China banks set for margin relief as $7.8 trillion in deposits reset amid economic pressures

China’s largest state owned banks are expected to see a gradual improvement in profitability as nearly 54 trillion yuan in high cost time deposits mature and are repriced at lower interest rates. The shift is anticipated to ease funding pressures that have weighed

Alibaba unveils RISC V chip as AI agent shift drives next phase of computing

Alibaba Group has introduced a new RISC V based chip through its Damo Academy research arm, signaling a strategic push to support the rapid rise of artificial intelligence agents. The launch reflects a broader shift in the computing landscape as agent driven systems

US push to ban Chinese routers faces hurdles as onshoring ambitions meet capacity limits

A proposed United States move to restrict imports of foreign made consumer routers is drawing scrutiny from analysts who warn that efforts to force supply chain onshoring may prove difficult to execute. The policy, driven by national security concerns, reflects a broader shift

WeRide targets Hong Kong and Singapore as robotaxi expansion gathers pace

Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide is accelerating its international expansion plans, setting its sights on launching robotaxi services in Hong Kong and Singapore as competition intensifies among global self driving technology developers. The move signals a new phase in the commercialization of autonomous

Hong Kong accelerates AI infrastructure push as demand for autonomous agents drives computing surge

Hong Kong is rapidly expanding its artificial intelligence infrastructure as demand for autonomous AI agents begins to reshape computing requirements across the region. Industry leaders warn that the rise of agent based systems is triggering an unprecedented surge in processing needs, forcing governments

AI Generated War Satire Goes Viral in China as Online Creators Amplify Political Messaging

An AI generated animated short released by a Chinese state broadcaster has gained widespread attention online after depicting a stylized conflict that closely mirrors ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The video, presented as a wuxia inspired allegory, features symbolic characters representing major

China Eastern Crash Probe Still Unresolved Four Years On as Questions Persist

Four years after one of China’s deadliest aviation disasters, authorities have yet to provide clear answers on the cause of the China Eastern Airlines crash that killed 132 people. The absence of a detailed update has renewed concern among families of victims and

Taiwan Opposition Leader Says Strong China Ties Can Coexist With US Relations

Taiwan’s opposition leadership has stated that improving relations with Beijing does not require distancing from the United States, as political debate intensifies over the island’s strategic direction. The comments come at a time of heightened cross strait tensions and growing geopolitical focus on

Tokenomics Emerges as Strategic Lever in China’s Race for AI Dominance

The concept of tokenomics is rapidly gaining traction as artificial intelligence reshapes global technology and economic systems, with industry leaders now framing tokens as the core unit of value in AI driven production. At a recent developer conference, Nvidia’s leadership described tokens as

Taiwan Opposition Alliance Signals Strategic Push Ahead of 2028 Leadership Race

Taiwan’s political landscape is shifting as the island’s main opposition parties move to coordinate efforts in upcoming local elections, a development that could reshape future national contests. The Kuomintang and the Taiwan People’s Party have agreed to work together in the autumn elections,