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China’s Supreme Court Upholds Patent Ruling Against Infineon in Gallium Nitride Dispute

China’s Supreme People’s Court has upheld a sales injunction against Germany’s Infineon Technologies in a patent dispute involving gallium nitride technology. The ruling, which sides with domestic chipmaker Innoscience, highlights the gr...

Lingyi iTech Targets 1.1 Billion Dollar Hong Kong IPO to Fund Artificial Intelligence Expansion

Chinese electronics manufacturer Lingyi iTech is seeking to raise more than 1.1 billion US dollars through a Hong Kong listing to finance expansion into artificial intelligence hardware and robotics. The planned IPO reflects a renewed pi...

China Deploys Underwater Artificial Intelligence Data Center to Cut Power and Water Use

State-backed developers in China have launched an underwater artificial intelligence data center designed to reduce land, water, and energy consumption associated with large-scale computing facilities. The project represents an experimen...

Japanese Semiconductor Equipment Makers Report First Sales Decline in China as Domestic Alternatives Gain Ground

Japan’s leading chip equipment manufacturers, including Tokyo Electron and Advantest, recorded a 10 percent drop in combined sales to China, marking the first contraction in the segment. The decline reflects Beijing’s continued push to r...

Record Rainfall Floods Southern China, Disrupting Key Industrial and Agricultural Regions

Heavy rainfall across Guangdong, Guangxi, and four other provinces has broken historical records, triggering mass evacuations and raising flood levels along the Liujiang River. The extreme weather is threatening major agricultural zones ...

Yicai Confidence Index Falls to 49.9 as Economists Warn of Weak Domestic Demand in China

China’s Yicai Chief Economists Confidence Index slipped to 49.9 in June 2026, moving into contraction territory. Economists pointed to a widening imbalance between resilient industrial output and weaker domestic consumption, compounded b...

China Tightens Oversight of Multi-Trillion Yuan Corporate IOU Market to Protect Supply Chains

Chinese regulators are preparing a broad overhaul of the supply chain finance sector, targeting the widespread use of electronic corporate IOUs issued by large firms and fintech platforms. The reforms are aimed at improving liquidity con...

People’s Bank of China Signals Shift Toward Single Interest Rate Benchmark in Major Policy Reform

Governor Pan Gongsheng said at the Lujiazui Forum that China intends to streamline its monetary policy framework by anchoring it to the overnight reverse repo rate as a primary short-term benchmark. The move would narrow the interest rat...

Taiwan Launches Military Drills as US MQ-9B Surveillance Drones Arrive

Taiwan has begun five days of combat readiness exercises aimed at countering increased maritime pressure from the mainland, coinciding with the arrival of MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from the United States. The drills are intended to streng...

China Opens Fourth Supply Chain Expo in Beijing to Promote Industrial Integration Narrative

The fourth China International Supply Chain Expo has opened in Beijing, focusing on green agriculture and digital technologies. The event serves as a platform for China to promote supply chain connectivity and counter global diversificat...

Chinese Institutions Linked to Military Access Advanced Nvidia Chips via Third-Party Channels

Procurement records indicate that more than 25 Chinese universities with ties to the People’s Liberation Army have accessed restricted Nvidia H200 processors. The chips are reportedly obtained through intermediaries and cloud leasing arr...

China Nuclear Power Unit Expands Coastal Solar Capacity in Jiangsu Tidal Flat Project

China National Nuclear Corporation has completed over one million kilowatts of installed capacity at a tidal flat photovoltaic project in Jiangsu province. The development underscores the rapid expansion of large-scale renewable energy i...

Hong Kong Tech Index Inclusion Drives Sharp Rally in Chinese AI Developers Zhipu and MiniMax

Shares of Chinese artificial intelligence firms Zhipu and MiniMax surged more than 23% after their inclusion in the Hang Seng Tech Index. The move is expected to channel significant passive capital inflows and reflects continued policy b...

China Showcases AI-Driven Manufacturing Push Through Global Lighthouse Network Expansion

Multiple Chinese factories have been added to the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, highlighting a shift toward large-scale industrial use of artificial intelligence. The recognition reflects growing deployment of AI in p...

Foreign Automakers in China Shift Toward Joint R&D Models to Compete With Domestic EV Rivals

Global carmakers operating in China are moving away from traditional technology-transfer joint ventures, instead pursuing deeper co-development partnerships with local firms. The shift comes as foreign brands face rising competition from...

