Nature Index rankings 2026: Zhejiang tops Harvard

Nature Index rankings for 2026 reportedly place Zhejiang University ahead of Harvard, signalling shifting research power and a stronger Chinese publication footprint.

Germany plug-in hybrid market: BYD pushes ahead

BYD is accelerating in Germany’s plug-in hybrid market, using sharp pricing, fast launches and dealer scale to pressure incumbents across 2024.

Hong Kong tech park tender: higher bid bar and bond

The Hong Kong tech park tender introduces a HK$100m construction bond, tightening bidder eligibility and reshaping developer strategies.

Chinese tech investment curbs widen via Pentagon blacklist

Pentagon designations are intensifying Chinese tech investment curbs, raising compliance risks for funds and widening US-China tech tensions worldwide.

China AI assistant: Alibaba expands Qwen to brands

China AI assistant efforts are accelerating as Alibaba expands Qwen into major consumer brands, aiming to unify shopping, travel bookings, and support.

Unitree Robotics IPO nears Shanghai listing amid boom

Unitree Robotics IPO advances after a Shanghai filing milestone, lifting focus on listing timing, unitree robotics stock interest and China tech IPO rules.

Hong Kong data centres fuel an Asia-Pacific AI boom

AI investment in Hong Kong is rising as data centre spending surges across Asia-Pacific, pushing new capacity plans, tighter power deals, and niche AI roles.

Managing China-US AI rivalry amid nuclear risks

US-China relations are being reshaped by fast AI competition in the nuclear age, raising command risks and pushing leaders toward direct crisis talks now.

Hong Kong builders accelerate AI shift across sites

Hong Kong AI is reshaping construction as HKIC steers AI+ tools for safety, productivity and cost control, with live pilots and update cycles on sites.

Baidu AI revenue surpasses half as Q1 slips 2%

Baidu AI revenue is now the main business driver as Baidu reports Q1 revenue down 2%, while AI cloud and apps lift growth and reshape strategy fast.