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1. Xiaomi, ByteDance, Baidu lead AI talent war in China with sky-high salaries and fast-track hiring
China’s tech giants are pushing to meet the surging demand for experts in AI, NLP, and deep learning, aiming to match US competition and seize local market opportunities. This surge in hiring reflects a 111 per cent rise in demand, with average monthly pay reaching nearly triple the IT sector average.
2. Donald Trump return threatens Chinese electric vehicle makers with more tariffs, policy U-turns
Trump’s pledge to protect US car manufacturers and curb China’s EV dominance could disrupt global market dynamics and further complicate entry into the American market.
3. Biotech firms Henlius and XtalPi expand globally with new deals in Saudi Arabia and Indonesia
Chinese pharmaceutical firms are leveraging AI and quantum physics to drive drug development and market growth in a broader trend of domestic companies seeking growth outside their home market.

4. Zhipu AI unveils Ying update with 4K 60fps video generation in race against ByteDance and OpenAI
China’s AI unicorn has enhanced its video tool to generate 10-second 4K high-definition clips at 60 frames per second, intensifying competition in the AI-assisted video creation market. This advancement aims to captivate users in a sector where US alternatives are inaccessible.
5. Hong Kong health tech start-ups like Well Being Digital innovate with wearables for ageing population
Innovative firms capitalise on a regulatory shift that allows market expansion in the Greater Bay Area to align with China’s goal of extensive home-based eldercare. This strategic move positions Hong Kong at the forefront of ageing population technology solutions.
Part of this article was produced with the assistance of generative AI.


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