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China Begins US$11 Billion Yangtze River Shipping Project to Ease Three Gorges Bottlenecks

Construction has started on a major infrastructure project designed to increase freight capacity along the Yangtze River by bypassing congestion around the Three Gorges Dam, improving efficiency on one of China's most important transport...

Taiwan Weighs Ban on Exports of Advanced AI Processors to Mainland China

Authorities in Taipei are considering new legal measures to criminalize the smuggling of advanced artificial intelligence servers to Mainland China, a move that would further tighten technology controls across the Taiwan Strait and align...

Xiaomi Expands Electric Vehicle Strategy with Planned Extended-Range Model

Xiaomi has submitted regulatory filings for an extended-range electric vehicle, broadening its automotive portfolio after the successful launch of its battery-powered sedans and intensifying competition in China's crowded EV market.

China Releases New Human Rights Action Plan Focused on Development and Environmental Goals

The State Council has unveiled its 2026–2030 Human Rights Action Plan, emphasizing economic development, environmental protection and carbon reduction objectives as central components of its approach to human rights policy.

China Tightens Outbound Investment Rules with New State Council Decree

A new 34-article regulation issued by the State Council establishes stricter oversight of outbound investment, technology transfers, capital movements, and cross-border data flows, reinforcing Beijing's emphasis on national security in o...

Producer Inflation Climbs as Credit Demand Remains Weak in China

China's producer price index rose 3.7% from a year earlier in May, driven by higher raw material costs, while money supply growth slowed, suggesting that monetary easing measures are not yet translating into stronger borrowing across the...

Senior Shanghai Official and Central Bank Figure Face Anti-Corruption Investigation

China's top anti-graft agency has opened investigations into Shanghai Vice Mayor Chen Yujian and a senior official linked to the People's Bank of China, extending an ongoing campaign targeting corruption in government and financial insti...

Changchun Seeks New Electric Vehicle Investment to Revitalize Automotive Industry

Officials in Changchun have unveiled a restructuring plan through 2030 aimed at attracting electric vehicle manufacturers and supporting the transformation of the city's automotive sector, including efforts to strengthen the position of ...

China Launches Nationwide Push for Commercial Adoption of Humanoid Robots

Chinese authorities have directed local governments and state-owned enterprises to deploy humanoid robots across manufacturing, logistics, retail and healthcare sectors by the end of 2026, accelerating efforts to commercialize advanced a...

China, Hong Kong and Indonesia Expand Local Currency Settlement Framework

The People's Bank of China, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Indonesia have signed an agreement to facilitate trade and investment settlement using the Indonesian rupiah and offshore renminbi, reducing reliance on the U.S. dolla...

Chinese Export Controls on Indium Phosphide Disrupt Supply Chains for AI Data Center Infrastructure

Delays in obtaining Chinese export licenses for indium phosphide are creating shortages for major U.S. photonics manufacturers, highlighting the growing importance of specialized materials in global artificial intelligence supply chains ...

China and Georgia Upgrade Relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Across Eurasian Transit Corridor

China and Georgia have agreed to elevate bilateral ties during talks between President Xi Jinping and Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili, expanding cooperation across infrastructure and economic development along the Black Sea–Centr...

China Rejects European Union Supply Chain Proposals, Calling New Rules Disguised Protectionism

China’s Foreign Ministry has criticized proposed European Union supply-chain regulations aimed at reducing dependency risks, describing them as protectionist measures and warning of potential trade friction as Brussels reassesses its ind...

China’s Housing Market Faces Deepening Shift as New Home Sales Contract and Buyers Move Toward Resale Properties

China’s property sector is experiencing continued double-digit declines in new-build residential sales, with buyers increasingly turning to secondary housing markets due to delivery uncertainty and liquidity pressures affecting major pri...

Chinese Corporations Increase Unannounced Workforce Reductions as Artificial Intelligence Drives Productivity Push

Reports indicate a rise in stealth layoffs across major Chinese companies as firms integrate artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, creating tension between industrial modernization goals and ongoing pressure over youth employmen...

