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Artificial intelligence
OpenClaw adds DeepSeek V4 models as tech world assesses Huawei tie-up
The popular AI agent adopts the Chinese firm’s V4 Flash and its flagship V4 Pro models and also integrates other capabilities.
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Robotics
From supply chain to record growth: Shenzhen dominates China’s robotics sector
26 Apr 2026 - 2:25PM
Artificial intelligence
Underwhelming or underrated? DeepSeek V4 shows “impressive” gains
25 Apr 2026 - 4:51PM
China energy security
Why China is spending billions on a robot army to run its power grid
China’s grid operators plan to purchase thousands of robots in 2026 alone, including devices to inspect and maintain vital infrastructure.
24 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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An employee of China Southern Power Grid demonstrates controlling a humanoid robot at the company’s robotics laboratory in Guangzhou. Photo: Reuters
Semiconductors
How Intel is riding the ‘CPU comeback’ as AI shifts - and where China stands
What’s behind the ‘CPU renaissance’ and where China stands in designing and manufacturing central processing units in the AI age.
24 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Huawei earmarks US$11.7b for training of autonomous-driving systems
Company claims it will outspend all rivals combined to boost computing power, which is essential to enhance advanced driving systems.
24 Apr 2026 - 11:56AM
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Artificial intelligence
Why Anthropic’s Mythos has energised China’s cybersecurity industry
Following the Mythos announcement on April 7, shares of major Chinese cybersecurity firms rose for several consecutive days.
23 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
Demand for AI-driven cybersecurity and compliance solutions could accelerate. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Artificial intelligence
Can ‘token exports’ give China an edge in the AI era?
As AI tokens emerge as a new commodity, China’s cost advantage is reshaping global model competition, though monetisation gaps remain.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:20PM
Artificial intelligence
Anthropic’s Mythos is stoking cybersecurity fears. What does it mean for China?
Given cybersecurity risks in critical software, Mythos has sparked debate about whether its capabilities should be shared with China.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:16PM
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E-commerce
Hidden office, fractured bone: violent clashes in China’s food safety crackdown
Details of secrecy, obstruction and violence emerge from a probe into 67,000 ‘ghost’ bakeries across China’s biggest e-commerce platforms.
21 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
Artificial intelligence
Crypto industry sees AI-driven agent economy as next growth driver
Experts gather in Hong Kong for Web3 Festival as firm predicts AI agents could facilitate up to US$5 trillion in global crypto sales by 2030.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:07PM
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Experts gathered at the Web3 Festival in Hong Kong predict AI agents will lead the next leap in global finance with crypto, while how we interact with blockchain is likely to change indefinitely. Photo: AFP/Getty/TNS
Artificial intelligence
Huawei launches AI glasses as China battle for smart wearables intensifies
Huawei’s debut adds momentum to China’s booming smart eyewear market, which saw shipments surge 35-fold in 2025.
21 Apr 2026 - 11:15AM
Robotics
Chinese tech giants advance robotics push as sector sees rapid growth
From marathon-winning humanoids to potential robot guide dogs, tech firms showcase breakthroughs as Beijing backs robotics as growth driver.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
ByteDance
ByteDance profit plunges on AI push as TikTok Shop fuels overseas surge: reports
‘All-in’ AI drive cuts profits by 70 per cent, while booming TikTok Shop sales help overseas markets outpace China, reports say.
20 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong lawmaker swipes at US lack of ‘clarity’ as city eyes crypto lead
Hong Kong has granted its first two licences for stablecoin issuers, and is pushing forward regulations on crypto dealers and custodians.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:43PM
The Hong Kong Web3 Festival is organised by Wangxiang blockchain labs and HashKey Group. Photo: Handout
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s Hesai adds colour to lidar to help EVs level up in self-driving
Colour-capable sensors to ‘significantly enhance’ sensing, helping cars identify traffic lights, construction signs, Deutsche Bank says.
20 Apr 2026 - 2:27PM
Artificial intelligence
‘State-of-the-art’ models can struggle with basic office work, says AI executive
Advanced AI can ace Olympiad maths yet falters in routine office tasks as enterprises turn to smaller models for everyday use: David Meyer.
19 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
Asia’s supply chains could give it edge over US in AI race: Granite Asia’s Foo
Asia’s industrial ecosystem could deliver faster deployment of robotics and embodied AI systems, veteran venture capitalist says.
19 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
The current wave of AI development has entered a new phase where physical applications – from robotics to industrial automation – are becoming increasingly important, playing to Asia’s long-standing manufacturing strengths, according to a veteran venture capitalist. Photo: Xinhua
Artificial intelligence
Chinese software firms defy ‘SaaSpocalypse’ with strategic AI partnerships
Legacy Chinese SaaS firms are integrating AI into their offerings and seeing ‘significant robust growth’ as a result, Liu said.
19 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
Smartphones
Huawei retains lead in China smartphones, Apple shipments surge in first quarter
Apple ranked second in the first quarter with a 19 per cent share, boosted by a 20 per cent surge in shipments, the largest growth among the top six brands.
18 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
China’s private sector
China’s drug makers are speeding up – will AI be their secret weapon?
Chinese biotech firms are striking big global deals as drug makers, but could artificial intelligence take them to the next level?
18 Apr 2026 - 11:05AM
Artificial intelligence
ByteDance, Tencent step up AI talent battle amid reports of DeepSeek loss
High-profile departures, disputed compensation claims and start-up spin-outs underscore escalating competition for AI engineers.
18 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
The DeepSeek logo is seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025. Photo: Reuters
United States
White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid Mythos AI fears
The model’s capabilities give it a potentially unprecedented ability to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities – and to exploit them.
18 Apr 2026 - 7:17AM
US-China tech war
Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition
The failed Lumileds deal highlights the growing hurdles Chinese tech firms face in overseas acquisitions under tightening US policy.
17 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
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E-commerce
How Amazon uses closer China supply ties to counter tariffs, Shein and Temu
Amazon’s warehousing hub in Shenzhen streamlines shipping for Chinese sellers, cutting costs and delays amid rising competition and tariffs.
18 Apr 2026 - 10:56AM
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