People’s Bank of China Holds Loan Prime Rate Steady to Support Currency Stability and Property Market Balance

The People’s Bank of China kept its one-year Loan Prime Rate unchanged at 3.0%, opting to maintain monetary stability rather than join global easing cycles. The decision reflects Beijing’s effort to support the currency while managing pr...

China Unveils Fifteen-Point Plan to Stabilize Foreign Investment Amid Capital Inflow Slowdown

The Ministry of Commerce has issued a 15-point policy package aimed at halting the decline in foreign direct investment. The plan expands market access in sectors including finance, telecoms and pharmaceuticals, while also pledging smoot...

China Expands Market-Based Power Trading as State Grid Completes First Cross-Region Electricity Transmission Deal

China has completed its first market-based transmission rights transaction, allowing electricity to flow across regional grids based on demand rather than administrative allocation. The move marks a step toward a more unified national po...

China Tightens Oversight of Supply Chain Finance Market to Reduce SME Payment Risks

Chinese financial regulators are moving to impose stricter controls on the country’s vast supply chain finance sector, which includes electronic corporate IOUs widely used in industrial trade. The overhaul is aimed at reducing systemic r...

European Union Plans New Tariffs on Chinese Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles to Close Trade Loophole

The European Commission is preparing to extend anti-subsidy tariffs to include Chinese plug-in hybrid vehicles, expanding measures that already apply to battery-electric cars. The move is designed to close a growing trade loophole as hyb...

China Industrial Profits Jump on Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Recovery

Industrial enterprise profits in China rose 18% in early 2026, driven largely by a sharp rebound in computer and communications equipment manufacturing. The sector accounted for more than 40% of total profit growth as domestic integrated...

China-Taiwan Tensions Rise Over Agricultural Trade Pledges and Market Access Strategy

Beijing’s renewed pledges to increase purchases of Taiwanese agricultural products, including atemoya fruit, have drawn sharp criticism in Taipei. Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture warned that the strategy could create market dependency b...

Premier Li Qiang to Host World Economic Forum Meeting in Dalian With Global Leaders

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will host the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, bringing together international delegates and foreign leaders to discuss global trade, technological innovation and supply chain stability. The ev...

Global Investors Continue Reallocating Capital From Chinese Internet Stocks to AI Hardware

Despite gains in mainland Chinese equities, offshore benchmarks such as the Hang Seng Technology Index remain under pressure as global investors rotate capital. Funds are increasingly shifting away from Chinese consumer internet and e-co...

China Faces Emerging Fiscal Strain as Electric Vehicle Boom Erodes Fuel Tax Revenues

China’s rapid shift toward electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, now accounting for more than 60% of new car sales, is sharply reducing fuel tax revenues that fund national road maintenance. The resulting shortfall is placing pressure on...

China Imposes Export Controls and Procurement Bans on US Defense and Rare Earth Firms

China’s Ministry of Commerce has placed export controls on ten US entities, including rare earth producers MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, restricting access to dual-use materials. In a separate move, the Ministry of Finance barred 46 U...

Tencent Opens WeChat AI Ecosystem to External Developers and Enterprise Partners

Tencent has released new development guidelines allowing external developers and corporate partners, including Tongcheng Travel, to integrate artificial intelligence agents into the WeChat ecosystem. The move is designed to embed large l...

Global Automakers Shift China Strategy Toward Co-Innovation With Domestic EV Leaders

International automotive manufacturers operating in China are moving away from traditional market-for-technology arrangements toward co-innovation models. The shift reflects the growing dominance of Chinese electric vehicle and software ...

Severe Flooding Across Six Southern Chinese Provinces Disrupts Supply Chains and Displaces Residents

Extreme rainfall linked to El Niño conditions has triggered widespread flooding across Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Hunan provinces. The storms have forced large-scale evacuations, submerged urban areas and disrupted...

People’s Bank of China Holds Benchmark Lending Rates at Record Lows for Thirteenth Straight Month

The People’s Bank of China has kept its one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rates unchanged at 3% and 3.5% respectively, marking the thirteenth consecutive month at record lows. The decision reflects policymakers’ effort to support growth ...

China Introduces New State Council Regulation Expanding Oversight of Outbound Investment

The State Council has issued a new regulation on outbound investment that establishes a centralized, cross-agency security review system for capital leaving the country. Set to take effect on July 1, the framework expands regulatory over...

Beijing Unveils Fifteen-Point Plan to Stabilize Foreign Investment and Broaden Market Access

China’s Ministry of Commerce and related agencies have introduced a sweeping fifteen-point action plan aimed at stabilizing foreign direct investment and improving its utilization. The measures prioritize expanded access in finance, phar...

