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A woman promotes the GLC SUV via a video stream at the Mercedes-Benz booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing on April 24. Photo: AP Photo
Electric & new energy vehicles

Foreign carmakers lose more traction in China as luxury sales slide

Mercedes, Land Rover, BMW, Jaguar and Infiniti take further hit as consumers shun pricey, petrol-powered vehicles.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s latest net-zero initiative: deploying electric trucks at vast scale

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Artificial intelligence

Heat, hardware and high stakes at China’s biggest World AI Conference

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Editorial | Hong Kong’s ageing infrastructure a blot on modern city image

Burst pipe affecting 10,000 homes a reminder to ensure basic livelihood needs are met.

Residents collect water from a wagon provided by the Water Supplies Department in Shau Kei Wan on July 20. Around 10,000 homes in Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho district suffered a fresh water supply disruption following a sudden pipe burst. Photo: Sun Yeung

China’s EV makers went from small fry to big shots. Can others do the same?

The global green shift is providing a way for emerging economies to catch up with global powerhouses, with help from China’s supply chain.

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Opinion | China is growing its export channels with railways through Central Asia

Beijing is seeking to diversify its export channels as geopolitical tensions destabilise maritime trade hubs.

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As US-Chinese AI model gap narrows, what next for Washington?

China’s major advances in artificial intelligence have intensified pressure on US rivals, leaving American AI policy at a crucial crossroads.

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China’s latest AI model advancements have forced Washington to ponder its next move in the global artificial intelligence race. Image: Shutterstock

China, Russia plan fifth rail link to keep trade chugging along in harsh winters

Heilongjiang province is studying feasibility of connecting Heihe city with Blagoveshchensk in Russia by train, aiming to remove road and waterway bottlenecks.

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Shenzhen aircraft takes flight in Hong Kong under pioneering insurance plan

Shenzhen’s eVTOL aircraft secures cross-border insurance for Hong Kong flights, boosting the Greater Bay Area’s low-altitude economy.

As BYD marks Brazil milestone, Europe weighs response to surge in Chinese EVs

BYD hits 100,000 EVs in South American country, but calls grow in Europe for higher tariffs on Chinese products to shield local industry.

Workers check vehicles in BYD’s plant in Camacari, Brazil, on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong vows to launch smart system, speed water mains replacement

Pledge follows disruption of fresh water supply of Shau Kei Wan residents for more than a day.

Residents line up to fill water bottles and buckets in Shau Kei Wan. Photo: Sun Yeung

These beeswax candles shaped like fruit and vegetables look good enough to eat

Jessica Gonzalez started making candles as a kind of therapy after her parents died. Her produce-inspired candles keep her connected to them.

Fifa effect: Hong Kong developers bet on sport fever to keep shoppers spending

Neighbourhood malls to host year-round events encouraging consumers to open their wallets after World Cup mania delivers double-digit gains.

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Editorial | Tai Po fire inquiry must discharge its duty without fear or favour

After months of hearings, a greater test lies ahead as the judge-led committee confronts uncomfortable evidence.

Residents of Wang Fuk Court attend an extraordinary general meeting convened by government-appointed administrator Hop On Management Company at Tai Po Community Centre on July 19. The meeting was called after a joint petition requesting a full owners’ meeting to discuss future arrangements for the fire-ravaged Tai Po housing complex. Photo: Karma Lo

China’s robot firms’ lament: if we only had a ‘brain’, and more data

Experts at WAIC discuss the bottlenecks preventing embodied AI from improving robots’ real-world interactions.

A humanoid robot made by Agibot is pictured during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Tech-driven surge: new wealth fuels luxury housing boom in China’s AI stronghold

Landmark deals push Hangzhou’s luxury homes to fresh highs, powered by the country’s newly rich from start-ups and finance.

China’s car industry is on a tear overseas. So why are sales at home plunging?

Chinese car brands have suffered a steep drop in domestic sales this year, with Beijing scaling back subsidies and buyers reluctant to spend.

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Residents struggle on without fresh water after pipe repairs further delayed

Hong Kong authorities push back target time, as residents in Eastern district brave rain to fetch water from wagons.

About 10,000 households in Eastern district’s Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho neighbourhoods were affected by the disruption. Photo: Jelly Tse

Can Europe win a trade war with China? It may depend on how victory is defined

Brussels is increasingly determined to ensure core industries survive if confrontation with Beijing proves unavoidable.

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‘Made in China’ increasingly a symbol for hi-tech and high value

Led by robots and EVs, the country’s move up the industrial value chain is gaining momentum, June’s industrial export figures show.

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9 tickets, 110 warnings issued after construction site smoking ban takes effect

Authorities have inspected over 200 construction sites since the ban began on Friday last week, labour commissioner says.

Workers put their cigarettes and lighters inside designated lockers before entering a construction site in To Kwa Kwan. Photo: Elson Li

What will China’s phasing out of its EV battery tax break mean for the industry?

Beijing is attempting to curb overcapacity and intense domestic price wars by ending a decade-long levy exemption on batteries.

Cars produced by Chinese automakers BYD and MG at the Lianyungang port in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on July 1. Photo: AFP

How to transform your poolside into a chic oasis

Curate a Slim Aarons-worthy environment with the right landscaping, finished with pieces from Dior, Dolce & Gabbana Casa or La DoubleJ.

China’s half-year growth

Second-quarter GDP grew by a slower-than-expected 4.3 per cent, weighed down by the US-Israeli war on Iran, weak domestic consumption and a prolonged property slump.

EU test pilots find ‘no major hardware risks’ with China’s C919 jet: sources

European pilots are now wrapping up their long flight testing process for the C919, but it is still unclear when the jet might be certified, sources say.

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The C919 passenger jet has been in service domestically in China for three years. Photo: Xinhua

Trump demands damages from Canada over heavy smoke from Ontario wildfires

Parts of the US have been enveloped in dense smoke from hundreds of fires ⁠in ⁠Ontario, prompting warnings to residents to stay indoors.

Smoke from wildfires in Canada blankets the Chicago metropolitan area on Friday. Photo: AFP

Video | Flash floods and landslides kill at least 10 people in northern India

Several people remain missing in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Style Edit: Chaumet’s A Journey Through Nature transforms spices into sparkle

The Parisian high jeweller’s latest collection transforms nature’s most evocative aromas, textures and botanicals into extraordinary works of art.

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Engineering & Construction
The latest news on engineering and construction, including civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Also covers the steel industry, building regulations, construction safety and architecture, plus homebuilding, renovation and land reclamation.