Advertisement
Advertisement
-
TOPIC

China technology

China technology
Latest news, features and opinion on China’s technology industry, including AI, the US-China tech war, 5G, smartphone makers and apps, and issues surrounding China’s Great Firewall.
Shanghai-based MiniMax AI attracted US$21 million from Korean retail investors since its Hong Kong share debut in January. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

South Korean investors pour millions into Chinese AI and tech stocks

Despite a sizzling home market, the country’s investors are stepping up buying on the Hong Kong and mainland exchanges this year.

ByteDance

ByteDance valuation said to hit record US$550 billion in proposed equity sale

Artificial intelligence

China’s MiniMax, Moonshot top AI token use ranking, ending year of US dominance

China economy

Opinion | How ‘little giants’ help China defend its manufacturing dominance

Support for ‘little giants’ and other specialised SMEs remains a vital part of the long-term strategy to bolster China’s global manufacturing.

videocam
A robot by ‘little giant’ tech firm Unitree Robotics dancing at the TechShare booth during the International Robot Exhibition 2025 (iREX2025) in Tokyo, Japan, on December 3. Photo: EPA
Artificial intelligence

Xiaomi deepens push into chips and AI as peers race to develop humanoid robotics

Xiaomi bets big on core technologies, including operating systems, to position itself as a deep-tech player amid China’s self-reliance push.

Shenzhen

Shenzhen dethrones Shanghai, Beijing as China’s top industrial powerhouse: mayor

Leading in R&D density, AI innovation and start-up cultivation, Shenzhen is building a full-stack AI ecosystem, according to the mayor’s annual work report.

videocam
4
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
US-China trade war

US warns of deep distrust even as officials seek stable China ties for summit

Congressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms.

videocam
24
The Trump administration wants stable relations with China but does not trust the country, a senior State Department ⁠official said. Photo: Reuters
Robotics

Editorial | As China takes to robots, human touch needed more than ever

Amid the excitement over the humanoid performers at the Spring Festival Gala, it must be remembered that robotic advances should complement human welfare.

US-China relations

Chinese drone maker DJI sues to challenge US import ban on new models

Washington has been cracking down on Chinese-made drones in recent ‌years, and the ban represents a significant escalation.

videocam
Artificial intelligence

Chinese investors shrug off AI fears after Citrini report sparks US sell-off

Analysts dismiss Citrini’s AI doomsday scenario, citing US market irrationality and China’s low digital penetration.

Citrini Research’s report argued that agentic AI apps would disrupt the business models of many traditional companies. Photo: Shutterstock
China energy security

How China’s 5-year energy plan could change the way it powers its economy

Beijing will prioritise energy security through large-scale projects and greater regional self-reliance, as risks mount at home and overseas.

A worker produces solar modules at a solar energy technology company in Huaian, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, on December 17, 2025. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic’s allegations against Chinese firms expose AI training grey area

The US AI lab says DeepSeek, Moonshot AI and MiniMax AI used its systems to improve their models’ capabilities.

13
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s Geely bets on longer-range, faster-charging tech over fresh EV price war

‘We promise to compete based on technology, quality, brand, service and corporate ethics,’ Geely Auto CEO says.

Artificial intelligence

AI apps soar in China as Lunar New Year giveaway battle boosts user growth

Tech firms score win as AI assistants become part of holiday consumption – from buying food and booking travel to planning entertainment.

Alibaba’s AI app Qwen saw nearly 200 million orders placed during the holiday period. Photo: Reuters
China-Japan relations

China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on Tokyo

Beijing has also added 20 Japanese firms and institutions to a watch list for the export of goods with potential military applications.

videocam
29
China has added 20 Japanese entities to an export control list amid heightened tensions with Tokyo. Photo: AFP
Ant Group

Ant’s AQ health app tops 100 million users amid holiday surge

Growth comes as China’s ageing population fuels demand for AI-assisted health monitoring tools.

China consumption

Boom or bust? China’s Lunar New Year spending data is in – here is what we know

Initial figures show record travel, shifting spending patterns and a weak box office.

4
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Artificial intelligence

Zhipu AI’s shares tumble nearly 23% on computing woes, user complaints

The Hong Kong-listed firm is the first Chinese AI developer to issue a public call urging support for its GLM model.

videocam
Zhipu apologised on Saturday after users in China and overseas reported issues with the company’s flagship “GLM coding plan” product. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

Demand for AI eyewear surges during China’s Spring Festival

AI glasses form part of the government’s national subsidy programme, which includes smartphones, tablets and smartwatches.

China’s private sector

Wave of Chinese biotech deals builds with US$1.2 billion Harbour BioMed pact

Deal involving an antibody asset ‘goes beyond a traditional licensing transaction’, founder and CEO says.

Robotics

From Doraemon to dexterous hands: LinkerBot equips robots with human skills

The start-up is revolutionising humanoid robotics with ultra-dexterous hands, ushering in a new era of humanlike robotic capability.

Robots play the piano and drums in Shenzhen. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV insurers move towards profitability on higher premiums, AI adoption

Chinese insurers are turning to AI as the technology cuts labour costs and enhances pricing accuracy.

Mainland insurers posted a combined loss of 5.7 billion yuan from underwriting EV policies in 2024. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Why is the Hang Seng Tech Index underperforming while AI shares soar?

The gauge has fallen 5.5 per cent this year, while newly listed AI firms Zhipu AI, MiniMax and Beijing Haizhi are up at least fivefold.

Food and agriculture

Opinion | How China’s national food security push could reshape global markets

Amid increasing pressure from trade wars and climate change, Beijing is reframing agriculture as a matter of national security.

Robotics

US software firm opens doors for global adoption of China’s humanoid robots

OpenMind works with several Chinese robotics companies including Unitree, UBTech, AgiBot and Engine AI.

5
OpenMind founder and CEO Jan Liphardt goes on a ride with a G1 humanoid from Unitree Robotics. Photo: Handout
Electric & new energy vehicles

China bets on electric ships in push to decarbonise waterways, expand EV success

Twin strengths, battery technology and shipbuilding, are being fused to electrify maritime transport, moving beyond short-haul passenger vessels to commercial cargo.

videocam
13
China is building electric cargo ships to decarbonise the nation’s waterways. This December 2024 image shows the nation’s first “clean drift transfer” ship, which is a zero-emission vessel designed to collect floating debris and waste from rivers, lakes or coastal areas. Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

China’s tech giants pursue AI, semiconductor talent in US amid fierce rivalry

ByteDance, Baidu, Alibaba Cloud and MiniMax are among the firms now actively recruiting fresh talent in the US.

6
Science

EU bans Chinese organisations from critical tech programmes, including AI, chips

Chinese space scientist Wu Ji doubts the policy will hurt China much and may instead ‘make Europe appear more isolated’.

videocam
67
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement