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A police officer presents an anti-drone gun during the Railway Police Open Day at Hankou Railway Station in Wuhan, Hubei province. Photo: Getty Images

Tech

China leads world in anti-drone patents with US far behind, law firm finds

Patent filings for anti-drone technology surged 27 per cent last year amid rising global security concerns, says Mathys & Squire.

17 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM

China’s Oppo doubles down on foldable smartphones as potential Apple entry looms

17 Mar 2026 - 9:41PM

US reshoring drive casts shadow over China’s contract drug makers, analyst says

17 Mar 2026 - 7:48PM

Banking & Finance

China’s tightened IPO rules for some ‘red chips’ in Hong Kong raise concerns

The CSRC asks some Hong Kong listing candidates to change their red-chip structure and issue H shares.

17 Mar 2026 - 9:26PM

The CSRC is tightening listing rules for some firms seeking listings in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse

China Economy

Unlimited petrol? Chinese firm claims it can produce fuel from air and water

The start-up plans to build ‘large-scale’ facilities to convert carbon dioxide into synthetic fuel, though some question its commercial feasibility.

17 Mar 2026 - 6:09PMvideocam

Arts

Pony Ma’s new museum takes shape in Shenzhen, led by Pi Li

Rong Museum, a flower-like structure within the M80 Campus in Shenzhen’s Houhai district, will open in 2027.

17 Mar 2026 - 5:38PM

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Business

Shanghai joins major cities in loosening commercial property loan rules

Beijing remains the lone top-tier holdout as other cities ease their down payment requirements.

17 Mar 2026 - 4:38PM

Shanghai’s move marks its first adjustment to commercial property lending rules in more than a decade. Photo: Reuters

Banking & Finance

First HKIC bet SmartMore seeks Hong Kong IPO amid booming tech pipeline

Unicorn’s AI platforms power firms from Tesla to Apple suppliers, highlighting the government fund’s role in the city’s tech investment push.

17 Mar 2026 - 2:40PM

China Business

Hong Kong stocks edge higher as oil steadies, tracking Wall Street gains

Hang Seng Index advances for a second day amid easing concerns over inflation and geopolitical risks.

17 Mar 2026 - 4:46PM

Companies

Ant Group subsidiary completes steps for Hong Kong retail brokerage takeover

Bright Smart shares surge after Ant Group’s Wealthiness and Prosperity completes reporting procedures required by Chinese authorities.

17 Mar 2026 - 4:52PM

A Bright Smart Securities branch on Nathan Road. Kowloon. Photo: Google

China Business

South Korea and Japan bear brunt of global stock sell-offs amid oil shock

South Korea and Japan lead global market declines – with losses steeper than in Europe – as oil shock underscores their reliance on imports.

17 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM

The Kospi index is shown on an electronic stock board in Seoul. The index has dropped 12 per cent since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out on February 28. Photo: AFP

Big Tech

Alibaba reshuffles AI units into a new ‘Token Hub’ group, led by CEO Eddie Wu

Intended to increase AI coordination, the group will sit alongside Alibaba Cloud and the company’s e-commerce divisions.

16 Mar 2026 - 9:19PM

China EVs

Leapmotor’s Stellantis tie-up pays off as EV exports jump nearly 400% last year

The Hangzhou-based carmaker exported 67,052 units in 2025, up from 13,726 in 2024, according to an exchange filing.

16 Mar 2026 - 8:59PM

Business

Hong Kong businessman expected to take loss on Peak sites he bought for US$255m

Tender for three Peak Road lots follows sale by Chan King-wai’s family of another Peak property last year at estimated 56 per cent loss.

16 Mar 2026 - 7:58PM

The sites at 86, 88 and 90 Peak Road sold in 2017 for about US$255 million. Photo: Google Map

Business

China’s first-tier home prices stabilise in February after a 9-month decline

Annual price declines deepen nationwide, with policy support and supply reforms seen as key to recovery.

16 Mar 2026 - 4:28PM

Apartment blocks under construction in Nanjing, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Mainland China’s first-tier new home prices were unchanged month on month in February, ending a nine-month decline. Photo: AFP

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong attracts wave of biotech IPO filings amid AI drug research boom

More than 10 pre-profit drug developers are seeking Hong Kong listings as AI-powered biotech platforms draw growing investor interest.

16 Mar 2026 - 2:38PM

Banking & Finance

Guess says it will shut all mainland China stores amid retail rethink

US fashion brand tells customers it will close all mainland China stores by end of March as analysts cite weak localisation, strategy gaps.

16 Mar 2026 - 11:12AM

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Tech Trends

Inside the OpenClaw AI mania in China, as security fears and enthusiasm surge

Appeal of autonomous AI agent spurs rapid adoption across country, from tech pros to retirees seeking a ‘digital staff’, but data wipes mar its rise and trigger warnings.

14 Mar 2026 - 6:53AMvideocam

Illustration: Henry Wong

Business

Hong Kong, Sydney or Dubai? Prime real estate investors take their pick

Rich buyers are reshaping ultra-luxury property markets from Sydney and Hong Kong to Dubai, drawn by each city’s unique selling proposition.

7 Mar 2026 - 11:13AM

Banking & Finance

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?

After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.

28 Feb 2026 - 1:44PM

Banking & Finance

Why China’s rise as a ‘financial superpower’ could depend on Hong Kong

From the yuan’s growth as a global currency to IPO funding to tokenisation, the city is a linchpin in Beijing’s ambitions.

26 Feb 2026 - 6:07PM

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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Muyi Yang,Dinita Setyawati

Opinion | Why Asia’s future depends on breaking the shackles of fossil fuels

Muyi Yang

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12 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM

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Opinion | Why Hong Kong could be the next global hub for gold trading

9 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM

Opinion | Now is the time for China to show it’s serious about opening up

Wang Xiangwei

2 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM

Opinion | Why the Fed credibility crisis will hit emerging markets harder

Shanshan Li

22 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM

Opinion | How the next China shock is shaping hearts and minds

21 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM

Opinion | Why China keeps fossil fuels central even as it ramps up green energy

9 Feb 2026 - 9:29PM

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Pony.ai set to further open China’s autonomous-driving frontier

Pony.ai

What’s behind HSBC’s privatisation of Hang Seng Bank?

HAng Seng

Taiwan firm creates clothing from banana waste

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