US ambassador Nicholas Burns (right) pictured with US consul general Gregory May during his recent visit to Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
US-China relations

China hits out at US ambassador for ‘multiple negative comments’

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Foreign ministry in Beijing says recent criticisms ‘do not serve the sound and steady growth of China-US relations’.

US ambassador Nicholas Burns (right) pictured with US consul general Gregory May during his recent visit to Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee

China hits out at US ambassador for ‘multiple negative comments’

Foreign ministry in Beijing says recent criticisms ‘do not serve the sound and steady growth of China-US relations’.

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Chinese scientists build prototype engine for nuclear-powered spaceship to Mars

Prototype of 1.5 megawatt-class shrinkable fission reactor passes initial ground tests as global race for space intensifies.

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Nvidia expands ties with Chinese EV makers as auto AI race heats up

BYD, Xpeng and GAC Aion’s Hyper brand announced expanded collaborations with Nvidia on Monday.

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China’s experimental lithium-cooled space nuclear reactor beneath a sign that reads “Innovate or perish. No excuses”. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences

Chinese scientists build prototype engine for nuclear-powered spaceship to Mars

Prototype of 1.5 megawatt-class shrinkable fission reactor passes initial ground tests as global race for space intensifies.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Nvidia expands ties with Chinese EV makers as auto AI race heats up

BYD, Xpeng and GAC Aion’s Hyper brand announced expanded collaborations with Nvidia on Monday.

BYD, Xpeng and GAC Aion’s Hyper brand announced expanded collaborations with Nvidia on Monday.

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Israel-Gaza war

Chinese envoy meets Hamas political leader in a first since the Israel-Gaza war

Wang Kejian and Ismail Haniyeh talk in first meeting between a Chinese official and the militant group since war began.

Wang Kejian and Ismail Haniyeh talk in first meeting between a Chinese official and the militant group since war began.

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China hosts global nuclear safety conference but Fukushima will not feature

The controversial release of water from the nuclear plant does not fall within the scope of the conference, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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China hosts global nuclear safety conference but Fukushima will not feature

‘Air-separation technology’: China claims new war drone can split and multiply

Once this new device reaches the target airspace it can split in the blink of an eye into two, three or even six smaller drones, depending on battle needs.

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‘Air-separation technology’: China claims new war drone can split and multiply

Chinese envoy meets Hamas political leader in a first since the Israel-Gaza war

Wang Kejian and Ismail Haniyeh talk in first meeting between a Chinese official and the militant group since war began.

2 hours ago

China hosts global nuclear safety conference but Fukushima will not feature

The controversial release of water from the nuclear plant does not fall within the scope of the conference, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

13 minutes ago

‘Air-separation technology’: China claims new war drone can split and multiply

Once this new device reaches the target airspace it can split in the blink of an eye into two, three or even six smaller drones, depending on battle needs.

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China and AI

China has 12½ times more robots in its workforce than experts expected: report

‘Only a matter of time’ before Chinese robotics companies catch up to leading-edge technology, according to a US think tank.

‘Only a matter of time’ before Chinese robotics companies catch up to leading-edge technology, according to a US think tank.

14 Mar 2024 - 6:00PM

China puts trust in AI to maintain largest high-speed rail network on Earth

The railway system is in better condition than when it was first built, according to peer-reviewed paper.

The railway system is in better condition than when it was first built, according to peer-reviewed paper.

12 Mar 2024 - 6:12PM

Chinese researchers hope to create ‘real AI scientists’

The scientists wrote in a recent paper that they had found ways to train machines with ‘prior knowledge’ such as the laws of physics or mathematical logic.

The scientists wrote in a recent paper that they had found ways to train machines with ‘prior knowledge’ such as the laws of physics or mathematical logic.

10 Mar 2024 - 5:24PM

Without Hong Kong’s thriving entertainment industry and open culture, the genius and creativity of the literary giant and his martial arts epics would have no chance to shine.

19 Mar 2024 - 9:11AM
China and AI

China has 12½ times more robots in its workforce than experts expected: report

‘Only a matter of time’ before Chinese robotics companies catch up to leading-edge technology, according to a US think tank.

‘Only a matter of time’ before Chinese robotics companies catch up to leading-edge technology, according to a US think tank.

14 Mar 2024 - 6:00PM

China puts trust in AI to maintain largest high-speed rail network on Earth

The railway system is in better condition than when it was first built, according to peer-reviewed paper.

The railway system is in better condition than when it was first built, according to peer-reviewed paper.

12 Mar 2024 - 6:12PM

Chinese researchers hope to create ‘real AI scientists’

The scientists wrote in a recent paper that they had found ways to train machines with ‘prior knowledge’ such as the laws of physics or mathematical logic.

The scientists wrote in a recent paper that they had found ways to train machines with ‘prior knowledge’ such as the laws of physics or mathematical logic.

10 Mar 2024 - 5:24PM
China | OPINION
An exhibition celebrating the 100th birthday of the late novelist Jin Yong at Edinburgh Place, Central. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

My Take | Hong Kong should cherish its open culture that nurtured Jin Yong

Without Hong Kong’s thriving entertainment industry and open culture, the genius and creativity of the literary giant and his martial arts epics would have no chance to shine.

19 Mar 2024 - 9:11AM

Opinion | Why China is playing 5D chess in its pursuit of economic revival

China’s new focus on innovation-driven development offers hope for sustainable development and avoiding the middle-income trap. A technological breakthrough in advanced sectors could be the decisive driver in transforming the country’s future and keeping pace with the United States.

China’s new focus on innovation-driven development offers hope for sustainable development and avoiding the middle-income trap. A technological breakthrough in advanced sectors could be the decisive driver in transforming the country’s future and keeping pace with the United States.

18 Mar 2024 - 8:28AM
Why China is playing 5D chess in its pursuit of economic revival

Opinion | China’s plan for ‘new productive forces’ should make the West sit up

It’s the successor to the grossly underestimated “Made in China 2025” strategy, which spawned China’s dominance in electric cars, green tech and other high-end industries.

It’s the successor to the grossly underestimated “Made in China 2025” strategy, which spawned China’s dominance in electric cars, green tech and other high-end industries.

16 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM
China’s plan for ‘new productive forces’ should make the West sit up

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