Beijing Post

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...

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...

China Expands Overseas Investment Access and Eases Capital Outflow Controls for Institutional Investors

The State Administration of Foreign Exchange has announced an overhaul of cross-border investment rules, expanding Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor quotas and shifting toward a more rules-based capital management system. The mov...

China Orders State Firms to Deploy 10,000 Humanoid Robots in Manufacturing Push

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, has issued a directive requiring state-owned enterprises to integrate embodied artificial intelligence a...

China Moves to Consolidate Financial Sector and Contain Local Debt Risks

The National Financial Regulatory Administration has outlined plans to merge or restructure weaker small and medium-sized financial institutions while steering the sector toward supporting higher-quality growth. Authorities also signaled...

China's Silver Demand Remains Weak as Price Volatility Deters Buyers

Spot market activity indicates sluggish downstream demand for silver, with recent price fluctuations further dampening purchasing interest among industrial and manufacturing users.

Huawei Sets Wi-Fi 7 Patent Royalty Rate at 50 Cents Per Device

Huawei has announced a licensing fee of US$0.50 per unit for its Wi-Fi 7 essential patents, saying the move is intended to provide a transparent and predictable intellectual property framework for next-generation connectivity technologies.

Property Market Weakness and Soft Consumer Demand Remain Key Credit Risks

Residential property sales and new housing construction continue to face pressure, with demand concentrated in top-tier cities while lower-tier markets struggle with elevated inventories and cautious buyer sentiment.

Chinese Companies Pursue Alternative Overseas Listing Routes

An increasing number of Chinese companies are exploring dual listings in Singapore and other markets as they adapt to changing regulatory requirements and evolving capital market conditions.

China Shifts Economic Planning Toward Higher-Value Service Exports

As trade barriers increasingly challenge goods exports, policymakers are encouraging the expansion of services such as logistics, digital finance and specialised engineering to open new avenues for long-term growth.

China's Coal and Natural Gas Imports Ease Amid Energy Transition

Coal imports declined by more than 7 percent in May and natural gas imports remained broadly unchanged as supply disruptions and greater reliance on clean energy and efficiency measures reshaped import demand.

China Forecast to Grow 4.6 Percent in 2026 as Property and Consumer Weakness Persists

Fitch Ratings expects China's economic growth to moderate to 4.6 percent in 2026, citing continued weakness in the housing market and subdued consumer demand despite stronger performance in export-oriented technology industries.

Steel Production Remains Strong Despite Ongoing Property Sector Weakness

Blast furnace utilisation rates in Tangshan and other major steel-producing regions remain close to record levels, indicating resilient industrial and infrastructure activity even as the real estate market continues to struggle.

China's New Energy Vehicle Exports Surge as Production Maintains Strong Momentum

New energy vehicle production rose 17.8 percent year on year in May, while exports more than doubled, underscoring the sector's growing international reach despite increasing trade barriers in overseas markets.

MSCI China Index Nears Bear Market Territory as Consumer Spending and Technology Shares Weaken

The MSCI China Index has fallen close to 20 percent from its October 2025 peak, weighed down by weak retail spending and underperformance among major internet and e-commerce companies, leaving the benchmark largely outside the global sur...

Xi'an Emerges as Inland Innovation Hub Under China's High-Tech Development Strategy

Business leaders and economists meeting in Xi'an highlighted the city's rapid transformation into a centre for advanced manufacturing and technological research as China promotes productivity-led growth through digitalisation and industr...

Foreign Holdings of Chinese Government Bonds Reach Around Two Trillion Yuan

Foreign investors have continued increasing their exposure to renminbi-denominated government bonds, with holdings reaching approximately two trillion yuan by late May as asset managers seek diversification through channels including Bon...

China Adds Record Thermal Power Capacity to Strengthen Grid Reliability

Thermal power capacity additions jumped 116 percent in the first four months of 2026 as China continued to expand conventional generation alongside renewables to reinforce energy security and manage fluctuations in wind and hydroelectric...

China Unveils Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan for Heavy Industries

The National Development and Reform Commission has launched a programme to upgrade energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across nine energy-intensive sectors, including steel, cement, aluminium and coal-fired power generation, wi...

Hong Kong to Launch Five-Year China Government Bond Futures in August

Hong Kong will introduce Five-Year China Government Bond futures on August 3, 2026, providing investors with new tools to hedge fixed-income exposure and supporting broader efforts to deepen market connectivity and internationalise the r...

Chinese E-Commerce Exporters Turn to Artificial Intelligence and Overseas Warehouses as Tariff Rules Tighten

As the United States and European Union remove duty-free exemptions for low-value parcels, Chinese online merchants are accelerating the use of generative artificial intelligence and expanding warehousing networks abroad to manage higher...

China Criticises Japan's Military Expansion and Long-Range Strike Capabilities

A Chinese defense spokesperson accused Tokyo of exaggerating regional threats to justify increased defense spending and expanded weapons programs, warning that such moves could destabilize the Asia-Pacific region.

China and Myanmar Deepen Security Cooperation to Protect Infrastructure and Combat Cross-Border Fraud

Following Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing's visit to Beijing, the two countries agreed to strengthen law enforcement coordination against telecommunications fraud and gambling networks and to improve security for Belt and Road projects in...

Analysts Estimate China's Property Sector Rescue Could Cost Up to Ten Percent of Economic Output

Economic assessments indicate that stabilizing distressed developers and financially exposed institutions may require interventions on a scale equivalent to about ten percent of national output, underscoring the magnitude of the property...

China Expands Cross-Border Digital Yuan Platform With Twenty-Six Financial Institutions

The digital currency international operation center has signed agreements with twenty-six institutions, including Standard Chartered Bank, to facilitate around-the-clock cross-border digital yuan settlements across Southeast Asia and the...

China Issues White Paper Advocating a More Equitable Model of Global Governance

A new policy document titled More Just and Equitable Global Governance outlines Beijing's proposals for reforming international institutions and building broader support among developing countries for alternative multilateral arrangements.

Chinese Semiconductor Equipment Maker Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Targets $410 Million Hong Kong Listing

The Anhui-based producer of lithography and integrated circuit packaging equipment is preparing an initial public offering that highlights continued efforts to strengthen domestic semiconductor supply chains.