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China names trillions of AI tokens after yuan. Should US worry for the dollar?

China has officially designated ciyuan as the translation for ‘token’, giving strong economic overtones to what has been a tech term.

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China has designated ci yuan as the translation for “token”, during an official’s speech on AI development that linked tech supply with commercial demand. Photo: Reuters

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Pinduoduo operator PDD’s profit slides as firm cites higher reinvestment

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China names Beijing, urban clusters as major tech hubs in self-reliance push

Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang says national capital and its neighbours should become ‘world-class science centre’ at high-profile tech forum.

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Data science, AI slip as 53% of Hong Kong’s university subjects fall in rankings

Despite overall drop, dentistry at HKU remains second while performing arts at HKAPA regains 10th place and education at EdU enters top 10.

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Pop Mart shares dive despite soaring profit as investors fear Labubu dependence

Labubu and The Monsters series make up 38 per cent of 2025 revenue, while conservative growth guidance for 2026 weighs on confidence.

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Labubu figures are displayed at Pop Mart’s Skullpanda pop-up shop in New York City on December 12, 2025. Photo: Reuters

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Sri Lanka’s refusal to host US warplanes before Iran war risks trade backlash

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Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to upgrade Tung Chung line signalling system on Sunday night

Rail operator vows work will finish before the first train in the morning, ensuring normal service on the line and Airport Express.

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A section of the new Tung Chung line tracks near Tung Chung East station. Photo: Elson Li

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Malaysia’s weather is so hot that it can warp a payment card

Rice fields are drying out in the northern region, while heat-related health cases are rising across the country.

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A Malaysian from Perak shows a toll payment card warped by the extreme heat affecting the country’s northern region. Photo: Threads/lltlps

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Shenzhen eyes ‘leapfrog’ gains in AI server supply chain in self-reliance push

Shenzhen has unveiled an ambitious three-year plan to build out AI computing clusters and boost key hardware components.

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Former Hong Kong exchange executive Ba Shusong reported out of public sight

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The tariff increases – made in part to appease demands from Washington – have been designated a breach of trade rules by Beijing.

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Former defence exec Tan Ruisong given death sentence for ‘exceptional’ corruption

Tan confessed to taking about US$89 million in bribes and insider trading during his time at Avic.

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Analysts say oil from Africa may be lower-risk alternative, coinciding with a fresh push for infrastructure to supply Europe.

New 200-berth marina, clubhouse planned in Hong Kong revamp of Aberdeen site

Development Bureau aims to launch first tender for a marina in nearly 40 years in 2027.

China-owned vessel secures rare Strait of Hormuz transit as Iran war grinds on

China names trillions of AI tokens after yuan. Should US worry for the dollar?

China has officially designated ciyuan as the translation for ‘token’, giving strong economic overtones to what has been a tech term.

How climate change led to demise of an advanced Chinese civilisation 4,500 years ago

New research paints a picture of a culture that struggled to navigate a significant increase in rainfall and slowly disappeared from history.

Are US and China seeking ‘minimum stability’ after a ‘rough patch’ in relations?

Even though Donald Trump has postponed his trip to China, an academic forum heard that both sides still hoped to keep things on an even keel.

.css-12ooj4n{font-family:Roboto Condensed,Roboto Condensed fallback,sans-serif;}Global Talent Summit Week highlights why Hong Kong attracts high-calibre professionals

Officials and industry experts share insights into worldwide talent trends at Hong Kong Talent Engage’s International Talent Forum.

Pinduoduo operator PDD’s profit slides as firm cites higher reinvestment

Results reflect a pivotal year for firm, as breakneck growth gives way to more stable pace.

China names Beijing, urban clusters as major tech hubs in self-reliance push

Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang says national capital and its neighbours should become ‘world-class science centre’ at high-profile tech forum.

Data science, AI slip as 53% of Hong Kong’s university subjects fall in rankings

Despite overall drop, dentistry at HKU remains second while performing arts at HKAPA regains 10th place and education at EdU enters top 10.

Pop Mart shares dive despite soaring profit as investors fear Labubu dependence

Labubu and The Monsters series make up 38 per cent of 2025 revenue, while conservative growth guidance for 2026 weighs on confidence.

Why Chinese companies struggling at home are looking to Europe

Chinese firms operating in Europe have very different view to European firms with investments in China, survey finds.

US basketball star Candace Parker grateful for chance to play in mainland China

Two-time Olympic gold medallist retired in 2024, now pursues hugely successful post-playing career but receives ‘vicious’ abuse as TV analyst.

Sri Lanka’s refusal to host US warplanes before Iran war risks trade backlash

Trying to keep conflict at arm’s length by distancing itself from the US could bring Sri Lanka’s economy ‘to its knees’, analysts say.

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to upgrade Tung Chung line signalling system on Sunday night

Rail operator vows work will finish before the first train in the morning, ensuring normal service on the line and Airport Express.

Malaysia’s weather is so hot that it can warp a payment card

Rice fields are drying out in the northern region, while heat-related health cases are rising across the country.

Shenzhen eyes ‘leapfrog’ gains in AI server supply chain in self-reliance push

Shenzhen has unveiled an ambitious three-year plan to build out AI computing clusters and boost key hardware components.

Former Hong Kong exchange executive Ba Shusong reported out of public sight

An economist, academic and frequent speaker on Hong Kong’s role linking mainland China to the world, Ba left HKEX in 2025.

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China says Mexico’s tariff hikes constitute ‘trade barriers’ after probe

New 200-berth marina, clubhouse planned in Hong Kong revamp of Aberdeen site

Pinduoduo operator PDD’s profit slides as firm cites higher reinvestment

Opinion | Middle powers are taking up the mantle of multilateral leadership

Zhang Dongmei named new deputy director of office overseeing Hong Kong affairs

Hong Kong’s bid to win in AI: where are the road map and the guardrails?

Hong Kong’s AI revolution accelerates as policy funds skills training while industries and educators rush to integrate the shift.

Exclusive | Hong Kong job openings hit 6-year low in 69% of sectors amid AI’s ascent

Is AI displacing young people for entry-level jobs?

Open Dialogue | Gary Liu and Liu Xiaochun on the US and China’s divergent paths for stablecoins

As investors await Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences, two experts discuss the assets’ integration with the city’s economy – and the world’s.

Open Questions | Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein

Former diplomat posted to Beijing speaks on Iran, Taiwan and global supply chains as details of Xi-Trump meeting are worked out.

Open Questions | Why Iran war may drive East Asia nuclear race, hit China in Mideast: Zhao Tong

Carnegie nuclear policy expert says law of the jungle signalled by US actions could spur more countries to pursue nuclear weapons.

Open Questions | Strikes on Iran not the biggest threat to China’s belt and road goals: Pan Guang

Mainland academic assesses the risks to Chinese investment and diplomacy in the region and what it means for the other main players.

Nvidia’s Huang calls China ‘formidable’ in robotics as firm bets on physical AI

China’s microelectronics, motors, rare earth and magnets – which are foundational to robotics – are the world’s best, says Huang.

China Mobile bets on Hong Kong as gateway for global computing flows

China Mobile opens new data centre and expands cables as Hong Kong is drawn deeper into China’s national computing network.

Shenzhen eyes ‘leapfrog’ gains in AI server supply chain in self-reliance push

Shenzhen has unveiled an ambitious three-year plan to build out AI computing clusters and boost key hardware components.

Memory costs ‘beyond imagination’ hurting smartphone makers: Xiaomi leader

Firms are being drawn into a price-raising cycle that could reshape the industry, executive says as company reports 27 per cent profit drop.

Chinese island province wants more than beachgoers as it chases economic growth

After three speculative booms – and busts – the island province is seeking sustainable growth based on new status as a free-trade port.

AI, flying cars drive economic transition in China’s Kunshan

City at heart of Yangtze River Delta region sees new tech dreams emerge as old ones based on mass production of electronics fade.

How long will US-Israel war on Iran last? Chinese analysts offer clues

Iran’s drones gaining edge as opponents burn through costly missiles, analysts note, as one labels the war a ‘serious mistake’ by US.

Why Beijing has struggled to rally Asia against Japan over PM’s Taiwan remarks

Many in the region harbour security concerns similar to Tokyo’s and prefer to stay neutral between the Asian heavyweights, analysts say.

Global Talent Summit Week highlights why Hong Kong attracts high-calibre professionals

Opinion | Middle powers are taking up the mantle of multilateral leadership

Letters | In Hong Kong’s weight management plan, BMI should be one data point among many