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A visitor exits an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in China’s Hubei province earlier this year. Photo: Xinhua
Low-altitude economy

Low-altitude sector hits turbulence in China’s Hangzhou as subsidies face repeal

Hangzhou tech hub looks to end financial incentives for development of light aerial vehicles, including eVTOLs, signalling more optimised regulations after June crash.

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US-China relations

Opinion | Success of Trump-Xi summit lies in what happens afterwards

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Artificial intelligence

AI investors in Asia seen shifting focus to earnings ahead of Xi-Trump summit

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Rising toll of US-China trade, tech curbs in focus ahead of summit

Impacts of reciprocal restrictions eroding profits, disrupting supply chains and intensifying market competition are back in the spotlight.

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US chipmaker Nvidia recorded a US$400 million charge for excess H200 inventory and purchase obligations. Photo: Reuters
CATL

Despite stock stress, CATL set to retain EV battery dominance in China: analysts

CATL’s tech edge and brand safeguard its EV battery lead, though carmakers are seeking alternative suppliers.

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US-China tech war

Neither the US nor China can win the AI race alone, BofA analyst says

American power grid limits and China’s reliance on overseas chips mean both nations must lean on international cooperation.

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IPO

China’s tech IPOs weigh Hong Kong vs the mainland. But how much does it matter?

Firms weigh benefits of international reach against higher domestic valuations, but the dual-track dynamic is just the start, and it all aligns with Beijing’s goals.

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China’s emerging technology firms often have to make a decision on where to list – Hong Kong or the mainland. Photo: Getty Images
Foreigners in China

China needs US-style migrant policy to win tech rivalry with Washington: expert

Li Mingbo, of Guangzhou Institute of the Greater Bay Area, says China should create English-friendly environment to attract foreign talent.

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John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan to give firms more long-term certainty: Paul Chan

Finance chief says blueprint’s targets and timelines will help businesses align investment decisions with government goals.

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United States

Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’, name AI tsar

‘We will not in any way hinder or stifle’ the growth of the industry, the US president insisted.

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Protesters take part in a “Stop the AI Race” demonstration in San Francisco, California, on Thursday. Photo: AFP
DJI

China’s Insta360 opens first US flagship store in New York’s Times Square

Action camera maker Insta360 is opening a New York City flagship as it navigates price wars with DJI, soaring memory costs.

Insta360 is a competitor to DJI in the drone and action-camera market. Photo: Handout
Biomedicine: Industry Trends

Can targeted sound waves transform treatment for pancreatic and brain cancers?

A leading advocate says global trials in pancreatic and brain cancers may yield results within 3 years, with Alzheimer’s another application.

John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong leader says firms must strive to survive despite government support

Chief Executive John Lee defends policy address, saying government aid can help but businesses must also adapt in competitive market.

South Korea

South Korea wants free ‘AI for All’. Is society ready?

Seoul’s roll-out of free, unlimited AI is set to shake up classrooms, careers and crime – for better or worse.

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Illustration: Dennis Yip
China economy

Editorial | Global monetary tightening tests China’s 2-speed economy

While the domestic hi-tech sector builds momentum, traditional exporters struggling with shifting trade patterns will need targeted support.

A television displays news of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York on September 16. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla auditing Chinese suppliers ahead of Optimus roll-out: sources

The supplier audits come as Elon Musk’s firm aims to quickly ramp up production of its Optimus humanoid robot after its release later this year.

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China's military weapons

Could mystery Shanghai vessel be a mothership for China’s underwater drones?

Satellite images show an unusual craft under construction that analysts say may be designed to deploy very large uncrewed submarines.

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Huawei

China to see major shift to Huawei for AI model training in 2027: deputy chair

The firm’s Ascend chips are ahead of Nvidia in domestic market, Huawei’s Eric Xu Zhijun says.

People visit an exhibition during Huawei Connect 2026 in Shanghai on Thursday. Photo: AFP
John Lee policy address 2026

The story begins …

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s final policy address for his current term lays out five major development opportunities and 25 key livelihood measures, from targets for Northern Metropolis to family friendly policies.

John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s new chapter

The city’s first five-year plan includes 22 key performance indicators tied to the local economy, innovation and residents’ living standards.

Science

US sanctions boost China’s science-driven innovation by over 70%, study finds

US tech restrictions have driven Chinese firms to expand and deepen their scientific research sourcing through citations and research.

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Chinese companies are more engaged with science, both as consumers who increasingly cite scientific publications in their patents and as producers who generate a growing volume of academic publications. Photo: Getty Images
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Xi to get what Trump didn’t in Beijing: a presidential airport welcome

US president will personally greet Chinese counterpart on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Washington when Xi lands next Wednesday.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping participates in a welcome ceremony for US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Photo: AP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

China’s Wang Yi holds phone call with Rubio days before Xi visits US

Top diplomats’ call likely to have locked down final details for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first US state visit in more than a decade.

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US-China relations

China edges US, EU on AI regulation trust in middle-income countries: Pew survey

US think tank study finds middle-income countries have ‘more positive views of China’ when it comes to regulating AI effectively.

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Huawei

How Huawei plans to bypass US chip curbs with its latest technology

The Chinese tech giant is leveraging its UnifiedBus technology to link hundreds or thousands of chips into single computing unit.

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US restrictions have made system-level innovation more important to Huawei. Photo: Shutterstock
China manufacturing

Xi’s industrial power play sees China bet big on AI, chips and smarter factories

Beijing is accelerating its push for resilient supply chains amid geopolitical tensions and domestic weaknesses.

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An automated guided vehicle operates at the workshop of a building-materials company in northern China's Tianjin last month. The nation is looking to build more smart factories. Photo: Xinhua
Huawei

Huawei unveils latest tech to boost AI power, curb China’s Nvidia reliance

Its SuperPoD will face off against offerings by US rivals in the global computing power arena, including Nvidia’s NVL system.

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John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s 5-year plan, policy continuity offer investor stability, experts say

Explicit directions set by John Lee seen as ensuring persistence in policies even if there are changes in government leadership.

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