Meituan

Hong Kong stocks rebound from choppy trading triggered by turmoil in US

Hang Seng Index bounces back after overnight plunge in Nasdaq-100 on concerns about frothy tech valuations.

24 Jun 2026 - 4:53PM

Dishing the dirt: official media alleges smear tactics in delivery battle

22 Jun 2026 - 7:45PM

Food delivery apps

China proposes ban on ‘irrational’ food-delivery subsidies to end price wars

17 Jun 2026 - 7:56PM

Can Chinese silicon replace Nvidia? Here are 5 AI models trained on local chips

A growing number of Chinese AI labs are experimenting with shifting earlier model training phases onto domestic chips.

17 Jun 2026 - 2:30PM

Chinese AI models have become increasingly competitive with their US peers, but the country’s AI hardware still lags significantly. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Alibaba and JD.com targeted in smear campaign ahead of shopping festival

Police in Sichuan say they dismantled the months-long operation ahead of the finale of the online retail ‘618’ festival.

15 Jun 2026 - 3:32PM

China consumption

China summons executives of Walmart-owned Sam’s Club over ‘food-safety issues’

Members-only supermarket chain urged to ‘strictly fulfil’ its corporate responsibilities.

15 Jun 2026 - 7:43PM

Huawei chips refine DeepSeek model in leap for China’s AI self-reliance

While Chinese chipmakers have found success in supporting AI inference, they are struggling with the far more complex process of training.

5 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM

The Huawei booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 25, 2026. Photo: EPA

Is Hong Kong losing its tech edge to the mainland’s AI boom?

Chinese investors are shifting from Hong Kong to mainland stocks, driven by AI opportunities and better returns.

5 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM

Ant Group

How Meituan’s US$1b bets on AI, robotics outshine quarterly loss

Investment windfall provides cushion as core-business margins face intense pressure from battle with Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com.

2 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM

Tencent shares jump 10% on expectations of AI agent within WeChat

An AI agent would leverage the app’s ecosystem of mini-programs, payments, content and commerce for 1.4 billion users.

2 Jun 2026 - 4:23PM

Tencent has repeatedly stressed its cautious approach to adding an agent to its super app. Photo: Reuters

Meituan reports third consecutive quarterly loss amid rivalry in food delivery

CEO Wang Xing says Keeta food delivery business achieved ‘meaningful efficiency gains’ in both Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia in the quarter.

1 Jun 2026 - 8:09PM

Meituan delivery riders wait for orders at an intersection in Shenzhen, March 24, 2026. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong society

Student recalls eye-opening trip with American peers that drew praise from Xi

CUHK undergraduate Liu Runjie describes how Chinese and US students reached common understanding during youth exchange trip.

31 May 2026 - 10:54PM

HKEX

HKEX revamps Tech 100 Index as benchmark struggles to keep pace with AI rally

Seven firms including Hesai, Geekplus and Deepexi join the index as investors question whether local benchmarks reflect fast-rising AI sector.

30 May 2026 - 5:34PM

Hang Seng Index review to boost market capitalisation by 4.5%: analysts

Tencent, BeOne Medicines, Baidu and NetEase may lure fund inflows between US$200 million and US$1 billion, due to index weighting changes.

25 May 2026 - 4:03PMvideocam

Hong Kong regional flag, Chinese flag and HKEX flag fly outside the Exchange Square in Central. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

China-Latin America relations

AI | China’s tech giants look to rewrite the e-commerce playbook with AI agents

The nation’s over 900 million e-commerce users are taking part in an experiment where rigid search terms are replaced by natural dialogue.

15 May 2026 - 8:00PM

Small shopping cart on a laptop keyboard signifies convenience in digital purchases. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Alibaba

Alibaba taps into China’s ‘chat to buy’ trend by connecting Qwen AI with Taobao

Move underscores strategy by China’s technology firms to revamp their flagship e-commerce platforms via an accelerating AI push

11 May 2026 - 4:08PM

China pours US$6.1b into Brazil, making it Beijing’s top global investment

Chinese miners, carmakers and tech firms are fanned out across 20 states, putting a dent in Washington’s own push throughout the region.

8 May 2026 - 12:06AMvideocam

Kimi developer Moonshot AI valued at US$20b as it navigates new IPO rules

Firm raised US$2 billion from investors including Meituan’s venture and China Mobile, taking total to US$3.9 billion in the last six months.

7 May 2026 - 7:52PM

Moonshot AI, best known for its Kimi chatbot, saw its annual recurring revenue exceed US$200 million in April. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese AI stocks are surging. So why is Hong Kong’s tech index still falling?

Hong Kong has seen a string of blockbuster listings by Chinese AI firms in recent months. Yet the Hang Seng Tech Index remains deep in a slump.

6 May 2026 - 7:52AMvideocam

Robotics

Hype or real: China’s robot boom faces reality check as commercialisation lags

Capital floods into China’s robotic sector but profitability remains elusive as challenges emerge with the industry’s business model.

5 May 2026 - 11:00AMvideocam

Robotics

China’s robots step into real-world roles, from cleaning to directing traffic

Robots appear in settings from dirty kitchens to dangerous steel mills as country pushes development of embodied AI.

5 May 2026 - 8:40AMvideocam

An X Square Robot that is capable of picking up rubbish in Beijing on April 21. Photo: AP Photo

Chinese firms face pressure on AI investments as US peers’ spending soars

Largest US companies on track for US$700 billion in AI capital expenditures this year, versus about US$105 billion in China.

30 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM

Google and Microsoft both expect 2026 capex to reach about US$190 billion. Photo: AP Photo

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong launches consultation on Keeta’s proposal over competition concerns

Competition Commission consults on delivery platform’s commitment to curb exclusivity and support fairness in the market.

28 Apr 2026 - 3:58PM

Hidden office, fractured bone: violent clashes in China’s food safety crackdown

Details of secrecy, obstruction and violence emerge from a probe into 67,000 ‘ghost’ bakeries across China’s biggest e-commerce platforms.

21 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM