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Celia is a tech reporter for the Post, covering companies such as Tencent, JD.com and Foxconn. She also covers start-up news and China's tech world. Prior to joining the Post, she worked for China Daily.
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The White House had considered adding Chinese telecoms giant Huawei to the Specially Designated Nationals list, which would have blocked it from the US financial system
The White House had considered adding Chinese telecoms giant Huawei to the Specially Designated Nationals list, which would have blocked it from the US financial system
How to develop and retain top players is critical to the commercial success and sustainability of both regular sports and e-sports teams.
How to develop and retain top players is critical to the commercial success and sustainability of both regular sports and e-sports teams.
Generally believed to be more accepting of trading privacy for security, Chinese residents are growing increasingly vocal about privacy concerns relating to facial recognition.
Generally believed to be more accepting of trading privacy for security, Chinese residents are growing increasingly vocal about privacy concerns relating to facial recognition.
China is currently working on new data privacy laws as governments around the world address rising consumer anxiety as more services become a digital experience.
China is currently working on new data privacy laws as governments around the world address rising consumer anxiety as more services become a digital experience.
Chinese companies offer internships to university students in Hong Kong after city campuses turn into battlegrounds amid ongoing anti-government protests.
Chinese companies offer internships to university students in Hong Kong after city campuses turn into battlegrounds amid ongoing anti-government protests.
Third-quarter revenue increased 21 per cent to 97.2 billion yuan, but it was still below analysts’ estimate of 99 billion yuan.
Third-quarter revenue increased 21 per cent to 97.2 billion yuan, but it was still below analysts’ estimate of 99 billion yuan.
Tencent Quantum Lab director Zhang Shengyu calls for open discussions and collaborative communications in order to develop the technology.
Tencent Quantum Lab director Zhang Shengyu calls for open discussions and collaborative communications in order to develop the technology.
For decades, scientists have been fascinated by the miniature robot technology depicted in films. Now it is being used to treat cancerous growths in the bodies of mice.
For decades, scientists have been fascinated by the miniature robot technology depicted in films. Now it is being used to treat cancerous growths in the bodies of mice.
The criticism of Huawei has emerged at a time when the hard-working culture among Chinese tech companies in general is coming under wider public scrutiny.
The criticism of Huawei has emerged at a time when the hard-working culture among Chinese tech companies in general is coming under wider public scrutiny.
China’s western cities are pulling in more tech talent, helped by a better quality of life, a flow of STEM graduates and a range of government incentives.
China’s western cities are pulling in more tech talent, helped by a better quality of life, a flow of STEM graduates and a range of government incentives.
The move comes amid ongoing tech tensions between China and the US and as members of Congress voice concern about American reliance on Chinese technology.
The move comes amid ongoing tech tensions between China and the US and as members of Congress voice concern about American reliance on Chinese technology.
The move comes amid an ongoing crackdown on social media as the Chinese government pushes its tech companies to do more to censor their own content
The move comes amid an ongoing crackdown on social media as the Chinese government pushes its tech companies to do more to censor their own content
China’s e-commerce giants, facing slower growth in the saturated urban markets, see rural consumers as a lucrative new market opportunity
China’s e-commerce giants, facing slower growth in the saturated urban markets, see rural consumers as a lucrative new market opportunity
Hi-tech toilet paper dispensing is the latest example of China’s efforts to extend artificial intelligence (AI) into almost every aspect of daily life
Hi-tech toilet paper dispensing is the latest example of China’s efforts to extend artificial intelligence (AI) into almost every aspect of daily life
The new regulations represent the latest efforts by the central government to extend the monitoring of internet content from social media platforms to other business sectors.
The new regulations represent the latest efforts by the central government to extend the monitoring of internet content from social media platforms to other business sectors.
Often called China’s Silicon Valley, the city of 12 million has been named as the location of the country’s fourth major national science centre.
Often called China’s Silicon Valley, the city of 12 million has been named as the location of the country’s fourth major national science centre.
The latest initiative by ByteDance could sharpen its rivalry with internet giant Tencent Holdings, the world’s biggest mobile games publisher.
The latest initiative by ByteDance could sharpen its rivalry with internet giant Tencent Holdings, the world’s biggest mobile games publisher.
China is determined to use the industrial internet to upgrade its industries at a time when its biggest competitive advantage – a huge consumer base – is eroding.
China is determined to use the industrial internet to upgrade its industries at a time when its biggest competitive advantage – a huge consumer base – is eroding.
Young people increasingly falling victim to scams involving fraudulent money transfers, aided by facial recognition payment systems and a preference for text over voice calls
Young people increasingly falling victim to scams involving fraudulent money transfers, aided by facial recognition payment systems and a preference for text over voice calls
A “ghost market” featuring mostly second-hand electronics of uncertain provenance draws late-night shoppers to Huaqiangbei, the world’s biggest electronics wholesale district
A “ghost market” featuring mostly second-hand electronics of uncertain provenance draws late-night shoppers to Huaqiangbei, the world’s biggest electronics wholesale district
The two-seater, electric-powered Ehang 216 autonomous flying vehicle can cover a distance of about 30 kms at speeds of up to 130km per hour.
The two-seater, electric-powered Ehang 216 autonomous flying vehicle can cover a distance of about 30 kms at speeds of up to 130km per hour.
Ehang’s passenger drone is electric-powered and self-driving, with 16 separate electric motors connected to 16 propeller blades.
Ehang’s passenger drone is electric-powered and self-driving, with 16 separate electric motors connected to 16 propeller blades.
Only 14.9 per cent of those born after 2000 in China post every day on WeChat, compared with 56.6 per cent for those born in their 1960s, according to research firm JiGuang.
Only 14.9 per cent of those born after 2000 in China post every day on WeChat, compared with 56.6 per cent for those born in their 1960s, according to research firm JiGuang.
A new government plan will have Shenzhen pursue a range of hi-tech development initiatives, including flexible policies to attract and retain highly skilled talent from overseas.
A new government plan will have Shenzhen pursue a range of hi-tech development initiatives, including flexible policies to attract and retain highly skilled talent from overseas.
SCMP visits one of China’s treatment centres for internet addicts more than a decade after such a disorder was classified as an official disease.
SCMP visits one of China’s treatment centres for internet addicts more than a decade after such a disorder was classified as an official disease.
Revenue from games and social media businesses rose 14 per cent to 48 billion yuan in the second quarter.
Revenue from games and social media businesses rose 14 per cent to 48 billion yuan in the second quarter.
Chaos at Hong Kong International Airport comes as neighbouring centres press ahead with big plans.
Chaos at Hong Kong International Airport comes as neighbouring centres press ahead with big plans.
This is the first of an occasional tech series on Shenzhen, the southern metropolis bordering Hong Kong that is earning a reputation as China's Silicon Valley.
This is the first of an occasional tech series on Shenzhen, the southern metropolis bordering Hong Kong that is earning a reputation as China's Silicon Valley.
Facial recognition tech promises next wave of payments convenience for consumers and has potential to include less tech-savvy users, such as the elderly.
Facial recognition tech promises next wave of payments convenience for consumers and has potential to include less tech-savvy users, such as the elderly.
Investment bank expects Tencent’s mobile gaming revenue growth to recover to 23 per cent year on year in the second quarter
Investment bank expects Tencent’s mobile gaming revenue growth to recover to 23 per cent year on year in the second quarter
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