The US Department of Defense’s decision to add Tencent to its Entity List may significantly impact its flagship messaging app, WeChat, especially the international version. This escalation also adds fresh uncertainty to Tencent’s relationship with Apple, which has already faced tensions over app payment policies and software updates.

The self-driving car industry has bounced back from a Cruise incident in 2023 thanks to advancements in generative AI. These innovations in AI robotics now place the industry on the verge of potentially exceeding US$1 trillion, highlighting it as a notable force in technology.

Competition in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market has intensified right at the start of 2025, with vendors lowering prices and the government offering subsidies to stimulate purchases.