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  • The Chinese premium electric vehicle start-up plans to build a factory and establish its global headquarters in Hong Kong as it looks to gain a foothold in the industry
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The internet search giant met with Shandong Heavy Industry Group to discuss using its autonomous driving tech in trucking, considered a better business opportunity than robotaxis.

Even with Russia emerging as a boon for Chinese shipbuilders, a market bonanza appears unlikely as trade restrictions keep growing and a ‘self-sanctioning’ occurs.

‘An agile supply chain and connected-commerce capabilities are needed to sustain its success in an ever changing marketplace,’ Bain partner Derek Deng says.

At the unveiling of its latest Xinghuo 4 model, iFlyTek chairman Liu Qingfeng said the company is determined to train LLMs on ‘self-developed, controllable’ infrastructure.

The tech giants is partnering with MiniMax, Moonshot AI, Orionstar, Baichuan, Zhipu AI and 01.AI to develop new functions on its popular office app.

Observers widely expect long-awaited party conclave to double down on ‘whole-nation system’ of development, but have mixed views on the likely outcomes.

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High-level comments aim to shore up business and market confidence ahead of the economic-agenda-setting third plenum as foreign firms wait to see whether Beijing follows through.

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OpenAI’s ban on Chinese access to its service is set to contribute to the growth of the Chinese AI sector rather than hinder its progress, industry experts said.

It may look just like the Apple Vision Pro, but the headset from Shanghai-based Play For Dream puts out higher-resolution visuals, feels more comfortable, and can run Android apps.

WeBank’s Hong Kong subsidiary will manage the digital lender’s overseas business, and offer services to countries and regions covered by the Belt and Road Initiative.

Under China’s ‘dual circulation’ strategy, introduced in 2020, the country is reducing its trade dependence on the West and bolstering its domestic market. What has been accomplished in the plan’s first four years?

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The negative publicity received by Ren for meeting Li is in stark contrast to the public goodwill the low-profile tech leader earned for his efforts at Huawei to overcome US sanctions.

Canada accused China of ‘anticompetitive practices’ as it announced it will launch a public consultation exploring potential tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The only battery-powered car built in China and exported to Canada is Tesla’s Model Y.

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Tencent’s new hit title Dungeon & Fighter Mobile has become a bigger cash cow than expected, delivering a strong first-month performance that bucked weakness in the domestic video gaming market.