China Accelerates Rollout of Digital Dielectric Coating Technology to Overcome Electric Vehicle Battery Fast-Charging Limits

Chinese battery manufacturers are adopting digital inkjet-applied dielectric coatings to replace traditional plastic film insulation, a shift aimed at improving thermal management and enabling faster charging in high-density electric veh...

China Unveils National Plan for One-Millisecond Low-Latency Artificial Intelligence Computing Networks by 2028

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a three-year roadmap to integrate artificial intelligence into national communications infrastructure, aiming for ultra-low latency computing coverage across major citi...

United States Expands Military-Linked Blacklist to Include Alibaba, Baidu and BYD, Escalating Technology and Supply Chain Restrictions

The Pentagon has added major Chinese companies including Alibaba, Baidu and electric vehicle maker BYD to its updated list of firms it says are linked to China’s military, prohibiting US defense agencies from procuring their products or ...

Xi Jinping Concludes State Visit to North Korea Following High-Level Talks With Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi Jinping has returned to Beijing after a state visit to North Korea that included meetings with Kim Jong Un and visits to political training institutions, with both sides reaffirming strategic alignment amid heightene...

China Mandates Deployment of 10,000 Humanoid Robots Across State Industries in Push Toward Industrial Automation

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and state assets regulator have ordered state-owned enterprises to deploy humanoid robots across manufacturing, logistics and retail, setting a target of 10,000 commercial units by ...

China Factory-Gate Inflation Rises to Four-Year High as Energy Costs Surge and Domestic Demand Remains Weak

China’s producer price index rose 3.9% year-on-year in May, driven largely by a 21% jump in fuel costs, while consumer inflation remained subdued due to weaker food prices, highlighting continued divergence between industrial pricing pre...

People’s Bank of China Extends Gold Buying Streak to 19 Months as Foreign Reserves Reach Near-Decade High

China’s central bank purchased 9.95 tonnes of gold in May, marking a 19th consecutive month of accumulation and lifting foreign exchange reserves to about $3.44 trillion, as policymakers continue efforts to reduce exposure to dollar vola...

China Uses Maritime Enforcement Operations to Reinforce Claims Near Taiwan

The deployment of transport ministry law enforcement vessels east of Taiwan reflects Beijing's increasing use of administrative and maritime enforcement measures in areas connected to wider regional territorial and jurisdictional disputes.

Tech Share Sales Signal Capital Rotation Following Strong Artificial Intelligence Gains

Large-scale share disposals by a state-backed semiconductor fund and technology company insiders suggest investors are locking in gains after a sharp rally in artificial intelligence-related stocks while regulators maintain close oversig...

Zero-Carbon Industrial Projects Gain Momentum Across China

Investments in green industrial parks, energy infrastructure and low-carbon manufacturing are advancing as authorities seek to establish environmental standards that support domestic development and international trade requirements.

Shanghai Carbon Neutrality Expo Highlights Zero-Carbon Industrial Development

Authorities and industry groups opened the Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo, showcasing projects that combine offshore wind generation, energy storage systems and high levels of clean electricity supply as China promotes gre...

China Expands Humanoid Robot Data Programs to Support Commercial Deployment Goals

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, working with regional governments and technology firms, launched large-scale data collection initiatives to build open-source embodied artificial intelligence datasets as part of a bro...

Daqo New Energy Commits Six Billion Yuan to Smart Energy Manufacturing Hub in Suzhou

Daqo New Energy signed an agreement to build a major production base in the Kunshan Economic and Technological Development Zone focused on energy storage systems, solid-state transformers, electrical breakers and other advanced grid tech...

China Reports Steady Consumer Price Recovery and Continued Growth in Auto Sales

Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics and trade authorities showed improving consumer price trends alongside continued growth in vehicle production and retail sales, indicating stable domestic demand and ongoing industrial a...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Calls for Restraint After US Airstrikes on Iranian Targets

China's Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the widening Middle East conflict and urged all parties to remain calm and avoid further escalation after US forces carried out retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets following the downing ...

