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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s Geely bets on longer-range, faster-charging tech over fresh EV price war
‘We promise to compete based on technology, quality, brand, service and corporate ethics,’ Geely Auto CEO says.
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China stock market
China’s top court backs legal action against corrupt firms amid equity rally
24 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
Artificial intelligence
AI apps soar in China as Lunar New Year giveaway battle boosts user growth
24 Feb 2026 - 5:30PM
China stock market
US investors increase buying of Hong Kong, mainland Chinese stocks
American investors bought US$15 billion of Hong Kong and mainland stocks in 2025, as buying picked up steam through the year.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:00PM
A man walks on illuminated stairs at M+ Museum in West Kowloon as Hong Kong’s skyline is seen in a reflection on May 28, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks retreat on AI worries, China markets rally in Year of the Horse
Tech heavyweights drag Hong Kong stocks lower as investors fret over AI disruption following Wall Street’s decline.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:59PM
Artificial intelligence
Demand for AI eyewear surges during China’s Spring Festival
AI glasses form part of the government’s national subsidy programme, which includes smartphones, tablets and smartwatches.
23 Feb 2026 - 5:30PM
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China’s private sector
Wave of Chinese biotech deals builds with US$1.2 billion Harbour BioMed pact
Deal involving an antibody asset ‘goes beyond a traditional licensing transaction’, founder and CEO says.
23 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM
Harbour BioMed’s antibody programme focuses on tumour-killing effects. Photo: Handout
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV insurers move towards profitability on higher premiums, AI adoption
Chinese insurers are turning to AI as the technology cuts labour costs and enhances pricing accuracy.
23 Feb 2026 - 10:30AM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks gain by most in nearly a month on China export optimism
‘China and Hong Kong are the biggest beneficiaries’ of US court decision on tariffs, Goldman Sachs strategists and economists say.
23 Feb 2026 - 4:47PM
Made in China 2025
After boost from viral dance challenge, Chinese medicine firm’s shares languish
Slumping profits at Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical have dragged the shares to about HK$7 in December 2025 from HK$15.62 in December 2022.
22 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong, UAE solidify financial links with regulatory ties, digital currency
Transaction volume under Project mBridge surged over 2,500-fold from the early 2022 pilot levels to more than US$55 billion by November 2025.
22 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
A view of the Dubai skyline in the United Arab Emirates. Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence
China’s tech giants pursue AI, semiconductor talent in US amid fierce rivalry
ByteDance, Baidu, Alibaba Cloud and MiniMax are among the firms now actively recruiting fresh talent in the US.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
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China stock market
From AI to aerospace: China meme rocket shares take off in race with US
Investors scramble for opportunities to maintain market momentum after the AI frenzy shows signs of losing steam.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks fall as market reopens after 3-day Lunar New Year holiday
Tech heavyweights Alibaba, Baidu and Kuaishou drop as trading commences in the Year of the Horse.
20 Feb 2026 - 4:49PM
China’s private sector
Lab monkey price tag climbs to US$20,000 thanks to China’s biotech boom
The cost of a single monkey exceeds the average annual salary in China and approaches a pandemic-era spike amid growth in drug licensing deals.
18 Feb 2026 - 8:54PM
Founder Securities expects the annual domestic supply of experimental monkeys in China to range between 49,000 and 52,400 animals from 2025 to 2027. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence
Colour matters: how AI is changing car premiums and services in China
Car colour, driving habits and location influence insurance premiums, according to a digital solutions provider using ByteDance’s AI model.
18 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
China economy
Budweiser and Heineken face polar opposite fates in China as punters stay home
Beer drinkers in China are veering away from bars and high-end restaurants, instead opting for cheaper stay-at-home options, analysts say.
20 Feb 2026 - 9:36AM
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China property
Sofa so bad: China’s home-furnishing sector hits a do-or-die stretch
Falling home prices and relentless price competition are forcing small decor firms into a battle for survival.
18 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
China’s furnishing malaise is couched in weaker property demand and a brutal race to the bottom on prices. Photo: Reuters
Semiconductors
China’s tech self-sufficiency progress evident in these 2 companies
GigaDevice and Montage carve a niche in the semiconductor sector, with the global memory supercycle boosting their fortunes further.
17 Feb 2026 - 3:54PM
Retailing
Sam’s Club cracks China market formula even as foreign retailers shut shop
The warehouse retailer opened 10 new stores in 2025, accelerating expansion in smaller cities like Zhangjiagang and Yangzhou.
17 Feb 2026 - 12:30PM
Hong Kong property
Kerry Properties secures Hong Kong’s latest residential plot for US$177 million
Kerry beat seven bidders for the rights to develop a residential project on the 1,349-square-metre parcel in the Eastern district.
16 Feb 2026 - 5:00PM
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Banking & finance
Can Hong Kong’s MPF members repeat record gains in Year of the Horse?
Volatility looms in the Year of the Horse, analysts forecast, after the Year of the Snake delivered estimated earnings of US$32 billion.
16 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
People walk during lunch hour in Central, Hong Kong. In the previous Year of the Horse in 2014, MPF members earned 2.2 per cent, while in 2002 they lost 0.4 per cent. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rise to wrap up best lunar-year performance in eight years
As market closes for Lunar New Year, benchmark hits 32 per cent gain since the Year of the Snake began in January 2025.
16 Feb 2026 - 1:07PM
Hong Kong stock market
Korean investors pour US$92.5 million into Hong Kong AI, tech stocks
Return to mainland equities bends towards start-ups and ETFs, versus earlier focus on bellwether, large-cap names.
16 Feb 2026 - 8:30AM
Artificial intelligence
Humanoids go mainstream as China’s robotics champions appear at CCTV spectacle
ByteDance, Unitree, RedNote, Bilibili and Kuaishou among the firms involved in the unparalleled nationwide marketing opportunity.
17 Feb 2026 - 4:46PM
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