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Wang Yi warns Rubio to approach Taiwan affairs with ‘utmost caution’

2 Jul 2026 - 9:21AMvideocam

Washington, Beijing should de-escalate from tit-for-tat actions, US senator says

1 Jul 2026 - 9:16AMvideocam

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.

27 Jun 2026 - 11:06AMvideocam

China vows to pursue US tariff cuts while decrying ‘malicious’ trade acts

Beijing targets ‘win-win’ ties, dangling a US$300 billion proposal while justifying fresh restrictions on American firms over a Pentagon blacklist.

25 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM

Semiconductors

Kuaishou chip spin-off taps funding for in-house designs amid export controls

TranStreams raises an undisclosed amount in a Series A+ financing round this week led by QF Capital.

25 Jun 2026 - 6:30PM

Huawei and Cambricon tighten grip on China’s AI chip market as Nvidia slips

Huawei and Cambricon are set to dominate China’s AI server market as geopolitics and self-reliance accelerate Nvidia’s retreat.

25 Jun 2026 - 6:18PM

Chinese chipmakers led by Cambricon and Huawei are expected to significantly expand their share of the domestic AI server market as Beijing pushes for greater semiconductor self-reliance. Photo: Getty Images

Pentagon sued by Alibaba over ‘arbitrary’ military blacklist targeting Chinese firms

Technology giant says US defence department wrongly labelled it a Chinese military company without evidence.

24 Jun 2026 - 8:14PMvideocam

Electric & new energy vehicles

US-China rare earth truce tested as tensions rise

Analysts warn of more trouble ahead after China adds 10 US firms to the export control list and restricts 46 from government procurement.

23 Jun 2026 - 6:32AMvideocam

Hong Kong emerging as the proving ground for China’s global smart-car ambitions

Chinese carmakers unveiled 14 smart vehicles in Hong Kong as they use the city to gauge overseas demand and refine global expansion plans.

18 Jun 2026 - 8:23PM

Geely’s Caocao concept car at the 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong). China is hoping Hong Kong can open the door to global markets. Photo: May Tse

China’s US envoy calls for 10-fold rise in tariff-free trade under joint board

Ambassador Xie Feng tells Washington gala many American business friends share his view on direction of US-China Board of Trade.

18 Jun 2026 - 4:39PMvideocam

Ambassador Xie Feng gives a speech in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: US-China Business Council

Trump’s woes at home, China’s World Cup presence: 7 US-China relations reads

From US denaturalisation to military safety talks, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in the first half of June 2026.

16 Jun 2026 - 10:00PM

China accuses US of power abuse with expanded blacklist of Chinese firms

Washington is using national security as a cover for its efforts to contain Chinese companies doing business overseas, Beijing says.

13 Jun 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

SCMP Highlights

Xi on North Korean military ties; US blacklists Chinese tech firms: 7 highlights

From Thailand’s suffering shrimp industry to China’s space firms anticipating SpaceX IPO, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

12 Jun 2026 - 12:34PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pictured in Pyongyang on June 9. Photo: Xinhua

Biotech firm WuXi sues US over allegations it supports China’s military

The company says it suffered substantial reputational and operational harm after being placed on a Pentagon blacklist.

12 Jun 2026 - 5:15AMvideocam

The lawsuit seeks WuXi’s removal from the Pentagon blacklist. Photo illustration: Reuters

How will the Pentagon’s expanded blacklist of Chinese firms affect Xi’s US visit?

Washington’s latest move tests fragile ‘stability’ reached at leadership summit in Beijing and highlights intense competition, analysts say.

12 Jun 2026 - 9:43AMvideocam

US midterms could bring ‘renewed volatility’ to China ties, veteran diplomat warns

Election results might have ‘profound impact’ on relations if the Democrats win control of Congress, according to Bian Qingzu.

10 Jun 2026 - 7:00PMvideocam

US-China tech war

Pentagon blacklist raises spectre of investment curbs for Chinese tech firms

Chinese tech giants including Alibaba and Baidu strongly reject the Pentagon’s characterisation of them as “Chinese military companies”.

9 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM

Chinese tech companies fear the Pentagon's blacklist will increase reputational risks and raise the possibility of further tougher sanctions. Photo: AP

Pentagon blacklists China tech giants as US competition expands

Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Unitree were among Chinese companies added to a US military blacklist as competition between the nations expands further into technology.

9 Jun 2026 - 5:15PM

Hong Kong stock market

Alibaba and WuXi AppTec decline in Hong Kong after addition to US blacklist

Designation of Chinese firms fuels investor unease, with markets bracing for a potential Fed tightening and an unwinding of the AI trade.

9 Jun 2026 - 4:39PM

US adds Alibaba, BYD, other Chinese tech champions to military company blacklist

Trump administration has designated top China firms as ‘Chinese military companies’ operating in the United States.

11 Jun 2026 - 11:46PMvideocam

E-commerce giant Alibaba has been added to a list of entities that the US says are linked to China’s military. Photo: AP

Huawei chips refine DeepSeek model in leap for China’s AI self-reliance

While Chinese chipmakers have found success in supporting AI inference, they are struggling with the far more complex process of training.

5 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM

The Huawei booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 25, 2026. Photo: EPA

Semiconductors

How US export curbs are forcing China to redesign its AI chip industry

China’s tech giants are pursuing ASICs, a type of custom chip, over generic GPUs dominated by American giants like Nvidia.

1 Jun 2026 - 10:00AM

China expands tech replacement drive to include AI chips amid US curbs

The latest list extends China’s trusted technology certification system to cover AI processors as Beijing pushes the use of home-grown chips.

27 May 2026 - 5:14PM

Hong Kong stock market

Hang Seng Index review to boost market capitalisation by 4.5%: analysts

Tencent, BeOne Medicines, Baidu and NetEase may lure fund inflows between US$200 million and US$1 billion, due to index weighting changes.

25 May 2026 - 4:03PMvideocam

Hong Kong regional flag, Chinese flag and HKEX flag fly outside the Exchange Square in Central. Photo: Yik Yeung-man