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The HKEX has made moves widely seen as enhancing the city’s appeal as an IPO destination. Photo: Jonathan Wong
IPO

Hong Kong’s first 9 months of IPOs break record, but Nasdaq leads capital race

A growing pipeline and potential megadeals bolster hopes of a record IPO year for the Hong Kong stock exchange, industry players say.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Xi-Trump summit drew Chinese CEOs. So why couldn’t they get a seat at the table?

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US-China relations

Trump rejects calls to work with China on AI safety despite Xi summit progress

US president also announces voluntary accord signed by leaders of six major US tech companies to address concerns surrounding AI technology.

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US President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it during the launch event for America.gov, a new AI-powered federal government portal, in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
United States

As I see it | It’s the end of the world – and I don’t feel fine

Three authors warn that America’s techno-fascists are about to bring on the apocalypse for all of us.

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope says AI doom concerns not ‘fake news’ in apparent rebuke of Trump

Pontiff insists AI safety issues should be discussed and acted on following apocalyptic warnings from industry professionals.

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Space

SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit for first time but flight cut short

Spacecraft deploys 26 Starlink satellites before flight controllers bring it down early out of an ‘abundance of caution’.

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It was Starship’s 14th full-scale launch from Texas’ southern tip in three years. Photo: Reuters
The world’s largest rocket system lifts off from SpaceX’s launch site at the southern tip of Texas. Photo: SpaceX/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
The 33 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster created nearly 17 million pounds of thrust on liftoff. Photo: AP
The black-and-silver behemoth lifting off. Photo: SpaceX/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
A view of the launch from the megarocket. Photo: SpaceX via AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trade, Taiwan and ‘strategic stability’: key Xi-Trump takeaways overall

Chinese leader’s whirlwind US state visit rich in pageantry sees American president pull out all the stops.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump hails WWII ‘ally’ China as Xi tells of bonds ‘forged in blood and fire’

Both leaders repeatedly refer to joint fight against Japan in highlighting history of cooperation and need for common ground.

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US-China tech war

Xi-Trump dinner puts US tech titans in spotlight – what does it mean for ties?

Nvidia, Apple, AMD and Tesla executives secured prime seats at the White House, underscoring the centrality of AI, chips and tech amid persistent tensions.

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AMD CEO Lisa Su, her husband Daniel Lin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, his wife Lori Huang and Apple’s executive chairman Tim Cook attend a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for President Xi Jinping in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

From ping-pong to pickleball: China’s unofficial approach to diplomatic messaging

Beijing has found various ways beyond direct government contact to send signals to Washington.

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Jack Lund Schofield Middle School’s Principal Terri Knepp (left), Yang Wanming (third left), president of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Flying Tigers veteran Harry Moyer (second right) and Zhang Jianmin, Chinese consul general in San Francisco (right), visit the school in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2024. Photo: Xinhua
2026 Xi-Trump summits

How was dinner? Takeaways from Xi and Trump’s evening at the White House

With culinary diplomacy on the menu and tech titans at the table, Xi spoke of ‘a new historical juncture’ for ties and Trump talked up trade.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Chinese CEOs fly to US on own, await invites to Trump’s state dinner for Xi

Sources say executives did not fly with Xi’s official party or aboard his aircraft, unlike Trump’s CEO-heavy entourage for May China visit.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

US tenor Christopher Macchio booked for Xi-Trump state dinner performance

The vocalist has been a feature at a series of the president’s events, most recently at the Republican Midterm Convention.

Tenor Christopher Macchio performs at the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 10. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
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China, US hold first AI dialogue amid mounting tech tensions: commerce ministry

He Yadong, a spokesman for the commerce ministry, confirmed the completion of the AI dialogue while briefing reporters on Thursday.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng seen after a meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in New York on September 20, 2026. Photo: Kyodo
US-China tech war

In Focus | Will Xi and Trump find common ground on AI risk amid an escalating tech war?

Despite US AI leaders’ warnings over the risks of rapid development, they remain locked in a high-stakes race against each other – and China.

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Microsoft

Trump sells tens of millions in AI, tech shares, led by Microsoft

US president made over 1,100 trades in July, selling up to US$31 million of Microsoft and US$26 million of Amazon, disclosures show.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk hails Xi Jinping’s leadership, Chinese AI strength

Musk controls SpaceX, a Pentagon and US intelligence contractor, and his business ties with China have drawn scrutiny in Washington.

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Chinese state broadcaster CCTV published an interview with Elon Musk in which he praised Xi Jinping, Chinese AI capabilities and China’s manufacturing industry. Photo: AP
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Why China’s top AI pioneers are expected to miss this week’s Xi-Trump summit

Beijing has not officially announced details of the delegation, but the leaders of DeepSeek and Moonshot AI are absent from the reported list.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

In Focus | The US-China tech war has evolved since Xi and Trump last met. Who has the edge?

The two sides have found new sources of leverage across AI, chips, rare earths and wider technology supply chains since the US leader’s May visit to Beijing.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

First ladies step forward as Trump lays on rare honours for Xi

Three-day itinerary from September 23 to 25 will feature extensive ceremonial honours along with dedicated cultural exchanges and events.

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From left, Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan, Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania Trump before a state dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Florida on April 6, 2017. Photo: AP
Artificial intelligence

A world of difference in 10 days: the changing course of AI

Not since the invention of the nuclear bomb has humanity grappled so seriously with its own demise, say safety advocates.

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Visitors walk past a display depicting AI and a human hand at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing in June. Photo: AP
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Trump, Melania to host Xi and Peng Liyuan for White House ‘double date’

Officials outline a two-couple White House state visit, confirming AI, rare earths and US car market access are on the agenda.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla auditing Chinese suppliers ahead of Optimus roll-out: sources

The supplier audits come as Elon Musk’s firm aims to quickly ramp up production of its Optimus humanoid robot after its release later this year.

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Trending in China

China’s ‘future Elon Musk’ solves problems with AI; vocab method draws 20 million views

Looking ahead, Yang is driven to become a programmer or AI researcher, determined to leave his own mark on the world.

Hailed as the “future Elon Musk,” a 1.9-metre-tall 13-year-old from Hangzhou with 500,000 followers is building AI tools for everyday challenges. Photo: 163.com
US-China tech war

In Focus | China’s rocket recovery was a space race milestone. Is a relaunch within reach?

SpaceX might have a head start in reusable rockets, but Chinese commercial space companies are exploring ways to catch up in the cost-saving tech.

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IPO

Hong Kong to support rocket, satellite IPOs as SpaceX-led sector takes off

Exchange will examine listing-rule changes to attract space IPOs in alignment with Beijing’s prioritisation of space technology.

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SCMP Highlights

Tesla’s China discounts; Iran war drives shift to electric cars: 7 EV reads

From China’s powerhouse plan for its car industry to Tesla’s rare-earth-free motor, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

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