How China is using AI – and state funding – to transform the micro drama industry
Vigloo, a South Korean micro drama production company, has gone all-in on artificial intelligence this year, betting that…
Tibetan herder goes from internet darling to tourism ambassador, now romantic film actor
Five years after Tibetan herder Tenzing Tsondu was hailed as “China’s most handsome man” for a seven-second video…
Developing | DeepSeek releases next-gen AI model with ‘world-leading’ cost efficiency
DeepSeek has finally released its much-anticipated next-generation foundational artificial intelligence model, the open-source V4, which it said was…
Economist Justin Lin urges West to adopt ‘Eastern wisdom’ as China moves up value chain
The West’s narrative of Chinese “overcapacity” is a double standard, said a former chief economist of the World…
China’s 3-satellite surveillance network, Hong Kong’s inflation surge: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region…
China strengthens oversight of state-owned assets overseas amid global tensions
China’s state assets watchdog has established a new department to oversee foreign investments, as firms continue to expand…
Scientist leaves Yale for China, chip researcher’s death: 7 science highlights – scmp.com
Scientist leaves Yale for China, chip researcher’s death: 7 science highlights scmp.comUM Chinese researcher dies after alleged questioning by…
Doctors warn of spinal cord damage as ‘neck-hanging exercise’ trends among China youth
In an attempt to mimic cervical traction therapy used in hospitals, a new trend known as the “neck-hanging…
Why DHL is betting on rising Chinese exports – even as war and tariff risks grow
Global trade flows are facing severe disruption amid the US-Israel war on Iran and unpredictable tariff policies. But…
China’s supply chain meets the wall of African resource nationalism
Resource-rich African nations are increasingly asserting control over critical minerals to maximise domestic returns, sending global prices soaring…
Middle East crisis, global memory crunch dim AI smartphone buzz at MWC 2026
The mobile industry buzzed with excitement over the artificial intelligence revolution showcased at MWC Barcelona 2026, but the…
Chinese economic officials flag Iran war risks, vow ‘balanced’ trade
Chinese officials brief reporters in Beijing on March 6. From left: China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Wu Qing; Commerce Minister Wang…