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A customer uses his phone in front of a board with the menu at AGI Bar in Beijing. Drinkers at the AI-themed bar in the city's tech district can even plug in to DeepSeek for free. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

Back in the Harness: DeepSeek continues its pivot towards agentic AI

With the launch of Harness, China’s DeepSeek continues to build the foundational digital scaffolding for autonomous AI agents.

Tourism

Chinese museums red-faced after caption errors mar communist-themed displays

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Alibaba

China’s richest province taps Alibaba to power its AI and chip push

Hong Kong stock market

From chasing robots to chasing profits: the numbers moving markets

Unitree Robotics, US inflation rates, gold prices, Hong Kong homes and CK Hutchison’s interim results were in the spotlight this week.

Unitree’s G1 humanoid robots sit next to a child interacting with the company's GO2 robot at a Unitree store in Beijing on August 1, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Chinese offshore investment

Opinion | Beijing’s offshore insurance tax tests Hong Kong wealth management

While markets initially fell, more transparent cross-border oversight could strengthen the city’s credibility as a wealth management centre.

China technology

The next tech race? China launches push to leapfrog US in ‘brain chip’ devices

China is throwing the power of the state behind efforts to overtake Elon Musk in a vital frontier technology: brain-computer interfaces.

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US-China relations

US panel on China sees confidence masking economic anxiety after rare visit

Congressional advisers cite AI optimism but question Beijing’s openness after being denied access to Hangzhou tech firms.

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US and Chinese officials have sought to maintain dialogue as the two sides navigate disputes over trade, technology and Taiwan. Photo: AFP
China manufacturing

From solar to AI: why China may be entering its ‘Go Global 3.0’ era

As a new wave of Chinese firms captures global demand for hi-tech goods, a new report highlights a strategic shift towards AI hardware and robotics.

Robotics

Unitree IPO deluge masks humanoid robots’ limitations

Retail investors subscribed for more than 5,500 times the shares on offer in Unitree Robotics’ offering amid hype about advances for humanoid robots and a run of Shanghai IPO windfalls.

Robotics

AgiBot dethrones Unitree as world’s top humanoid maker ahead of IPOs

AgiBot’s shipments surged 562 per cent year on year, supported by a portfolio of full-size bipedals, compact units and wheeled robots.

An Agibot humanoid robot is pictured at the company’s facility in Shanghai, on August 4, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
Accidents and disasters in China

Beijing on red alert as Typhoon Dolphin grounds nearly 1,000 flights in Shanghai

The weather system is maintaining its strength as it heads north with rains forecast to grow increasingly stronger over the next three days.

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After causing flooding in Shanghai and other parts of eastern China, Typhoon Dolphin was expected to maintain its strength as it moved towards Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Accidents and disasters in China

Red alert: Shanghai cancels 80% of flights as Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall

The storm strikes coastal Zhejiang province on Sunday evening, packing heavy winds and disrupting travel across eastern China.

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Accidents and disasters in China

Typhoon Dolphin grounds hundreds of flights as it approaches eastern China

Airlines offer free flight changes and cancellations ahead of the storm, which is expected to bring torrential rain to the region.

China consumption

Haidilao takes on McDonald’s, KFC with burger brand amid slowing hotpot growth

As burger outlets crowd the domestic market, Haidilao attempts to expand amid declining demand for hotpot.

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Haidilao launched its Fresh Burger store in Wuhan last month. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hang Lung looks beyond luxury amid changing consumer tastes

Record mall rental income was offset by property writedowns and weak offices, while Shanghai’s Plaza 66 aims to grow beyond luxury shopping.

Hang Lung's Plaza 66 in Shanghai. The company is adding rooftop gardens, art spaces and expanded dining spaces to encourage customers to spend more time at the mall rather than simply shop for luxury goods. Photo: Shutterstock
Mainland China

Video | Emirates passengers stuck on tarmac in China for 10 hours

Emirates Flight EK302 from Dubai was forced to divert to Hangzhou because of stormy weather that made landing at Pudong Airport too dangerous.

Robotics

China sweeps global humanoid robot start-up ranking as US imposes ban

The LexisNexis study identified a ‘clear shift towards China’ in the humanoid robot race, with the US falling behind.

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China travel

All went wrong: A380 flight to China becomes 10-hour ordeal

The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare.

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An Emirates Airbus A380. Photo: dpa
Science

Top Los Angeles diabetes doctor Shen Yang joins China’s Westlake University

Recognised as a ‘top endocrinologist’ in southern California, Shen will be first US-licensed clinical doctor at the Chinese medical school.

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US-China relations

US congressional group plans annual visits to China after trade trip

The fact-finding mission by members of a congressional advisory body to Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou was the first of its kind since 2019.

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China-Latin America relations

Trump, tariffs and ties with China at stake in Brazilian presidential race

Polls show Beijing-friendly incumbent Lula neck and neck with Washington’s favoured candidate ahead of closely watched October election.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left), seen here with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in May 2025, is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term as leader of the South American country. Photo: AFP
Tencent

Moonshot, DeepSeek and chips: a guide to Tencent’s growing AI empire

A look at some of the key companies in Tencent’s growing AI portfolio, from model makers to chip designers.

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The Tencent booth at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, July 17, 2026. Photo: CN-STR/AFP
Hong Kong weather

Typhoon Noul: 2,000 passengers left stranded overnight at Hong Kong airport

Airport Authority provides extra 600 seats and food for travellers, while some lament hotel room rates increasing to HK$2,000 to HK$3,000.

China’s private sector

How Beijing became China’s biggest tech venture capitalist, from AI to chips

China’s tech sector thrives on state-backed investment, reshaping funding dynamics and sparking a debate about balancing risk and innovation.

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Architecture and design

Only in Hangzhou: new Westlake 66 complex blends hi-tech and history

Hang Lung Properties’ newest mixed-use development connects centuries of history to one of China’s most dynamic tech hubs.

Westlake 66, Hang Lung's 11th project in China, is a hub of commerce, culture and community. Photo: courtesy Hang Lung Properties
Robotics

Chinese robot maker AgiBot targets a listing in Hong Kong’s booming market

Leading robot maker plans a Hong Kong IPO with Citic, CICC, and Morgan Stanley as sponsors.

An AgiBot A2 humanoid robot learns to pick green leaves of Longjing tea under staff training at the Longjing Tea Plantation in West Lake, Hangzhou, eastern Zhejiang province on May 21, 2026. Photo: Getty Images
China property

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.

Extreme weather

Video | Chinese disaster centre prepares citizens for extreme weather

For 1,599 yuan (US$235), visitors of the disaster training centre can experience what it is like to be caught up in a typhoon.

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