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Venture capital market
China’s state-led venture capital revival risks losing momentum
Four government funds formed to back projects, but lack of funding diversity could risk stalling the industry again if policy shifts.
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rebound with Asian peers as “two sessions” opens in China
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Artificial intelligence
Alibaba recruits Google DeepMind contributor to join Qwen AI team: sources
5 Mar 2026 - 12:11AM
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CATL
China’s EV battery leader CATL to step up use of AI in R&D: founder
Billionaire Robin Zeng Yuqun promises higher investment, touts ‘resilient supply chain and ecosystem’ driving export growth.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
A CATL battery design is displayed at an automotive trade show in Munich on September 5, 2023. Photo: Xinhua
Made in China 2025
China biotech outlicensing tops US$52 billion in first 2 months
The latest deals are Sino Biopharmaceutical’s partnership with France’s Sanofi and Antengene’s agreement with Belgium’s UCB.
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Hong Kong stock market
Oil surge stokes inflation fears as Middle East flashpoint rattles markets
Rising oil prices are shaking global markets as investors rethink rate-cut bets and brace for slower growth and renewed inflation.
4 Mar 2026 - 5:11PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Surging oil prices drive Hong Kong stocks to 3-month low on inflation jitters
Brent crude gains 1.3 per cent to US$82.46, while Nymex futures rise 1.1 per cent to US$75.36.
4 Mar 2026 - 4:47PM
Rising oil prices due to the US-Iran war risks stoking inflation globally. Photo: Reuters
Two Sessions 2026
Healthcare investors looking to ‘two sessions’ for clarity on drug pricing
Healthcare and insurance sectors will see policy fine-tuning, ‘moral support’ rather than ‘groundbreaking news’ from Beijing, analysts say.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:05AM
Taiwan
US investors now own 23% of Taiwan’s equity market amid AI boom
US investors currently hold about 23 per cent of the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s total market capitalisation.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:48AM
Artificial intelligence
Chinese AI drug researcher XtalPi expects to turn first annual profit
Shenzhen-based company projects net profit of at least US$14.5 million in 2025 on narrowing losses in core businesses, investment gains.
3 Mar 2026 - 8:41PM
Smartphones
Will Apple’s low-cost iPhone 17e make a splash in China’s smartphone market?
Presales for the new entry-level iPhone start on Wednesday, with a wide release set for March 11.
3 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
Apple’s new iPhone 17e model comes in black, white and soft pink colours. Photo: Handout
Made in China 2025
Xiaomi tests humanoid robots as firm plans to deploy ‘large number’ in 5 years
Xiaomi robots operated autonomously for three continuous hours, successfully completing assembly tasks without human intervention.
3 Mar 2026 - 4:44PM
China stock market
Investors lock onto NPC as markets seek policy lift amid AI jitters
With Chinese stocks drifting and global markets spooked by artificial intelligence fears, traders are eyeing the ‘two sessions’ for catalysts.
3 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM
Artificial intelligence
AI-aided US strikes in Iran to intensify China tech self-reliance push: analysts
AI’s militarisation adds momentum to China’s drive for domestic chips and infrastructure, analysts say.
3 Mar 2026 - 10:42AM
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Middle East
Iran war disrupts Chinese tech firms’ Middle East operations
Baidu, WeRide and Meituan among companies halting operations or instituting remote work, as some Chinese nationals seek to escape region.
2 Mar 2026 - 10:32PM
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A WeRide robotaxi is pictured in Abu Dhabi on December 7, 2025. Photo: Coco Feng
Electric & new energy vehicles
China should skip a step in self-driving cars, Xpeng CEO says
He Xiaopeng urges Beijing to clear way for a leap ahead in autonomous driving technology – a jump he promises to propose at the ‘two sessions’.
2 Mar 2026 - 8:28PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong, Shanghai sign pact on digital trade finance, cross-border data link
‘This marks an important milestone in the collaboration on financial innovation between Shanghai and Hong Kong,’ HKMA’s Howard Lee says.
2 Mar 2026 - 6:55PM
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Artificial intelligence
Hong Kong-listed AI firm MiniMax’s revenue jumps 159% on strong demand
Shanghai-based company predicts revenue will double this year, based on strong user growth for its M2.5 model.
2 Mar 2026 - 9:49PM
MiniMax looks to capitalise on exploding interest in agentic AI products this year. Photo: Shutterstock
Two Sessions 2026
Chinese officials, car executives may discuss capping EV output
As China’s EV industry faces slowing growth, officials may discuss capping output and boosting tech innovation to combat price wars.
2 Mar 2026 - 4:00PM
Huawei
Huawei holds global debut for AI computing clusters in challenge to Nvidia
US-sanctioned Huawei Technologies brings ‘world’s most powerful’ AI compute systems to an international audience at MWC Barcelona 2026.
2 Mar 2026 - 3:53PM
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s new cash-for-residency scheme draws US$12 billion in first 2 years
Number of applicants surges in second year, with most of the deployed capital going into authorised funds, equities and debt securities.
2 Mar 2026 - 2:44PM
Two Sessions 2026
How China could untangle its private firms’ complex debt burdens
As private businesses grapple with cash flow challenges, entrepreneurs say they want the settling of outstanding debts to be made a priority.
2 Mar 2026 - 12:59PM
Workers install insulation on a residential building under construction in Beijing in December. Photo: AP
Hong Kong stock market
Sell-offs sweep Hong Kong and Asian markets as gold, oil rise on Iran war
Crude oil jumps as much as 14 per cent to the highest level since January 2025, while gold gains 2.5 per cent on haven demand.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:08PM
Artificial intelligence
China’s Honor debuts robot phone and humanoid companion in push into AI hardware
Robot phone – featuring motorised arm that tracks motion and interacts with users through camera movement – unveiled ahead of MWC Barcelona.
2 Mar 2026 - 11:06AM
Smartphones
China’s Xiaomi steps up global push with flagship smartphone 17 series launch
The launch ahead of MWC Barcelona showcases Xiaomi’s push into premium market with new phones, tablet, smartwatch and concept hypercar.
1 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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