Cultural clash: K-pop superstar G-Dragon divides China fans with ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings
K-pop superstar G-Dragon ignited the ire of Chinese netizens with his choice of “Lunar New Year” greetings during…
AI apps soar in China as Lunar New Year giveaway battle boosts user growth
Chinese tech giants claimed a victory after a promotional giveaway campaign for their artificial intelligence services during the…
Watch Unitree’s G1 unleash a kung fu robot frenzy
Chinese robotics leader Unitree took full advantage of the nation’s Lunar New Year celebrations this week to show…
China’s box office presales fall over 60% from last year in crucial Lunar New Year window
China’s box office presales topped 200 million yuan (US$28.9 million) by Saturday ahead of the coming Lunar New…
China’s gold rush: why families are doubling down on precious metals
People across China are buying up gold in large volumes ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, as…
Hong Kong urged to focus on economic progress, align with national development
The head of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong has called on the city to focus on economic…
Chinese AI firms defend safety practices, push back on Western criticism
Chinese companies are mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence in their own way and should not be judged…
Flu vaccination rates lag in Hong Kong as winter peak nears, expert warns
Hong Kong is approaching the winter flu season, but vaccination rates among most age groups remain below the…
Exclusive | ByteDance to pour US$14 billion into Nvidia chips in 2026 as computing demand surges
ByteDance plans to spend about 100 billion yuan (US$14 billion) on artificial intelligence chips from Nvidia in 2026,…
China’s Hainan hosts duty-free shopping spree under new customs regime
A customs scheme covering the entirety of Hainan, China’s southern island province, appears to have triggered a surge…
Malaysians rejoice as ringgit’s surge boosts travel budgets: ‘it’s good news’
The ringgit’s surge to a five-year high against the US dollar is prompting Malaysians, especially travellers, to exchange…