China tech sector

Slowing trade in 2026 could crimp Asia’s growth momentum, but expect tech run to continue, say economists

High-value investments have surged in South-east Asia, but Chinese overcapacity continues to cast doubt, says ING report

Bao was known for his close ties with the country’s top tech bosses, and was seen as a celebrity in venture capital circles.

Chinese tech financier released after probe: former colleague

[BEIJING] Chinese tech financier Bao Fan has been released by Chinese authorities after vanishing from public view over two years ago while “cooperating” with an investigation, a former colleague told...

Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun introduces the Chinese smartphone maker's new electric SUV YU7 in Beijing. The group intends to open 10,000 shops abroad, up from just a few hundred last year.

China’s smartphone champion has triumphed where Apple failed

Having conquered carmaking, Xiaomi now has its sights set on world domination

The share price of Tencent, one of the Terrific 10, has gained 24% since the beginning of the year.

China stocks soar on AI, trade hopes. Which are the country’s ‘Terrific 10’ firms?

Optimism over artificial intelligence, strong earnings and expected stimulus have lifted Chinese tech counters, but will the surge last?

In late May, Pfizer agreed to pay a record US$1.25 billion upfront to license an experimental cancer drug from Shenyang-based 3SBio, as well as making a US$100 million equity investment in the Hong Kong-listed biotech company.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Why China biotech is getting a DeepSeek moment, too

The country is emerging as an attractive place for Big Pharma to chase billion-dollar licensing deals

By open-sourcing AI models, such as DeepSeek R1, Chinese tech groups create an ecosystem where global developers continuously improve their models – without shouldering all the development costs.

Why China is suddenly flooding the market with powerful AI models

The pace of Beijing’s open-source push has been relentless

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👲🏻 Want to invest in China tech stocks? Here are some things to know

The sea of red seen in the US stock market has not sparked joy for many.

On Feb 17, Alibaba CEO Jack Ma and other entrepreneurs met at a symposium in Beijing with Xi Jinping – which is widely seen as a sign that private sector tech is back in favour.

Xi’s rehabilitation of Jack Ma may be the most lucrative ever

Why China’s leader is making nice with the country’s tech billionaires

DeepSeek has proved that not only can AI breakthroughs happen at a fraction of the cost, but also despite the web of export controls aimed at holding China back.
PERSPECTIVE

Why Chinese tech keeps surprising the West

DeepSeek is the latest product from China to shock the US tech broligarchy. It won’t be the last.

An option in the face of domestic struggles is for Chinese e-commerce companies to pursue more revenue streams overseas, which has played out well for PDD Holdings, the parent company of Temu.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Can China’s tech giants do without consumers?

Slashing prices and launching aggressive campaigns isn’t opening pocketbooks; Beijing must spur spending