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China’s tech giants look to rewrite the e-commerce playbook with AI agents
The nation’s over 900 million e-commerce users are taking part in an experiment where rigid search terms are replaced by natural dialogue.
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Semiconductors
‘Panic’ over capacity crunch in mature node chips drives orders to Chinese fabs
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Artificial intelligence
Ex-Meta Chinese star joins race for self-improving AI with US$4.6b start-up
14 May 2026 - 9:30PM
Semiconductors
Chinese memory module makers ramp up production with new CXMT DRAM
Founded in 2016, CXMT is widely regarded as China’s only domestic DRAM maker to have achieved mass production.
14 May 2026 - 7:30AM
CXMT is also moving towards a domestic initial public offering to fund further expansion. Photo: Handout
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Tencent misses first-quarter revenue estimates, bets on AI for new growth
CEO Pony Ma told shareholders there was the beginning of a turnaround, but that the company was ‘not yet seated’.
13 May 2026 - 10:53PM
Artificial intelligence
How ByteDance plans to turn OpenClaw craze into a profitable AI business
ArkClaw’s subscription model and surging token demand mark ByteDance’s new approach to agent economics.
13 May 2026 - 10:00AM
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China’s chip dream: Loongson challenges Intel, fuelled by Beijing’s tech drive
Since its launch in November 2023, the 3A6000 has been adopted in a Chinese government-backed IT replacement programme called ‘XinChuang’.
13 May 2026 - 7:30AM
Beijing continues to channel resources into reducing China’s dependence on foreign semiconductor technology. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Artificial intelligence
China’s booming tech exports give Beijing ‘wind in its sails’ for Trump summit
The role of tech products in April’s trade data reflects how computing-related goods are a ‘new and important growth driver’ for exports.
12 May 2026 - 11:30PM
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Tencent wins conditional antitrust approval for US$2.4b Ximalaya acquisition
The State Administration for Market Regulation cleared the deal on Tuesday, but imposed five conditions.
12 May 2026 - 9:53PM
E-commerce
JD.com reports 53% decline in first-quarter profit to US$750m
The subdued results came after the firm reported its first quarterly loss in the fourth quarter last year amid an ongoing price war.
12 May 2026 - 10:50PM
Robotics
Unitree debuts US$574,000 ‘mecha’ robot that ‘transforms’ from 2 legs to 4
The GD01 expands the Hangzhou-based company’s portfolio at a time when Chinese manufacturers are significantly outstripping their US rivals.
12 May 2026 - 10:34PM
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The Unitree GD01 ‘mecha’ robot seen in bipedal mode. Photo: Handout
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Kuaishou shares soar as Kling AI eyes US$20b valuation in potential spin-off
The Chinese short-video platform’s shares jumped as much as 10 per cent amid US$20 billion valuation of spin-off, Tencent investor talks.
12 May 2026 - 5:00PM
Semiconductors
SMIC founder warns against ‘blind pursuit’ of cutting-edge nodes
Richard Chang’s rare public remarks highlight importance of mature chips to China’s supply chain security.
12 May 2026 - 7:51AM
Artificial intelligence
China deepens footprint at AI conference despite NeurIPS dispute, US tensions
Alibaba, ByteDance, other Chinese tech giants top paper submissions in conference, quelling worries over geopolitics impacting participation.
11 May 2026 - 10:00PM
Semiconductors
Huawei’s chip research gains attention ahead of Trump visit to China
Tech giant’s advances in AI and semiconductors reflect Beijing’s push for tech breakthroughs and self-sufficiency amid US sanctions.
11 May 2026 - 8:30PM
Huawei’s chip progress is being closely watched for signs of China’s ability to overcome Western export restrictions. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence
China ranks third in global index for AI competitiveness in life sciences
China listed behind only the US and UK, reflecting the country’s ‘major scale’ in AI, biotechnology and talent, says data consortium.
11 May 2026 - 3:40PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Tech and pricing edge behind China’s SUV surge against BMW, Mercedes and Audi
Chinese SUVs storm the premium segment with fresh momentum, giving German marques their toughest test in years.
11 May 2026 - 11:58AM
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Alibaba brings chat-style shopping to Taobao, Qwen amid AI gateway push: source
E-commerce giant is integrating Qwen with Taobao and Tmall, enabling shoppers to use natural-language commands instead of keyword searches.
10 May 2026 - 6:54PM
A Taobao and Tmall installation at the Alibaba offices in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence
How Chinese developers bypass restrictions to access top US AI models
One high-volume seller on Xianyu advertises ‘low-latency, no-VPN’ access to the full Claude 3.5 suite.
10 May 2026 - 7:22PM
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Cybersecurity
China scrambles to close AI cyber gap as Anthropic, OpenAI surge with new models
IDC projects that China’s AI cybersecurity industry will be valued at US$8.7 billion by 2030, a more than 37-fold increase from 2025.
10 May 2026 - 11:00AM
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Artificial intelligence
Beijing pushes AI data centres to adopt green energy under action plan
The document proposes a total of 29 measures to improve the integration of green power and AI.
9 May 2026 - 4:06PM
Artificial intelligence
Why foreign buyers are returning after China’s Huaqiangbei makeover
Shenzhen’s electronics hub is riding the AI boom, with curated devices like drones and robots pulling in overseas customers once more.
9 May 2026 - 3:00PM
Huaqiangbei is drawing back foreign traders and tourists hunting for the latest gadgets. Photo: Iris Deng
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DeepSeek to soon close first external fundraising in US$50b valuation: sources
Backers include AI-focused affiliates under the third phase of the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, sources say.
9 May 2026 - 12:17AM
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Artificial intelligence
How Nvidia’s Corning pact sheds light on China’s key role in global fibre supply
Rising fibre prices and surging output cement China’s role as the backbone of global optical connectivity for AI.
8 May 2026 - 9:00PM
China trade
How China’s sharper tech edge forces South Korea to rethink old industrial ties
Scholars urge a pivot to shared AI and EV standards and cooperation, while an upgraded China-South Korea free-trade pact is deemed vital.
8 May 2026 - 6:30PM
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