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Alibaba, ByteDance and Zhipu AI named among Time’s top 10 AI companies in 2026
Time magazine named Alibaba, ByteDance and Zhipu AI among 10 most influential AI companies of 2026, debuting its first AI-specific ranking.
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China tightens robotaxi licensing after Wuhan Apollo Go failure
China has tightened robotaxi licensing after a Wuhan system failure stranded passengers and disrupted traffic.
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Ant International says it serves 150 million merchants, unveils AI payment tools
Ant International said it connects more than 150 million merchants and over 2 billion consumer accounts worldwide.
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Huawei HarmonyOS reaches more than 55 million phones in China
Huawei’s HarmonyOS was installed on more than 55 million smartphones in China by the end of March, as Beijing pushed domestic software.
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DeepSeek adds image recognition mode to chatbot
DeepSeek added an image recognition mode to its chatbot and opened it to select beta users.
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Wingtech faces delisting risk after audit disclaimer over Nexperia records
Wingtech faces delisting risk after its auditor said it could not verify Nexperia overseas financial records.
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FCC advances ban on Chinese labs testing US-bound electronics
The FCC voted to bar Chinese labs from testing US-bound electronics and moved to block 3 Chinese carriers from US data centres.
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Online financial scams surge in Hong Kong as AI aids impersonation
Hong Kong saw deception crimes make up more than 48% of all crime last year as AI-enabled scams spread through investment circles.
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Circle says Hong Kong is a key hub for USDC cross-border payments
Circle said stablecoin payments into Hong Kong are rising on its network, mainly through USDC, as it seeks approval in the city.
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China micro drama industry speeds up production with AI, Vigloo says
China’s micro drama industry is using AI and state funding to cut production time, with South Korea’s Vigloo saying it has slashed costs and schedules.
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Beijing enforces ban on drone sales and mandates device registration starting May 1
Beijing stopped drone sales and shipments on May 1 and requires identity registration for all drones in the city.
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Steve Sun says Hong Kong's tech hub progress is significant
Dalton Venture's Steve Sun said Hong Kong has made significant progress in its bid to become a technology hub.
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China's electronics suppliers shift from phones to humanoid robots
China's smartphone supply chain is moving into humanoid robots as handset shipments slow and suppliers seek new growth.
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China’s telecom and computer services exports surpass traditional goods in 2025
China’s exports of telecom, computer, and information services rose 13% to US$118 billion in 2025, outpacing footwear and handbag shipments.
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China's Sinopec shares rise as crude surge lifts oil sector earnings
Sinopec shares climbed as Brent crude prices surged, boosting first-quarter profits and lifting CNOOC and PetroChina stocks
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Hong Kong home prices hit 28-month high in March despite war worries
Hong Kong residential property prices rose 1.4% in March to a 28-month high as rents also hit a record, Colliers said.
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WuXi AppTec posts record Q1 profit, shares jump in Hong Kong and Shanghai
WuXi AppTec reported record first-quarter earnings as revenue and profit rose sharply, sending its shares higher in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
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DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng remains out of public view as Chen Deli emerges as spokesperson
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng has stayed out of sight since February 2025 while researcher Chen Deli gains public profile amid company growth.
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Inovance files for Hong Kong IPO to raise up to $2 billion
Inovance filed for a Hong Kong IPO to raise up to US$2 billion as it pushes its internationalisation plan.
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Meta-Manus deal advances despite Beijing review, experts say unwind would be hard
Meta integrated Manus staff in Singapore even after Beijing opened a review days after the deal was announced.
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Zhao Zhijun sells Hong Kong Peak Road homes for HK$320 million
Property tycoon Zhao Zhijun sold two adjoining Hong Kong luxury units for HK$320 million, or US$40.8 million, on April 10.
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Endowus highlights diversification and discipline amid Hong Kong market uncertainty
Endowus leaders urged retail investors in Hong Kong to focus on diversification and discipline amid fast-changing market sentiment and global tensions.
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China Resources Power wins Shenzhen approval to list renewable energy unit
China Resources Power secured approval to spin off its renewable energy unit for a Shenzhen A-share listing.
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HKEX posts record HK$5.19 billion quarterly profit on strong listings and turnover
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing reported a 27% rise in quarterly net profit to HK$5.19 billion, beating estimates and hitting a new record high.