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News articles, analyses and commentary about machines that mimic human cognitive functions such as learning and problem solving. This also covers chatbots, algorithms, consumer products and Big Data analysis that make use of AI.
LATEST China Science NEWS

Can China’s caesium-from-brine tech cut reliance on Canadian, Australian ores?

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The Tanco mine in Canada is among the major global commercial sources of caesium. China’s Sinomine Resources controls operations here. Photo: Handout

Top Chinese map-making scientist Zhou Chenghu netted in anti-corruption sweep

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Leading cartographic scientist Zhou Chenghu is being investigated by central and local anti-corruption bodies for “suspected serious violations of duty”, Central Commission for Discipline Inspection has confirmed. Photo: Handout

Biomedicine | China steps up Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s drug push, looks to TCM

China steps up Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s drug push, looks to TCM

China team drafts sanctions list targeting US, allies on 63 key tech sectors

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A Chinese team has drawn up a list of sensitive or globally competitive technology sectors that could benefit from export restrictions to the US and its allies. Illustration: Shutterstock

Why a fabled Chinese surgeon’s tomb may help rewrite history of anaesthetic use

Trace amounts of aconitine, a toxic plant-derived compound used as a topical anaesthetic, have been detected on ancient Chinese surgical tweezers. Photo: Handout
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ByteDance’s decision to introduce a paywall for its flagship chatbot Doubao saw it lose 6.1 million users and could risk the tech giant’s lead in China’s fierce artificial intelligence race, according to analysts. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
ByteDance

Is China ready to pay for AI? ByteDance’s Doubao loses 6 million users

The tech giant’s paywall gamble may have backfired after teasing its paid-subscription options for flagship chatbot Doubao saw users bolt.

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China trade

China’s AI chip demand is surging – and South Korea is riding the wave

China's economic recovery

Open Questions | Nobel economist on China’s chance to upskill youth for AI age

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US-China trade war

Trump looks to balance ‘lead over China’ and national security with AI order

Voluntary framework to vet powerful new AI systems up to 30 days before their public release, stopping short of mandating review regulations.

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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to create a voluntary framework for the US government to vet powerful new AI models before they are released. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
Ant Group

How Meituan’s US$1b bets on AI, robotics outshine quarterly loss

Investment windfall provides cushion as core-business margins face intense pressure from battle with Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com.

AI using ‘simple phone videos’ to unearth football talent beyond scouts’ radar

Tech companies are launching apps that allow young players to upload videos recorded on their phone of them showcasing their ball skills.

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Alibaba

Alibaba elevates tech chief Wu Zeming to elite committee amid AI push

Wu joins Jack Ma and Joe Tsai in committee of five overseeing group that steers company’s strategy.

A visitor walks in front of an Alibaba booth during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on July 18, 2025. Photo: AP Photo
Taiwan

Mainland Chinese locked out of Computex Taipei amid cross-strait tensions

Two travel agencies specialising in cross-strait travel say none of their clients have received entry-permit approvals this year.

IPO

Why Hong Kong is now the launch pad for mainland China’s AI champions

City emerges as a price-discovery hub, with mainland AI firms reversing a decades-old dual-listing order to secure global benchmarks.

AI: Companies

ByteDance loses key AI research leader behind Seed models

Gu Quanquan helped oversee the tech giant’s release of its latest flagship AI model, Seed 2.0.

ByteDance's Doubao has grown to be China's most popular consumer AI app with around 336 million monthly active users. Photo: Shutterstock
Tencent

Tencent shares jump 10% on expectations of AI agent within WeChat

An AI agent would leverage the app’s ecosystem of mini-programs, payments, content and commerce for 1.4 billion users.

Tencent has repeatedly stressed its cautious approach to adding an agent to its super app. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

Fear of missing out: why Asia-Pacific firms chase AI despite scant returns

Survey shows many enterprises across the region invest heavily in AI, worried that their rivals will outpace them.

China manufacturing

China’s overseas expansion fuelled by government subsidies: OECD report

While OECD figures suggest subsidies have driven Chinese firms’ rapid growth abroad, a Chinese chamber of commerce questioned the report’s standards.

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United States

Senators blast Trump over export of AI chips to overseas units of Chinese firms

Elizabeth Warren called on the commerce secretary to testify on the issue amid concerns over fuelling China’s military capabilities.

Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Photo: Reuters
Asean

Opinion | Will the US’ Pax Silica deliver for the Philippines?

The Pax Silica plan to make the Philippines a vital node in a US-led tech supply chain is built on seemingly speculative promises and risks riling China.

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US President Donald Trump meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr in the Oval Office at the White House on July 22, 2025, in Washington. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
Science

China team drafts sanctions list targeting US, allies on 63 key tech sectors

Scientists have listed sensitive or globally competitive tech that may benefit from export restrictions to keep them out of foreign hands.

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US-China relations

Xi-Trump aftermath, space tactics, AI policy change: 7 US-China relations reads

From Xi-Trump meeting analysis to soybean worries and tech plans, here are highlights from our correspondents in the second half of May 2026.

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2026 Xi-Trump summit

No need for ‘AI Iron Curtain’, China’s Communist Party mouthpiece says

People’s Daily says China and US should work together to advance the development and governance of artificial intelligence.

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Humanoid robots manufactured by Unitree Robotics dance on the opening day of Asia’s first embodied intelligence experience store in Shanghai on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Robotics

Unitree clears Shanghai IPO hurdle as China’s humanoid robot wave gathers pace

Listing plan highlights Unitree’s push to invest more in robot ‘brains’ as it joins competitors in China’s humanoid rush.

China stock market

China index reshuffle to entrench tech trades and boost AI rally: brokerages

Shanghai exchange revamp lifts tech weighting and adds chipmakers, signalling policy support and investor confidence.

Hong Kong

MiniMax debuts AI model built for long and complex coding tasks

Shanghai-based company says M3 can process data five times faster than its predecessor, while also slashing inference costs.

MiniMax says AI model M3 has increased response speed and lowered inference costs. Photo: Shutterstock
Robotics

World of humanoid robots set for new blueprint as Nvidia teams with Asian firms

The tech trio team up to create a state-of-the-art robot reference design allowing researchers to build, fine-tune and deploy skills faster.

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Unitree robots perform dance moves at Global Sources Hong Kong Shows at AsiaWorld-Expo in Chek Lap Kok. The exhibition showcases the newest technologies in mobile accessories and AI-powered consumer electronics. Photo: Eugene Lee
Semiconductors

How US export curbs are forcing China to redesign its AI chip industry

China’s tech giants are pursuing ASICs, a type of custom chip, over generic GPUs dominated by American giants like Nvidia.

China technology

Editorial | US pressure has only helped make China’s tech giants stronger

Huawei can now bypass ASML’s technology to make the advanced chips that the US has barred from export to China. This has become a familiar story.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why are so many more people in Hong Kong getting cancer?

While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back.

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IPO

AI firm MiniMax prepares for mainland China listing after Hong Kong shares surge

Chinese AI model company hires Citic Securities to prepare a mainland share sale, with the listing venue yet to be confirmed.

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Chinese AI model firm MiniMax has officially started plans to sell shares in mainland China. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong considers new offshore yuan venture fund for tech, emerging industries

Initiative would build on AI and finance convergence while supporting yuan internationalisation, finance chief Paul Chan says.

Alibaba

Alibaba signs 6-year AI deal with Uefa, will bring 360 replay tech to major events

Chinese technology giant agrees partnership that will bring artificial intelligence and cloud services to Champions League and Euro 2028.

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