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Artificial intelligence
ByteDance’s drug unit presents AI-designed therapies at global conferences
Chinese tech giant fields teams in Boston, Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona as its unit unveils frameworks and therapies powered by AI.
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United States
US Pentagon signs AI deals with Google, Nvidia and SpaceX, focus on ‘lawful’ use
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Venture capital market
Hong Kong tech hub progress ‘significant’, Dalton Venture’s Steve Sun says
2 May 2026 - 8:30AM
China-Latin America relations
Beijing backs Cuba, Chile reveals smuggling ring: Latin America relations reads
From a smuggling ring in Chile to rare earth wrangling in Brazil, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in March 2026.
1 May 2026 - 11:00PM
Artificial intelligence
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The AI shamans ‘predicting’ fortunes in Seoul
Artificial intelligence-equipped shamans in Seoul are calculating customers’ futures using an ancient fortune-telling system.
1 May 2026 - 9:49PM
Banking & finance
From banking to AI, these are the major economic bodies based in China
Amid what China sees as US’ polarising unilateral measures, a push for ‘global governance’ gives rise to a network of multi-country agencies.
1 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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US-China relations
Could Chinese mathematicians tip the balance in a US conference boycott?
Petition signed by 2,300 scholars from 80 countries urges ‘World Cup’ to be moved due to American policies towards foreign academics.
1 May 2026 - 7:30PM
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China economy
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China’s manufacturing rise is here to stay. The West must recalibrate
The changes are structural and protectionism will only weaken long-term growth.
1 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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China technology
‘It’s hard to compete’: how China is using AI to churn out 500 dramas per day
In China, micro drama companies are harnessing AI to create shows at jaw-dropping speed and cost – often with the help of lavish subsidies.
1 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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Singapore
Singapore PM reassures workers over AI fears, vows job opportunities
The city state cannot promise there will be no disruption from the new technology but it will protect every worker, the prime minister says.
1 May 2026 - 6:37PM
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US-China trade war
From apps to autos: China’s data reach sparks US espionage and sabotage concerns
Washington accused of not doing enough to counter Beijing’s harvesting of key American data and weaponising it as a strategic asset.
1 May 2026 - 6:16AM
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US-China relations
US telecoms agency votes to expand tech crackdown on China
The FCC advanced a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronics, including phones, cameras and computers, for use in the US.
1 May 2026 - 1:51AM
France
France probes teenage suspect in massive ID data breach
The 15-year-old had put on sale on hacker forums between 12 million and 18 million lines of stolen data.
30 Apr 2026 - 10:27PM
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Indonesia
Gaming platform Roblox to require facial scans for users under 16 in Indonesia
This is in line with new restrictions on minors’ use of social media and digital platforms in the country.
30 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Semiconductors
Samsung, SK Hynix flag record supply squeeze in memory market as AI demand soars
South Korea’s memory chip giants warn of a prolonged crunch, with worried Samsung customers already pre-booking memory capacity for 2027.
30 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
Law
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Should the law treat autonomous AI ‘agents’ as legal persons?
As AI agents can now make decisions and act independently, the law should start treating them – not their creators or users – as legal persons.
30 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong economy
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How Hong Kong’s institutional strengths can power its 5-year plan
The ‘small government’ era is over. Hong Kong must proactively serve as a super value-adder connecting China and the world.
30 Apr 2026 - 12:43PM
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US-China relations
US lawmakers warn China is top space rival as race to the moon intensifies
Beijing is using space for ‘diplomacy and influence’, US lawmakers claim amid growing competition with Washington.
30 Apr 2026 - 7:40AM
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Formula One (F1)
Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with ‘tech neck’
The training techniques of professional racing car drivers highlight an often-overlooked muscle group and having healthy foundations is key.
30 Apr 2026 - 5:07AM
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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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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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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Hong Kong transport
Rail giant using AR technology to fast-track work on Northern Link station
Augmented reality inspection system is being used at Kwu Tung station to help workers simulate future scenarios.
28 Apr 2026 - 9:10PM
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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