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ByteDance AI films shake up Cannes as TikTok owner challenges Hollywood norms

A new cinematic tool, Seedance 2.0, can generate feature-length movies for a fraction of traditional costs.

25 May 2026 - 10:30PMvideocam

‘Sharif speed’ meets Qwen AI: how Alibaba sealed a sweeping deal with Pakistan

25 May 2026 - 11:17PM

Every humanoid robot in China set to receive personal identification number

25 May 2026 - 4:31PM

Big Tech

Huawei unveils new scaling law and tech that narrows gap with TSMC, Samsung

The Chinese tech giant’s breakthrough is a major milestone in its mission to create a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem.

25 May 2026 - 8:24PMvideocam

Huawei Technologies has revealed new technology that can bring its chips equivalent to a process node of 1.4 nanometre within five years. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Big Tech

Xiaomi is pouring billions into AI to future-proof its hardware empire

Beijing-based firm bets on frontier tech, from topping AI benchmarks to designing chips that rival Apple, to secure its long-term survival.

25 May 2026 - 9:00AM

Tech Trends

DeepSeek V4 Pro tops global bang-for-buck ranking after 75% price cut

Model ranks among world’s best for intelligence per dollar thanks to now permanent price cut, according to Artificial Analysis.

24 May 2026 - 8:00PM

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Policy

Is Hong Kong following Beijing’s lead and ousting Western tech?

A task force is implementing domestic technology in the mainland Chinese public sector, while Hong Kong has no official related policy.

24 May 2026 - 11:00AM

A Microsoft logo is seen in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

‘Natural’ choice: why Unesco’s new STEM education centre is based in Shanghai

China is working with the UN agency to help the world’s least developed countries advance technical education and grow their talent pools.

24 May 2026 - 9:00AM

Tech War

Wingtech sues Dutch unit Nexperia for US$1.17b amid delisting risk

Nexperia and its executives carried out ‘discriminatory restrictive measures’ under China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, Wingtech says.

23 May 2026 - 4:18PM

China Business

SpaceX share sale won’t drain Hong Kong IPO boom, JPMorgan says

Bank sees strong demand for Chinese AI, robotics and healthcare listings despite SpaceX’s projected record-breaking IPO in the US.

23 May 2026 - 9:30AM

A SpaceX rocket lifts off at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo: Reuters

Tech War

A cloud above the clouds: US, China jockey for position in computing space race

China could be a leading player in the new technological battlefield, but the US has a substantial lead in essential tools such as reusable rockets.

23 May 2026 - 9:00AMvideocam

Illustration: Henry Wong

Policy

China rejects claims of curbing US tech funding as Beijing pursues self-reliance

While reaffirming Beijing’s openness, the NDRC also stressed its support for home-grown AI and semiconductor industries.

22 May 2026 - 6:30PM

China Business

China cracks down on Tiger and Futu for illegal cross-border stock trading

ADRs of Tiger Brokers’ owner and Futu’s US-listed shares plunge after the suspension of their stockbroking businesses on the mainland.

22 May 2026 - 8:53PM

Tech Trends

China’s AI start-up funding triples in first quarter amid bets on LLMs, robotics

The fundraising boom follows years of state-led efforts to channel capital into strategic sectors such as chips, AI and manufacturing.

22 May 2026 - 5:00PM

AI-related start-ups in China secured more than 110 billion yuan in the first three months of the year. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Tech Trends

Inside the Chinese auto-glass maker whose chairman sat beside Elon Musk

Fuyao Glass, which holds 35 per cent of the world market for automotive glass, banks on automation to cement its position.

22 May 2026 - 5:34PM

Intelligent equipment manufactures automotive glass at the Fuyao Glass production facility in Hefei, Anhui province, on May 19, 2026. Photo: Ann Cao

Tech Trends

China’s biggest contract chipmaker clears final hurdle for US$6 billion takeover

SMNC is to become a wholly owned subsidiary of SMIC, boosting the semiconductor manufacturer’s prowess and market position.

22 May 2026 - 1:11PM

Big Tech

China behind in LLM race but it can still win in AI, ex-Tencent AI lead says

In the AI era, the problem with being a technological follower is the constant risk of having the rug pulled from under you, Liu says.

23 May 2026 - 11:13AM

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Prognosis positive: how AI could help China bridge the medical resources gap

Hospitals, medical professionals and patients stand to benefit as country pushes to integrate AI into healthcare sector.

25 Apr 2026 - 11:06AMvideocam

Illustration: Henry Wong

Big Tech

As DJI duels Insta360, China sharpens global hardware edge amid US scrutiny

Western competitors like GoPro face shrinking footprints as strategic shifts of Chinese firms disrupt the status quo while navigating FCC-led national security bans.

25 Apr 2026 - 6:40AMvideocam

Blockchain

Has Hong Kong laid the groundwork to become a world-leading crypto hub?

With its regulatory clarity and superconnector edge, the city is drawing global crypto firms as it emerges as a premier Web3 hub.

21 Mar 2026 - 12:03PMvideocam

Big Tech

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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China’s booming tech exports give Beijing ‘wind in its sails’ for Trump summit

12 May 2026 - 11:30PM

Chinese trade received a significant boost from the technology sector in April. Photo: Shutterstock Images

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US chipmakers in China see revenue rise, defying trade tensions: Hurun list

25 May 2026 - 11:03PMvideocam

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ByteDance AI films shake up Cannes as TikTok owner challenges Hollywood norms

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Huawei unveils new scaling law and tech that narrows gap with TSMC, Samsung

25 May 2026 - 8:24PMvideocam

Huawei Technologies has revealed new technology that can bring its chips equivalent to a process node of 1.4 nanometre within five years. Photo: Shutterstock Images

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‘Sharif speed’ meets Qwen AI: how Alibaba sealed a sweeping deal with Pakistan

25 May 2026 - 11:17PM

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (right) meets the chairman of Alibaba Group, Joe Tsai, on Sunday. Photo: handout

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