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Shenzhen robotics output rises 20% in 2025 to record US$35.4 billion
Shenzhen's robotics industry hit a record in 2025, rising 20% to more than US$35.4 billion, local data showed [s1].
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Moore Threads posts Q1 2026 profit of US$4.3 million, shares rise 8%
Moore Threads reported a Q1 2026 net profit of US$4.3 million, reversing a loss and driving an 8% share gain today.
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OpenClaw adopts DeepSeek V4 Flash as default AI agent model
OpenClaw has made DeepSeek’s V4 Flash its default AI agent model and added V4 Pro models to its catalogue.
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China state media takes Anthropic's Mythos cyberattack warnings more seriously
China's state media has begun treating Anthropic's Mythos AI cyberattack warnings more seriously after weeks of skepticism.
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China launches 12-point labour protection plan for 200 million gig workers
China's State Council and Communist Party unveiled new labour protections for 200 million gig workers, targeting standardized practices by 2027.
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Pony AI says robotaxi costs fall below Tesla Model 3 as expansion speeds up
Pony AI said its upgraded robotaxi costs less than 230,000 yuan and will reach the market next year as Chinese firms expand abroad.
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Lightelligence shares surge up to 380% in Hong Kong IPO debut
Lightelligence shares jumped as much as 380% on Hong Kong grey market trading after its IPO debut on Monday.
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Alibaba releases AI model to spot early colorectal cancer from CT scans
Alibaba Group Holding has released Coca AI, an AI model for detecting early-stage colorectal cancer from CT scans.
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Dreame holds largest overseas product launch event in San Francisco
Dreame Technology is hosting a four-day product launch event in San Francisco this week, marking its biggest overseas event yet.
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Alibaba, ByteDance and Zhipu AI named among Time’s top 10 AI companies in 2026
Time magazine named Alibaba, ByteDance and Zhipu AI among 10 most influential AI companies of 2026, debuting its first AI-specific ranking.
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China tightens robotaxi licensing after Wuhan Apollo Go failure
China has tightened robotaxi licensing after a Wuhan system failure stranded passengers and disrupted traffic.
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Ant International says it serves 150 million merchants, unveils AI payment tools
Ant International said it connects more than 150 million merchants and over 2 billion consumer accounts worldwide.
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Huawei HarmonyOS reaches more than 55 million phones in China
Huawei’s HarmonyOS was installed on more than 55 million smartphones in China by the end of March, as Beijing pushed domestic software.
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DeepSeek adds image recognition mode to chatbot
DeepSeek added an image recognition mode to its chatbot and opened it to select beta users.
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Wingtech faces delisting risk after audit disclaimer over Nexperia records
Wingtech faces delisting risk after its auditor said it could not verify Nexperia overseas financial records.
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FCC advances ban on Chinese labs testing US-bound electronics
The FCC voted to bar Chinese labs from testing US-bound electronics and moved to block 3 Chinese carriers from US data centres.
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Online financial scams surge in Hong Kong as AI aids impersonation
Hong Kong saw deception crimes make up more than 48% of all crime last year as AI-enabled scams spread through investment circles.
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Circle says Hong Kong is a key hub for USDC cross-border payments
Circle said stablecoin payments into Hong Kong are rising on its network, mainly through USDC, as it seeks approval in the city.
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China micro drama industry speeds up production with AI, Vigloo says
China’s micro drama industry is using AI and state funding to cut production time, with South Korea’s Vigloo saying it has slashed costs and schedules.
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Beijing enforces ban on drone sales and mandates device registration starting May 1
Beijing stopped drone sales and shipments on May 1 and requires identity registration for all drones in the city.
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Steve Sun says Hong Kong's tech hub progress is significant
Dalton Venture's Steve Sun said Hong Kong has made significant progress in its bid to become a technology hub.
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China's electronics suppliers shift from phones to humanoid robots
China's smartphone supply chain is moving into humanoid robots as handset shipments slow and suppliers seek new growth.
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DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng remains out of public view as Chen Deli emerges as spokesperson
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng has stayed out of sight since February 2025 while researcher Chen Deli gains public profile amid company growth.
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Meta-Manus deal advances despite Beijing review, experts say unwind would be hard
Meta integrated Manus staff in Singapore even after Beijing opened a review days after the deal was announced.