Beijing Post

China Announces Massive Water Infrastructure Investment Program Through 2030

The National Development and Reform Commission has unveiled a multi-year plan to upgrade national hydrological networks to protect industrial water security and agricultural basins.

Climate Officials Warn Record El Niño Threatens Food Security and Supply Chains

Meteorological authorities have warned that the current El Niño pattern is becoming the strongest on record, posing systemic risks to national agricultural yields and industrial corridors.

State Council Adjusts Tax Credit Refunds to Support Advanced Manufacturing

The central government has streamlined value-added tax refund mechanisms to inject liquidity specifically into high-technology sectors and clean energy industries facing weak domestic demand.

Investors Anticipate Major Stimulus from People's Bank of China to Support Economy

Heightened volatility in the offshore yuan suggests that markets are pricing in significant interventions from the central bank and Ministry of Finance to combat deflationary risks.

China Issues Five-Year Industrial Plan to Secure Global Leadership in Battery Manufacturing

Beijing has released a comprehensive roadmap for the battery sector, focusing on advanced materials and recycling infrastructure to strengthen its position in the electric vehicle supply chain against Western competition.

China’s Financial Watchdog Launches Three-Year Blacklist for Corporate Violators

The National Financial Regulatory Administration has activated a new punitive framework that prevents companies and executives involved in severe financial violations from operating or raising capital for three years.

China Unveils 2026–2030 Strategic Blueprint to Prioritize National Science and Technology

The central government has issued a new five-year directive ordering academic and industrial institutions to dismantle research silos and focus on achieving self-sufficiency in foundational technologies.

National Day Holiday Data Shows Split in Chinese Consumer Spending

Economic indicators from the October golden week reveal that while long-distance travel grew by 25 percent, a sharp drop in cinema revenues highlights persistent caution among Chinese households.

Ministry of Commerce Warns EU of Retaliation Over Proposed Electric Vehicle Tariffs

Chinese commerce officials have issued direct warnings to European regulators, stating that proposed protectionist tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could trigger immediate reciprocal trade measures.

Meituan AI Assistant Processes 750 Million Interactions During October Holiday

The delivery and services giant reported that its proprietary artificial intelligence handled hundreds of millions of travel verifications, signaling the rapid integration of generative AI into the domestic service economy.

China Implements New Defense Law Bringing AI and Private Infrastructure Under Military Control

Revised national defense mobilization laws are now enforceable, legally placing artificial intelligence, commercial data, and critical sectors like telecommunications and medical infrastructure under state military authority during natio...

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Conclude Washington Summit With Targeted Coal Agreement Amid Trade Tensions

The high-profile meeting between the Chinese and United States presidents resulted in a specific consensus regarding coal markets, though major disputes over technology controls and global trade remain unresolved.

Mining Executives Warn Critical Mineral Shortages Could Constrain AI and Energy Growth

Executives from major mining companies warned that rising demand from data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure and electrification could create significant shortages of critical raw materials.

China Warns Developing El Niño Could Be Strongest on Record

China’s meteorological authorities said the developing El Niño event could become the strongest on record, prompting increased monitoring of agricultural regions and supply chains exposed to weather disruption.

IMF Urges Targeted Aid Instead of Broad Subsidies to Protect Vulnerable Households

The International Monetary Fund said governments should prioritize targeted financial support for lower-income households rather than broad subsidies when responding to inflation and commodity price shocks.

Chinese Chipmakers Explore Alternative Architectures to Work Around EUV Restrictions

China’s semiconductor industry is researching approaches including the Tau Scaling Law and other advanced architectures as companies seek to improve computing performance without access to restricted extreme ultraviolet lithography equip...

Guangzhou Tightens Housing Pre-Sale Rules and Caps Buyer Deposits

Authorities in Guangzhou have introduced stricter limits on pre-sale deposits and stronger oversight of developers in an effort to rebuild buyer confidence and stabilize the city’s residential property market.

Alibaba, DeepSeek and Other Chinese AI Models Expand Across Global Cloud Platforms

Chinese large language models including DeepSeek V3.2, MiniMax and Alibaba’s Qwen3 Coder Next are gaining wider international distribution through major cloud platforms such as Amazon Bedrock, accelerating the global adoption of China’s ...

China’s State Council Calls for Faster Infrastructure Investment and Stronger Macroeconomic Support

China’s State Council has directed ministries to accelerate investment and strengthen macroeconomic measures, placing renewed emphasis on state-led capital spending to support economic growth.

China Evergrande Liquidators Seek More Than $2 Billion From Former Business Associates

Offshore liquidators handling the collapse of China Evergrande have launched legal action to recover more than $2 billion from former associates of founder Hui Ka Yan as they seek additional funds for creditors.

China’s New Economy Index Contracts as Capital Investment and Labor Conditions Weaken

A key measure of China’s modern industrial economy declined as weaker investment and a deteriorating labor market weighed on high-tech activity, increasing pressure on policymakers to address employment and growth risks.

US and China Establish Direct Crisis Channel for Artificial Intelligence Incidents

Washington and Beijing have finalized a dedicated communication mechanism for managing artificial intelligence-related crises, creating a rare area of technological cooperation despite wider competition over semiconductors and advanced c...

Chinese Fighter Jet Conducts Close Intercept of Philippine Patrol Aircraft Over Scarborough Shoal

A Chinese J-16 fighter carried out close-proximity maneuvers near a Philippine patrol plane over Bajo de Masinloc, heightening tensions as Manila says it is monitoring more than 100 Chinese vessels inside its exclusive economic zone.

People’s Bank of China Cuts Policy Lending Rate to Support Growth

China’s central bank has lowered a key policy lending rate as authorities step up efforts to support domestic demand and keep the economy aligned with national growth targets.

Xiaohongshu Expands Into Gaming and Anime With New Digital Festival

Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu launched a major gaming and anime festival as it seeks to broaden user engagement and compete more directly with platforms including Bilibili and Tencent.

Zhu Zhongming Elected Mayor of Shanghai

Shanghai’s municipal legislature elected former Vice Finance Minister Zhu Zhongming as mayor, placing the senior finance official in charge of China’s largest commercial and financial center.

China Golden Week Travel Tops 2.1 Billion Journeys as Bangkok Leads Outbound Destinations

Domestic travel during China’s National Day holiday reached 2.13 billion journeys, while Bangkok overtook Tokyo as the leading international destination for Chinese tourists.

U.S. Firms Move to Drop Insider Trading Claims Against Futu and Tiger Brokers

American market makers began procedures to dismiss a $100 million insider trading lawsuit against major Chinese brokerages Futu and Tiger Brokers, narrowing the case to 45 individual investors.

China New Economy Index Falls as Technology and Capital Inputs Weaken

Caixin’s New Economy Index declined in September, with high-value-added sectors accounting for 34.1% of economic inputs as labor deployment and venture capital activity softened.

Seres and Huawei Restructure Partnership Around Aito Electric Vehicles

Seres and Huawei reached a new agreement clarifying responsibilities for manufacturing and intelligent driving technology within their jointly developed Aito electric vehicle business.