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China Expands STAR Market Access to Artificial Intelligence Developers to Channel Capital Into High-Tech Firms

China’s securities regulator has expanded listing access on the Shanghai STAR Market to include artificial intelligence large model developers under updated rules. The policy aims to direct more domestic institutional capital toward adva...

China Rebukes G7 Rare Earth Supply Targets as Tensions Rise Over Critical Mineral Control

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized Group of Seven plans to limit reliance on Chinese rare earths by 2030, calling the measures protectionist. The dispute reflects widening tensions over control of critical mineral supply ...

European Union Imposes New Tariffs on Chinese Plug-In Hybrids as Beijing Prepares Retaliatory Measures

The European Commission has approved countervailing duties of 17% to 38% on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from Chinese automakers including BYD, SAIC, and Chery. In response, China’s Ministry of Commerce is advancing anti-dumping inve...

China Coast Guard Expands Patrols Around Taiwan and Pratas Island in Escalation of Gray-Zone Maritime Pressure

Chinese coast guard vessels have increased operations around Taiwan’s surrounding waters, including areas near Pratas Island, in what security analysts describe as expanded gray-zone enforcement activity. The operations are seen as part ...

China’s Property Market Shows Uneven Recovery as Premium Housing Demand Strengthens in Major Cities

China’s housing sector continues to show a divided recovery, with strong sales in luxury developments in Shenzhen and Shanghai contrasting with weak national residential demand. The trend highlights a growing divergence in the market, wh...

Chinese Artificial Intelligence Models Close Performance Gap With United States Systems as Enterprise Adoption Accelerates

A new Stanford 2026 Artificial Intelligence Index Report indicates that leading Chinese open-weight models from Alibaba, DeepSeek, and Zhipu have reached performance levels comparable to top U.S. proprietary systems. The findings have fu...

China Announces 300 Billion Yuan Special Bond Plan to Stabilize Regional Bank System and Ease Local Debt Pressure

Speaking at the 2026 Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, Chinese financial regulators said Beijing will issue 300 billion yuan in special bonds to recapitalize mid-tier banks and address mounting risks tied to local government financing vehicles...

People’s Bank of China Launches Renminbi Liquidity Facility and Signals Greater Tolerance for Yuan Weakness

The People’s Bank of China unveiled a new renminbi repo facility for eligible overseas central banks and sovereign wealth funds as part of efforts to support currency internationalization. At the same time, authorities set a weaker yuan ...

China Plans Overhaul of Cross-Border Investment Rules to Expand Capital Flows Through Shanghai Financial Hub

China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange announced plans to streamline cross-border investment rules and expand outbound direct investment quotas, aiming to improve two-way capital flows. The reforms, outlined at the Lujiazui For...

Hong Kong Approves First Offshore Chinese Sovereign Bond Futures Contract

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has approved the launch of the city’s first offshore futures contracts linked to Chinese sovereign bonds. The new product is designed to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a risk management hub f...

China Moves to Tighten Control Over Local Government Debt and Financial Engineering

Beijing is stepping up efforts to limit hidden debt risks by blocking new financial structures that allow local governments to bypass borrowing restrictions. The suspension of data-backed securities highlights a broader regulatory push t...

China Releases White Paper Proposing Alternative Global Governance Framework

The State Council Information Office has published a white paper outlining China’s vision for a more balanced global governance system. The document calls for reform of existing international institutions and seeks broader consensus amon...

China Launches Centralized Interbank Data Platform to Monitor Financial System Risks

The People’s Bank of China has launched a centralized interbank data hub to monitor exposures across financial institutions in real time. The system is designed to improve oversight of regional banks and reduce systemic risks linked to p...

China Semiconductor and Robotics Firms Prepare Major IPO Push on Shanghai STAR Market

Leading memory chipmakers Yangtze Memory Technologies and ChangXin Memory Technologies, alongside robotics firm Unitree, are preparing initial public offerings on the Shanghai STAR Market aimed at raising nearly 30 billion yuan. The list...

