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China Demonstrates Deep-Sea Drilling Beyond 5,000 Metres

State-backed Chinese energy and engineering groups successfully demonstrated drilling operations at depths exceeding 5,000 metres, expanding the country’s technical capacity for subsea resource exploration.

BioShanghai Week Highlights Growing Use of AI in Biopharmaceutical Research

BioShanghai Week opened at the Zhangjiang Science Hall with a focus on artificial intelligence in drug development and medical technology as Shanghai seeks to expand its biotechnology and high-end medical-device industries.

China Plans Next-Generation Geological Map of Mars by 2028

Chinese space authorities plan to complete a new comprehensive geological map of Mars by the end of 2028, adding to the country’s expanding programme of deep-space scientific exploration.

China’s High-Tech Manufacturing Sector Drives Double-Digit Industrial Profit Growth

National industrial data show profits continuing to grow at a double-digit pace, led by high-technology manufacturing and new-energy industries even as more traditional sectors remain under pressure.

China Outlines 2030 Blueprint to Strengthen A-Share Markets and Monetary Policy Framework

Financial regulators published a plan to deepen capital markets and modernise monetary policy through 2030, with a focus on attracting longer-term institutional investors and improving the flexibility of open-market operations.

China Unveils New Stimulus Measures Targeting Housing and Local Government Arrears

China’s State Council and central bank announced fresh support measures including mortgage subsidies, use of unused local government bond quotas and expanded relending facilities to clear unpaid bills and support private companies as pol...

China Opens Supply-Chain Security Probe Into Broadcom Hardware Used in Data Centres

Chinese regulators launched an examination of Broadcom equipment deployed in state-backed data centres and cloud infrastructure as Beijing intensifies scrutiny of foreign semiconductor dependencies in critical computing systems.

President Xi Jinping Designates 200 Cities as Models for Peaceful China Initiative

Addressing a national conference, President Xi Jinping identified over 200 cities and counties as models for the Peaceful China Initiative, emphasizing the need for enhanced domestic security to support national modernization.

State Media Promotes Anniversary of Confucius to Strengthen National Cultural Cohesion

Grand ceremonies in Shandong Province marking the birth of the philosopher Confucius were heavily promoted by state media to reinforce domestic ideological unity and project cultural stability to the world.

Caixin Asia New Vision Forum in Singapore Focuses on Regional Supply Chain Resilience

More than 300 international policymakers and business leaders gathered in Singapore to discuss managing technological disruption and supply chain fragmentation through new multilateral cooperation frameworks.

China’s NDRC Announces 15.6 Billion Yuan Investment Drive for Strategic Projects

The National Development and Reform Commission is accelerating 36 strategic projects to stabilize private capital inflows and is expanding loan interest subsidies to 400 institutions to assist small and medium-sized enterprises.

China's Electronics Manufacturing Profits Surge 110% Amid Global AI Demand

The National Bureau of Statistics reported that profits in the Chinese electronics manufacturing sector rose by 110% year-on-year from January to August, driven by massive global demand for integrated circuits and AI hardware.

People’s Bank of China Signals Exchange Rate Stability Amid Expectations of Rate Cuts

The People’s Bank of China set the daily yuan central parity rate at 6.74, projecting currency stability as financial markets await further reserve requirement ratio reductions to support the domestic economy.

China Launches Security Probe into Broadcom Hardware in State-Backed Data Centers

Beijing has initiated a formal investigation into American-designed Broadpend custom AI silicon used within state-run computing centers, highlighting increasing scrutiny of foreign hardware in China's domestic digital infrastructure.

US and China Unveil $30 Billion Tariff-Cut Framework for Agricultural Exports

Washington and Beijing have agreed on a list of tariff reductions covering 77 categories of American agricultural products, including beef, dairy, and grain, following a high-level presidential summit aimed at stabilizing bilateral trade.

Beijing Expands Travel Restrictions to Families of Leading AI Executives

Chinese state security authorities have widened travel curbs to include the spouses and children of top artificial intelligence and semiconductor executives, requiring government approval for overseas travel to prevent the flight of inte...

Fortune 500 Companies Show Continued Commitment to China at Trade Services Fair

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing featured over 470 Global 500 companies and saw major expansions from US pharmaceutical firms despite ongoing geopolitical pressures.

Financial Regulators Expand Derivatives Trading Link Between Mainland China and Hong Kong

Chinese authorities are finalizing plans to include a broader range of financial products in the derivatives trading link to provide international investors with more hedging instruments and bolster Hong Kong's role as a risk-management ...

Omnity Network Shuts Down Bitcoin DeFi Products Amid Regulatory Pressure

Blockchain provider Omnity Network is terminating its RichSwap and Satsman Bitcoin decentralized finance products, reflecting tightening oversight of digital assets by Chinese regulators.

China State-Owned Enterprise Restructuring Fund Invests in Semiconductor Firm Hyper Photonix

The China State-owned Enterprise Restructuring Fund has finalized a strategic investment in Hyper Photonix to accelerate state-backed development within the domestic semiconductor and photonics supply chain.

China Announces New Measures to Liberalize Cross-Border Capital Accounts

The State Administration of Foreign Exchange has introduced policies to expand institutional openness, including centralized cross-border currency operations for multinational corporations to facilitate trade.

China’s Semiconductor Industry Moves Toward High-Performance AI Processor Production

The domestic semiconductor sector is advancing beyond basic chip manufacturing into the design and fabrication of high-performance processors optimized for machine learning workloads to close the gap with foreign competitors.

