China tech

23 August 2024
Being too harsh on China and its potential tech threat could push countries away, a U.S. State Department official said.
WeRide, a Chinese autonomous driving technology company, received the green light to test vehicles on some Californian roads.
Markets

Chinese self-driving startup WeRide delays U.S. IPO

Delays come amid reports of tighter scrutiny over China's autonomous vehicle software

23 August 2024
Online marketing accounts for more than half Baidu's total revenue.
China tech

Baidu's AI push fails to boost core revenue amid China's economic slump

Chinese search engine leader's Q2 sales dip 0.4% on online marketing slide

23 August 2024
People try out iPhone products at an Apple Store in Beijing. 
Opinion

China must decide whether to rein in exploitive 'Apple Tax'

Pushback by Tokyo and Seoul against tech group show Beijing the way forward

21 August 2024
China's three state-owned telecom operators are gearing further towards higher dividend payments and lower capital expenditure. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)  
Telecommunication

China Telecom, China Mobile hike dividends under Beijing pressure

Payout ratios to go beyond 75% for state-owned telecos as need to invest recedes

21 August 2024
People visit an AMEC booth at Semicon China, a trade fair for semiconductor technology, in Shanghai in March 2021.
US-China tensions

Chinese chip equipment maker AMEC sues U.S. over military blacklist

Move follows lidar maker Hesai's legal challenge against Department of Defense

16 August 2024
An AI sign is displayed at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 6. Chinese courts have been quick to set precedents on various aspects of the technology.
Artificial intelligence

China court rulings on AI accelerate race to set standards

Judges establish precedents on voice and images as Beijing embraces the tech

11 August 2024
Shan Jizhang, a founder, chairman and CEO of Black Sesame International, second from the right, stands next to Hong Kong Exchange CEO Bonnie Chan at the listing ceremony on Aug. 8. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
IPO

TSMC-linked China auto chip maker plunges over 30% in Hong Kong IPO

Black Sesame International's weak debut clouds city's tech stock strategy

8 August 2024
The EU in April demanded an immediate risk assessment from TikTok because of concerns about its potential impact on children and users' mental health.
China tech

TikTok withdraws 'Lite' rewards from EU to comply with tech rules

Bloc had demanded risk assessment on mental health concerns

6 August 2024
Metro passengers peer into their phones in Shanghai on July 23. A proposal to create a new online identification system states that it would protect citizens by "minimizing the excessive collection of personal information by internet platforms."
Politics

China's cyberspace ID proposal triggers fear of stricter social control

Lawyers worry system would expand surveillance and make access a licensed privilege

1 August 2024
Hesai Technology is a top producer of lidar devices used in autonomous vehicles. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
Interview

China's Hesai CEO calls U.S. accusation of military ties 'ridiculous'

Auto lidar maker says Trump sounds 'crazy' but would bring 'business rationale'

29 July 2024
iFlytek, a U.S.-sanctioned leader in China's AI industry, presents its products at this year's Hong Kong book fair. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
US-China tensions

China's iFlytek exec says U.S. sanctions have 'destroyed' market mechanism

AI leader invests in Hong Kong hub and seeks to expand presence in Japan

25 July 2024
Lenovo Group looks to boost sales with AI-powered PC after seeing demand drop off from the pandemic. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Artificial intelligence

Lenovo to put AI into all PCs by 2027: device chief

Chinese and U.S. consumers showing 'a lot of interest,' Luca Rossi says

24 July 2024
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing. Communist Party leaders have been meeting in the Chinese capital this week at a key policy meeting known as the third plenum. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
Economy

China plenum vows reforms, accepts Qin Gang resignation

Details scant but communique signals party staying the course despite GDP slowdown

18 July 2024
A hybrid Toyota Prius is displayed at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in suburban Jakarta on July 17. (Photo by Nana Shibata)
Automobiles

Toyota pushes hybrids to defend top spot in Indonesia, largest ASEAN market

Chinese makers challenge Japan's dominance with EVs at Jakarta motor show

17 July 2024
Baichuan AI, one of China’s top AI startups, promotes its health care chatbot at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai in early July. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
Artificial intelligence

China's AI startups race for customers as titans like Alibaba cut prices

Intensifying battle to generate revenue sows concern over industry sustainability

9 July 2024
iFlytek's finances are under pressure as the developer faces intense competition in the AI space, worse-than-expected monetization prospects and rising operating costs, an analyst says.
China tech

China AI leader iFlytek dips into red under 'ultimate' U.S. pressure

Blacklisted voice recognition developer vows to cement its 'national team' position

8 July 2024
Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 4. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
China tech

China showcases AI prowess at Shanghai forum

Premier Li calls for ensuring tech is 'safe, reliable and controllable'

4 July 2024
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#techAsia

China's subsea strategy and a new data center for Singapore

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

27 June 2024
Donald Trump, right, began the U.S. push to decouple from China, while Joe Biden pursues a policy of "derisking." (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images and AP)
U.S. elections 2024

Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on AI, TikTok and chips

Both agree on need to outcompete China in tech, but differ on means

26 June 2024
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The Big Story

China's undersea cable drive defies U.S. sanctions

'Diplomatic race' with Washington as Beijing pursues self-sufficient global network

26 June 2024
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Podcast: Tech Latest

China drone maker DJI battles U.S. clampdown

Tech Latest: Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast for the freshest updates on the tech sector

25 June 2024
Hong Kong is pulling out all the stops to make itself a destination for tech companies, from direct investments to courting international contestants for a startup "elevator pitch" competition held at the city's International Financial Centre, at right. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Technology

Hong Kong's AI bet through Temasek-style fund signals strategic shift

City steps up comprehensive effort to transform into tech hub in tense times

17 June 2024
A presentation at the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence's annual conference shows how AI can be integrated into robots. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
Artificial intelligence

Chinese AI academy vows startup support to take on U.S. rivals

Institute's dean aims to relieve 'pain points' like lack of computing power

14 June 2024
The Austin Fire Department in Texas demonstrates a DJI Inspire 1 drone. The use of drones by police, fire and other emergency response departments across the U.S. has skyrocketed.
14 June 2024