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23 October, 2024
A visitor takea a photo with a robot at the second China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing. Photo: Xinhau
China’s economic stimulus

‘A massive bet’: China eyes greater robotics innovation in bid to boost economy

Hangzhou, Chongqing and Nanjing, plus a part of the southwestern Sichuan province, release robotics policies to accelerate innovation.

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China’s Communist Party

Police in China take hi-tech rolling robot out on patrol

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Food and agriculture

Chinese start-up wants to replace human chefs with robots

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Good Schools Guide

Adding AI, robots, drones and other ed-tech to the classroom

Canadian International School – an Apple Distinguished School – and Dalton School Hong Kong show the benefits of a positive approach to technology.

Canadian International School pupils use tech in class. Photo: CDNIS
Artificial intelligence

Video of a robot leading a mass escape draws laughs and fears over AI in China

A video of a robot inciting other robots to flee an exhibition hall has gone viral in China, but the reality is less scary than it looks.

Artificial intelligence

Uber said to eye US$10 million stake in IPO of China’s Pony AI

The ride-hailing giant may consider using Pony AI’s autonomous-driving technology outside the US, a source says.

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China technology

China surpasses Germany, Japan in industrial robotics adoption density: report

The data reflects the success of China’s industrial automation strategy, as part of broader efforts to upgrade its industrial economy.

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Technicians inspect a welding robot at a pipeline workshop of the China Offshore Oil Engineering Company in Tianjin, October 30, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
SCMP Highlights

Recap | China’s genetically modified sweet tomatoes, AI robot lifeguards: 5 top science stories

From genetically enhanced tomatoes to advanced satellite imaging and 6G radiation fears for fertility, here are five of our recent China science stories.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong office attracts firms to live up to its name

City is being reinvigorated as regional business hub thanks to success of body bringing in hi-tech talent.

US-China tech war

China’s tech firms fear bigger curbs as TSMC stops AI chip supply

A wider shipment ban on TSMC-made chips could affect a range of mainland businesses from electric vehicles to smartphones.

TSMC has stopped taking advanced AI chip orders from mainland Chinese clients. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Firms setting up in Hong Kong shrug off fears over Trump’s return

Another 17 companies agree to establish presence in city, with several saying their investments show their confidence in local economy.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan (second from the left) attends the signing ceremony. Photo: Handout
SCMP

SCMP launches homepage to showcase China’s future technology

The China Future Tech section provides readers with a one-stop homepage for tracking the latest developments and trends in the six sectors.

Artificial intelligence

The fight for AI talent heats up in China

The scarcity of AI talent has set off a recruitment battle, with companies offering above-average pay to woo the right candidate.

Artificial intelligence

Letters | Is Hong Kong ready for the advent of robots in daily life?

Readers discuss the need for legislation to prevent misuse of robots, service standards on Hong Kong buses, and the impact of surging food prices.

A “security guard” robot named Windy is seen in a supermarket in Le Havre, northwest France, on November 5. Photo: AFP
Japan

Robot retrieves 1st melted fuel from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear reactor

Around 800 tonnes of fatally radioactive molten fuel remains in the plants, and the mission is a step in a long-term clean-up operation.

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A machine for removing debris from a reactor at the damaged Fukushima Nuclear power plant is revealed in Kobe, Japan, in May. Photo: Kyodo via AP
Trending in China

Profile | Who is China’s ‘beautiful robot’ hotpot eatery boss, gifted in automated dance?

Robotic dance expert stuns passers-by with incredible moves while handing out flyers for restaurant in street.

IPO

Horizon Robotics’ shares jump 28% in Hong Kong trading debut

Shares of Beijing-based tech firm changed hands at HK$5.12 when trading began, versus the IPO price of HK$3.99.

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China economy

Opinion | For China’s next big tech leap, its ‘little giants’ must grow up

State-supported innovation can only take these SMEs so far. The question is whether they can thrive in a global market on their own.

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A staff member works at the headquarters of TankeBlue Semiconductor in Beijing, on January 24. China is nurturing “little giants” like TankeBlue to lead in advanced tech sectors. Photo: Xinhua
Artificial intelligence

InnoTech Forum: Hong Kong can evolve into an AI applications development hub

The InnoTech discussions reflect the steps being taken by the government and private sector to set the path for AI to thrive in Hong Kong.

China manufacturing

Could a new humanoid robot recharge China’s manufacturing labour shortage?

UBTech’s Walker S1, officially unveiled on Monday, has already begun training in factories, including electric vehicle maker BYD.

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Artificial intelligence

Humanoids will not be doing household chores soon, says HKU’s robotics head

While Chinese robotics firms have been eager to develop humanoids, Hong Kong University’s Xi Ning says they have unresolved technological challenges.

Humanoid robots on display at the 2024 World Robot Conference at Etrong International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Beijing on August 22. Photo: Luna Sun
Artificial intelligence

Portrait by robot Ai-Da to sell at auction in art world first

The ‘haunting’ piece depicts Alan Turing, one of the fathers of modern computing, who had warned about the use of artificial intelligence.

Ai-Da poses in front of a painting she made during the press preview of the London Design Biennale 2023 at Somerset House, central London, in June 2023. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

Tesla Optimus robots at showcase were remotely controlled by humans

The use of human input raises questions over the capabilities and market readiness of the bot, despite Elon Musk’s enthusiasm.

Artificial intelligence

Can robot baristas save Shanghai’s cafes from an ailing economy?

Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology aims to cut down the costs of operating coffee shops to revive the industry, says founder Philip Han.

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IPO

Midea’s Hong Kong IPO sizzles as shares soar in blockbuster sale

The Foshan-based company raised HK$31.01 billion last week, after offering its stock at HK$54.80 a share, at the top end of an expected price range.

(L to R) HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan, Midea’s CFO Zhong Zheng, Chairman and CEO Fang Hongbo, and HKEX Chairman Carlson Tong, during Midea Group’s listing ceremony at HKEX on 17 September 2024. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Artificial intelligence

China’s AI industry could see US$1.4 trillion in investment in 6 years

CICC chairman Chen Liang told the International China Investment Forum that China’s AI industry still has significant room for growth.

An AI sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 6, 2023. Photo: Reuters
China technology

Opinion | How China plans to become a robotics powerhouse

The rapid advancement of robotics is bringing exciting possibilities but has also raised significant ethical and safety concerns.

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China technology

As China upgrades its androids, is ‘more human than human’ on the horizon?

A robotics conference has put China’s humanoid robot industry in the spotlight, with new incentives and investment driving market growth and pushing the technology forward.

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