Salary growth for Hong Kong degree graduates slowed to a five-year low in 2025, with average annual earnings rising by just 2 per cent and sitting at HK$28,000 (US$3,570) a month as underemployment hit a record high. According to the data, the average annual salary of degree graduates stood at HK$336,000. The figure represented an…
People participate in the AI Gallery at the Hong Kong Science Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui on Feb 5, 2026. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY) Equities in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have entered a consolidation phase following the rebound earlier this month, with economists and strategists expecting a more targeted and sector-driven rally…
Add ThinkChina as a preferred source A humanoid robot by Robotera during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on 18 July 2026. (Hector Retamal/AFP) When representatives of 29 governments signed the agreement establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai on 16 July, the event marked a new stage in China’s…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said Thursday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States Sept. 24 with artificial intelligence (AI) expected to be a key topic during their talks. Trump made the announcement during remarks at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Thursday afternoon while discussing his…
BANGKOK (AP) — European shares mostly fell and Asian shares advanced on Thursday, while the intensifying war with Iran pushed Brent crude to over $98 a barrel. The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.4%. Germany’s DAX lost 0.6% to 24,999.26 in early trading and the CAC 40 in…
Beijing is reportedly examining new export restrictions for strategically important technologies. The measures are intended to prevent China’s advances from benefiting the West. Insiders warn, however, that stricter rules could slow Chinese innovation. 21. July 2026 Recipients need a subscription to read 21. July 2026 Recipients need a subscription to read Chinese companies, such as…
Beijing’s intensifying efforts to shape international norms on AI are calibrated to promote itself as a responsible global leader, but they are largely self-serving, aimed at catching up on the technology and exporting China’s illiberal values. Democracies need to get their act together in response. President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the 2026…
5 min readNew DelhiJul 20, 2026 07:40 AM IST Since 2018, the World AI Conference (WAIC) has been held annually in Shanghai to showcase Chinese advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). What has largely been an industry event has attracted global attention this year, thanks to the participation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Several heads of…
A veteran CIA operative sent to Abu Dhabi to determine whether the United Arab Emirates’ leading artificial intelligence company could be trusted with advanced American technology ultimately helped the Gulf state address Washington’s concerns over its ties to China, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Jonny Gannon was assigned to the UAE in 2023…
Hong Kong should serve as a hub for the commercialisation of artificial intelligence and as a strategic base for mainland Chinese AI companies expanding overseas, the city’s finance chief has said, while noting the risks and challenges of the technology. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po’s comments followed a speech on Friday by Chinese President Xi…