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As China bets on tech and innovation to drive its growth, it has placed its chips on several industrial sectors that are expected to play increasingly important roles in development and trade, which will bring fresh opportunities and challenges for stakeholders. SCMP’s China Future Tech is your go-to destination for the latest news, insights, and opinions on these select industries. Explore in-depth coverage of EVs, AI, semiconductors, aerospace, robotics and biomedicine sectors. Follow us to stay ahead in China's evolving competitive landscape.
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23 October, 2024
The logo of Chinese EV maker Li Auto. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

Tesla rival Li Auto wants to expand into an AI and robot company

The premium EV maker aims to produce humanoid robots after achieving level-4 autonomous driving, CEO Li Xiang says.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Weakest link in Hong Kong’s tech ecosystem? Scale-up funding

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China technology

China’s industrial robot sales shrink on ‘tightening demand’

Technology

South Koreans develop Iron Man-inspired wearable robot to help paraplegics walk

WalkON Suit F1 is designed to enable users to walk, climb stairs, and manoeuvre obstacles.

Kim Seung-hwan, who is himself a paraplegic and part of the KAIST team, demonstrates the prototype. Photo: Reuters
Robotics: Companies

Former Huawei recruit says new venture can now mass produce humanoid robots

Shanghai-based Agibot said it has manufactured 962 commercial robotic units as of December 15.

Robotics: Companies

China’s top EV maker BYD kicks off robotics recruitment drive for young talent

The Shenzhen-based carmaker is increasing its investment in humanoid robots amid a flurry of investment from local governments.

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Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong

Letters | ‘Ethnic minority problems’ are really education and poverty problems

Readers discuss the negative stereotypes associated with Hongkongers of South Asian origin, a stumbling block in a controversial housing plan, and China’s automation.

Members of the EM Ensemble Band, a choir started to help non-Chinese speaking children learn Chinese and music, put up a performance in Hong Kong on September 14. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Robotics: Companies

Ex-OpenAI engineer launches robotics start-up amid China’s race to boost industry

Light Robotics, which has set up offices in Shenzhen and Singapore, will focus on consumer-facing companion robots.

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China’s economic stimulus

‘A massive bet’: China eyes greater robotics innovation in bid to boost economy

Hangzhou, Chongqing and Nanjing, plus a part of the southwestern Sichuan province, release robotics policies to accelerate innovation.

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China’s Communist Party

Police in China take hi-tech rolling robot out on patrol

The device is equipped with tear gas, cameras and flashing lights, and can track and identify targets.

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Police in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, use the ball-shaped robots on patrol amid China’s the latest push to improve hi-tech policing in China. Photo: Handout
Food and agriculture

Chinese start-up wants to replace human chefs with robots

Cooking robots can help restaurants cut labour costs by 30 per cent, and reduce food and seasoning waste by 10 per cent.

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Botinkit’s Omni allows the operator to choose a recipe and follow the steps shown on the touch screen to complete the dish. Photo: Handout
Good Schools Guide

Adding AI, robots, drones and other ed-tech to the classroom

Canadian International School – an Apple Distinguished School – and Dalton School Hong Kong show the benefits of a positive approach to technology.

Artificial intelligence

Video of a robot leading a mass escape draws laughs and fears over AI in China

A video of a robot inciting other robots to flee an exhibition hall has gone viral in China, but the reality is less scary than it looks.

Artificial intelligence

Uber said to eye US$10 million stake in IPO of China’s Pony AI

The ride-hailing giant may consider using Pony AI’s autonomous-driving technology outside the US, a source says.

Uber is in talks to invest in the US IPO of Chinese robotaxi firm Pony AI. Photo: dpa
China technology

China surpasses Germany, Japan in industrial robotics adoption density: report

The data reflects the success of China’s industrial automation strategy, as part of broader efforts to upgrade its industrial economy.

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Technicians inspect a welding robot at a pipeline workshop of the China Offshore Oil Engineering Company in Tianjin, October 30, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
SCMP Highlights

Recap | China’s genetically modified sweet tomatoes, AI robot lifeguards: 5 top science stories

From genetically enhanced tomatoes to advanced satellite imaging and 6G radiation fears for fertility, here are five of our recent China science stories.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong office attracts firms to live up to its name

City is being reinvigorated as regional business hub thanks to success of body bringing in hi-tech talent.

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US-China tech war

China’s tech firms fear bigger curbs as TSMC stops AI chip supply

A wider shipment ban on TSMC-made chips could affect a range of mainland businesses from electric vehicles to smartphones.

TSMC has stopped taking advanced AI chip orders from mainland Chinese clients. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Firms setting up in Hong Kong shrug off fears over Trump’s return

Another 17 companies agree to establish presence in city, with several saying their investments show their confidence in local economy.

SCMP

SCMP launches homepage to showcase China’s future technology

The China Future Tech section provides readers with a one-stop homepage for tracking the latest developments and trends in the six sectors.

Artificial intelligence

The fight for AI talent heats up in China

The scarcity of AI talent has set off a recruitment battle, with companies offering above-average pay to woo the right candidate.

Demand for AI talent continues to surge in China. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

Letters | Is Hong Kong ready for the advent of robots in daily life?

Readers discuss the need for legislation to prevent misuse of robots, service standards on Hong Kong buses, and the impact of surging food prices.

A “security guard” robot named Windy is seen in a supermarket in Le Havre, northwest France, on November 5. Photo: AFP
Japan

Robot retrieves 1st melted fuel from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear reactor

Around 800 tonnes of fatally radioactive molten fuel remains in the plants, and the mission is a step in a long-term clean-up operation.

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Trending in China

Profile | Who is China’s ‘beautiful robot’ hotpot eatery boss, gifted in automated dance?

Robotic dance expert stuns passers-by with incredible moves while handing out flyers for restaurant in street.

IPO

Horizon Robotics’ shares jump 28% in Hong Kong trading debut

Shares of Beijing-based tech firm changed hands at HK$5.12 when trading began, versus the IPO price of HK$3.99.

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Yu Kai, the chairman and chief executive of Horizon Robotics, at the trading debut of the company’s shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Photo: Aileen Chuang
China economy

Opinion | For China’s next big tech leap, its ‘little giants’ must grow up

State-supported innovation can only take these SMEs so far. The question is whether they can thrive in a global market on their own.

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A staff member works at the headquarters of TankeBlue Semiconductor in Beijing, on January 24. China is nurturing “little giants” like TankeBlue to lead in advanced tech sectors. Photo: Xinhua
Artificial intelligence

InnoTech Forum: Hong Kong can evolve into an AI applications development hub

The InnoTech discussions reflect the steps being taken by the government and private sector to set the path for AI to thrive in Hong Kong.

China manufacturing

Could a new humanoid robot recharge China’s manufacturing labour shortage?

UBTech’s Walker S1, officially unveiled on Monday, has already begun training in factories, including electric vehicle maker BYD.

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