Beijing Post

Advanced Communications Networks Remain Central to China's Technology Strategy

Investment in next-generation communications infrastructure continues as China develops the network capacity needed to support artificial intelligence applications and broader digital transformation.

Regional Innovation Parks Shift Toward Research Commercialization

Industrial parks across China are evolving beyond traditional manufacturing by fostering integrated innovation ecosystems focused on commercializing research in fields including robotics, electronic information and other emerging technol...

China's Manufacturing Sector Faces Growing Divide Between High-Tech and Traditional Industries

Strong investment in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing continues to lift technology-focused industries, while weaker consumer demand remains a challenge for downstream manufacturers producing consumer goods.

China's Electric Vehicle Industry Enters a More Competitive Growth Phase

The country's electric vehicle sector is moving beyond rapid expansion into a period marked by intense competition, inventory management and a stronger focus on higher-value overseas markets.

China's Semiconductor Industry Deepens Focus on Supply Chain Self-Reliance

Investment in domestic semiconductor equipment and manufacturing capabilities continues to accelerate as companies work to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and strengthen long-term resilience against global trade uncertainty.

China Pushes Advanced Digital Infrastructure to Support Artificial Intelligence Growth

Government-backed investment continues to prioritize advanced computing and communications networks, providing the infrastructure needed to support wider adoption of artificial intelligence across the country's economy.

Integrated Finance and Healthcare Models Gain Momentum in China's Services Sector

Large financial and insurance companies are increasingly combining financial products with healthcare and senior-care services as demographic changes reshape long-term demand across the domestic market.

China's Financial Groups Expand Integrated Health and Senior Care Services

Major financial institutions are broadening healthcare and elderly-care offerings alongside traditional financial products as they respond to rising demand from China's aging population.

Huawei Unveils AI-Driven Optical Networking Technologies at MWC Shanghai 2026

Huawei showcased new "Networks for AI and AI for Networks" solutions at Mobile World Congress Shanghai, highlighting the integration of optical transmission and network intelligence to support China's next-generation communications infra...

China's Industrial Profit Growth Slows as High-Tech Sectors Outpace Consumer Industries

National Bureau of Statistics data showed industrial profits rose 21.1 percent year on year in May, easing from April's 24.7 percent increase as strong gains in upstream industries and AI-related electronics contrasted with continued wea...

China Tightens Export Controls on Gallium and Germanium for Strategic Technologies

China's Ministry of Commerce has introduced a stricter licensing framework for exports of gallium and germanium, citing national security as it increases oversight of critical materials used in semiconductors and high-frequency communica...

Hebei's Handan Innovation Park Expands Support for High-Tech Manufacturing

The Handan Science and Technology Innovation Industrial Park is strengthening links between research institutions and manufacturers, helping small and medium-sized technology companies grow in artificial intelligence, electronic informat...

China Accelerates Localization of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

Domestic suppliers are expanding their presence in etching, deposition and chemical mechanical planarization equipment, reflecting continued progress in strengthening China's semiconductor supply chain even as leading-edge chip productio...

Chinese Electric Vehicle Makers Adjust Export Strategies as Overseas Inventories Rise

China's electric vehicle manufacturers continue to produce at record levels, but rising inventories in overseas markets and softer domestic demand are prompting companies to optimize global distribution while competing in an increasingly...

Ping An Insurance Climbs Global Corporate Rankings on Finance and Healthcare Strategy

Ping An Insurance rose to 26th in the 2026 Forbes Global 2000 rankings, retaining its position as China's highest-ranked insurer as it expands integrated financial, healthcare and senior-care services supported by technology upgrades for...

China's Domestic IPO Market Rebounds on Strong Demand for AI and Semiconductor Companies

Technology-focused listings in Shanghai and Shenzhen have raised more than US$3 billion in the first half of 2026 as regulatory support for artificial intelligence and semiconductor firms fuels a growing pipeline of domestic initial publ...

Industrial Artificial Intelligence Moves Into Large-Scale Commercial Deployment

New market data shows more than 60% of leading Chinese enterprises have integrated generative artificial intelligence into core business operations, with manufacturers increasingly using AI to improve production, supply chain management ...

China Forecasts Rapid Expansion of Industrial AI and Embodied Intelligence

International Data Corporation projects China's spending on embodied intelligence will reach US$77 billion within five years as companies accelerate the adoption of industrial artificial intelligence beyond pilot projects and into core m...

China Unveils Priorities for 2026–2030 Five-Year Plan Centered on Innovation and High-Quality Growth

Officials at the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian said China's 15th Five-Year Plan will prioritize domestic consumption, industrial upgrading and the green energy transition from 2026 to 2030, marking a continued shift ...

