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News articles, analyses and commentary about machines that mimic human cognitive functions such as learning and problem solving. This also covers chatbots, algorithms, consumer products and Big Data analysis that make use of AI.
LATEST China Science NEWS

China’s drone production capacity can only meet 60% of war demand: study

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First-person view kamikaze drones would feature heavily in China’s military defence in the event of a sudden war. Photo: Getty

International students account for most HIV cases detected at Wuhan port: study

The paper's authors recommended “implementing targeted surveillance” for individuals travelling to China from high-HIV-prevalence areas. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s ‘smart’ diabetes probiotics; life sentence for Hui Ka-yan: 7 highlights

To create a “smart” probiotic that manages diabetes, Chinese scientists implanted a protein that acts like a glucose detector and the gene that encodes GLP-1 into bacteria. Photo: Handout

International study finds solar panels in China could be harming birds

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In their study, the researchers examined how China’s solar policies affected local bird biodiversity using data covering over 2,300 county-level divisions. Photo: AP

Chinese stem cell therapy restores heart function in 90% of trial patients

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Patients with severe heart failure may experience shortness of breath after walking just a few steps, the inability to lie flat and sleep at night, and frequent hospital visits. Photo: Shutterstock
MORE China Science NEWS
Protesters march in Manila on August 13 against Pax Silica, a US-led initiative established in December with the aim of reducing “coercive dependencies”. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Exclusive | Waico vs Pax Silica: Southeast Asia caught between China and US in AI race

Beijing reportedly offers exclusive perks to attract Global South partners while describing the American-led body as exclusionary.

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Kimi

OpenAI-backed legal tech firm pivots to Chinese Kimi K3 open-weight model

Mainland China

China’s telecoms giants bet on ‘token factories’ as AI drives revenue growth

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China food security

China enlists AI in soybean hunt, but self-sufficiency unlikely any time soon

New platform is China’s latest effort to improve home-grown soybean varieties and reduce reliance on imports.

Harvesters in a soybean field in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province in September. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

CUHK researchers perform city’s first robot-assisted pelvic fracture surgery

Amid rising cases among Hong Kong’s ageing population, procedure promises to be safer, less intrusive method that reduces blood loss, researchers say.

China-EU relations

The Mistral paradox: Europe’s push for tech sovereignty relies on China’s Z.ai

AI race contender’s decision to offer GLM-5.2 a sign of how European political and commercial incentives can pull in different directions.

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Hong Kong economy

Embrace AI to boost competitiveness, Paul Chan says at tech festival opening

Finance chief says the technology will open doors for careers at event showcasing humanoid robots, 3D printers and AI experience zones.

Robots on display at the Hong Kong Computer and Communication Festival 2026. Photo: Dickson Lee
Get to Know

Meet Madison Huang, daughter of multibillionaire Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Before joining her father’s US$5.25 trillion tech giant, the Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef worked at LVMH in Paris and studied AI at MIT.

Robotics

Opinion | In the embodied AI race, China can opt to look beyond bigger models

China is pioneering a more cost-efficient pathway which could inspire tech communities in the developing world by lowering the barriers to innovation.

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Mainland China

Chinese AI firms forced to optimise software as local chips trail Nvidia’s

Surging token usage as artificial intelligence moves into large-scale deployment spurs search for new approaches.

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Chinese AI companies are optimising software to cope with surging workloads. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Alibaba

Alibaba’s AI cloud growth surge drives earnings despite soaring tech spending

Tech giant posts fastest growth in cloud and AI revenue in 22 quarters, says huge AI computing investments will pay off within three years.

The Alibaba booth at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 26, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Alibaba Cloud

Semiconductors | China’s supernodes go mainstream as AI model sizes grow

Giant arrays of AI chips, China’s way around US export curbs on the most advanced silicon, become widely available to meet growing compute needs of models, agents.

IPO

China’s Mech-Mind Robotics set to take orders for US$300m IPO: sources

Developer of 3D cameras and AI software for robots raises target by US$100 million amid investor enthusiasm.