China Tightens Strategic Minerals Controls Under New National Security Regulations

The State Council has introduced sweeping new regulations covering the mining, production, stockpiling and export of critical minerals. Officials have designated the sector a national security priority, citing the need to protect supply ...

European Union Prepares Tariffs of Up to 38 Percent on Chinese Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

The European Commission is preparing to impose countervailing duties ranging from 17 to 38 percent on plug-in hybrid vehicles exported by Chinese automakers including BYD, Chery and SAIC Motor. The move follows earlier tariffs on battery...

China Suspends Data-Backed Securities to Curb Local Government Debt Risks

Chinese financial regulators and the National Audit Office have suspended approvals for asset-backed securities linked to corporate data resources. The decision is aimed at preventing local government financing vehicles from using comple...

China Plans 65 Billion Yuan Stimulus to Support Weak Domestic Consumption

Beijing is preparing a 65 billion yuan stimulus package focused on reviving domestic consumption, including an expanded trade-in program for consumer goods. The move comes after weakening retail sales and a steep decline in automobile pu...

People’s Bank of China Unveils Reforms to Ease Cross-Border Investment and Corporate Financing

At the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, the People’s Bank of China announced reforms to streamline outbound corporate investment procedures and simplify external debt settlements for foreign firms operating in China. The measures are part of ...

Shanghai Launches First Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust Listings Worth 20.3 Billion Yuan

China has launched its first batch of commercial property real estate investment trusts on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, raising 20.3 billion yuan in an effort to improve liquidity in the struggling property sector. The new instruments al...

China Injects 15.5 Billion Yuan Into Shenzhen Property Projects to Stabilize Struggling Real Estate Sector

A group of Chinese financial institutions has agreed to provide 15.5 billion yuan, about $2.3 billion, to support 12 distressed property developments in Shenzhen. The initiative, led by a city-backed advisory mechanism, marks a coordinat...

China Exports Jump 19 Percent as Semiconductor and AI Hardware Shipments Surge

China’s exports rose sharply in May, exceeding analyst expectations and driven by a 110 percent year-on-year surge in semiconductor shipments. Customs data showed strong global demand for artificial intelligence-related hardware, undersc...

China Advances Intellectual Property Reforms to Support Scientific Innovation

Legislative priorities for the remainder of the year include revised intellectual property enforcement procedures designed to protect domestic scientific breakthroughs and strengthen the competitiveness of innovative startups in an incre...

China Launches Five-Year Plan to Modernize Emergency Response Systems

The State Council has introduced a new emergency management plan focused on climate disaster monitoring and industrial risk mitigation to strengthen public safety and support long-term economic resilience.

Chinese Semiconductor Firms Prepare New Wave of STAR Market Listings

A new group of semiconductor and artificial intelligence hardware companies has filed for listings on Shanghai's STAR Market, reflecting Beijing's drive to channel domestic capital into strategic technologies and reduce dependence on for...

Chinese Electric Vehicle Exports More Than Double as Domestic Sales Cool

Industry data shows exports of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles surged by more than 100 percent even as domestic new-energy vehicle sales declined by 4 percent in May, highlighting a growing reliance on overseas markets.

Fitch Highlights Uneven Recovery in China's Economy as Domestic Demand Remains Weak

Fitch Ratings said export-oriented and technology industries continue to show resilience, but fixed-asset investment and retail spending remain under pressure, reflecting persistent challenges in reviving domestic demand and the property...

China and ASEAN Strengthen Trade Corridor Cooperation for High-Tech Supply Chains

China and ASEAN partners have agreed on new regulatory alignment measures to improve supply chain efficiency for high-tech components and deepen regional industrial integration amid global trade uncertainty.

Lujiazui Forum Signals Cautious Monetary Policy and Stronger Financial Risk Management

Chinese financial policymakers used the annual Lujiazui Forum to signal a wait-and-see approach to interest rates while emphasizing currency stability and more refined macro-prudential liquidity management.

