China AI, chips, EVs, ecommerce, platform policy and supply-chain signals that can affect global technology markets.
The London-based consultancy Public First surveyed over 18,000 people across 15 countries to assess perceptions of AI leadership and trust. While 11 countries, including key US allies like Canada, Britain, and France, see China as outpacing the US in AI innov...
Geely's chairman Li Shufu plans to host the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) in China, partnering with homegrown motorcycle brand ZXMOTO, which recently achieved historic success in the WorldSSP category. Meanwhile, electric vehicle giant BYD pursues invol...
The new AI-powered interface allows users to perform a variety of daily tasks through conversational prompts, integrating numerous real-world services while maintaining strict payment security. As Alipay leads the AI transformation in super apps, competitors...
The new AI-powered version of Alipay lets users access over 10,000 services through conversational commands with its bot Ah Bao. This move signals a strategic shift from a digital wallet to an AI ecosystem, intensifying competition with Tencent’s WeChat and B...
The Qwen Robot Suite comprises three interlinked models that equip robots with vision-language navigation, environmental simulation, and object manipulation skills. This move signals Alibaba's deeper entry into the robotics software space, aligning with a bro...
Following a surge in initial public offerings, Hong Kong’s stock market will see an unprecedented release of locked shares in 2026, totaling US$274 billion. The release includes major IPO players such as MiniMax Group and Knowledge Atlas Technology. While thi...
The legal challenge from xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence firm, alleged OpenAI induced a former xAI engineer to disclose proprietary details about its Grok chatbot. US District Judge Rita Lin found no evidence of wrongful conduct by OpenAI and dismissed th...
Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude Fable 5, incorporates safety measures that in effect restrict Chinese AI researchers’ ability to use the model for tasks integral to their development process. Experts view this move as a strategic step in the intensifying...
Recent months have seen Chinese regulators summon representatives from key tech giants, open investigations, and publicly address business practices across sectors. Analysts caution this a calibrated stance reflecting tighter rules but not a return to the swe...
Huawei's HarmonyOS 7 marks a leap into the ‘agent era’ with a new architecture that enhances AI integration and cross-device functionality. Released to developers as a beta, the OS delivers improved speed and efficiency, and will power Huawei’s next flagship...
The Canadian government is pursuing a strategic push to attract Chinese EV companies including BYD, Chery, Geely, and Shanghai Launch Automotive Technology. This initiative is part of a broader effort to sustain Canadian automotive employment and innovation w...
The ruling, centered on two core GaN patents owned by Chinese firm Innoscience, forces Infineon to cease sales and imports in China, pay damages, and has triggered sharp gains for local semiconductor makers. This legal battle highlights growing tensions in th...
Driven by favorable tax policies, robust infrastructure, and strategic access to mainland Chinese innovation, Hong Kong is emerging as a leading destination for European family offices. The city’s offshore assets recently surpassed Switzerland’s, a trend expe...
Zhipu AI’s stock surged as much as 48% amid plans to release GLM-5.2 as an open-source model with a massive 1-million-token context window. The company aims to undercut expensive Western AI offerings by providing a competitively priced subscription plan and s...
LABUBU's appearance during the global sporting event highlights the growing international influence of Chinese creative brands. The collaboration coincided with the launch of a new collection in over 40 countries and reflects FIFA's efforts to engage Asian an...
The rising need for ultra-high-capacitance MLCCs in AI servers and electric vehicles has strained production capacity, with supply chains facing raw material shortages and extended lead times. Industry leaders are responding with significant capital investmen...
According to industry leaders at the 2026 HKEX Future Tech Summit in Shenzhen, China is only about 100 days behind the US in frontier AI model capabilities but excels in commercializing AI for widespread use. The country’s enormous market and open-source ecos...
He Xiaopeng’s new role highlights Xpeng’s strategic pivot towards robotics just months before the company plans mass production of its Iron humanoid robot. The robot, designed to serve as smart sales agents and guides, aims to combine humanlike movement with...
Facing tightening memory supply due to AI workloads, Shenzhen-based Biwin has arranged a locked-volume, locked-price agreement to buy enterprise-level flash memory chips from Q3 2026 through Q2 2028. This strategic move safeguards supply amid rising prices an...
Hong Kong’s commercial property market is adapting to AI-driven changes as tenants increasingly prioritize buildings equipped with advanced energy, connectivity, and technological infrastructure. Older buildings, particularly those over 30 years old, are seei...
Multilayer ceramic capacitors have become vital for powering devices from smartphones to AI servers. Top Japanese and Korean companies like Murata and Samsung Electro-Mechanics are investing heavily to meet surging demand for advanced MLCCs in AI infrastructu...
China’s rapid advancements in manufacturing and AI application, combined with the UK’s historic contributions to science, economics, and governance, create a compelling foundation for joint leadership. To fully realize AI’s potential while safeguarding societ...
The National Computer Network Emergency Response Coordination Centre cautioned users about a grey market offering AI add-ons that could expose personal data, violate cryptocurrency bans, and undermine platform controls. As China’s AI platforms encourage third...
The forthcoming SpaceX IPO marks a new chapter in large-scale fundraising, outstripping past heavyweight public debuts like Saudi Aramco’s oil giant listing and Alibaba’s landmark US market entry. It reflects changing market appetites and has implications for...