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Ann Cao
Reporter, Technology
Ann Cao is a Shanghai-based technology reporter for the Post, covering technology start-ups and policies in the city and eastern China. She graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a master's degree in journalism.
Ann Cao is a Shanghai-based technology reporter for the Post, covering technology start-ups and policies in the city and eastern China. She graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a master's degree in journalism.
Areas of Expertise:
Technology, gaming, e-commerceLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
‘As the semiconductor dream has become a national security issue, I would not underestimate China’s ambition,’ Natixis analyst Gary Ng says.
In 2025, China is expected to surpass the US as the world’s largest gaming market, with revenue of US$53.2 billion, according to Newzoo.
The integration marks Alibaba’s first full tie-in for Qwen, as the company pushes for more synergy across its sprawling consumer platforms.
Shanghai-based Biren plans to float about 372 million shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
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China’s huge demand for AI computing power leaves room for growth for both US and domestic chips, analysts say.
AI systems with human-level intelligence, or higher, offer the promise of solutions to humanity’s biggest challenges but the risk of humans losing control.
The aborted merger dashes industry expectations for a major domestic ecosystem covering advanced processors and high-performance servers.
Founder Zhang Jianzhong is expected to launch the firm’s next-generation AI chip architecture and MUSA platform road map in Beijing.
Nvidia faces stronger domestic competition from the likes of Huawei, Cambricon, Moore Threads and MetaX.
More than 5 million investors vied for allotments in the chipmaker’s share offering, which aims to raise US$594 million.
The Institute for Embodied Intelligence and Robotics will be led by Zhang Tao, director of the university’s automation department.
With US curbs biting, experts say near-memory computing and chip stacking could narrow the AI hardware gap with Nvidia.
State-owned carmaker invests US$31.8 million to take a 50 per cent stake in Changan Tianshu Intelligent Robotics Technology.
Hefty subsidies on milk tea and lunchboxes drive Meituan from profit to loss, underscoring the ferocity of the war to reshape food delivery.
The glasses are expected to ‘usher in a revolution in human-computer interaction in the AI era’, Alibaba vice-president Wu Jia says.
Chinese smart-glasses makers, such as Rokid and Alibaba, and global giant Meta are counting on artificial intelligence to kick-start demand for the devices.
The group’s intention to boost AI-related capital outlay reflects its aim to spearhead China’s efforts in the race for global AI leadership.
In a boost for China’s AI ambitions, AI Singapore has chosen Alibaba’s Qwen to train its new language model.
‘We have entered into an investment phase to build long-term strategic value in AI technologies and infrastructure,’ CEO Eddie Wu Yongming says.
CXMT’s new DDR5 chips reached speeds of up to 8,000 megabits per second and had a maximum die capacity of 24 gigabits.
The world’s largest personal computer maker posts record sales of US$20.5 billion in the September quarter.
Vital esports scene surrounding the game, developed by Tencent subsidiary Riot Games, helps maintain its popularity.
From algorithmic promotions to AI chatbots, Alibaba and JD.com use new tools to hit Singles’ Day records and defy a sluggish economy.
Alibaba dubs the updated app, renamed from Tongyi to Qwen, the ‘most powerful official AI assistant’ for its Qwen models.
Executives at Shanghai semiconductor summit discuss chokepoints in advanced chipmaking, RISC-V’s potential to help self-sufficiency.
The state-owned firm is looking for opportunities beyond mature Western markets, particularly in emerging and Asian markets.
Humanoid robots and cyber dogs are among the showstoppers that help companies gain sales opportunities at the CIIE.
From milk tea to smartphones in under an hour, Taobao Shangou gains traction as retail giant uses subsidies and speed to fend off rivals.
Beijing says Washington will pause its updated export measures, which prompted The Hague to take control of the chipmaker.
