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(From left) Regina Yeung, HSBC head of rewards and partnerships, Brian Hui, HSBC chief customer officer, SCMP publisher Tammy Tam, Secretary for Education Christine Choi, Janet Pang, HSBC head of retail business, SCMP executive editor Zuraidah Ibrahim, Angela Chan, HSBC Life Hong Kong chief distribution officer, and Ang Jin, chief growth officer at SCMP, at the opening ceremony of the Global Education Summit 2026. Photo: Edmond So
Education in Hong Kong

Inaugural Global Education Summit explores AI, future talent and changing pathways

SCMP and HSBC Premier’s two-day event brings together educators, parents and policymakers to discuss Hong Kong’s appeal to global talent and AI-led future.

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Artificial intelligence

From ‘slop’ to prime time: how AI dramas are shaking up China’s TV industry

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Artificial intelligence

In Focus | Will geopolitics put a potential Musk merger between a rocket and a hard place?

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China trade

German companies want tougher EU-China policy despite supply chain reliance

The DIHK finds German firms facing Chinese competition back stronger EU action, but its trade chief warns against ‘blanket measures’.

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German companies are backing tougher EU action on China as manufacturers such as Volkswagen restructure under intensifying competition from Chinese rivals. Photo: Reuters
India

India’s push to secure place in global chip supply has ‘secret weapon’: its people

Building up its pool of design talent can gain it a spot higher up in the value chain by turning ‘Make in India’ to ‘Engineer in India’.

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US-China tech war

US-China AI agreement, G20 trade spat, inflation data

This week: The US and China both back limited AI regulation at G20 event, China blocks G20 communique criticising large trade surpluses, Xi visits Kyrgyzstan and Egypt. Next week: China factory-gate prices may rise for sixth month, August trade data may show further boom, SCMP holds Central Asia conference, and more.

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Hong Kong economy

John Lee urges banks to finance city’s tech growth, expand offshore yuan business

City leader calls for closer partnership between government and banking sector in four areas as Hong Kong seeks strategic growth.

Authorities are pouring billions of Hong Kong dollars into the Northern Metropolis, a megaproject near the border that aims to power growth in innovation and technology. Photo: Edmond So
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese carmaker Chery to begin testing solid-state EV batteries next year

Chairman says it plans to invest US$1.49 billion in the new battery technology over the next two years.

Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | 3 easy wins to modernise Hong Kong’s education system

Reform must address AI-disrupted assessment, expand global learning in the curriculum, and offer alternative pathways beyond the DSE.

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China jobs

How China’s AI race axes jobs, forcing workers into low-paid roles

White-collar, corporate jobs could be in the firing line as artificial intelligence proves quicker at tasks requiring data-heavy tech skills.

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A woman holds an umbrella as she walks through Beijing’s Central Business District (CBD). Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

US urged to consider military strikes to stop China achieving AGI first

Former White House staffer calls for espionage and cyber options as Washington prepares for a potential Chinese breakthrough.

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The US and China are competing for global leadership in artificial intelligence as the technology rapidly advances. Photo: Shutterstock
Robotics

Opinion | China’s robot revolution may not arrive in the way you expect

Electric vehicles generally travel abroad as finished, branded products. Chinese robotics could spread differently.

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Artificial intelligence

Moonshot AI – creator of Kimi K3 model – has filed for Hong Kong IPO: sources

The leading Chinese AI start-up has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing and aims to go public early next year, sources say.

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Artificial intelligence

Do Z.ai and MiniMax face different financial fates months after Hong Kong IPOs?

Post-earnings results suggest an emerging divide as differing revenue growth and model capabilities may shape their market standing, analysts say.

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The logo of Chinese AI company Z.ai at its headquarters in Beijing on June 25. Photo: Reuters
ByteDance

Exclusive | ByteDance to expand massive AI data centre cluster in Inner Mongolia: source

As Chinese tech giants ramp up artificial intelligence spending, TikTok’s parent company is set to expand data centres in Ulanqab.

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The ByteDance logo is seen at the company’s office building in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters
Semiconductors

Attack the chokepoints: how years of US export curbs reshaped China’s tech scene

China’s tech start-ups now focus far more on key ‘chokepoint’ technologies, especially in the chip supply chain, Morgan Stanley report finds.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump can’t wait for Xi’s Washington visit, but claims US leads China in AI race

US president praises Xi and predicts they have ‘a lot of good things to discuss’ at summit, while bragging of beating Beijing in tech war.

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China jobs

In Focus | The world at home: why more Chinese are opting for Sino-foreign universities

China’s growing number of educational joint ventures receive more applicants as students seek a simpler path to an international edge.

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Illustration: Brian Wang
Artificial intelligence

Frontier AI at a cost: what Anthropic’s Fable 5.1 means for US-China model race

The US firm’s new models claim top position on leading benchmarks, though steep operating costs against Chinese rivals highlight a growing divide.

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Crime in Hong Kong

ICAC sets integrity standards for government computers to fight misuse

Independent Commission Against Corruption unveils standards after revealing procedures for government computer systems had loopholes.

Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD, Leapmotor buck EV market slowdown as pressure piles up on small rivals

China’s leading EV makers saw sales surge in August, with BYD up 17.8 per cent from last year and Leapmotor up 80.7 per cent.

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A Z Convertible EV from BYD luxury brand Denza at the company’s booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Semiconductors

China’s AMEC unveils 6 chip-making machines in a day in self-reliance boost

A rapid R&D drive is powering the firm’s transition beyond its core business.

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Chinese chip equipment giant Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) unveils six new tools in a single day as the company accelerates research and development. Photo: Weibo
Artificial intelligence

Chinese internet giants set to reap AI profits in 2 to 3 years, UBS says

Despite short term macro headwinds, vast user bases and costs are positioning Chinese firms for gains.

Hong Kong science and tech

HKU partners with tech giants to offer AI labs at expanded Shanghai campus

University’s campus in Zhangjiang Science City, Shanghai, welcomed more than 300 students for new term, with plans to expand intake.

China stock market

What tech-driven company earnings say about China’s diverging growth paths

AI demand and local chip substitution spark boom for tech firms, leaving traditional industries far behind.

Earnings for firms on the Star Market in Shanghai and the ChiNext board in Shenzhen soared in the first half. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

US Congress seeks to identify foreign countries behind scam calls

Inquiry comes as US government reports tying much of the financial damage from scams to Chinese criminal networks based in Southeast Asia.

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US government reports have connected much of the financial damage from scam calls to Chinese criminal networks based in Southeast Asia. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China trade war

Congress advances new bill to give US edge in open-source AI race with China

Legislation to promote adoption of US open-source models while publicising the risks associated with using their Chinese counterparts.

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United States

Trump’s North Korea hope, China’s rocket force: 7 global relations reads

From plans that could upend the US elections to Canada tariffs, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in August 2026.

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