China Expands Travel Restrictions to Include Families of Top AI Researchers

Chinese authorities have broadened international travel curbs to include the immediate family members of elite artificial intelligence engineers as Beijing intensifies efforts to retain critical technological expertise.

People's Bank of China Keeps Loan Prime Rates Unchanged for September

The People's Bank of China has maintained its one-year loan prime rate at 3% and the five-year rate at 3.5%, utilizing reverse repurchase operations to ensure sufficient market liquidity.

US and China Extend Trade Truce and Launch Artificial Intelligence Dialogue

United States and Chinese officials in Washington have secured an extension of the current trade truce and established a formal framework for discussions on the security implications of artificial intelligence.

Giant Pandas Arrive in Atlanta to Resume China-US Conservation Diplomacy

A chartered flight carrying pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang has reached the United States, marking the start of a ten-year conservation agreement intended to foster bilateral goodwill.

China Announces Major Leadership Reshuffle in Anhui, Henan, and Fujian Provinces

The Communist Party Central Committee has appointed new provincial party chiefs in several key manufacturing and agricultural hubs, positioning new leaders ahead of upcoming national economic planning.

Robotics Component Manufacturer Suspends Shanghai STAR Market IPO

A prominent manufacturer of robotics parts has halted its planned listing on the technology-focused Shanghai exchange, reflecting stricter domestic listing requirements and shifting investor appetite for hardware startups.

PLA Conducts Joint Naval and Air Exercises Near Huangyan Island

The Chinese People's Liberation Army has carried out large-scale military drills in the South China Sea, reinforcing maritime territorial claims through integrated naval and air maneuvers.

Deloitte Raises Hong Kong IPO Forecast to Record HK$480 Billion

The global accounting firm has significantly upgraded its projections for the Hong Kong equity market, citing renewed institutional confidence and a strong pipeline of mainland Chinese companies seeking to raise capital offshore.

China Evaluates New Law to Streamline National Regulatory Review Process

Legislative authorities in Beijing are considering a dedicated legal framework designed to enhance transparency and administrative predictability for both domestic entrepreneurs and foreign investors.

US and China Agree to Tariff Reductions and Artificial Intelligence Dialogue

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have reached an agreement to reduce tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods and establish a formal communication channel to manage risks and benefits associated with artificial intelligence.

Huawei Accelerates Launch of New AI Training Chip to Challenge Nvidia

The Chinese technology conglomerate is fast-tracking the development of its Ascend hardware, aiming to debut its new performance-doubling chip three quarters ahead of its original schedule to bolster technological self-sufficiency.

China Deploys 100,000 Domestic AI Chips for Advanced Weather Forecasting

The Sugon forecasting system has successfully integrated large-scale domestic semiconductor infrastructure to provide weather predictions up to ten days in advance, demonstrating the increasing viability of homegrown hardware for critica...

People’s Bank of China Warns Against Speculative Behavior as Yuan Strengthens

The central bank has issued a formal caution against "herd behavior" in currency markets as the Chinese yuan continues to appreciate against major global currencies.

National Blood Shortages Prompt Rise in Illicit Trade as Aging Population Strains Healthcare

A decline in voluntary donations and rising medical demand from an aging demographic have left national blood reserves at dangerously low levels, forcing some patients to rely on underground supply networks for critical care.

Gas Leak at BASF Shanghai Facility Halts Production and Threatens Chemical Supply Chains

A hazardous incident at a wastewater-treatment facility has forced the German chemical giant to suspend operations at a critical joint venture plant, which accounts for an estimated 10 percent of the nation's toluene diisocyanate capacity.

Over 470 Fortune Global 500 Firms Attend Beijing Services Trade Fair as China Seeks to Retain Foreign Capital

The China International Fair for Trade in Services concluded with significant participation from multinational corporations, reflecting a strategic move by economic planners to leverage medical, financial, and digital services sectors.

China Plans to Revise National Price Law to Curb Predatory Competition in Digital Platforms

Regulators have confirmed plans to legally penalize malicious low-price competition and standardize pricing behavior across the digital platform economy to protect corporate profit margins and address deflationary pressures.

Youth Unemployment Rises Amid Slowing Fiscal Revenue and Contracting Government Spending

The Chinese macroeconomic environment faces significant structural headwinds as official data reveals unprecedented joblessness among young people, coinciding with a period of shrinking local government resources and weak domestic demand.

Alibaba and Tencent Restructure Operations to Focus on Enterprise AI Solutions

Tech giants Alibaba and Tencent are aggressively pivoting toward the industrial digital transformation market, with Alibaba expanding its hardware-to-software ecosystem and Tencent consolidating resources by phasing out legacy applications.

Beijing Launches Three-Year Plan to Accelerate Use of Domestic AI Chips

City authorities in Beijing have issued new directives to prioritize breakthroughs in inference-specific chips and edge deployment as part of a state-led effort to optimize local AI models for domestic hardware and bypass U.S. export con...

People's Bank of China Maintains Steady Interest Rates While Committing to Support Economic Growth

The central bank announced plans to use comprehensive policy tools to maintain liquidity and align money supply with economic targets, though it kept one-year and five-year benchmark loan prime rates unchanged amid deflationary pressures.

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Agree to AI Safety Talks and Tariff Truce Following Washington Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump have committed to constructive communication and a two-month tariff truce to stabilize global markets following a high-stakes state visit to the White House.