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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
Smartphones
Will Apple’s low-cost iPhone 17e make a splash in China’s smartphone market?
3 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
Made in China 2025
Xiaomi tests humanoid robots as firm plans to deploy ‘large number’ in 5 years
3 Mar 2026 - 4:44PM
Semiconductors
US considers capping Nvidia H200 sales at 75,000 per Chinese customer
Shares of Nvidia slipped in late trading on the news, falling almost 1 per cent to a low of US$181.
3 Mar 2026 - 7:45AM
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The Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Photo: EPA
Britain
US$2.68 billion class action claims UK PlayStation users overcharged for games
The antitrust claim accusing Sony of levying ‘unfair’ charges on downloads from its PlayStation Store will be heard in London next week.
3 Mar 2026 - 5:25AM
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
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
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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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
Xiaomi presents the 17 Ultra ahead of MWC Barcelona on February 28, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Autonomous vehicles
Breakthrough or hype? How WeRide aims to edge rivals in crowded robotaxi field
WeRide says its world model has slashed costs to support global expansion, but investors question if it can deliver a lasting advantage.
2 Mar 2026 - 9:45PM
Robotics
Germany’s Merz meets China’s tech vanguard, including Alibaba and Unitree CEOs
Hangzhou visit reflects Germany’s attempt to work further with the engines of China’s digital and robotics economy.
27 Feb 2026 - 2:49PM
Smartphones
Huawei targets global comeback with Mate 80 Pro smartphone, new smartwatch
The handset’s launch in Madrid marks Huawei’s renewed push into the global smartphone market.
27 Feb 2026 - 11:08AM
E-commerce
JD.com renews on-demand delivery fight with US$2.9 billion in grocery subsidies
JD.com says the subsidies will make the ‘Billion-Yuan Supermarket’ its largest subsidised product category, surpassing electronics.
26 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
The JD.com logo is seen outside its sorting centre building in Beijing, November 11, 2025. Photo: Reuters
China technology
China computing tech stalwarts Hygon, Sugon post revenue surge amid AI boom
Their strong 2025 revenue reflects a broader trend across China to increase support for domestic technology suppliers.
26 Feb 2026 - 5:05PM
Huawei
China’s Huawei joins US giants OpenAI, Google in AI standards alliance
In a rare instance of collaboration, the Chinese tech titan will partner with US and European firms to improve standards in the field.
26 Feb 2026 - 11:48AM
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Artificial intelligence
Nvidia reports record earnings quarter as China’s H200 sales freeze persists
Nvidia warns China market for powerful GPU remains uncertain, even as data centre revenue surges to new highs.
26 Feb 2026 - 10:21AM
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The pipeline for Nvidia’s H200 chip remains dry in China. Photo: AFP
Semiconductors
Why SJ Semiconductor matters in China’s race to build home-grown AI chips
SJ Semiconductor’s listing highlights the growing role of chip packaging in China’s strategy to narrow the technology gap.
26 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM
ByteDance
ByteDance valuation said to hit record US$550 billion in proposed equity sale
Pending sale by US private equity firm General Atlantic shows ByteDance’s valuation has surged from US$400 billion as recently as mid-2025.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
Artificial intelligence
Xiaomi deepens push into chips and AI as peers race to develop humanoid robotics
Xiaomi bets big on core technologies, including operating systems, to position itself as a deep-tech player amid China’s self-reliance push.
25 Feb 2026 - 4:15PM
Artificial intelligence
AI apps soar in China as Lunar New Year giveaway battle boosts user growth
Tech firms score win as AI assistants become part of holiday consumption – from buying food and booking travel to planning entertainment.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:30PM
Alibaba’s AI app Qwen saw nearly 200 million orders placed during the holiday period. Photo: Reuters
Huawei
Huawei’s revenues surge to US$127 billion as it continues to defy US sanctions
Last year’s revenue was the second highest on record for the Shenzhen-based company, with its highest ever being 891 billion yuan in 2020.
24 Feb 2026 - 3:11PM
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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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Tencent
Why China’s tech giants cannot afford to lose the global AI race
AI rivalry is challenging the traditional strategies of China’s ‘big tech’ firms and how they have monetised their products in the past.
21 Feb 2026 - 11:05AM
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