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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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Cybersecurity
China rolls out ‘voluntary’ cyber ID amid concerns over privacy, censorship
15 Jul 2025 - 6:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Driverless taxis in mainland China could control more than 6% of market: HSBC
14 Jul 2025 - 8:59PM
Semiconductors
Tech war: China approves Synopsys’ acquisition of Ansys after US lifts EDA ban
The State Administration for Market Regulation gives the green light to the US$35 billion deal under certain conditions.
14 Jul 2025 - 6:30PM
Synopsys is a major supplier of electronic design automation software to China’s semiconductor industry. Photo: Shutterstock
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Hong Kong embraces digital assets to solve economic problems: Chris Hui
Hong Kong’s push for stablecoins and tokenised assets aims to solve global economic challenges, positioning the city as a leading fintech hub.
13 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM
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Semiconductors
Stanford-educated expert leads new semiconductor school in China
Wuhan University’s School of Integrated Circuits has teamed up with China’s top memory chipmaker to overcome US tech curbs.
11 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
Global AI conference in Shanghai to showcase China’s prowess, vision
High-level meeting on AI governance to be held in tandem with the three-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference, starting on July 26.
10 Jul 2025 - 8:00PM
A billboard and sculpture are seen at the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on July 3, 2024. Photo: AP Photo
DeepSeek
Head of China’s state-owned firm regulator visits DeepSeek, Unitree
Zhang Yuzhuo says state-owned enterprises should learn from the agile innovation practices of private firms.
10 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM
Blockchain
Bitcoin hits record US$112,000 amid Wall Street rally, crypto surge
Traders should stay vigilant for potential profit-taking or macroeconomic shifts that could spark corrections, one analyst says.
10 Jul 2025 - 12:45PM
Robotics
‘EV moment’ for humanoid robots may be 5 years away, UBS says
Global humanoid robot population will surpass 300 million by 2025, with annual demand reaching 86 million units, Swiss bank says.
9 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
Artificial intelligence
Hong Kong’s financial centre status gives it an edge in AI market, experts say
SenseTime chief financial officer Wang Zheng says ‘having easy access to capital is extremely important’ for AI companies.
10 Jul 2025 - 11:28AM
TabbyML co-founder Lucy Gao (left) and SenseTime chief financial officer Wang Zheng highlight the benefits for AI firms in Hong Kong on Tuesday at the SCMP’s China Conference 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Semiconductors
A third of chip supply threatened by climate change by 2035: PwC
The acceleration of climate change may prove calamitous for semiconductor production, which relies on copper, a new report says.
8 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM
Blockchain
Eric Trump to headline Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference in Hong Kong
The August event comes as the race for crypto supremacy has intensified, with both Hong Kong and the US moving to legalise stablecoins.
8 Jul 2025 - 12:30PM
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US-China trade war
‘Historic opportunity’: why China is betting on a poor province in trade war
A few years ago, it beat extreme poverty – now, it’s a frontline province in Beijing’s economic shift.
15 Jul 2025 - 3:31PM
Artificial intelligence
Hong Kong’s AI ambitions take shape with 90% of supercomputing capacity now in use
Cyberport’s Supercomputing Centre, launched in December, is benefiting from a US$418.6 million subsidy scheme to attract companies.
4 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
The Cyberport building at Pok Fu Lam seen on April 2, 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse
DeepSeek
DeepSeek’s LinkedIn AI job listings show hunger for international Chinese talent
DeepSeek joins a global scramble for AI talent that includes the biggest players, from Meta and OpenAI to ByteDance and Alibaba.
4 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM
E-commerce
France fines Shein US$47 million for ‘deceptive’ pricing amid EU scrutiny
Shein did not offer discounts based on the lowest price in the previous 30 days, and sometimes raised prices before applying a reduction.
4 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
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US-China tech war
Tech war: US lifts export control of chip design software to China
Siemens, Synopsys and Cadence – three of the world’s largest EDA software developers – are set to resume sales to China.
3 Jul 2025 - 5:45PM
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The US has lifted recently imposed export restrictions on certain chip design software to China. Photo: DigiTimes
Artificial intelligence
China’s Sophgo adapts chip product for DeepSeek in self-reliance push
Heightened US chip export controls have prompted Chinese AI and chip companies to collaborate.
1 Jul 2025 - 1:02PM
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Artificial intelligence
Nvidia taps 2 young Chinese AI experts to strengthen research
Zhu Banghua and Jiao Jiantao share photos of themselves with Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO of Nvidia.
29 Jun 2025 - 5:18PM
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Artificial intelligence
UN agency pushes AI ethics standards as US-China tech rivalry deepens
Unesco hosted a forum in Bangkok this week to drive the adoption of its AI ethics recommendations.
27 Jun 2025 - 12:30PM
Digital currencies
Hong Kong sharpens crypto hub focus amid rising global competition
Hong Kong is seeking an early lead in stablecoins and tokenisation as Trump pushes the US to become the ‘crypto capital of the planet’.
27 Jun 2025 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong is looking to take a lead in key areas of the digital asset industry, including stablecoins and tokenisation. Photo: Shutterstock
Made in China 2025
How China’s manufacturing hub spins a new yarn to become a tech powerhouse
Start-ups rise fast where traditional manufacturing once ruled – powering Beijing’s innovation and self-reliance push.
15 Jul 2025 - 3:29PM
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Apple
Apple joins China’s subsidy scheme to lift sales amid heated local competition
Consumers in Beijing and Shanghai can avail themselves of discounts of up to US$278 on select models of Apple devices, including the iPhone.
24 Jun 2025 - 8:00PM
China technology
Anker, Romoss recall over 1.2 million power banks amid fire risks
Anker has stopped selling the affected portable chargers, and is urging customers to return them for a refund or replacement.
23 Jun 2025 - 9:00PM
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