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China’s ‘little Nvidia’ plans Hong Kong listing after 147% revenue jump

The Chinese AI chip developer plans a listing in Hong Kong to deepen its ‘international strategic footprint’.

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Chinese vloggers are taking to YouTube to ‘set the record straight’

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China races to develop brain-computer interfaces that can be inserted in minutes

Jevons Paradox: why China’s cheap AI models could be good for Silicon Valley

China’s open-weight models have led AI firms to slash prices, but they will also massively boost overall AI demand, analysts say.

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The OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration picture created on June 11, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Outside In | Smart planning, not panic, must guide Asia’s data centre buildout

The spread of data centres in Asia does not seem to have sparked the kind of protests it has in the West, but good policies are needed to ensure that remains the case.

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Privacy fears drive ‘patriotic Americans’ to destroy licence plate cameras

Grass-roots activists across the US are smashing Flock’s surveillance devices, saying the cameras can be used to infringe on privacy.

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Who is Olympic skating champion Alysa Liu’s transgender sibling Jaylin Liu

The younger sibling of the US figure skating prodigy is also good at sports, loves going to concerts and has met Laufey backstage.

Alysa Liu’s transgender sibling Jaylin Liu (right) has been making headlines. Photo: @alysaxliu/Instagram

Full-lume watches are the new flex, from heritage brands to indie upstarts

Luminescence was a stand-out trend at this year’s Watches and Wonders – here’s how makers are using innovative materials to light up horology.

How Beijing’s hypersonic ‘carrier killers’ could distract US in a Taiwan conflict

Beijing said to be producing anti-ship missiles to hold US Pacific Fleet at distance so PLA can settle matters wherever contingency might be.

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How a Hong Kong charity is using AI to help migrant workers tackle exploitation

Migrasia says AI chatbot PoBot serves as centralised call centre, providing instant support and gathering data to identify patterns of abuse.

(From left) Migrasia’s chief operating officer Paras Kalura, co-founder and director David Bishop and chief programme officer Isla Wilson. Photo: Dickson Lee

The designers turning fitness trackers into fine jewellery

From sleek ring jackets to diamond‑set bands, luxury wellness jewellery is reshaping how we track our bodies – with famous fans including LeBron James.

Give your wearable a racier look with Caleums Jewellery's Ferrari Whoop accessory. Photo: Handout

How the humble burrito triggered a Maga ‘civil war’ in Trump’s party

The price of the Mexican dish is at the centre of an inflation row, with one lawmaker telling US youths to stop whining and ‘eat ramen’.

Want to learn Cantonese? These influencers are sparking a Canto revival

Influencers like Uncle Donnie, Andrew Bui and Mihi Matshingana are connecting a Cantonese-speaking diaspora and inspiring learning.

Meet Rami Malek’s twin brother, English teacher Sami, who joined him at Wimbledon

From swapping identities to sharing a bungalow in Los Angeles, the Oscar-winning actor and his younger twin are very close.

Rami Malek (left) and his twin brother Sami Malek at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: FilmMagic

US judge blocks Pentagon’s ‘Chinese military’ label for WuXi AppTec

Court finds defence officials misread evidence involving a state-linked fund, Chinese universities and a PLA hospital.

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WuXi AppTec is one of China’s largest pharmaceutical research and manufacturing services companies. Photo: Handout

Europe hails AI gigafactory plan, but industry fears deeper US tech reliance

Brussels’ €30b tender for up to 7 AI hubs already benefits US chipmakers and could result in EU-funded computing capacity being sold to US tech giants.

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Chinese fraud ring helped candidates cheat their way to government-funded jobs

Candidates for postings in Henan were found to have paid officials for an advance look at the questions in an entrance exam.

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These 7 lesser-known Korean snacks are trending among visitors

From pork rice soup to K-pop star Jennie’s favourite banana-flavoured snacks, these foods are trending across TikTok, Instagram and Reddit.

Banana Kick (right) has long been a favourite in Korea, but the puffed corn snack became the focus of attention overseas after Blackpink’s Jennie named it one of her favourites last year. Melon Kick (left) has also become a favourite for some overseas enthusiasts. Photo: Courtesy of Nongshim

Cambricon posts 108% surge in revenue amid China’s massive AI chip drive

The Chinese AI chip giant saw revenue reach 6 billion yuan in the first half of the year, as Beijing pushes to replace foreign hardware.

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Lab-made diamonds ride AI demand for chip cooling as China leads industrial boom

Exports surge in first half of year, as the superior heat dissipation of diamonds expands market beyond jewellery, positioning China for further growth.

China’s Kimi K3 AI model escapes a closed cyber test: researchers

Kimi K3’s escape did not involve the hacking of an external system, unlike recent breaches by OpenAI and Anthropic models.

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The Kimi K3 incident follows similar ones involving closed frontier models from OpenAI and Anthropic. Photo: Getty Images

Beyond lithography: Chinese chip toolmaker achieves wafer polishing breakthrough

While global attention focuses on the most advanced bottlenecks, domestic equipment makers are quietly closing the gap in other essential technologies.

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An exhibitor looks at a wafer during the Semicon China semiconductor exhibition in Shanghai on March 25. Photo: AFP

Sugar for the pill: US$8b fund boosts Hong Kong’s biotech hub ambitions

Hong Kong Investment Corporation is stepping up its efforts to position itself amid Beijing’s challenge to US pharmaceutical dominance.

Beyond compliance: zero-carbon estates give China’s battery makers a global edge

With the EU’s binding carbon cap taking effect as early as 2028, the route to compliance for Chinese firms could offer a long-term advantage.

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July trade robust, fresh Chinese sanctions, Unitree IPO opens

This week: July trade growth moderates, Beijing retaliates against US sanctions and services activity growth slips. Next week: Subscriptions start for Unitree IPO, Tencent and Chinese chipmakers report interim earnings, July factory gate prices and more.

Air conditioners for export to Europe at a warehouse in Jiaozhou, Shandong province. Photo: Xinhua

How Hong Kong teens can be protected from appearance anxiety

Body image anxiety among young people is on the rise in the city and around the world – is social media solely to blame, and what can parents do?

Teenager Xanthe Maya Ganesan admits that social media influencers have become role models for many children. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree seeks US$9b valuation in landmark robotics IPO

DeepSeek, which invested 141 million yuan, will co-develop AI models and embodied-intelligence technology with Unitree.

Hong Kong preferred base as Chinese SOEs consolidate overseas accounts

City’s attractions include international banking system, deep capital markets, offshore yuan pool and close links with mainland.

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Telecommunications
The latest news on telecommunications and networks, including wired and wireless networks, broadcasting and radio communications. Also covers satellite, telecoms companies, optical communications, plus 4G, 5G and mobile phone networks.