Beijing Post

Trump Readies New Tariffs as Temporary Global Levy Nears Expiry

The administration is preparing duties on dozens of trading partners under alternative statutes after the Supreme Court rejected its earlier use of emergency powers.

China Securities Regulator Works With Brokerages to Reinforce Capital Market Stability

The China Securities Regulatory Commission convened leading securities firms and listed companies to assess market liquidity, encourage corporate share buybacks and increased shareholdings, and strengthen long-term confidence in China's ...

Premier Li Qiang Advances National Infrastructure and Intellectual Property Plans at State Council Meeting

Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting reviewing progress on six major national infrastructure networks covering water, electricity grids, computing power, communications, underground pipelines, and logistics, while a...

China Distributes Childcare Subsidies to More Than Twenty-Five Million Infants Nationwide

The National Health Commission said childcare subsidies have been distributed to more than twenty-five million infants across China, marking a significant step in implementing policies designed to encourage family formation and support a...

Chinese Equipment Manufacturing Exports Surge in First Half of 2026 as Green Technology Shipments Accelerate

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said equipment manufacturing export deliveries rose eighteen point two percent year on year in the first half of 2026, accounting for nearly half of overall industrial export growth...

China's Commercial Property Market Shows Signs of Recovery as Domestic Investors Return

Real estate industry representatives said domestic buyers and institutional investors are increasing purchases of prime commercial properties in major cities, taking advantage of lower valuations and helping improve liquidity in core rea...

Shenzhen Launches Ten Billion Yuan Investment Fund to Strengthen Semiconductor and Advanced Technology Industries

Shenzhen authorities established a ten billion yuan industrial investment fund to support semiconductor manufacturing, advanced electronic components, and other strategic emerging industries, alongside a wave of share buybacks announced ...

World Artificial Intelligence Conference Concludes with Launch of Global AI Cooperation Organization

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference ended in Shanghai after recording intended deals worth 20.36 billion yuan and formally establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, described as the world's first i...

China Launches First Commodity Index for the Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain

Yicai Media Group announced plans to introduce China's first commodity index covering the artificial intelligence industrial chain, aiming to improve pricing transparency, strengthen risk management and enhance the country's influence in...

China Reports 4.7% First-Half Economic Growth as High-Tech Manufacturing Accelerates

China's National Bureau of Statistics said first-half gross domestic product reached 69.57 trillion yuan, growing 4.7% from a year earlier, supported by a 13.3% increase in high-tech manufacturing and continued strength in international ...

Premier Li Qiang Advances Service Sector Expansion and National Infrastructure Networks

Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting reviewing measures to expand the service sector and accelerate construction of six strategic national networks, including water systems, power grids, computing infrastructure, ne...

People's Bank of China Reaffirms Moderately Loose Monetary Policy

The People's Bank of China said it will maintain a moderately loose monetary policy, using liquidity management and targeted lending to support domestic demand, technological innovation and stable economic development.

Jingye Demands Full Compensation After Britain illegally Nationalized British Steel

The Chinese group has invoked bilateral investment protections and threatened international arbitration, while Britain maintains that the loss-making steelmaker had no commercial value when it entered public ownership.

Between Deliveries, Wang Jibing Wrote His Way to China’s Literary Heights

The food courier’s Lu Xun Literature Prize transforms a working life measured in deadlines and distances into a landmark moment for China’s growing literature of ordinary labor.

High Prices Push Coffee Drinkers Toward Whole Beans and Home Brewing

Lavazza says consumers are buying less but seeking better coffee, accelerating demand for whole beans and bean-to-cup machines across major European markets.

Singapore Considers Lower Taxes for Fund Managers as Hong Kong Intensifies Talent Contest

The city-state is examining tax and operating-cost relief for investment firms after Hong Kong proposed broader exemptions on carried interest and performance fees.

Proposed U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Pact Could Permit Limited Uranium Enrichment Under International Safeguards

A draft cooperation framework would open Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear market to American technology while potentially allowing sensitive fuel-cycle activities under negotiated restrictions, but no final agreement has been signed or su...

China and Cambodia Expand Economic and Diplomatic Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for deeper cooperation with Cambodia, highlighting continued collaboration across economic and diplomatic areas. The relationship remains an important part of China’s engagement with Southeast Asia.

Chinese Airlines Order Ninety-Five Airbus Aircraft as Aviation Demand Recovers

Chinese airlines have agreed to purchase ninety-five Airbus aircraft as carriers prepare for continued growth in passenger demand and international travel recovery. The order highlights expectations for long-term expansion in China’s avi...

Hong Kong Strengthens Role as Mainland China’s Global Financing Gateway

Hong Kong’s capital markets continue to gain momentum following a series of major initial public offerings and renewed activity from companies seeking listings in the city. The developments reinforce Hong Kong’s role as an international ...

Deadly Chongqing Landslide Draws Attention to Disaster Response Efforts

Emergency teams continue rescue operations after a landslide in Chongqing caused multiple deaths and left dozens missing. The disaster has focused public attention on emergency management and response capabilities in mountainous regions.

China Criticizes United States Visa Restrictions Targeting Chinese Nationals

Chinese officials criticized recent United States visa measures affecting Chinese citizens, calling the actions discriminatory and warning that Beijing could respond. The dispute reflects continuing tensions between China and the United ...