Russia and China Reaffirm Commitment to Power of Siberia 2 Gas Pipeline

Russian President Vladimir Putin led a senior delegation to China to advance negotiations on the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 project, underscoring efforts by both countries to deepen energy cooperation as Moscow redirects exports tow...

China Launches Five-Year Employment Strategy to Address Labour Market Challenges

The State Council has released a 2026-2030 employment blueprint focused on aligning workforce development with industrial needs and mitigating labour market pressures linked to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and automation.

China Directs Infrastructure Spending Toward Technology and Smart Logistics Projects

The National Development and Reform Commission said future special bond issuance will prioritize technology-linked infrastructure, including data centers and smart logistics networks, rather than broad real-estate-related stimulus.

China Issues New Oversight Rules for Private Investment Funds

Updated regulatory guidelines seek to strengthen transparency and risk management in private investment funds while encouraging capital deployment into advanced manufacturing and green transition industries.

China Expands Support for Urban Renewal as Property Market Weakness Persists

Authorities have granted tier-one cities greater administrative flexibility to pursue urban renewal projects, shifting policy support toward targeted revitalization in areas with stable demand rather than broad property stimulus.

China Increases Policy Support for Drone and eVTOL Industries

National industrial policies have allocated additional resources to the low-altitude economy, promoting the development of drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles as potential new drivers of logistics and urban transpor...

China Unveils Six Financial Reforms to Deepen Offshore Renminbi Market Integration

The People's Bank of China has announced a new package of financial measures, including a renminbi repo facility for international monetary authorities and a pilot offshore foreign exchange trading scheme in Shanghai, as Beijing seeks to...

China Accelerates Digital Economy and Green Energy Targets Under 15th Five-Year Plan

New policy directives have set a target for the core digital economy to account for 12.5 percent of gross domestic product by 2030 and reaffirm plans to raise the share of non-fossil fuels in national energy consumption to 25 percent.

China Tightens Rules on Overseas Relocation of Technology Firm Headquarters

Regulators are expanding oversight measures to prevent artificial intelligence and technology companies from relocating incorporation or headquarters abroad, including jurisdictions such as Singapore. The rules are aimed at reinforcing d...

United States Briefly Adds Chinese Tech Firms to Military List Before Reversing Decision

The United States Department of Defense briefly placed several major Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu and BYD, on a military-linked companies list before reversing the decision. The move highlighted internal inconsistencies in...

Xi Jinping Meets Myanmar Leadership to Advance Bilateral Economic and Security Cooperation

President Xi Jinping has met Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing, with both sides agreeing to accelerate cooperation under their shared development framework. Discussions focused on border stability, energy corridors and cross-bo...

BOE Technology Begins Mass Production at Advanced AMOLED Display Facility

BOE Technology has started commercial production at its Generation 8.6 AMOLED lines, marking a significant expansion in advanced display manufacturing capacity. The development is expected to reduce production costs for high-end OLED scr...

China and Russia Move to Integrate Satellite Navigation Systems

Beijing and Moscow are advancing plans to link China’s BeiDou system with Russia’s GLONASS network, deepening cooperation in satellite navigation. The initiative is aimed at strengthening technological resilience and reducing reliance on...

China Sets Employment-First Strategy in Five-Year Plan Amid Weak Consumption and Youth Job Pressure

The State Council has issued new policy guidance for the 2026–2030 period prioritizing job creation, vocational training, and alignment between higher education and labor market demand. The strategy comes as policymakers respond to weake...

Severe Flooding Hits Six Southern Chinese Provinces as El Niño Intensifies

Record rainfall has triggered widespread flooding across Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi and other southern provinces, forcing mass evacuations and disrupting supply chains. Authorities warn that ongoing El Niño conditions could extend climat...

China Releases White Paper Outlining Push for Multipolar Global Governance Reform

Beijing has published a new white paper detailing its approach to global governance reform, calling for stronger coordination among Global South countries and a shift toward a more multipolar international system. The document sets out C...