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A view of Exchange Square in Central, where Hong Kong’s bourse operator has its headquarters, on March 13, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

Tong Ren Tang unit pulls Hong Kong IPO in first postponement this year

Hospital-network operator delays plan to raise up to US$115 million amid tepid demand.

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IPO

China’s Unitree Robotics rides humanoid tide as it targets US$610m IPO

Banking & finance

Hong Kong attracts wave of biotech IPO filings amid AI drug research boom

OpenClaw

Inside the OpenClaw AI mania in China, as security fears and enthusiasm surge

Appeal of autonomous AI agent spurs rapid adoption across country, from tech pros to retirees seeking a ‘digital staff’, but data wipes mar its rise and trigger warnings.

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Science

Could China’s gallium oxide leap leave F-22 radar 2 generations behind?

Chinese team’s semiconductor tech research combines power and memory, allowing for smaller and more powerful military electronics.

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Science

Chinese firm claims it intercepted B-2 radio signal during US strike on Iran

Defence technology company says its Jingqi monitoring system detected communications after bombing mission.

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Two Sessions 2026

China’s top court says it treats AI cases with care without stifling innovation

Supreme People’s Procuratorate says 4,739 individuals prosecuted last year in cases related to ‘data security breaches’.

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In an annual work report presented to the NPC, the president of China’s supreme court says courts “properly adjudicated cases” involving AI and “accurately grasped the ‘margin for error’ in technological innovation”. Photo: Reuters
Two Sessions 2026

China’s eastern, southern economic powerhouses vie for innovation leadership

Officials from Yangtze River Delta, Greater Bay Area outline ambitions after Xi Jinping calls on provincial economies to drive development.

SCMP Highlights

Hangzhou’s fine-dining scene; ‘nostalgia-posting’ trend: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ to the benefits of working past retirement age, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

China-Germany relations

Opinion | Merz’s China visit shows pragmatic diplomacy still matters

The German chancellor’s trip to Beijing suggests that Europe can de-risk from China while still pursuing mutually beneficial cooperation.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits the Forbidden City in Beijing on February 26. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

Jack Ma, Alibaba leaders call for education overhaul in the age of AI

Time spent memorising textbooks could be freed up to cultivate creativity and imagination, according to Ma, the founder of Alibaba.

From left, Jack Ma, Joe Tsai and Eddie Wu discuss AI at a school in Hangzhou on Tuesday. Photo: qq.com
Made in China 2025

Hong Kong-listed Chinese drug firms set to turn corner on rising sales, deals

Chinese pharmaceutical firms are poised for profit growth, driven by innovative drug sales and licensing deals, despite pricing pressures.

Robotics

Germany’s Merz meets China’s tech vanguard, including Alibaba and Unitree CEOs

Hangzhou visit reflects Germany’s attempt to work further with the engines of China’s digital and robotics economy.

China-Germany relations

Editorial | Merz’s Beijing trip shows that Germany realises it needs to work with China

Stable bilateral and China-EU relations can only be positive for global stability and sustainable development in an era of turbulence.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, left, shakes hands with President Xi Jinping at the state guesthouse in Beijing on February 25. Photo: Reuters
China-Germany relations

Germany’s Merz leaves China with stronger ties as Trump trade battle looms

Analysts say German chancellor’s talks in Beijing helped build rapport with Chinese leaders and halt confrontation.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (centre) visits the Forbidden City in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa
Food and Drinks

Why Hangzhou’s 2-Michelin-star Ru Yuan is ‘a restaurant unlike any other’

Ru Yuan’s chef Fu Yueliang shares why everything from local dishes to design at his restaurant is about transcending Song-dynasty tradition.

China-Germany relations

Xi and Merz pledge to strengthen ties as they rebalance amid ‘turbulent’ times

After meeting Chinese leader, German chancellor calls for closer trade relations to unlock opportunities and drive economic prosperity.

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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.

Robots perform during China Central Television’s Spring Festival Gala 2026 on February 16. Photo: Handout
China-EU relations

Merz the latest European leader to visit China amid tensions with US

Trade deficit is likely to be top priority for German chancellor on his first official visit to China since taking office.

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Robotics

China’s humanoid robot orders surge after Spring Festival spotlight

Interest also spiked in Noetix’s Bumi, a companion robot that appeared in a family-themed comedy sketch at the gala.

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Artificial intelligence

Unitree CEO sees embodied intelligence overtaking the internet’s impact

Unitree founder says the shift from screen-based AI to real-world machines could unlock a far larger economic wave than today’s tech boom.

Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot is displayed during the World AI Cannes Festival 2026 on February 12, 2026. Photo: EPA
China’s private sector

Before the factory floor, the dance floor: robots find path to market at US$145

Humanoid robots may one day transform factories and warehouses, but for now their most immediate role is keeping the party going.

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What the butler saw ... costumed robots perform a skit. Photo: Handout
Science

In robot-aided surgery, it doesn’t matter where you are: Chinese study

First randomised controlled trial of telesurgery finds it a ‘feasible solution’ for uneven distribution of medical services.

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Artificial intelligence

‘Teach our children well’: Jack Ma urges changes to China’s education in AI era

China’s educators must teach students to ask thousands of good questions, rather than give the same correct answer, Ma says.

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China technology

Opinion | How Hangzhou’s tech ecosystem nurtures dragons and rockets

It’s not one factor but a ‘rainforest’ of policy, capital, talent, universities and research institutions operating within clear boundaries.

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A mechanical horse dragon spits fire during a parade on December 16, 2023, in Hangzhou in China’s Zhejiang province. Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

Beijing outlines tech push with focus on AI, 6G, humanoid robots

Tech ministry’s plan targets breakthroughs in AI models, agents and chips, as well as AI’s spread into diverse sectors.

A child interacts with a robot at a store in Shenzhen, in south China’s Guangdong province, on January 16, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
Robotics

China’s Unitree ships over 5,500 humanoid robots in 2025, surpassing US peers

The Hangzhou-based firm’s output far outstripped the roughly 150 units each shipped by Tesla, Figure AI and Agility Robotics last year.

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China property

Hotel conversions gain traction in China’s office market amid high vacancies

In Hangzhou, one office building now houses around 10 hotels, alongside restaurants, photography studios and second-hand luxury stores.

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