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After an outpouring of support from across the country, 18-year-old Zeng Zixuan asked officials to redirect donations to other students in need.
The company’s strategic shift to AI and chip investments is not only yielding significant returns, but also boosting its tech portfolio
The company has a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan (US$484.7 billion) as of July 27, making it mainland China’s most valuable onshore listing.
Those arrested include 309 Chinese nationals, 19 Indonesians and three Malaysians, with assets worth about US$245,000 also seized
Those arrested include 309 Chinese nationals, 19 Indonesians and three Malaysians, with assets worth about US$245,000 also seized
The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare
The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare
Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes
Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes
City squad lose final in heartbreaking fashion to Italy following narrow semi-final victory over USA and earlier success against Hungary
City squad lose final in heartbreaking fashion to Italy following narrow semi-final victory over USA and earlier success against Hungary
Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation
Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation
While the US is seeking to dismantle the International Criminal Court, it has signed a statement upholding the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling
While the US is seeking to dismantle the International Criminal Court, it has signed a statement upholding the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling
The perception China is pumping vast sums of development assistance into the Pacific compared with other nations is not borne out by the evidence, with Australia spending significantly more on aid, infrastructure funding and loans in the region than any other nation.
Trabajadores en una fábrica de Mengma Intelligent Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Base en Hohot, en Mongolia Interior, China, el 11 de junio del 2026. (AP foto/Ng Han Guan)
Chinese open-weight models are gaining wider adoption overseas, raising concerns in Washington over China’s accelerating AI progress
Chinese open-weight models are gaining wider adoption overseas, raising concerns in Washington over China’s accelerating AI progress
Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role
Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan sought a Senate investigation into the so-called “Ayungin Deal” or “Provisional Understanding” that the Philippines entered into with China covering rotation and resupply missions to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre.
Workers assemble charging stations at the Mengma Intelligent Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Base in Hohot in northern China’s Inner Mongolia province on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, file)
South Korean stocks plunged on Tuesday as concerns over circular AI financing and China's expanding DUV lithography capabilities (read here) were top of mind among investors. Adding to the pressure, chipmakers may not have found a floor just yet because Silicon Data's LLM Token Expenditure Index continues to slide, …
Mother tells SCMP that her five-month-old baby is in hospital for observation after consuming Friso batch flagged by Macau authorities
Mother tells SCMP that her five-month-old baby is in hospital for observation after consuming Friso batch flagged by Macau authorities
Health Hope Pharma teams up with Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute and its Shenzhen counterpart for large-scale trials
Health Hope Pharma teams up with Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute and its Shenzhen counterpart for large-scale trials
Futures extend Monday's losses as the Tech tape continues to unravel; global Semis were hit yesterday and again overnight (despite the best attempts of Goldman and JPM to force retail to buy the falling knives) with Asian stocks and especially Korea (-10%) bearing the brunt with fears of Chinese competition accelera…
Colleen Lee and the New Hong Kong Philharmonia played variations of violin and oboe concertos in an energetic and elegant presentation
Colleen Lee and the New Hong Kong Philharmonia played variations of violin and oboe concertos in an energetic and elegant presentation
China’s largest memory-chip maker, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), has become the mainland’s most valuable listed company after its shares jumped more than five fold on their market debut.
The country has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade
The country has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade
BERLIN — Volkswagen’s premium brand Audi must work with the group toward a comprehensive restructuring, the subsidiary’s finance chief said on Monday, after reporting a weak second quarter hit by falling sales in China and the United States.
Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’
Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’
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Third edition of annual e-commerce event has attracted a record number of local brands across mainland and Asean editions, organiser says
Third edition of annual e-commerce event has attracted a record number of local brands across mainland and Asean editions, organiser says
Dutch leader’s dominance in chipmaking gear not at risk amid China’s lithography push – unless the US steps in
Dutch leader’s dominance in chipmaking gear not at risk amid China’s lithography push – unless the US steps in
HKMA warns of second‑half risks from potential AI asset corrections and uncertainty over the US rate path
HKMA warns of second‑half risks from potential AI asset corrections and uncertainty over the US rate path
Cars are lined up for export at Shanghai's port on July 14. (China Daily via Reuters)
Beijing says it ‘never deliberately pursued a trade surplus’ and that its strong exports are driven by innovation, not subsidies or overcapacity
Beijing says it ‘never deliberately pursued a trade surplus’ and that its strong exports are driven by innovation, not subsidies or overcapacity
With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently
With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently