19 h. ago OpenAI asks US for relief from AI rules to compete with Chinese firms

The ChatGPT maker says the AI race is ‘effectively over’ if China’s developers have unfettered access to data while US companies do not.

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23 h. ago Tencent’s Weixin Pay chases Chinese tourists in Singapore with Sentosa deal

As Chinese travellers return to Southeast Asia, Weixin Pay has struck a partnership with Singapore’s top resort island.

Economics

44 h. ago Tesla pins hope on refreshed Model Y to regain share after sales dive in China

Orders for the revamped model, which starts from US$36,292 have crossed 200,000 units, according to Chinese tech site 36kr.

Economics

44 h. ago Tesla pins hope on refreshed Model Y to revive stalling sales in China, fend off EV rivals

Orders for the revamped model, which starts from US$36,292 have crossed 200,000 units, according to Chinese tech site 36kr.

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3 d. ago AI agent Manus partners with Alibaba’s Qwen to develop Chinese version

Manus will cooperate with Alibaba’s Qwen team ‘to meet the needs of Chinese users’, the company said.

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3 d. ago Chinese AI agent Manus transcends chatbots, founder of start

Founder and CEO Red Xiao Hong said the AI agent is ‘more like a human being’ than chatbots in terms of performance.

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3 d. ago Tsinghua, Peking, Other Top Chinese Universities to Expand Enrollment, Focus on Cutting

Tsinghua, Peking, Other Top Chinese Universities to Expand Enrollment, Focus on Cutting-Edge Tech  Yicai Global

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4 d. ago Foxconn launches traditional Chinese large language model for AI

With the training process powered by 120 Nvidia H100 GPUs, the Foxconn model claims to excel in mathematics and logical reasoning.

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4 d. ago China’s falling arms imports signal massive growth in military self

SIPRI report shows Chinese-developed technologies are replacing imported hi-tech weaponry in several spheres.

Events

6 d. ago China’s Seven Titans vs Wall Street’s Magnificent Seven: DeepSeek sparks stocks re

DeepSeek’s breakthrough fuels huge revaluation of Chinese tech stocks, boosting investor confidence and reshaping global market dynamics.

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7 d. ago Was Manus another DeepSeek moment? Chinese AI agent faces doubts after rapid rise to fame

Manus AI’s product partner apologised on social media, admitting the team underestimated the public’s enthusiastic response.

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7 d. ago MWC 2025: Chinese AI firm iFlyTek eyes Europe expansion as US trade war heats up

iFlyTek plans to expand in Europe, diversifying its supply chain amid rising US-China trade tensions and aiming for new markets.

Events

8 d. ago As DeepSeek shakes up global tech sector, Chinese lawmakers and advisers examine AI risks

NPC deputies and CPPCC members call for comprehensive legislation to curb misuse of artificial intelligence.

Events

1 week ago MWC 2025: Chinese smartphone makers turn to Google AI to compete globally

Chinese handset brands are leveraging Google AI to compete with Apple and Samsung, but differentiation is a challenge.

Technology

1 week ago ‘Two sessions’ 2025: can China boost investment narrative as AI sweetens economic outlook?

Capital markets are riding a wave of interest in Chinese tech, but geopolitics and other obstacles to investments could wipe out the rally if opportunities fizzle.

Economics

1 week ago Chinese state science fund calls for more algorithm research after studying DeepSeek models

More than 10 experts from the country’s best universities attended the seminar which was held in Beijing on February 20.

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1 week ago Chinese state science fund calls for algorithm research after studying DeepSeek models

More than 10 experts from the country’s best universities attended the seminar, which was held in Beijing on February 20.

Events

1 week ago Chinese inspired by Ne Zha 2, DeepSeek and tech trailblazers see signs of brighter future

‘The AI leap was achieved under the chip export sanction of the US It convinced me that diligent and smart Chinese people can make things happen’.

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2 w. ago Shenzhen’s tech rival, China’s Mach 16 jet fuel engine: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From challenger to Shenzhen’s tech crown to Chinese scientists building jet fuel engine, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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2 w. ago From Ne Zha to TikTok, it’s a Chinese story of triumph over adversity

The successes of Ne Zha, Wukong, TikTok and DeepSeek show the tides are shifting for Chinese tech and entertainment, long dismissed as derivative.

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