4 h. ago Alibaba expert envisions AI agents transforming daily life in 5 years

Digital colleagues will be a part of everyday life in the next five years, according to an artificial intelligence (AI) expert from Alibaba Group Holding’s cloud computing unit, who envisions an ecosystem of application developers creating AI agents to cater to consumer and business demands. “Agentic AI is very popular in the industry right now,” said Huang Fei, vice-president of Alibaba Cloud and head of the company’s Tongyi Natural Language Processing Lab. Speaking at the China Conference 2025...

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5 h. ago East Asia faces fresh US tariffs, China rare earth curbs: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Apparently impatient Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea US President Donald Trump, apparently impatient with the slow progress of negotiations, on Monday slapped 25 per cent unilateral tariffs on Japan and South Korea and equal or higher import taxes on several other nations ahead of a self-imposed Wednesday deadline. 2. Rare earth dominance: why...

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6 h. ago Any forced deals of TikTok won't be accepted: China Daily editorial

Any forced deals of TikTok won't be accepted: China Daily editorial  China Daily

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6 h. ago World Focus: The Beijing Olympics – a pivotal moment for China

World Focus: The Beijing Olympics – a pivotal moment for China  Daily Press

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9 h. ago ByteDance denies accepting Oracle deal ahead of deadline for TikTok sale

TikTok owner ByteDance has denied a recent report that it agreed to sell its US operations to a consortium led by Oracle, according to multiple Chinese media. On Monday, Chinese media GeekPark published an article saying that the Beijing-based social media giant had given the nod for a sale to a group led by Oracle, in which it would maintain a minority stake. The article has since been removed. Meanwhile, the company is reportedly working on new versions of the popular short video app, as well...

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9 h. ago 'Bold innovations' in fiscal policy key to unlocking China's consumer power, expert says

'Bold innovations' in fiscal policy key to unlocking China's consumer power, expert says  China Daily

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30 h. ago Government program launched to assist China's young job seekers

Government program launched to assist China's young job seekers  China Daily

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39 h. ago New generating unit at SW China hydropower station starts operation

New generating unit at SW China hydropower station starts operation  China Daily

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39 h. ago China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia: Premier Li

China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia: Premier Li  China Daily

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41 h. ago China's Central Archives opens over 57,000 documents to public

China's Central Archives opens over 57,000 documents to public  China Daily

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52 h. ago China responds to EU ban with import restrictions of medical equipment

China responds to EU ban with import restrictions of medical equipment  China Daily

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3 d. ago Macron expresses readiness to enhance policy coordination with China

Macron expresses readiness to enhance policy coordination with China  China Daily - Global Edition

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4 d. ago China welcomes Russia's move to recognize Afghan interim government

China welcomes Russia's move to recognize Afghan interim government  China Daily

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4 d. ago Hidden boundaries between Russia, China and Iran | Daily Sabah

Hidden boundaries between Russia, China and Iran | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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5 d. ago Armenia seeks deeper Chinese ties, Apple’s China story: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Has Apple been trapped by China? Not so fast, analysts say A new book contending that Apple went too far in consolidating its operations in China is prompting debate among analysts of the country – some of whom say the company may have had no realistic alternatives. 2. Armenia looks to deepen ties with China for foreign policy beyond Russia The Armenian...

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5 d. ago ‘Loyal communist fighter’: China’s party paper hails late premier Li Keqiang

China’s Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily hailed the late former premier Li Keqiang for his steadfast dedication to the party and loyalty to its leadership, in an article published on Thursday to mark what would have been his 70th birthday. The article, attributed to the Institute of Party History and Literature, said Li had “dedicated all his energy to the cause of the party and the state, and made significant contributions to it”. Li was an “outstanding member of the party, time-tested...

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5 d. ago Grassroots justice worker in Beijing devoted to rehabilitating convicts

Grassroots justice worker in Beijing devoted to rehabilitating convicts  China Daily

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6 d. ago China refutes 14th Dalai Lama's claim of finding a successor

China refutes 14th Dalai Lama's claim of finding a successor  China Daily

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7 d. ago Beijing Capital Airlines launches direct flight route between London Gatwick Airport and Qingdao

Beijing Capital Airlines launches direct flight route between London Gatwick Airport and Qingdao  China Daily

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7 d. ago China’s Xi calls for oversight, Trump’s Golden Dome: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump’s Golden Dome: will the numbers add up to deter China in the Indo-Pacific? The planned defence system could make it harder for the PLA to strike US bases like those in Guam and Okinawa, or warships trying to defend Taiwan. 2. Beijing sanctions South China Sea legal claim architect Francis Tolentino China has sanctioned the former Senate majority...

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