China’s AI regulation debate enters the agent era
As AI shifts from generating content to taking action, it is no longer just a technology story — but a governance challenge By Vivian Toh China’s annual “Two Sessions”…
NEWS WRAP: TikTok strikes deal to spin off U.S. business, ending standoff
The popular short video app owned by ByteDance has signed an agreement to sell its U.S. business to a U.S.-led group including software giant Oracle By Lee Shih Ta…
NEWS WRAP: China, U.S. reach framework deal on TikTok
The agreement is expected to resolve U.S. security concerns while ensuring the popular social media platform retains its ‘Chinese characteristics’ By Lee Shih Ta U.S. and Chinese officials said…
INDUSTRY BRIEF: China eases TV drama restrictions, industry sees turning point
China’s television drama industry is seeing its most significant regulatory relaxation in nearly 20 years, according to a report in financial media Caixin. The National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA)…
China’s fading box office delivers rare profit-booster for Imax China
After a lackluster performance last year, the big-screen movie company returned to profit growth in the first half of 2025 on the back of box office blockbuster ‘Ne Zha 2’…
Last orders: leading rice noodle chain to delist from Hong Kong
Restaurant network Tam Jai International is being bought out by its Japanese parent after battling weak growth and a troubled expansion plan Key Takeaways: The offer of HK$1.58 per share…
America’s strategic mindset on AI needs a reset
The recent emergence of DeepSeek shows the U.S. should stop assuming that its dominance in artificial intelligence is guaranteed By Tian Feng From Silicon Valley boardrooms to Wall Street…