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29-08-2025
Chinese scientists have successfully tested a new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone that bears a striking resemblance to the 'Gimbal' UFO footage captured by US Navy pilots in 2015. The drone features a radical aerodynamic design with an elliptical, ringlike wing and four rotors, potentially improving endurance, stability, and multi-mission versatility in uncrewed flight. While still experimental, the drone represents a significant advancement in aerospace technology.
Entities: China, US Navy, USS Theodore Roosevelt, Gimbal, VTOL drone • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
China-based AI chipmaker Cambricon Technologies, often referred to as 'China's little Nvidia', has issued a warning to investors about supply chain risks and excessive speculation in its shares. The company's stock has surged 533% in the past year, driven by favorable Chinese policies supporting local AI chip development and a new AI model from DeepSeek. Cambricon reminded investors that it is subject to US export restrictions, which could impact its supply chain and operating performance. The warning came after the company's shares became the most valuable in China's onshore stock market, surpassing liquor distiller Kweichow Maotai.
Entities: Cambricon Technologies, Nvidia, China, DeepSeek, Shanghai Stock Exchange • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
The South China Morning Post highlights seven significant news stories from Hong Kong, mainland China, and the wider Asia region. The stories include China's breakthrough in airborne wind turbine technology, the arrest of a former Malaysian prime minister's son with heroin, and the rise of Cambricon Technologies as a potential rival to Nvidia in the AI chip market.
Entities: China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Cambricon Technologies, Nvidia • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
Luo Weiwei, a former Nasa scientist, has become a key figure in China's semiconductor industry by founding Innoscience, a company specializing in gallium nitride (GaN) technology. Innoscience has rapidly risen to become the world's largest dedicated GaN manufacturer and a strategic asset in China's quest for technological self-reliance. Luo's company has achieved significant milestones, including mass-producing 8-inch silicon-based GaN wafers, positioning China at the forefront of third-generation semiconductor technology.
Entities: Luo Weiwei, Nasa, Innoscience, China, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
Malaysian police raided a Singaporean fintech company's office in Kuala Lumpur, arresting over 400 people in connection with a scam crackdown. The company, Doo Group, has ties to Manchester United as its sponsor. The operation was part of a larger effort to combat scam call centers in Malaysia, which have been known to target victims both domestically and internationally. The police chief stated that investigations are ongoing and a press conference will be held soon.
Entities: Malaysian police, Doo Group, Manchester United, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
Tencent Holdings is aiming for aggressive growth in the international cloud computing market, driven by the growing demand for Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models. The company's Cloud and Smart Industries Group (CSIG) has been expanding rapidly, with high double-digit growth over the past few years. Senior executive vice-president Dowson Tong Tao-sang attributes this growth to AI, citing opportunities to bring Chinese open-source AI models to overseas clients. Tencent is targeting AI opportunities beyond China, competing with innovative start-ups and internet peers like Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu, and ByteDance. The company is helping clients leverage open-source models and host large language models within their own regions.
Entities: Tencent Holdings, Dowson Tong Tao-sang, China, Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
