The average number of training hours an employee in Hong Kong undergoes has hit a 14-year high as companies push for greater technology adoption and skills upgrading, a survey has found. According to the poll released by the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management on Friday, average annual training hours per employee reached 19.4…
Theft. Rivalry. Restrictions. Espionage. And declarations. The US and China artificial intelligence race has all the trappings of a thriller – one that now appears to be coming to a head. US has over the years announced stringent export-controls to ensure China doesn’t get access to the most advanced inputs needed to develop AI. (Feature…
As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong’s tech chief has warned that AI will “exceed all previous industrial revolutions” and heavily impact…
Hong Kong’s first five-year plan will undoubtedly mark a significant milestone for the city. The public consultation launched last month covers a range of issues, such as economic development, innovation and technology, housing, healthcare, education, infrastructure and regional cooperation. The exercise offers a chance not only to discuss what Hong Kong hopes to achieve by…
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s factory activity picked up pace in June, an official survey showed Tuesday, as demand for artificial intelligence hardware made exports robust. The official manufacturing purchasing managers index, or PMI, expanded to 50.3 from 50 in May, better than economists’ expectations, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. That’s despite worries…
The logo of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) flashes on an electronic board as people walk in front of Exchange Square, which houses HKEX, on April 10, 2026. (SHAMIM ASHRAF / CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong share sales surged to a five-year high in the first half of 2026 as investor enthusiasm around the…
The upcoming war drama Young Washington is facing criticism for reportedly using artificial intelligence. Releasing nationwide on July 3, the patriotic film from Angel Studios and Wonder Project portrays the early life of George Washington (William Franklyn-Miller) as he learns from his experiences in the French and Indian War before becoming the first president of…
The recent news about China developing the world’s fastest supercomputer will trigger the predictable debate about whether Beijing has finally overtaken the US in advanced computing. The answer, at least for now, is no. The new LineShine system that topped the latest TOP500 ranking is not the world’s most powerful machine for artificial intelligence (AI)…
China‘s push to become a global leader in cutting-edge technologies is triggering a surge in venture capital investments, with startups in sectors such as commercial space, quantum computing, nuclear fusion and artificial intelligence attracting billions of yuan despite having little or no revenue, according to Reuters. The investment frenzy comes as Beijing intensifies efforts to…
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday defended the country’s technological advancements as an opportunity for the world rather than a threat. Li also said the country’s heavy state subsidies were not the main reason for the rapid rise of its high-tech industries, at a time when Western officials have complained that…