HONG KONG — China’s exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier, its customs agency said Tuesday, as technology-related shipments remained robust despite impacts from the Iran war. The stronger than expected performance was an improvement from April’s 14.1% year-on-year increase. Imports in May jumped 27.4%, also at a faster pace…
The US on Monday added Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, internet search provider Baidu, and automaker BYD to a list of companies it believes are aiding Beijing’s military, in a move that could inflame tensions between the countries. The long-awaited update supersedes a list from early 2025 and comes less than a month after US President…
Chinese embassy in Washington, DC condemns designation, calling it ‘discriminatory’. Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026 The United States has designated Chinese corporate giants Alibaba, BYD and Baidu as companies that support China’s military, expanding its blacklist to some of the country’s best-known commercial brands. The Pentagon included the firms in an update on…
HONG KONG — Chinese-made humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic, and even make coffee as the companies developing them seek ways to expand and dominate the market. Robot makers in China say they have thousands of orders from both the government and private businesses for humanoids that can…
Tencent’s Chief AI Scientist Yao Shunyu (R) discusses the tech outlook with Tencent CNBC | Evelyn Cheng BEIJING — A former OpenAI researcher is now chief AI scientist for Tencent in China, and wants to build artificial general intelligence. It’s a sign of a shift in the U.S.-China tech race. AI with human-level or above…
GUIZHOU, China (AP) — For tourists, a massive new suspension bridge in southwestern China is a new selfie spot and social media attraction. But for local residents, it’s something far more practical: a link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes economies, labour markets and public services, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is making a clear bet: the defining skill for tomorrow’s public leaders will not be coding, but judgment. At the helm of its…
China is experiencing one of the most significant healthcare transformations in the world. As the country’s population ages, urban lifestyles evolve, and chronic diseases become increasingly common, healthcare providers are under growing pressure to deliver effective long-term disease management solutions. Among the conditions driving this transformation, diabetes stands out as one of the most urgent…
Wang Yang K&L Gates adds Wang Yang, Dechert’s former China practice head, at its Hong Kong office, strengthening the firm’s cross-border M&A practice. Wang told China Business Law Journal: “I chose Hong Kong because it places me at the centre of the strongest cross-border deal flows in Greater China and the Greater Bay Area, where…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong is stepping up efforts to position the Northern Metropolis as a platform connecting ASEAN businesses with opportunities across the Greater Bay Area, as diplomats, chamber representatives and business leaders from Southeast Asia were brought on a government-led tour of the mega-development…