State-Backed Semiconductor Fund and Tech Executives Trim Holdings After AI Market Rally

China's leading state-supported semiconductor investment fund sold nearly 3.88 billion yuan worth of shares in National Silicon Industry Group, while executives at several technology companies also reduced holdings amid heightened scruti...

China Accelerates State-Led Development of Data Resources for Humanoid Robotics

New data collection facilities established across multiple provinces and municipalities underscore Beijing's push to strengthen the foundations of embodied artificial intelligence by expanding the availability of training data for indust...

China Deploys Maritime Law Enforcement Vessels East of Taiwan Ahead of Japan-Philippines Boundary Talks

China's Ministry of Transport dispatched coast guard and maritime law enforcement vessels to conduct regular patrol operations east of Taiwan, prompting strong objections from authorities in Taipei over Beijing's actions near an area lin...

China Reaffirms Rare Earth Export Restrictions on Japanese Dual-Use Manufacturing

Beijing said export controls on rare earth materials destined for Japanese dual-use applications will remain in place, arguing the measures are necessary under national security rules governing materials with potential military uses.

China May Exports Jump 19.4 Percent as Global Demand for AI Hardware Powers Trade Growth

Chinese exports rose 19.4 percent from a year earlier in May, driven by strong shipments of integrated circuits and data-processing equipment, although weak consumer credit growth and a recent decline in new lending point to a still unev...

Hang Seng Tech Index Adds AI Developers MiniMax and Zhipu

The benchmark technology index has incorporated artificial intelligence companies MiniMax and Zhipu, reflecting the growing importance and market maturity of China’s domestic large language model sector.

Economists Turn More Cautious as China’s Confidence Index Falls Below 50

The Yicai Chief Economists Confidence Index slipped to 49.9 in June, indicating growing concerns over domestic demand as analysts continue to forecast weak retail spending and subdued fixed-asset investment.

Xi Jinping Visits North Korea to Reinforce Strategic Ties With Kim Jong Un

President Xi Jinping concluded his first state visit to Pyongyang in seven years, holding talks with Kim Jong Un on expanding cooperation in trade, agriculture, and technology while reaffirming the longstanding partnership between China ...

US Defense Department Adds Alibaba, Baidu and BYD to Military Procurement Blacklist

Washington expanded its list of entities linked to the Chinese military, restricting US military procurement involving Alibaba, Baidu and BYD, while Beijing condemned the decision as an unjustified use of national security concerns again...

People’s Bank of China Adopts More Cautious Tone on Monetary Policy Easing

China’s central bank removed explicit references to interest-rate cuts and reserve requirement reductions from its latest policy report, signaling a greater focus on balancing economic support with exchange-rate stability and financial r...

China's Major City Housing Markets Show Early Signs of Recovery

Property transactions in leading cities such as Shenzhen have strengthened following targeted policy support, although analysts caution that conditions remain uneven across lower-tier markets and the broader real estate sector.

Completion of Chongqi Highway-Railway Bridge Marks Key Milestone for Yangtze River Delta Connectivity

Engineers completed the main structure of the bridge linking Shanghai and Jiangsu province, advancing a major high-speed rail corridor expected to improve regional transportation and economic integration.

Manufacturing Strength Continues to Outpace Domestic Demand in China's Economy

Economic surveys indicate industrial production growth likely accelerated to 4.3 percent year-on-year in May, highlighting continued resilience in factory output even as consumer spending and investment remain comparatively subdued.

Xi Jinping Begins State Visit to North Korea as Beijing and Pyongyang Deepen Strategic Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang for his first state visit in nearly seven years, holding talks with Kim Jong Un aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, agriculture, and technology amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in...

China Approves New National Employment Plan to Strengthen Labor Market Stability

Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council meeting that approved the Fifteenth Five-Year Employment Plan, underscoring Beijing's focus on job creation, labor market support, and the development of new industrial sectors.