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Hong Kong stock market
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
Autonomous vehicles
Breakthrough or hype? How WeRide aims to edge rivals in crowded robotaxi field
28 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
Semiconductors
Moore Threads’ flagship AI chip compatible with latest Alibaba models
27 Feb 2026 - 5:50PM
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
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is given a tour of Unitree by CEO Wang Xingxing. Photo: DPA
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
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
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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
Artificial intelligence
China’s MiniMax, Moonshot top AI token use ranking, ending year of US dominance
AI hosting platform OpenRouter’s latest ranking shows high demand for Chinese open-source models following a series of new releases.
25 Feb 2026 - 7:30PM
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
Chinese investors shrug off AI fears after Citrini report sparks US sell-off
Analysts dismiss Citrini’s AI doomsday scenario, citing US market irrationality and China’s low digital penetration.
24 Feb 2026 - 10:45PM
Artificial intelligence
Anthropic’s allegations against Chinese firms expose AI training grey area
The US AI lab says DeepSeek, Moonshot AI and MiniMax AI used its systems to improve their models’ capabilities.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:05PM
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Anthropic said that DeepSeek, Moonshot AI and MiniMax AI allegedly used roughly 24,000 fraudulent accounts to generate more than 16 million exchanges with its Claude models. Photo: AFP
E-commerce
Rarely seen Shein founder praises Guangdong ‘roots’ as offshore listing stalls
Shein initially eyed a New York listing before switching to London after scrutiny by Washington over its supply chain and ties to China.
24 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
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
Artificial intelligence
Zhipu AI’s shares tumble nearly 23% on computing woes, user complaints
The Hong Kong-listed firm is the first Chinese AI developer to issue a public call urging support for its GLM model.
23 Feb 2026 - 6:53PM
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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
A woman checks a pair of Rokid AI glasses during an event in Hangzhou, the capital of eastern Zhejiang province, in November last year. Photo: AFP
Robotics
From Doraemon to dexterous hands: LinkerBot equips robots with human skills
The start-up is revolutionising humanoid robotics with ultra-dexterous hands, ushering in a new era of humanlike robotic capability.
23 Feb 2026 - 12:10PM
Robotics
US software firm opens doors for global adoption of China’s humanoid robots
OpenMind works with several Chinese robotics companies including Unitree, UBTech, AgiBot and Engine AI.
22 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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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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Major Chinese technology companies are ramping up recruitment of artificial intelligence and semiconductor talent in key US tech hubs. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence
How Chinese AI put a new spin on Winter Olympics action
Chinese tech firms have been using the Milano Cortina Games to showcase their capabilities to a global audience.
20 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
Artificial intelligence
The next interface race: how AI is bringing smart glasses into focus
LLVision CEO Wu Fei explains how advances in AI and hardware are pushing smart glasses closer to everyday use.
20 Feb 2026 - 2:38PM
Artificial intelligence
Moonshot AI targets US$12 billion valuation as revenue surges for Kimi models
The latest round was jointly led by existing investors including Alibaba, Tencent, Andon and 5Y Capital, according to a source.
18 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
Robotics
China’s humanoid robot orders surge after Spring Festival spotlight
Interest also spiked in Noetix’s Bumi, a companion robot that appeared in a family-themed comedy sketch at the gala.
18 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
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Robots perform during China Central Television’s Spring Festival Gala 2026 on Monday. Photo: Handout
Cryptocurrency
‘Sentiment is bleak’: bitcoin declines amid geopolitical tensions
Bitcoin prices drop as much as 3.2 per cent to US$66,604 on Tuesday, before paring the decline.
18 Feb 2026 - 2:06PM
Robotics
China’s Unitree eyes 20,000-robot output after viral success of annual gala
With shipments set to jump and investors watching closely, Unitree is positioning itself at the forefront of China’s humanoid robotics push.
18 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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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
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