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Robotics
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Sophia the robot makes classical music debut
The AI-themed concert, featuring a robot developed in the city, merged traditional art forms with innovation.
1 hour ago
Hong Kong economy
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How Hong Kong’s institutional strengths can power its 5-year plan
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US-China relations
US lawmakers warn China is top space rival as race to the moon intensifies
30 Apr 2026 - 7:40AM
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DeepSeek
‘The whale can now see’: DeepSeek adds AI vision in major move
On DeepSeek’s chat interface, a new ‘image recognition mode’ has been added alongside the ‘expert’ and ‘flash’ chat modes.
29 Apr 2026 - 10:23PM
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US-China relations
Are US agents around Trump armed with Chinese red dot sights?
Apparent Holosun optic on security agent’s pistol in photo from correspondents’ dinner prompts US commenters to question Chinese link.
29 Apr 2026 - 10:28PM
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Semiconductors
Cambricon vaults to China’s costliest stock after profits soar 185% amid AI boom
China’s chip foundries also benefit from the country’s efforts to achieve semiconductor self-reliance.
4 hours ago
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Future of transport
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Cleaner, cheaper EV trucks gain traction in China
The energy shock from the Middle East conflict is transforming China’s trucking and logistics sector.
29 Apr 2026 - 7:44PM
Mainland China
China taps the brakes on robotaxi licences after Wuhan incident: sources
Licensing curbs follow a Wuhan system failure that stranded passengers, as authorities shift focus from rapid roll-out to safety oversight.
29 Apr 2026 - 9:19PM
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China trade
Beijing touts mineral dominance, boosts autonomy drive, ahead of Trump’s visit
Ministry of Natural Resources boasts world-leading reserves of 14 minerals and vows to keep boosting output and exploration as geopolitical risks weigh on resources.
29 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD, Geely tap global EV demand to escape China price wars
Shares of BYD and Geely rose after they released earnings as the Strait of Hormuz shutdown boosts global demand for Chinese-made electric vehicles.
29 Apr 2026 - 7:07PM
Artificial intelligence
China’s Alibaba, ByteDance and Zhipu AI make the cut on Time’s first AI A-list
China’s leading AI firms earn global recognition as Time debuts a dedicated industry list dominated by US tech giants.
29 Apr 2026 - 3:44PM
Banking & finance
China targets ‘zombies’ with regulatory headshots to kill off indebted laggards
Six provinces and the capital city test a forced-insolvency pilot to purge overcapacity and dismantle local protectionism, prioritising market efficiency.
29 Apr 2026 - 1:30PM
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China GDP
US economic gap over China to widen, but Iran might bring them closer: Mahbubani
Get your head checked, strategist Mahbubani tells those who underestimate the US and China, while forecasting a bigger GDP gulf between the two by 2030.
29 Apr 2026 - 4:04PM
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US-China relations
US lawmakers move to mandate first comprehensive review of China’s AI advances
Draft bill would require mapping Beijing’s progress, key firms and risks, with side-by-side comparisons to US systems within 180 days.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:33AM
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Artificial intelligence
If it can’t stop the Meta-Manus AI deal, how can Beijing exert its authority?
Case shows US-China competition has expanded beyond chips and models to areas of engineering and product design, analyst says.
28 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
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Artificial intelligence
DeepSeek mystery: who is speaking for start-up amid CEO Liang Wenfeng’s absence?
Researcher Chen Deli is emerging as DeepSeek’s new public face as speculation over the whereabouts of the company’s founder and CEO lingers.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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South China Sea
China upgrades maritime rescue range and depth as ambitions on the seas expand
Body responsible for strategically sensitive South China Sea completes ‘formal transition’ after extensive deepwater training.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:56PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV and battery makers race to cut charging times to under 10 minutes
Fast-charging technology takes centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show as firms unveil batteries promising unprecedented speed.
28 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Artificial intelligence
China blocks Meta’s Manus deal, raises Mythos concerns
The US and China may have to cooperate on managing the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence even as the technology starts to dominate competition between them.
28 Apr 2026 - 5:11PM
SCMP Exclusives
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Un-sanctioned: China to welcome Dutch trade minister amid Nexperia, ASML discord
Source says Beijing has quietly dropped an old sanctioning of Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, who recently spoke of wanting to lead a Dutch trade mission to China.
28 Apr 2026 - 3:02PM
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Semiconductors
Photonics chipmaker Lightelligence surges 400% in Hong Kong debut amid AI frenzy
Shanghai-based firm’s IPO reflects mainland China’s push for photonics chips as a fast-growing alternative to conventional semiconductors.
28 Apr 2026 - 5:29PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese robotaxi firms accelerate global roll-outs as cost edge drives expansion
Pony AI and WeRide harness China’s supply chain strength to cut costs, boost efficiency and scale robotaxi fleets worldwide.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s CATL touts landmark energy-storage order for sodium-ion batteries
Deal for massive grid storage system shows that CATL has ‘overcome all the challenges in mass-producing sodium-ion batteries’, company says.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:52PM
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China GDP
Guangdong’s rule as China’s GDP king faces an unprecedented threat to the crown
A rival provincial powerhouse, with a GDP as big as some G7 nations, is becoming a hub for strategic emerging sectors while outpacing the national economic growth rate.
27 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
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China jobs
China outlines new labour protection plan for nation’s 200 million gig workers
The 12-point document pledges stronger protections for gig-economy workforce, which has rapidly grown amid China’s economic slowdown.
27 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
DeepSeek takes step away from Nvidia amid export curbs on China
DeepSeek’s new artificial intelligence model puts up a price challenge to US rivals and is a further step towards a stand-alone Chinese AI ecosystem.
27 Apr 2026 - 5:07PM
Artificial intelligence
China blocks Meta’s Manus deal after months-long probe, thwarting purchase
Economic planner asks both parties to withdraw from deal for AI firm, in move with wider implications for other start-ups operating overseas.
27 Apr 2026 - 7:35PM
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China shipbuilding
China delivers record LNG carrier – is South Korea losing its shipbuilding edge?
The vessel’s completion follows China dominating global shipbuilding orders last year, with South Korea leading in high-value segments.
27 Apr 2026 - 3:48PM
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