Hong Kong’s economic transformation is at a critical juncture, and the private sector must adapt along with it, as Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has noted. In the first of a two-part series, Ambrose Li and Wynna Wong examine the forces driving change among established enterprises. Before visiting a vendor in mainland China’s Jiangsu province,…
Commercial buildings are pictured in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on Sept 15, 2026. (ANDY CHONG/CHINA DAILY) Strong global demand for artificial intelligence-related and other high-tech electronics is expected to continue supporting Hong Kong’s trade performance, economists and trade-sector representatives said, even as geopolitical uncertainties and the potential for higher shipping costs cloud the outlook. Their…
Despite talk of ‘decoupling’, realities see cooperation between firms from China, US Attendees look at AiMe robots, AI companion robots for kids, at the TCL booth during CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan 6, 2026. (PHOTO/REUTERS) Despite geopolitical tensions and “decoupling” rhetoric, market forces, specialized skill sets and hardware supply chains are bringing…
Nearly a third of shipments were electronics, which are expected to remain a key driver as global technology companies ramp up spending on AI infrastructure. (EPA Images pic) BANGKOK: Thailand’s exports grew at the fastest pace in more than four years, powered by electronics tied to the global artificial-intelligence boom and surging Chinese demand for…
Sea bass, baby bok choy and a bald eagle were featured at a lavish White House banquet hosted by United States President Donald Trump for China’s President Xi Jinping as part of their three-day summit. Both leaders spoke about their history of shared trade and diplomacy, after a meeting earlier that day that had little…
Introducing legislation to protect minors by regulating social media use is among the options on the table, Hong Kong’s justice minister has said, after the latest policy address unveiled plans to create a task force to review the situation. Speaking to the South China Morning Post and other media outlets on Wednesday, Secretary for Justice…
US President Donald Trump has greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac after he landed in the US, kicking off a three-day state visit aimed at smoothing simmering tensions between the superpowers. Mr Trump and first lady Melania shook hands with Mr Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan after the Chinese leader descended from…
This week’s Washington summit brings together the world’s most powerful leaders, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, face to face at a time of deep strategic and economic rivalry. The summit, which marks the Chinese president’s first state visit to the US in 11 years, is expected to have artificial intelligence (AI), tariffs, rare earths, technology,…
Retiring deputy police commissioner Andrew Kan Kai-yan has said artificial intelligence (AI) poses a new threat to national security in Hong Kong, with the force turning to the emerging technology to help combat the issue. Kan raised the alarm after state security minister Chen Yixin warned last week of rising national security risks posed by…
Hong Kong deserves credit for its first five-year plan, accompanied by a detailed policy address. The plan establishes a useful framework beyond the annual policy cycle. Precisely because this is an important first effort, it is worth asking what could make the framework even stronger. One striking omission is that the five-year plan never explicitly…