China Approves 2.3 Trillion Yuan Fiscal Package for AI, EVs and Semiconductor Development

China’s State Council has directed a 2.3 trillion yuan fiscal expansion targeting artificial intelligence infrastructure, electric vehicle innovation and domestic semiconductor production. The package marks a continued shift away from pr...

China Cuts Over 12,000 University Degree Programs in Major Education Restructuring Drive

China’s Ministry of Education has eliminated more than 12,000 undergraduate programs since 2021 as part of a nationwide shift in higher education. The restructuring redirects academic capacity toward engineering, semiconductors, and adva...

China Deploys New Floating Structures at Scarborough Shoal Amid South China Sea Tensions

Philippine and allied surveillance operations have detected newly installed floating platforms by Chinese maritime forces at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The deployment adds to ongoing tensions over territorial claims in the...

Tesla Prioritizes Non-Chinese Graphite Supply as Battery Material Trade Pressures Intensify

Tesla has reinstated a supply agreement with Syrah Resources to secure natural graphite outside China, reflecting efforts to build alternative battery material supply chains. The shift comes amid tighter Chinese export controls and risin...

China Expands State Takeovers of Stalled Property Projects to Stabilize Real Estate Sector

Local governments and state-owned developers in China are increasing buyouts of abandoned or stalled real estate megaprojects previously led by highly leveraged private firms. The move is intended to stabilize construction activity and r...

China and Canada Agree EV Import Quota in Exchange for Agricultural Tariff Reductions

China and Canada have reached a trade arrangement capping Chinese electric vehicle imports into Canada at 49,000 units for the year. In return, China will reduce tariffs on key Canadian agricultural and seafood exports, easing tensions b...

People’s Bank of China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady Despite Expectations of Further Monetary Easing

The People’s Bank of China kept its one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rates unchanged at 3 percent and 3.5 percent, signaling a continued preference for targeted liquidity measures rather than broad monetary stimulus amid ongoing propert...

China Startup Spacesail Demonstrates Direct-to-Cell Satellite Voice Calls Using Commercial Smartphones

Chinese low-Earth orbit operator Spacesail has completed satellite voice calls using standard commercial smartphones without hardware modification. The breakthrough positions the company to compete in the global satellite communications ...

China Launches AI Export Strategy to Help Manufacturers Sell Integrated Technology Solutions Abroad

Beijing and Alibaba Cloud have introduced a coordinated strategy aimed at helping Chinese manufacturers move beyond low-margin exports toward artificial intelligence-driven industrial solutions. The plan was presented at the “Harmony for...

China’s Gallium Export Policy Shift Highlights Strategic Role of Critical Minerals

China’s decision to resume gallium exports to Japan after months of restrictions underscores its continued leverage over critical mineral supply chains. The material is essential for semiconductor manufacturing and has become a focal poi...

China Expands Maritime Survey Operations Near Taiwan in Move to Reinforce Jurisdictional Claims

Chinese maritime authorities have announced expanded scientific and hydrographic survey missions east of Taiwan. The operations are intended to strengthen administrative presence in contested waters through non-military activity.

BMW Cuts Profit Forecast as China Auto Price War and Demand Slowdown Deepen

BMW has lowered its annual earnings outlook, citing intensifying price competition and weakening demand in China’s premium vehicle market. The German automaker says Chinese consumers are increasingly shifting toward domestic electric veh...

China Resumes Gallium Exports to Japan After Months of Supply Restrictions

China has resumed shipments of gallium to Japanese semiconductor material manufacturers after a period of export controls. The move marks a selective easing in restrictions on critical materials used in chip production, following months ...

Shenzhen Secures 2.3 Billion Dollar Funding Package to Stabilise Urban Renewal Projects

Authorities in Shenzhen have arranged 2.3 billion dollars in state-backed financing to support stalled urban redevelopment projects. The funding is aimed at preventing further strain in the city’s property sector and ensuring continuity ...

China Plans Nine Billion Dollar Consumer Stimulus as Retail Sales Continue to Slow

Chinese policymakers are preparing a targeted 9 billion dollar stimulus package to support consumption after several months of weakening retail sales. The measures are designed to boost domestic demand as economic planners seek to stabil...

China Launches Offshore Sovereign Bond Futures in Hong Kong to Advance Yuan Internationalisation

Hong Kong regulators have approved the launch of the first offshore futures contracts linked to Chinese government bonds. The new instruments are intended to provide global investors with additional hedging tools and support the internat...