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Pre-orders for the iPhone 17 have outpaced last year's model in China, driven by strong brand loyalty. However, delays in the release of the eSIM-only iPhone Air due to regulatory issues and rising local competition highlight ongoing challenges for Apple in the region. The story is unfolding as of September 15, 2025.
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China is developing underwater data centres, including a new facility in Hainan, as part of its digital infrastructure push. Meanwhile, the US and UAE accelerate their data centre expansion, raising environmental and technological concerns. The US leads in AI partnerships, challenging China's ambitions in the industry.
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China's tech firms SenseTime and Cambricon partner to develop indigenous AI solutions amid national efforts for self-reliance. Meanwhile, the US and Argentina expand AI data centers, challenging China's global leadership in AI infrastructure. The story highlights geopolitical competition and strategic investments shaping the future of AI.
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Huawei launches HarmonyOS 6 with new AI agents and a short-range wireless transfer feature. Apple promotes AI development in China, with the launch of the iPhone Air supporting eSIM, amid ongoing regulatory and geopolitical negotiations. Both companies deepen ties with Chinese authorities and consumers.
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The US national debt has reached $38 trillion, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability. Meanwhile, China advances its digital yuan pilot, and Hong Kong completes its second phase of e-HKD trials. Global strategies diverge as the US supports decentralized digital assets, while China emphasizes CBDCs to maintain monetary sovereignty.
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Most Asian financial institutions remain unprepared for the security risks posed by emerging quantum computing, which could break current encryption and destabilize digital finance. Governments and banks are launching initiatives, but regional coordination and regulation lag behind technological advances, with experts warning of regional vulnerabilities within the next decade.