Science

China’s J-36 fighter jet designers report danger of military AI hallucinations

Content generated by artificial intelligence models can ‘defy basic physics, design principles or operational constraints’.

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China’s next-generation stealth fighter is unofficially known as the Chengdu J-36. Photo: X / Rupprecht_A
Shanghai

Shanghai lays out digital economy plan to catch up with Beijing, Shenzhen

Government to accelerate use of blockchain, build AI infrastructure in line with national mandate to boost digital contribution to GDP.

A button shaped like a silicon chip unlocks the exhibition hall at a Shanghai AI research institute. Photo: Wency Chen
Robotics

Better robots depend on better data, Chinese firm 51World says

New devices and platforms to obtain real-world data for embodied AI can break the biggest hurdle to creating more capable robots, CEO says.

Hong Kong stock market

China fund managers stick with AI, chips this month after July sell-off: survey

Investor interest in defensive shares also surges across Asia as more try to hedge against the downside risks of AI investments.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese robotaxi firms see reduced red tape in Europe as deployment picks up

Europe embraces self-driving technology, opening up further opportunities for Chinese companies to expand overseas fleet, says Pony AI CEO.

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A Pony AI robotaxi on an exhibition stand during the 2026 Auto China show in Beijing. Photo: dpa
Robotics

Unitree Robotics surges 629% to US$66 billion valuation in Shanghai share debut

Stock jumps as first listing by humanoid robot maker draws 9.8 million retail investment accounts competing for just 9.7 million shares.

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US-China relations

US urged to follow China’s lead in treating data as an economic asset

Congressional advisory panel urges Washington to develop national strategy as Beijing’s data push gives Chinese firms edge in AI, robotics.

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Mainland China

Meet the Chinese AI star who splashed a reported US$70m on a California mansion

Tony Wu Yuhuai, co-founder of Elon Musk’s AI lab, reportedly buys 12-acre estate, putting a spotlight on China’s Silicon Valley talent.

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A 31-year-old Chinese AI star reportedly just purchased the sprawling 12-acre Californian estate at 3000 Ralston Ave, Hillsborough, for US$70 million. Photo: Youtube/Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty
Electric & new energy vehicles

Xiaomi ‘in no rush’ to turn vast AI spending into profits despite earnings slump

The Chinese tech firm has seen its net profits decline for three consecutive quarters, as it rapidly ramps up AI-related R&D spending.

Xiaomi unveiled the SkyNomad in July. Photo: AFP
AI: Companies

Alibaba’s lightweight Qwen takes on OpenAI, DeepSeek, Zhipu’s larger AI systems

Chinese tech giant’s latest offering performed on par with OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Luna and nearly matched DeepSeek, Zhipu’s open-weight models.

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Baidu

Baidu’s AI surge fails to stem quarterly revenue decline

Helping cushion the fall, revenue from AI-related operations jumped 25 per cent year on year to 12.5 billion yuan.

Singapore

Singapore’s universities race to embrace AI as job demands transform

More employers are emphasising AI literacy and are willing to pay more for graduates with the relevant skills, analysts say.

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The Learning Hub at the Nanyang Technological University. NTU students have been given full access to a suite of Google AI tools. Photo: Universal Images Group/Getty Images
Wealth: Alternative Investments

China’s soft power play: how investing in sport is changing the game

Sport is becoming a global asset class, where China is expanding from manufacturing to backing teams, pioneering tech and trading media rights.

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NBA star Kyrie Irving (right), the chief creative officer of Chinese sportswear brand Anta, at an event with fans in Chengdu in June. Photo: Hector Retamal/AFP
Mainland China

Why is Chinese state media telling people to stop using English AI terms?

People’s Daily commentary is part of broader efforts to bolster China’s ‘discourse power’ in global conversations.

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Zhipu AI

Zhipu AI’s answer to Project Glasswing marks shift for Chinese cyber safety

Company’s ‘Shield of Open Source’ programme offers free security audits to help users patch software vulnerabilities.

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