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Beijing approves first 2 L3 autonomous cars in leap towards 'hands-off' driving
Beijing has approved China's first two cars with level 3 (L3) autonomous driving capability, taking a leap towards widely deploying…
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At least 44 dead in major fire in Hong Kong residential blocks
At least 44 people have died in a major fire in several residential blocks in Hong Kong, 45 people were in serious condition and a further…
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Hong Kong PolyU's top AI scientist Yang Hongxia eyes 'last mile of generative AI'
Chinese artificial intelligence scientist Yang Hongxia, a professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), is seeking to democratise…
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After China's high-speed rail investment, Indonesia wants more. What about debt?
On Bali, an island thick with beach tourists, surfing instructor Amri Anjulius is holding out for a 60km (37.3-mile) urban subway to…
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Alibaba named most admired Chinese internet firm by Fortune amid race with DeepSeek
Alibaba Group Holding has been named the world's most admired Chinese internet and retail company, according to the latest rankings by US…
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Chinese Astronauts Create Rocket Fuel in Space Using "Artificial Photosynthesis"
Breathing New Air Chinese astronauts claim to have created rocket fuel on board the country's Tiangong space station using a new process…
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ByteDance staff to lose 'lucky money' perk from 2026, but gain improved medical benefits
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and Douyin, will end the Lunar New Year tradition of giving red packets to employees from 2026,…
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China turns to humanoid robots to support its expanding elderly population
In order to address demographic challenges, China has announced the inclusion of humanoid robots in its elderly care services. The…
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E-commerce giants jump on China's latest trade-in programme amid heated competition
China's major e-commerce companies, from JD.com to Alibaba Group Holding, are rushing to take advantage of Beijing's latest subsidies…
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China approved more than 90 per cent of overseas data transfers in 2024: top regulator
China approved more than 90 per cent of data exports in 2024, the country's top internet regulator said. The less than 10 per cent blocked…
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Alibaba's supermarket Freshippo records 9 straight months of profit, CEO says
Freshippo, Alibaba Group Holding's grocery chain known as Hema in its home market, was profitable for nine straight months in 2024, the…
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China faces AI talent shortage in an otherwise booming 'new economy' sector, report finds
China's booming artificial intelligence (AI) industry has a plethora of job openings but not enough talent to fill them, according to a…
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China building world’s largest artificial-island airport in Dalian
China is constructing what is claimed to be the world’s largest artificial-island airport to bolster Dalian, a north-eastern city and…
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China's Meituan to expand Keeta food delivery service to more Middle East cities, sources say
Chinese food delivery giant Meituan, which operates the Keeta brand in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, is set to expand to more Middle Eastern…
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China's second-richest man demands apology from ByteDance founder over online attacks
China's second-wealthiest man on Wednesday made a surprise demand that the country's richest man, founder of ByteDance, apologise for the…
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Japanese politician apologizes for proposing marriage ban for women older than 25
[Source] Naoki Hyakuta, the leader of Japan’s Conservative Party, stirred controversy on Friday by suggesting that women should be barred…
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Posts share fabricated report about China pulling investment from Malaysia
After Chinese national flags were raised at a festival in Malaysia, prompting a backlash from Malay nationalists, an image of a doctored…
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HK Leader May Focus on Economy, Liquor Tax Cut in Speech
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong’s leader is expected to make bolstering the economy a priority in an annual speech this week, using it to lay out…
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A 6-seat Model Y? Tesla to revamp SUV for China market under project 'Juniper'
The US electric vehicle (EV) maker will assemble a six-seat Model Y variant at its Shanghai Gigafactory next year to take a shot at…
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EU officials assail denial of access to trial of two Chinese human rights advocates
European Union diplomats were denied entry to a Suzhou courtroom on Wednesday, as they tried to monitor the start of the trial of two…
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China opens tit-for-tat probe into imported EU dairy products
China on Wednesday announced an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products produced in the European Union - the latest move in…
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Philippine coastguard ship 'heading for disputed South China Sea reef'
The Philippines is sending a new coastguard vessel to strengthen its hold over a disputed reef in the South China Sea, according to…
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Chinese tech executives discuss how AI large language models can shape businesses
Chinese tech executives - including those from Alibaba Group Holding and generative artificial intelligence start-up Zhipu AI - discussed…
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China's Realme apologises after armed robbery of flagship smartphones shipment
Chinese smartphone maker Realme apologised to consumers for possible delays of its latest handset because the devices were stolen while in…