University of Hong Kong
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- 2026-08-05 research_milestone University of Hong Kong researchers developed an atomic-scale chip for in-memory search tasks. source
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Sota Wujie deploys embodied AI robots in European supermarkets
Sota Wujie, a four-month-old company, has partnered with a major European supermarket chain to deploy over a thousand embodied AI robots in real-world retail environments within three years. The company focuses on devel…
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Hong Kong student becomes top scorer after biology remark
A Hong Kong student named Sunny Sun Wat-ching achieved top scores in her Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams after a remarking request for her biology grade resulted in an upgrade. This adjustment made her one of…
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China's quant funds outperform foreign rivals due to unique market dynamics · 1 source tracked
Chinese quantitative funds possess an advantage over their foreign counterparts in the domestic market, largely due to unique valuation logic for state-owned enterprises and frequent policy interventions that foreign mo…
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Historian Wang Gungwu compares US-China rivalry to Cold War dynamics
Historian Wang Gungwu draws parallels between the current US-China rivalry and the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. He suggests that the existence of nuclear weapons makes direct conflict unlikel…
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Hong Kong unveils first five-year plan, shifting from laissez-faire to strategic guidance · 3 sources tracked
Hong Kong is set to launch its first five-year plan in September, marking a significant shift from its traditional laissez-faire economic approach. This new plan aims to align the city's development with national strate…
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Hong Kong pediatrician urges child vaccinations amid triple threat of flu, COVID-19, and RSV
A Hong Kong pediatrician is urging parents to vaccinate their children against respiratory infections due to a significant threat from influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. Dr. Mike Kwan Yat-wah of the University of Hong Kong n…
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HKU virologist avoids conviction for assault and phone damage
A virologist from the University of Hong Kong, Vijaykrishna Dhanasekaran, has avoided a criminal conviction for assaulting a man and damaging his phone. He was placed on a two-year bind-over order and instructed to pay …
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Historian Wang Gungwu shares insights on Chinese history and the Cold War
Professor Wang Gungwu, a renowned authority on Chinese history, offers insights drawn from historical perspectives and the Cold War era. His extensive work includes long-term views of Chinese history and studies on the …
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Hong Kong seeks realistic US re-engagement amid geopolitical tensions
Hong Kong must adopt a pragmatic approach when seeking to improve its relationship with the United States, acknowledging that geopolitical tensions and domestic political pressures will likely limit any significant impr…
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HKU chip achieves 100M-fold speedup on search tasks
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed a new chip that significantly accelerates search tasks. This novel hardware achieves a speedup of 100 million times compared to conventional central processing u…
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HKU develops atomic-scale chip for 100M-fold AI search speedup
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed an "atomic-scale" chip designed for in-memory search tasks. This new chip reportedly processes specific computations approximately one million times faster than …
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HKU medical school admits 184 students, including top DSE scorers
The University of Hong Kong's medical faculty has admitted 184 students through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas), filling approximately 61% of its first-year places. Among the top scorers in the…
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Hong Kong university admissions see 34% success rate amid increased competition
In Hong Kong, approximately 34% of students have secured spots in universities or diploma programs through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas). This year saw an increase in applicants, with 45,545 …
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Chinese tech giants compete for AI talent years before graduation
Chinese tech companies are aggressively pursuing AI talent, even approaching doctoral researchers before they complete their studies. Headhunters are actively engaging with students at institutions like the University o…
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AI talent war heats up as tech giants recruit students years before graduation
Tech giants are intensifying their recruitment of artificial intelligence researchers, often reaching out to students years before they graduate. This aggressive approach is driven by a scarcity of top-tier AI talent, l…
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Iran conflict may prompt Beijing to focus on domestic economic woes
An economist suggests that the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel, despite its current limited impact on China, could prompt Beijing to re-evaluate its economic policies. Mao Zhenhua, a professor at Ren…
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HKU seeks new president with AI and tech focus for future transformation
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is seeking a new president to replace Xiang Zhang, whose contract ends in 2028 after a decade in the role. An insider emphasized the need for a leader with a "new mentality" capable of …
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Musical training enhances medical students' surgical performance, HKU study finds
A study conducted by the University of Hong Kong found that medical students with musical experience performed surgical tasks 10% faster and with greater skill. The research involved 203 final-year medical students, rev…
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Taku Komura's 2016 AI motion synthesis research wins SIGGRAPH Test-of-Time Award
Taku Komura and his team at the University of Hong Kong have been recognized with the SIGGRAPH Test-of-Time Award for their 2016 research on deep learning for character motion synthesis. This foundational work pioneered…
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Hong Kong funds HK$478M in university research, prioritizing AI
Hong Kong's Research Grants Council has allocated HK$478 million to fund 12 university research projects, with a significant portion dedicated to artificial intelligence. The funding, distributed through the Areas of Ex…