China's Energy Storage Industry Shifts Toward Market-Led Growth

Industry executives at the Dalian summit said falling costs for solar, wind and battery technologies are making energy storage increasingly commercially viable, reducing reliance on policy support while strengthening China's green energy...

Report Highlights Underwater Testing of AI-Powered Maritime Technologies

An investigative report says China is using underwater testing facilities to evaluate artificial intelligence-powered maritime navigation and surveillance technologies, highlighting a lesser-known area of AI research and development.

Chinese Business Groups Urge European Union to Ease Investment Restrictions

A coalition of Chinese business associations has called on the European Union to relax foreign investment restrictions, arguing that the measures are limiting cooperation in electric vehicle batteries, green energy and advanced manufactu...

Li Auto Accelerates Shift Toward In-House Battery Production

Electric vehicle manufacturer Li Auto has confirmed it will prioritize proprietary battery production as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen supply chain control and improve the performance of future vehicle models.

Hithium Calls for Overseas Manufacturing to Navigate Growing Trade Barriers

Battery maker Hithium says Chinese energy storage companies should expand overseas manufacturing to meet local content requirements and remain competitive as global trade barriers increase.

Hong Kong Fund Assets Rise to $298 Billion on Stronger Capital Inflows

Assets managed by Hong Kong-based funds have climbed to $298 billion, supported by stronger regional markets and increased investment from Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian sovereign wealth investors.

China's Legislature Removes Senior Military and Financial Officials

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has removed six senior military and government officials, including General Xu Xueqiang, Li Yunze and Ma Xingrui, in the latest expansion of Beijing's anti-corruption campaign targ...

DeepSeek Raises 7.4 Billion Yuan to Expand Artificial Intelligence Development

Artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has completed a 7.4 billion yuan funding round and plans to accelerate hiring, highlighting continued investor support for domestic large-language model developers despite growing international sc...

Polestar Faces U.S. Market Exit Amid Tightening Restrictions on Chinese Automotive Technology

Geely-backed electric vehicle maker Polestar is being forced out of the U.S. market as tighter restrictions on Chinese-developed automotive technology create new barriers for Chinese automakers operating overseas.

China Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Drug-Laced E-Cigarettes

Authorities have begun a nationwide campaign against the illegal sale of drug-laced e-cigarettes, with the Ministry of Public Security stepping up oversight of retail and online sales following an increase in youth addiction cases.

Shenzhen Robotics Startup Anyverse Dynamics Raises More Than $200 Million

Anyverse Dynamics has secured more than $200 million in new funding, adding momentum to investment in China's robotics sector as manufacturers expand automation to improve productivity and address demographic pressures.

Evergrande Property Services Shares Tumble After Stake Sale Collapses

Shares in Evergrande Property Services fell 24% after an attempted sale of a major equity stake failed, underscoring the continuing financial strain across China's troubled property sector.

Chinese Study Finds AI Is Reshaping Hiring Rather Than Triggering Mass Layoffs

Research led by Peking University suggests companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence to reduce entry-level recruitment and streamline management structures, pointing to gradual changes in employment patterns rather than wi...

Cathay Cargo Expands Air Freight Capacity to Meet AI Hardware Demand

Cathay Cargo has increased freight capacity between mainland China and overseas markets to handle rising shipments of AI chips and server hardware as global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to grow.

State Audit Finds 1.08 Billion Yuan in Irregularities in Maternity Benefit Funds

China's National Audit Office uncovered 1.08 billion yuan in financial irregularities involving maternity insurance and subsidy funds, citing administrative failures that affected benefit distribution for more than one million people.

China Industrial Profit Growth Slows as Weak Domestic Demand Weighs on Recovery

Official data showed China's industrial profits rose 21.1% year on year in May, slowing from 24.7% in April as subdued consumer spending and a prolonged property downturn offset continued strength in factory output and AI-driven electron...

Authorities Investigate Reported Aircraft Debris Near Beijing's Citic Tower

Officials are investigating reports of debris near Beijing's tallest building after images circulated online appearing to show remnants of a small aircraft, with authorities expected to issue further information after the preliminary inq...

Agricultural Modernization Boosts China's Summer Wheat Harvest

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said widespread use of automated machinery and precision farming technologies has improved harvesting efficiency during this year's large-scale wheat harvest across major grain-producing regi...

China Targets Low-Carbon Heavy-Duty Trucks for 40 Percent of New Sales by 2030

A new government development plan aims for electric, hydrogen and other low-carbon heavy-duty vehicles to account for 40 percent of new truck sales by the end of the decade as China seeks to reduce emissions from freight transport.