February 7, 2026

Dow Jones Hits 50,000 for the First Time on Tech and AI Boom

The Dow Jones surged past 50,000 for the first time, helped by strong tech stocks and optimism around AI spending. Nvidia soared, while Amazon dipped on massive AI investment plans.

February 7, 2026

Hong Kong Whistle-Blower Hailey Cheng Arrested for Alleged Doxxing in MediSafe Saga

Hailey Cheng, whistle-blower of a cheating scandal around the MediSafe medical app, has been arrested for allegedly doxxing. She admitted sharing personal information on social media. The app was developed by a student and raised privacy concerns.

February 7, 2026

China Trials Largest Homegrown AI Computing Cluster with 15 Eflops Power

China’s SuperComputing Network launched beta tests for its biggest local AI computing node. Powered by Sugon’s three scaleX platforms, it supports over 30,000 AI acceleration cards and has an estimated 15 eflops performance, rivaling global leaders.

February 7, 2026

Hong Kong Forms New Group to Boost Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Smart Traffic

Hong Kong's Transport Department will create a new working group to push autonomous vehicle development. The plan includes smart traffic systems to upgrade road efficiency citywide.

February 7, 2026

Alibaba’s AI App Qwen Tops China App Store After Bubble Tea Giveaway

Alibaba’s AI chatbot Qwen jumped from 10th to 1st on China’s Apple App Store. Over 10 million free bubble tea orders helped it beat Tencent’s Yuanbao in a festive rush.