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Xpeng chairman sees Hong Kong as launch pad for self-driving EVs

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng Motors hopes to make Hong Kong a launch pad for its autonomous driving technology…

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Opinion | Trump’s policies are accelerating the financial pivot to China

The dramatic public row between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky popped the bubble of the…

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Chinese credit ratings firm downgrades Thailand over crime scandals and economic prospects

A Chinese ratings firm has downgraded Thailand’s creditworthiness due to a series of damaging crime scandals denting the country’s appeal…

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EV maker Xpeng to test autonomous driving software in Hong Kong to support go-global drive

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng said it would use Hong Kong to test its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered self-driving technology,…

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‘Gone down a lot’: why Chinese travellers are shunning US and Europe

Chinese tourists are increasingly turning away from traditional destinations such as the United States and Europe in favour of hotspots…

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China’s M&A deals to rise from decade-low as DeepSeek, AI spur interest, experts say

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in China’s capital market are projected to rebound this year from a 10-year low as the…

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US shot across China’s bow in shipbuilding could backfire as allies fall short

Though the US has unveiled a sweeping port fee proposal designed to hamstring China’s shipbuilding industry – the world’s largest…

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Citigroup eyes US$500 billion in outbound investments from China and East Asia

Major companies from China, Taiwan and South Korea would be responsible for nearly half a trillion dollars in outbound investments…

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Why wealthy individuals prefer Hong Kong insurance policies for inheritances

Insurance policies were becoming a popular choice for wealthy individuals in Asia, including the Greater Bay Area, for estate planning…

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In Malaysia, low-priced Chinese brands gain popularity in Western-dominated malls

Run the numbers, urged Malaysian high school student Nur Ristina Eiliyan. It costs 7 ringgit (US$1.58) to buy an ice…

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