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
The book-style Mate X5, released in China in September 2023. (Photo by Nikkei)
14 June 2024
China's Ant Group is accelerating research and development in AI.
China tech

China's Ant Group lifts R&D spending to nearly $3bn on AI, Alipay

Alibaba fintech affiliate seeks global partnerships in mobile payments

14 June 2024
BYD's SkyShuttle connects the company's headquarters with the Shenzhen Pingshan high-speed railway station. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
Transportation

China's BYD harnesses EV tech to make fast-charging people movers

After Brazil deal, automaker aims for more overseas mass transit contracts

13 June 2024
The SU7 can autonomously accelerate, decelerate and change lanes on highways. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)
Electric vehicles

Xiaomi to double EV driver assistance developers by 2025

Emerging automaker looks to make its break with self-driving features

12 June 2024
AI-dedicated data centers will require 90 trillion watt-hours of electricity globally by 2026, over 10 times the amount they used in 2022, according to the International Energy Agency. The environmental impact of that huge boom in energy demand is becoming more difficult to ignore.
The Big Story

AI's looming climate cost: Energy demand surges amid data center race

From Singapore to China, AI's appetite for electricity and water grows insatiable as models get larger

12 June 2024
Bill Liu, founder and CEO of Royole, speaks during the 12th Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong in January 2019. (Imaginechina via AP)
China tech

China foldable phone maker Royole forced into bankruptcy

Former unicorn's creditors to meet in September

12 June 2024
Volkswagen showcases its vehicles at an auto show in Beijing this past April. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Electric vehicles

Volkswagen leans on Xpeng to mount EV comeback in China

German automaker hopes Chinese tech will drive 'innovations faster'

12 June 2024
Attempts to hold China back in the production of "legacy" chips face long odds.
Opinion

China 'legacy' chip fears best addressed with targeted measures

Focus on EVs and other areas of concern more workable than broad import ban

7 June 2024
Battery maker CATL's booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in April 2024. The manufacturer was the top recipient of state subsidies among listed mainland companies last year.
China tech

CATL tops China's corporate subsidies list, outranking oil majors

Emergence of EV-related recipients stands out as European tariffs loom

6 June 2024
DJI, which released the Phantom 4 drone in 2016, is believed to be the world's leading drone manufacturer.
Automobiles

DJI drone tech helps Chinese carmakers offer affordable driver assist

At least 20 models equipped with system to be released this year

6 June 2024