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 Hong Kong’s financial centre status gives it an edge in AI market, experts say

Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre gives it an edge in artificial intelligence (AI) development in spite of rising geopolitical tensions, according to experts, as the city boosts computing power resources to support companies involved in the vital technology. “For AI companies, having easy access to capital is extremely important,” SenseTime chief financial officer Wang Zheng said in a panel discussion at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference 2025 on Tuesday. “Hong...

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9 h. ago Efforts needed to combat view ‘Hong Kong equals mainland China’: business leaders

Hong Kong must work harder to be as international as possible under the “one country, two systems” framework to combat a growing perception in Western capitals that it is no different from mainland Chinese cities, business leaders have urged. The city also maintains a significant lead over regional rival Singapore in key financial metrics, panellists at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference 2025 said on Tuesday. “The problem is that many of them feel that Hong Kong equals China,” said...

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11 h. ago Watch Stocks Stabilize as Trump Open to Talks on Tariffs | The China Show 7/8/2025

Watch Stocks Stabilize as Trump Open to Talks on Tariffs | The China Show 7/8/2025  Bloomberg

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12 h. ago Experts urge Hong Kong to be a ‘value partner’, not just a ‘superconnector’

Hong Kong should ensure it acts as a “value partner” in addition to its role as a “superconnector” between mainland China and the rest of the world, rather than a mere facilitator of connections, according to experts including the city’s former commerce chief. Speaking at the South China Morning Post 2025 China Conference themed “Where Capital Meets Innovation” on Tuesday, the former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau Tang-wah said Hong Kong should not merely aim to...

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40 h. ago China’s Travel Boom Reaches Africa in 2025 with Soaring Demand for Wildlife Safaris in Kenya, Cultural Luxury in Morocco, and Scenic Escapes in South Africa

China’s Travel Boom Reaches Africa in 2025 with Soaring Demand for Wildlife Safaris in Kenya, Cultural Luxury in Morocco, and Scenic Escapes in South Africa  Travel And Tour World

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54 h. ago CIPCC 2025 finale: Showcasing China’s trailblazing leadership in global media partnerships

CIPCC 2025 finale: Showcasing China’s trailblazing leadership in global media partnerships  Tehran Times

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65 h. ago ‘Made in China 2025’: how has the nation changed 10 years after setting its manufacturing blueprint?

‘Made in China 2025’: how has the nation changed 10 years after setting its manufacturing blueprint?  South China Morning Post

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3 d. ago USCBC Shanghai 2025 China Operations Conference & Reception (In

USCBC Shanghai 2025 China Operations Conference & Reception (In-person)  The US-China Business Council

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5 d. ago Apple’s China iPhone sales face headwinds in second half: Counterpoint

Demand for Apple’s iPhone in mainland China is expected to encounter headwinds in the second half of 2025, after sales of the device received a strong boost in recent months on the back of promotions in the world’s biggest smartphone market. In the second half, “iPhone sales in China will stumble amid weak consumer spending and an ageing iPhone 16 cycle, while tepid iPhone 17 upgrades won’t spark demand”, Counterpoint Research senior analyst Ivan Lam said on Thursday. He added that efforts by...

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6 d. ago Title: China Vows to Rein In Intense Competition | The China Show 7/2/2025

Title: China Vows to Rein In Intense Competition | The China Show 7/2/2025  Bloomberg.com

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6 d. ago China mostly unscathed by turbulent six months, but 2025 still an uphill climb

While China’s economy has shown considerable resilience through a turbulent first half of 2025 – navigating the dramatic twists and turns of US trade policy while maintaining steady growth - experts warn Beijing’s challenges are far from over. Although many believe the country can still hit its annual goal of “around 5 per cent” for gross domestic product growth, more pressure points are expected to emerge in the latter half of the year. After the bilateral trade war saw a temporary...

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6 d. ago China mostly unscathed by turbulent 6 months, but 2025 still an uphill climb

While China’s economy has shown considerable resilience through a turbulent first half of 2025 – navigating the dramatic twists and turns of US trade policy while maintaining steady growth - experts warn Beijing’s challenges are far from over. Although many believe the country can still hit its annual goal of “around 5 per cent” for gross domestic product growth, more pressure points are expected to emerge in the latter half of the year. After the bilateral trade war saw a temporary...

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7 d. ago Most Comprehensive Unclassified Order of Battle for China’s Sea Services! “Modern Chinese Maritime Forces”—1 July 2025 ed.—Includes New Liaowang

Most Comprehensive Unclassified Order of Battle for China’s Sea Services! “Modern Chinese Maritime Forces”—1 July 2025 ed.—Includes New Liaowang-1 Space Support Ship!  Andrew S. Erickson

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7 d. ago China, Asia EM Stocks Face Hurdles After Blockbuster 1H | The China Show 7/1/2025

China, Asia EM Stocks Face Hurdles After Blockbuster 1H | The China Show 7/1/2025  Bloomberg

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8 d. ago China Market Update: The Renminbi Hits A 2025 High Vs. The U.S. Dollar

China Market Update: The Renminbi Hits A 2025 High Vs. The U.S. Dollar  Forbes

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8 d. ago Beijing named host city for ITB China's MICE Meeting Point 2025

Beijing named host city for ITB China's MICE Meeting Point 2025  TTN Worldwide

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8 d. ago [News] Tokyo Electron Reportedly Sees China Sales Dropping to 30% in 2025 Amid Tightening U.S. Export Curbs

[News] Tokyo Electron Reportedly Sees China Sales Dropping to 30% in 2025 Amid Tightening U.S. Export Curbs  TrendForce

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1 week ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says he is terminating trade talks with Canada; US, China clinch truce

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says he is terminating trade talks with Canada; US, China clinch truce  Yahoo Finance

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1 week ago Trump Ends Talks With Canada, Warns of Tariffs By Next Week After U.S. and China Hammer Out Rare Earth Pact

Trump Ends Talks With Canada, Warns of Tariffs By Next Week After U.S. and China Hammer Out Rare Earth Pact  Barron's

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