and Internet of Things applications into physical AI and data centres.
3 Oct 2026 - 9:00PM
The cross-border collaboration is the latest sign of how China’s domestic RISC-V sector is accelerating its push into the mainstream. Photo: Handout
Semiconductors
China’s buying spree in ASML DUV gear prompts US calls for total export ban
DUV tools, though not as advanced as EUV, can be adapted to manufacture 7-nm logic chips and advanced memory for AI processors, report says.
2 Oct 2026 - 8:00PM
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China’s AI compute ambitions demand innovation
Expanding China’s intelligent computing capacity fourfold in four years will require advances in power-grid management, domestic chips and software.
2 Oct 2026 - 3:05PM
Artificial intelligence
Hong Kong users caught off guard as Anthropic tightens VPN access to Claude
Some tech-savvy users are bypassing the blocks by routing connections through Singapore via VPNs and registering with foreign payment details.
2 Oct 2026 - 2:56PM
Huawei
Huawei steps up Tau chip roll-out, with Mate XT 2 on track for 1 million sales
The Chinese tech giant plans to use its self-developed advanced chips across the new Mate 90 series as it overcomes stringent US tech curbs.
1 Oct 2026 - 1:58PM
A salesperson showcases the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max Premium Edition at a store in Shenzhen on Tuesday. Photo: Iris Deng
Artificial intelligence
Anthropic raises alarm over Chinese GLM-5.3 model’s elite hacking ability
The open-weight AI model almost matches Claude Mythos for cyber capabilities, but has far weaker safeguards, Anthropic says.
30 Sep 2026 - 8:00PM
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US-China tech war
Trump relies on AI giants to self-police after ruling out China deal
The ‘White House Accord on Super Intelligence’ reflects Trump’s preferred new term for AI and his long-standing support for light-touch regulation.
30 Sep 2026 - 5:38PM
Artificial intelligence
DeepSeek opens tools to help Huawei chips supplant Nvidia in AI
With introduction of suite of six tools, AI model developer aims to create ‘independent’ software ecosystem for AI processors.
30 Sep 2026 - 3:25PM
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Semiconductors
Betting on light: why China’s CanSemi is drawing record demand ahead of debut
Momentum builds for CanSemi’s Shenzhen debut as investors back its silicon photonics push and role in domestic AI infrastructure.
28 Sep 2026 - 7:30PM
A chip produced by CanSemi Technology. Photo: Getty Images
US-China tech war
Xi-Trump dinner puts US tech titans in spotlight – what does it mean for ties?
Nvidia, Apple, AMD and Tesla executives secured prime seats at the White House, underscoring the centrality of AI, chips and tech amid persistent tensions.
25 Sep 2026 - 3:02PM
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US widens pressure on China tech with blacklist proposal, Lenovo patent probe
US lawmakers seek broader powers to restrict technology products as Lenovo faces a patent investigation.
24 Sep 2026 - 7:30PM
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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.
24 Sep 2026 - 11:41AM
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Semiconductors
China’s Hygon expands into physical AI with new chips for robots and factories
Shanghai-listed firm says new chips will help bring AI from cloud servers to factory floors and industrial machines.
23 Sep 2026 - 12:45AM
Huawei
Huawei’s mobile chip narrows gap with Apple through Tau Scaling Law: Bernstein
Kirin 9050 Pro chip, the first based on Tau framework with 7nm technology, outperforms Apple’s 3nm A17 Pro in tests, research firm says.
22 Sep 2026 - 8:00PM
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Alibaba
Alibaba debuts ‘China’s most powerful’ AI chip, teases 10-trillion-parameter model
The tech giant also aims to scale its Alibaba Cloud global data-centre capacity to more than 20 gigawatts by 2032.
22 Sep 2026 - 2:23PM
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China technology
Consumer MLCC frenzy cools in China, but AI server demand remains high
Shenzhen distributors say speculative buying in consumer MLCCs is fading, but demand for AI server parts continues to strain supply.
22 Sep 2026 - 8:03AM
Shops inside a mall in the Huaqiangbei commercial district in Shenzhen. Photo: Getty Images
US-China tech war
As AI safety fears mount, can a US-China hotline prevent a global crisis?
Washington and Beijing are seeking new ways to manage risks as competition intensifies, though analysts warn establishing effective safeguards may prove difficult.
21 Sep 2026 - 9:00PM
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US-China tech war
Neither the US nor China can win the AI race alone, BofA analyst says
American power grid limits and China’s reliance on overseas chips mean both nations must lean on international cooperation.
21 Sep 2026 - 5:25PM
Semiconductors
Chinese researchers plot path to 3-nm chips using older lithography tools
The breakthrough by the Chinese Academy of Sciences is far from mass production but shows China is tracking the road map of global leaders.
19 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM
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