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Semiconductors
Nvidia to support RISC-V processors in latest boost to China’s chip self-sufficiency drive
The move represents a major step by the US semiconductor giant in boosting the development of open-source chip architecture in AI computing.
22 Jul 2025 - 6:06PM
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Alibaba
Alibaba upgrades Qwen3 model to outperform OpenAI, DeepSeek in maths, coding
22 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
E-commerce
JD.com denies buying majority stake in Hong Kong’s Kai Bo grocery chain
22 Jul 2025 - 9:20AM
Artificial intelligence
Chinese open-source AI models occupy top spots among global developers: ranking
Kimi K2, MiniMax M1, Qwen 3 and a variant of DeepSeek R1 rank as the world’s top open-sourced AI models, according to LMArena.
21 Jul 2025 - 4:00PM
A DeepSeek logo on a phone. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Asia Tech
China’s SpinQ sees quantum computing crossing ‘usefulness’ threshold in 5 years
Shenzhen-based SpinQ expects to deliver a 100-qubit quantum computer by the end of the year, founder and CEO says.
22 Jul 2025 - 9:10AM
ByteDance
From TikTok to Huawei, Chinese tech giants flock to Arab tech hub Dubai
Dubai’s tech-friendly policies are a boon to Chinese companies facing domestic challenges and accelerating their overseas expansion.
20 Jul 2025 - 8:30AM
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E-commerce
China’s market regulator summons Alibaba, Meituan, JD amid delivery war
The meeting follows months of fierce competition, during which the companies offered a blizzard of food delivery discounts to win over users.
19 Jul 2025 - 1:30PM
A a food delivery rider in Beijing. Photo: AP
Artificial intelligence
How open-source AI is helping China win hearts and market share
China’s free-for-all AI models, developed by firms like DeepSeek and Alibaba, present a viable alternative to US closed-source systems.
19 Jul 2025 - 10:00AM
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Artificial intelligence
Nvidia CEO meets China’s commerce minister to discuss AI cooperation
In a meeting with Jensen Huang, Minister Wang Wentao says China’s doors are wide open for Nvidia and other multinational firms.
18 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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E-commerce
Meituan executive bemoans ‘irrational’ price war with Alibaba, JD.com
Comments come as the three rivals offer increasingly hefty discounts in a heated battle for market share.
17 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM
TSMC
Chipmaking giant TSMC raises 2025 sales forecast amid AI optimism
TSMC’s move underscores resilient demand for high-end chips from the likes of Nvidia, despite earlier doubts brought by China’s DeepSeek.
17 Jul 2025 - 5:21PM
TSMC has raised its 2025 outlook on robust demand for AI chips. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence
AI for science, drug discovery to have ‘greatest impact’, says Nvidia’s Huang
Biology was created by nature and therefore harder to ‘manipulate’, Huang said at the China International Supply Chain Expo on Thursday.
17 Jul 2025 - 5:05PM
Artificial intelligence
Nvidia CEO praises China’s open-source models as ‘very advanced’
DeepSeek’s models, Alibaba’s Qwen and Chinese start-up Moonshot’s Kimi are ‘the best open reasoning models in the world today’, says Huang.
17 Jul 2025 - 12:29PM
Semiconductors
Nvidia, AMD to win market share in China as US eases export curbs
The return of Nvidia's H20 chip is set to increase foreign chip imports in China, where Huawei has been gaining ground, analysts say.
17 Jul 2025 - 8:00AM
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E-commerce
Chinese state newspaper strikes friendly tone towards internet giants
In an editorial, the official Economic Daily emphasises the need for both chipmakers and food delivery platforms in China.
16 Jul 2025 - 8:00PM
Delivery riders seen in Beijing. Photo: AP Photo
Artificial intelligence
Baidu signs deal with Uber to deploy Apollo Go robotaxis in Asia, Middle East
This week, Tesla expanded the ‘geofence’ for its robotaxi pilot service in Austin, Texas, less than a month after its launch.
16 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
Smartphones
Huawei becomes China’s top smartphone seller for the first time in 4 years: IDC
Tech giant holds 18.1 per cent share of the mainland’s market in the second quarter, but shipments fall 3.4 per cent to 12.5 million units.
16 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
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Semiconductors
ASML shares tumble amid trade tensions and growth uncertainty
The company’s shares fell as much as 7.1 per cent, after it highlighted the threat of US tariffs for new systems and parts.
16 Jul 2025 - 3:56PM
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The headquarters of ASML Holding in Veldhoven, Netherlands. Photo: EPA-EFE
Semiconductors
China’s open source AI is ‘a catalyst for global progress’, Jensen Huang says
China’s open source AI is a ‘catalyst for global progress’ that is ‘giving every country and industry a chance to join the AI revolution’, Huang says.
21 Jul 2025 - 9:46AM
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Alibaba
Alibaba’s ‘Super Saturdays’ event to heat up China’s on-demand delivery market
The programme will be implemented over the next 100 days under Alibaba’s instant commerce brand, Taobao Shangou.
15 Jul 2025 - 10:00PM
Robotics
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree sees significant delivery growth in 2025
CEO Wang Xingxing says China’s humanoid robots have caught the world’s attention, signalling a potentially vast market for the sector.
15 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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Autonomous vehicles
Tesla’s Autopilot in spotlight at a trial over a student killed while stargazing
A judgment against Tesla could be especially damaging as the company plans to roll out hundreds of thousands of robotaxis on US roads.
18 Jul 2025 - 11:55AM
A Tesla vehicle passes the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr US Courthouse as jury selection began in connection with allegations regarding the safety of Tesla’s autopilot system on July 14, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Semiconductors
Nvidia to resume selling H20 graphic processing chips to China
Nvidia has applied to sell the H20 GPU again, and the US government has ‘assured Nvidia that licences will be granted’.
16 Jul 2025 - 9:38AM
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TikTok
TikTok urgently pitches Canada security solution to avoid shutdown
TikTok started this month to freeze spending after a directive to close its Canadian unit, which cited national security concerns.
15 Jul 2025 - 5:35AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Driverless taxis in mainland China could control more than 6% of market: HSBC
HSBC says potential addressable market for robotaxis in mainland China is estimated to be around US$40 billion a year.
14 Jul 2025 - 8:59PM
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Nvidia to resume selling H20 graphic processing chips to China
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Tech Trends
DeepSeek’s chatbot sees a drop in downloads as AI apps for work, education rise
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Alibaba upgrades Qwen3 model to outperform OpenAI, DeepSeek in maths, coding
22 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
China Economy
China’s humanoid-robot sales seen gearing up, with adoption push ‘very likely’
22 Jul 2025 - 2:28PM
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Moonshot’s Kimi K2 soars in popularity amid experts’ praise for Chinese AI
22 Jul 2025 - 2:08PM
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