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David Liao, HSBC’s co-chief executive for Asia and the Middle East, speaks at the bank’s 13th annual China Conference on Tuesday. Photo: handout
China technology

Global investors flock to China’s Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics

Major banks such as HSBC and UBS host thousands of executives in southern tech hub this week to connect foreign capital with domestic firms.

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Hong Kong economy

Rain, internet outages hit first day of Hong Kong’s robot convenience stores

Banking & finance

Hong Kong leads Asia in start-up potential, ranks fifth globally: study

Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong can play unique role in fostering robotics industry: Paul Chan

Finance chief also welcomes launch of Galbot’s humanoid robot-operated outlets in Hung Hom, Kai Tak and Wan Chai – a first for the city.

Paul Chan visits a robot-operated store set to open on Tuesday. Photo: Karma Lo
Belt and Road Initiative

In Focus | Can Beijing’s gateway plan for Tibet survive geopolitics and natural disasters?

Beijing hopes trade will stabilise Tibet, but friction with India and the looming Dalai Lama succession are hampering its efforts.

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China trade

China’s Micbot trains robots to withstand the heat of Saudi Arabian oil industry

AI-powered quadrupeds, designed for extreme conditions and hazardous sites, are undergoing tests in China as Micbot awaits Aramco’s mass-procurement decision.

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Artificial intelligence

Biomedicine | China thinks big on brain-computer interfaces

Launch of commercial BCI implantation, ahead of US, offers hope to millions with brain or spinal injuries as plans are made for the technology’s wider use.

China thinks big on brain-computer interfaces after world-first surgery
US-China trade war

US urged to use Beijing playbook to secure Chinese tech transfers

Experts say Washington should target areas where cutting-edge Chinese technological know-how could be welcomed, then applied to help US.

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Unitree Robotics

Unitree’s stock slump begs question: is there a bubble in humanoid robotics?

Even after the sell-off, Unitree’s market value is more than four times the top of the range indicated by lead underwriter Citic Securities.

China technology

Opinion | How Shenzhen can win the ‘AI for science’ race

Rather than copy the research-focused models of Beijing and Shanghai, the tech hub must leverage its industrial depths to become a premier lab for experimentation and deployment.

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A man stands next to a poster showing robots mimicking human expressions from Shenzhen Xiaoquan Technology during the International AI Application and Robotics Innovation Exhibition in Beijing on March 18. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Bill Gates warns of AI’s impact, urges the US and China to cooperate

Tech titan argued on Wednesday artificial intelligence needs significant limits or else the harm to humans will outweigh any potential good.

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Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates issued a stark warning about AI’s risks, saying companies were rushing ahead with the technology without a broader plan for the massive upheaval it would cause. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
Robotics: Companies

Brain-tech push gains pace as China sets standards and firms challenge Neuralink

Dozens of guidelines are coming, covering medical, industrial and consumer users as emerging neural technology moves towards wider adoption.

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Mainland China

Editorial | As China’s humanoid robots make strides, practical use is the next frontier

Recent competitions in Beijing and Hong Kong have showcased how far these machines have come. Now, it’s time to pivot to the strategy for their deployment.

Mainland China

Video | Thrills and spills at World Humanoid Robot Games

The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing saw several stretchers deployed to remove robots that had ‘passed out’.

Staff members use extinguishers after a humanoid robot caught fire after finishing a 100m large-sized group preliminary race, following the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, at the National Speed Skating Oval, in Beijing, China August 22, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Mainland China

Video | Thrills and spills at World Humanoid Robot Games

The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing saw several stretchers deployed to remove robots that had ‘passed out’.

The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing saw several stretchers deployed to remove robots that had ‘passed out’
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Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng lands US$900m in funding for humanoid AI push despite wider quarterly loss

Backers including Alibaba, Tencent and IDG put up a combined US$600 million while Xpeng itself pledges US$200 million.

Video | Records smashed at World Humanoid Robot Games

The event also exposed robot design problems to be addressed, including poor balance, weak batteries and limited autonomy.

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China technology

Chinese robots tackle tennis, smash race records at World Humanoid Robot Games

Event highlights robots’ remaining weaknesses, including balance issues, limited autonomy and battery constraints, while underscoring need for faster networks.

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A Galbot humanoid robot dives for the ball during a tennis match with a human player before the opening ceremony for the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Mainland China

Are humanoid robots the future? Chinese makers instead highlight practicality

The industry is seeing a shift from flashy demonstrations, like kickboxing and dancing, to real-world deployment.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

CUHK researchers perform city’s first robot-assisted pelvic fracture surgery

Amid rising cases among Hong Kong’s ageing population, procedure promises to be safer, less intrusive method that reduces blood loss, researchers say.

China technology

Opinion | In the embodied AI race, China can opt to look beyond bigger models

China is pioneering a more cost-efficient pathway which could inspire tech communities in the developing world by lowering the barriers to innovation.

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IPO

China’s Mech-Mind Robotics set to take orders for US$300m IPO: sources

Developer of 3D cameras and AI software for robots raises target by US$100 million amid investor enthusiasm.

Visitors explore the Mech-Mind Robotics booth during Smart Factory & Automation World 2026 in Seoul, South Korea, on March 5. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

Better robots depend on better data, Chinese firm 51World says

New devices and platforms to obtain real-world data for embodied AI can break the biggest hurdle to creating more capable robots, CEO says.

Mainland China

From spectacle to scale: why China’s robotics firms face a ‘critical juncture’

China’s robots have won global attention with a string of viral stunts. But firms now face growing pressure to generate real-world returns.

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Mainland China

Video | China’s ‘Superman’ robot said to outpace fastest human

Unitree says its ‘Superman’ robot outperforms humans in 100-metre run and with vertical jumps, ‘breaking the limits of humanity’.

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Unitree Robotics

Unitree Robotics surges 629% to US$66 billion valuation in Shanghai share debut

Stock jumps as first listing by humanoid robot maker draws 9.8 million retail investment accounts competing for just 9.7 million shares.

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People watch humanoid robots dance at the Unitree booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 17. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

US urged to follow China’s lead in treating data as an economic asset

Congressional advisory panel urges Washington to develop national strategy as Beijing’s data push gives Chinese firms edge in AI, robotics.

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Artificial intelligence

Robotics | Chinese robots on the march despite tech war hurdles

Recent US ban on new robots is unlikely to prevent robotics becoming China’s next export engine after electric vehicles.

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