China Responds After United Kingdom Nationalizes British Steel

China said it would take measures to protect the legitimate interests of Chinese stakeholders following the United Kingdom’s nationalization of British Steel. The issue adds another point of discussion in economic relations between Beiji...

China and Indonesia Discuss Expanded Economic Cooperation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Indonesia’s coordinating minister for economic affairs to discuss closer economic ties, reflecting the growing importance of Southeast Asia in China’s regional economic engagement. The discussions com...

China’s C Nine Nineteen Passenger Jet Moves Toward First International Service

China’s domestically developed C Nine Nineteen passenger aircraft is preparing to begin its first international route, marking a milestone in the country’s effort to develop a competitive commercial aviation industry. The aircraft progra...

World Artificial Intelligence Conference Highlights China’s Push for Global AI Cooperation

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai has become a major platform for China to promote international cooperation on artificial intelligence, including open-source development and global governance discussions. The even...

China Introduces New Rules for Artificial Intelligence Companion Applications

Chinese regulators have introduced new requirements for artificial intelligence companion applications, including measures focused on protecting minors and managing potential social risks. The regulations come as China’s domestic AI indu...

China’s High-Tech Industries Continue to Lead Industrial Growth

Technology-intensive sectors including advanced manufacturing, industrial robotics and lithium-ion batteries remained among China’s strongest-performing industries in the first half of the year. The continued expansion of these sectors s...

China’s Four Point Seven Percent First-Half Growth Shows Strength of Advanced Manufacturing

China’s economy expanded by four point seven percent in the first half of the year, with high-tech manufacturing, industrial upgrading and exports helping offset weakness in property and cautious consumer demand. The data highlights Beij...

Chinese Regulators Call on Automakers to Improve Vehicle Safety and Quality Standards

China’s automotive regulators have urged domestic carmakers to strengthen safety management and quality controls as Chinese vehicle manufacturers expand both domestically and internationally. The guidance comes during a period of rapid g...

China Launches Global Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization in Shanghai

China has established a new international artificial intelligence cooperation organization in Shanghai, creating a platform focused on AI governance, technology collaboration and wider participation by developing countries. The initiativ...

Beijing Prepares Economic Policy Review Ahead of Politburo Meeting

China’s senior leadership is preparing to review first-half economic performance at an upcoming Politburo meeting, with investors watching for signals on consumption support, investment policy and broader economic priorities. The meeting...

Why Kentucky Fried Chicken Became KFC—and Why the False Explanations Persist

The 1991 rebrand was a calculated effort to modernize the chain, broaden its menu identity and soften the increasingly unfashionable association with fried food—not a response to state licensing demands or genetically altered chickens. :...

Artificial Intelligence Capital Fuels Markets While Governments and Regulators Face Mounting Strategic Tests

Global investment is concentrating around artificial intelligence, driving financial markets, reshaping corporate strategy and intensifying competition between governments, even as regulatory and governance challenges emerge across Asia.

China’s Moonshot’s Kimi K3 Narrows the Gap With Anthropic Through Scale, Openness and Lower Cost

The Chinese start-up’s new open-weight model posts competitive coding and agentic results against leading American systems, challenging the assumption that frontier artificial intelligence remains confined to a small group of United Stat...

Xi Jinping Launches Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Organization

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the creation of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, promoting a people-centered approach to global AI governance a...

Alibaba Chip Unit Expands Open-Source Push for Domestic AI Ecosystem

Alibaba's semiconductor arm, T-Head, has launched an open-source initiative to make it easier for developers to adopt its Zhenwu artificial intelligence computing platform, strengthening China's domestic AI software ecosystem.

Chinese Shipyards Capture 82 Percent of Global Tanker Orders

Chinese shipbuilders have secured 82 percent of global tanker orders by carrying capacity so far this year, extending their leadership in the maritime industry as geopolitical tensions and shifting trade routes continue to reshape shippi...

China Expected to Keep Benchmark Lending Rates Unchanged

Market analysts expect the People's Bank of China to leave its one-year and five-year loan prime rates unchanged at 3.0 percent and 3.5 percent, respectively, as policymakers continue to rely on existing fiscal support despite signs of s...

Domestic AI Chipmakers Gain Momentum Under Export Controls

Chinese semiconductor companies, including Moore Threads and Hygon, are reporting strong sales growth as demand for artificial intelligence computing rises and customers increasingly turn to domestic alternatives amid export control rest...

ChangXin Memory Technologies Prepares $8.6 Billion Shanghai IPO

Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies is preparing to raise about $8.6 billion on Shanghai's STAR Market, with the proceeds earmarked to expand production capacity to 350,000 wafers per month and accelerate development of...

China's New Energy Vehicle Output Climbs Nearly 30 Percent in June

China produced 1.624 million new energy vehicles in June, up 29.4 percent from a year earlier, with electric and other new energy models accounting for more than 57 percent of the country's total vehicle production.

China-ASEAN Smart Farming Project Reports Strong Results in Cambodia

A China-ASEAN smart farming pilot in Cambodia reported significant productivity gains, with artificial intelligence and drone technologies helping improve agricultural management and substantially increase farmers' incomes.