Arm China Deepens Hong Kong Presence as City Courts Mainland Tech Firms

A growing number of mainland Chinese technology companies are expanding their presence in Hong Kong, using the city as a base to access international markets and attract high level research talent. The trend reflects Hong Kong’s renewed push to position itself as a

How Kimi Reflects the New Depth of China’s Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem

A leading Chinese artificial intelligence start up has been cited by the US government as evidence of the growing depth and sophistication of China’s AI ecosystem. Moonshot AI, the developer behind the large language model Kimi, was singled out in a new report

Nvidia’s H200 approval seen as a boost rather than a threat

The recent approval allowing Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence processors to be shipped to China has sparked debate about its impact on the country’s domestic chipmakers. While the H200 is significantly more powerful than Chinese made alternatives, analysts say it is unlikely to derail

China Declines Nvidia H200 Chips Despite US Export Clearance

China has opted not to adopt Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, even after the United States approved their export, signaling Beijing’s deepening commitment to semiconductor self reliance amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The decision comes as global demand for advanced AI processors continues to

SenseTime Shifts Toward Multimodal AI as It Aims to Reclaim Industry Leadership

SenseTime, one of China’s earliest artificial intelligence innovators, is refocusing its strategy as the global AI industry moves beyond pure language models and toward systems that can see, understand and act in the physical world. According to co founder and chief scientist Lin

Apple Steps Up Its China Strategy With Free Three Hour iPhone Delivery

Apple is intensifying its competition in China’s smartphone market by offering customers in selected mainland cities a new perk that brings online shopping even closer to instant gratification. Starting Wednesday, buyers can receive a new iPhone delivered directly to their doorstep within three

Meta’s Reported Use of Alibaba’s Qwen Model Signals a New Twist in the Global AI Race

A new development in the artificial intelligence arena is drawing widespread attention as Meta Platforms is reported to be using Alibaba’s open-source Qwen model to support the training of its next major AI system. The move, first highlighted in a Bloomberg report, suggests

AI’s Four Hundred Billion Dollar Dilemma as Chip Lifespans Come Into Question

The global push to build ever more powerful artificial intelligence systems has triggered one of the largest technology spending waves in history. Over the past year, companies have poured an estimated four hundred billion dollars into specialised chips and massive data centres designed

Huawei Steps Up the Foldable Phone Race With Global Release of the Slim Mate X7

Huawei Technologies has intensified competition in the foldable smartphone market with the worldwide launch of its Mate X7, a device designed to showcase the company’s growing strength in flexible display technology. The global release arrives at a moment of heightened anticipation, with consumers

Rural Innovators: Youth Bringing Tech to China’s Countryside

Under-30 founders using AI, drones, and e-commerce to empower rural communities. From Villages to Startups For decades, China’s rural regions were seen as lagging behind booming megacities. But a new generation of young innovators many under 30 is changing that narrative. Using drones,