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A wheeled humanoid robot developed by Robbyant is unveiled at the company’s booth at the Inclusion Conference on the Bund on September 11, 2025. Photo: Wency Chen

Big Tech

Glass crashes slashed? Ant Group AI unit claims robot sensing advance

New perception model for embodied AI surpasses dominant rival from Meta Platforms at smaller scale with less training, firm claims.

China previews new AI tech ahead of flagship Shanghai summit

Zhipu AI, MiniMax shares to test Hong Kong market as lock-ups end

Tech Trends

China’s chip equipment sector faces earnings scrutiny amid soaring stock prices

With first-half earnings season looming, the question for the semiconductor industry is whether results can justify stock rally.

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A demonstration of robots assembling semiconductor chips. Photo: Reuters
A demonstration of robots assembling semiconductor chips. Photo: Reuters

Big Tech

Kuaishou shares tumble as Tencent slashes stake after US$3b Kling AI deal

The divestment will reduce Tencent’s shareholding in Kuaishou to 9.37 per cent from 15.68 per cent.

Tech

China records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boom

The pace is the fastest since 2021 though momentum for some start-ups remains uncertain, according to a new report.

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China Economy

Hong Kong’s IPO surge

Hong Kong’s initial public offerings jumped 73 per cent in the first half of 2026, driven by listings from Chinese technology companies. Still, even with a robust pipeline, the city is unlikely to hold onto its IPO crown this year.

Hong Kong’s IPO surge

Big Tech

Alibaba wins reprieve on US lobbying after Pentagon blacklisted companies

Ruling gives Chinese firm temporary relief in closely watched legal battle that could decide whether Pentagon blacklist is legitimate.

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Tech

Huawei’s new Kirin processor first to use LogicFolding tech, firm says

The chip is set to power the Mate handset and will use Huawei’s Tau Scaling Law framework, which drastically shortens distance that signals travel in circuit.

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Tech Trends

China’s lower tech costs poised to accelerate global robotaxi market: Morgan Stanley

The cost of parts per vehicle for Chinese-made robotaxis was expected to drop to between US$35,000 and US$40,000 in 2027.

A Pony.ai robotaxi on the road in Shanghai. Photo: Handout

Tech Trends

China’s Biren seeks US$900m to fund GPU push and challenge Nvidia

The company says 60 per cent of the fresh capital will be for commercialisation and mass production of next generation general-purpose GPUs.

Biren Technology chairman and CEO Zhang Wen at the company’s listing ceremony in Hong Kong, January 2, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Biren Technology chairman and CEO Zhang Wen at the company’s listing ceremony in Hong Kong, January 2, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Big Tech

China memory module giant’s first-half profit set to jump more than 600-fold

Longsys says net profit could reach up to 11 billion yuan, as strong demand and tight global wafer supply lift the downstream memory sector.

Big Tech

Are we human? Why ByteDance and Alibaba are disabling AI agents in China

With Beijing’s rules on humanlike AI interaction services taking effect on July 15, Doubao and Qwen move to disable customised features.

Banking & Finance

AI races are shaping the future of banking, Citi CEO says

Jane Fraser says first race is to use technology to drive revenue growth; second one is to make sure the financial ecosystem is secure.

Citi CEO Jane Fraser at Citibank’s office in Central, Hong Kong, on June 24. Photo: May Tse

Tech Trends

Chinese AI chip start-up bets on 3D stacking to bypass US controls

Dongfang Suanxin is headed by Wei Shaojun, who is also vice-president of the China Semiconductor Industry Association.

A new Chinese AI chip start-up is betting on 3D stacking to bypass US tech export controls. Photo: Shutterstock Images
A new Chinese AI chip start-up is betting on 3D stacking to bypass US tech export controls. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Big Tech

China’s ByteDance discovers new scaling law that could sustain AI boom

Researchers at the Chinese tech giant have been analysing how fast AI agents can improve by performing real-world tasks.

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Big Tech

Alibaba bans staff from using Claude Code over Anthropic spyware concerns

The Chinese tech giant has listed Claude Code as ‘high-risk’ software, after discovering Anthropic had tracked Chinese users using hidden code.

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The AI industrial revolution: why US faces a historic tech reckoning from China

From EVs to robotics, China’s advancement in cutting-edge tech has seen it shake off the West’s long-standing belief in US exceptionalism.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Tech Trends

For China’s tech workers, AI ‘optimisation’ sounds like ‘unemployment’

China’s office workers are worrying whether their jobs can be done by artificial intelligence – and whether their companies will make the switch.

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Big Tech

Can Huawei’s ‘chip queen’ help China beat the US tech blockade?

He Tingbo says her epiphany came from an ancient irrigation system in Sichuan province, built without modern machinery or electricity.

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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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Alibaba bans staff from using Claude Code over Anthropic spyware concerns

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A man walks past the Alibaba Group Holding logo at a business expo in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

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China previews new AI tech ahead of flagship Shanghai summit

The WAIC logo is seen outside the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference last year. Photo: Reuters

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China’s chip equipment sector faces earnings scrutiny amid soaring stock prices

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A demonstration of robots assembling semiconductor chips. Photo: Reuters

Big Tech

Kuaishou shares tumble as Tencent slashes stake after US$3b Kling AI deal

The logo of Kuaishou is seen at the China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference in Shanghai, July 30, 2021. Photo: Reuters

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China records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boom

A man stands next to a poster of a humanoid robot during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 25, 2026. Photo: AFP
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OPINION
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Opinion | Why Chinese youth aren’t booing AI, unlike American graduates

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Opinion | Why the AI future won’t be decided by algorithms and chatbots

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Opinion | Why Hong Kong’s bilingualism is uniquely indispensable in the AI era

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