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The DeepSeek app seen on a mobile phone. Photo: Xinhua
Artificial intelligence

Chinese AI models led by DeepSeek catch up with US rivals at lower prices

DeepSeek’s model ranks third in performance while offering much cheaper pricing than OpenAI’s top models, according to a benchmarking firm.

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Artificial intelligence

China Unicom boosts computing power investment in 2025 amid AI rush

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Artificial intelligence

AMD CEO visits China, touts chip compatibility with DeepSeek models

Robotics

UBTech to bring over 10,000 robots into homes and furniture stores

The collaboration will bring Hong Kong-listed UBTech’s robots to customers of Easyhome, one of China’s best-known furniture retail chains.

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An UBTech Walker S Lite robot seen in a factory in Ningbo, China. Photo: Zhejiang Daily Press Group/VCG
Artificial intelligence

AI start-up challenges Nvidia’s dominance with Beijing support

A team with ties to Tsinghua University has unveiled a new framework for building advanced AI models using Chinese-made chips.

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Foxconn

Foxconn’s profits drop as iPhone sales falter, but AI boom offers hope

The Taiwanese company reported a 13 per cent fall in net income, worse than analysts’ estimates for a 2 per cent gain.

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Robotics

UBTech debuts US$41,000 humanoid as robot frenzy grips China

Standing at 1.7 metres, the Tien Kung Xingzhe can walk 10km per hour and navigate various terrains, including sand and snow.

UBTech Robotics has launched a life-size research-purpose humanoid robot, Tien Kung Xingzhe. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

Former ByteDance executive takes helm at Chinese video AI start-up

Luo Yihang’s transition from ByteDance’s Volcano Engine to Shengshu represents a significant hire by a leading Chinese AI video start-up.

Artificial intelligence

Chinese AI agent Manus transcends chatbots, start-up’s founder says

Founder and CEO Red Xiao Hong said the AI agent is ‘more like a human being’ than chatbots in terms of performance.

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Alibaba

Video | How Alibaba.com is betting on AI to transform e-commerce

In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Alibaba.com president Zhang Kuo discusses the next big shift in global trade: AI.

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In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Alibaba.com president Zhang Kuo discusses the next big shift in global trade: AI.
Alibaba

Alibaba.com targets 100% AI adoption by merchants in 2025

Zhang Kuo, president of Alibaba’s international wholesale marketplace, expects the AI initiative to help sellers and buyers on the platform.

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Kumamoto / JAPAN - Oct 3 2020 : Alibaba.com logo on iPhone in cart with Chinese flag. Alibaba Group, Chinese multinational conglomerate holding, is the world's largest retailer and e-commerce company.
Artificial intelligence

China’s iFlyTek eyes Europe expansion as US trade war heats up

iFlyTek plans to expand in Europe, diversifying its supply chain amid rising US-China trade tensions and aiming for new markets.

Alibaba

Alibaba rolls out AI model that it claims beats DeepSeek, OpenAI

Alibaba says its QwQ-32B AI model outperforms DeepSeek’s R1 in coding and problem solving while using fewer resources.

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Artificial intelligence

Top scientist urges China to develop alternative to Nvidia software

Li Guojie, a computer scientist from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, also suggests that OpenAI may be hitting the scaling wall.

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Nvidia produces the world’s most popular AI chips. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China trade war

TSMC’s US-investment vow shows Asia a way around tariffs

TSMC, LG and Samsung are among those intending to bring some operations to the US in the face of Trump’s trade threats.

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US President Donald Trump announces a US$100 billion investment by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Smartphones

Chinese smartphone makers turn to Google AI to compete globally

Chinese handset brands are leveraging Google AI to compete with Apple and Samsung, but differentiation is a challenge.

Smartphones

Oppo bets on AI photography to stand out in smartphone race

The Chinese brand aims to enhance smartphone photography with AI features to compete in the global market, particularly Europe.

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Artificial intelligence

My Take | After DeepSeek, China gets a leg up in the quest for human-level AI

Will artificial general intelligence (AGI) arrive with a bang or quietly evolve? The answer may have implications in the US-China tech race.

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How AGI emerges could determine the outcome of the US-China AI race, writes SCMP Tech Editor Zhou Xin. Photo: AFP
Two Sessions 2025

As ‘anything but China’ fades, can ‘two sessions’ spark optimism amid AI surge?

Capital markets are riding a wave of interest in Chinese tech, but geopolitics and other obstacles to investments could wipe out the rally if opportunities fizzle.

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DeepSeek

The secret sauce of DeepSeek’s AI success: liberal arts graduates

DeepSeek’s AI magic lies in its unique blend of literary expertise and advanced algorithms, former employees and industry experts say.

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Alibaba

Alibaba’s new AI video model tops third-party rankings

Wan 2.1, which boasts performance that rivals other leading offerings, is among a series of new models developed by Alibaba.

Alibaba’s offices in Beijing. Photo: AFP
DeepSeek

DeepSeek ends week-long marathon to disclose AI model details

Some AI developers are already using DeepSeek’s open-sourced techniques to improve efficiency.

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A DeepSeek sign seen at the building where the start-up’s office is located in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Alibaba

Alibaba looks to fill 3,000 internship roles in AI talent hunt

The scramble for talent comes as Chinese start-up DeepSeek sets off a national frenzy to adopt AI in various industries.

Artificial intelligence

Robotics star Unitree warns of scams as investors seek a way in

The start-up, whose founder attended President Xi’s business symposium last week, has become a hot investor target.

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US-China tech war

Hong Kong to launch 2 AI forums as US-China tech war rages

The city is shifting towards a technology-driven economy to align with Beijing’s strategic goals, with major investments planned for AI.

Hong Kong is organising two inaugural AI forums. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

Nvidia results beat expectations despite DeepSeek’s breakthrough

Orders for Nvidia’s new Blackwell chips are ‘amazing’, CEO Jensen Huang says.

The Nvidia logo is displayed at the company’s headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Alibaba

Alibaba makes Sora-style video AI models open source

Move covers four models of the Wan2.1 series, the latest version of Alibaba Cloud’s video foundational model Tongyi Wanxiang.

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DeepSeek

As DeepSeek knock-offs flourish, China curbs false trademarks

China rejects dozens of trademark applications for the name DeepSeek, as Hong Kong sees questionable companies bearing the start-up’s name.

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