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US and Japan Step In to Support the Yen in Rare Joint Intervention
Washington joined Tokyo in buying yen after the currency fell to a four-decade low, raising the stakes for global bond markets as well as Japan’s economy.
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Apple’s OpenAI Lawsuit Becomes a Public Fight Over AI Hardware
OpenAI has answered Apple’s trade-secrets allegations with published emails and messages, turning a dispute over former employees into a test of both companies’ device ambitions.
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Indonesia Launches First Sovereign Panda Bond in China's Domestic Market
Indonesia raised seven billion yuan through its inaugural sovereign panda bond, strengthening financial ties with China while marking a significant step in the broader international use of the renminbi.
Taiwan Expands Civilian Mobilization Planning Ahead of Annual Military Exercises
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said this year's Han Kuang exercises will include simulations for relocating arms production and mobilizing civilian infrastructure in response to growing concerns over potential Chinese blockade ope...
DeepSeek Expands Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Development as Competition Intensifies
Chinese artificial intelligence developer DeepSeek has begun broader testing of software that enables large language models to operate as autonomous agents, while continuing aggressive price reductions in the global race for artificial i...
China Strengthens Outbound Investment Rules to Counter Foreign Trade Restrictions
New State Council regulations on outbound direct investment have taken effect, giving Chinese authorities the power to investigate and respond to foreign governments that impose what Beijing considers discriminatory trade or investment m...
Alibaba Gains as New Qwen AI Model Counters Broader Technology Selloff
Alibaba shares rose seven percent in Hong Kong after the company unveiled an advanced multimodal Qwen artificial intelligence model with enhanced autonomous agent capabilities, outperforming a broader decline in technology and semiconduc...
China Revises Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Rules to Improve Safety
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology removed cascade utilization provisions from regulations governing used electric vehicle batteries, reshaping the recycling framework to address safety concerns as electric vehicle adopt...
China's Manufacturing Growth Slows as Domestic Demand Remains Weak
The Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index eased to 50.9 in July, missing expectations and following contraction in the official manufacturing survey, highlighting continued weakness in domestic demand despite recent policy supp...
China Prepares Response to Potential United States Sanctions on Artificial Intelligence Companies
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce are drafting countermeasures, including possible restricted-entity designations, after the United States threatened sanctions against Chinese technology companies over alleged ...
China Tightens Controls on Cross-Border Fund Trading to Limit Financial Risks
Financial regulators ordered brokerages to suspend new cross-border total return swaps for private funds, closing a regulatory loophole that had enabled offshore leverage and capital outflows.
Market-Based Electricity Pricing Increases Cost Pressures for Heavy Industry
China's transition toward real-time electricity pricing is exposing manufacturers and energy-intensive artificial intelligence data centers to greater fluctuations in power costs as the country deepens electricity market reforms.
China Approves Major Infrastructure and Nuclear Expansion Under Fifteenth Five-Year Plan
Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council meeting that accelerated construction of six national infrastructure networks covering computing, next-generation communications and power grids, while approving four new nuclear power projects to...
People's Bank of China Signals Continued Monetary Support and New Technology Bond Market
China's central bank pledged to maintain a moderately loose monetary policy, ensure ample liquidity and establish a dedicated technology board in the bond market to channel more financing into strategic scientific and technological innov...
Greater Bay Area Digital Integration Advances Through Cross-Border Financial Cooperation
The launch of a unified data validation platform between Shenzhen and Hong Kong reflects continued efforts to deepen financial integration in the Greater Bay Area by reducing administrative barriers for businesses operating across the bo...
China Finalizes Core Infrastructure Framework for International Lunar Research Station
The China National Space Administration has completed the architectural framework for the planned International Lunar Research Station, outlining key systems for power distribution, autonomous robotics and surface communications presente...
State Grid Begins Operating New Ultra-High-Voltage Transmission Line for Clean Energy
State Grid Corporation of China has commenced operations on a new 800-kilovolt ultra-high-voltage direct-current transmission line that delivers electricity from large-scale desert solar projects to major industrial centers along China's...
China Expands Local-Currency Settlement Across Southeast Asian Trade Corridors
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said China is broadening local-currency settlement arrangements with Southeast Asian trading partners through new bilateral banking agreements aimed at reducing foreign exchange risks and supporting region...
Shenzhen and Hong Kong Launch Cross-Border Data Platform for Corporate Finance
The Shenzhen Municipal Government and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority have introduced a shared data validation platform designed to simplify compliance requirements and improve the efficiency of cross-border financing and trade settleme...
China Expands Western Computing Infrastructure to Strengthen Artificial Intelligence Capacity
The National Development and Reform Commission is expanding computing infrastructure across western provinces, including higher-capacity optical fiber links connecting eastern economic centers with western data hubs to support large-scal...
China Accelerates Approval Standards for Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has introduced new technical standards to speed up testing and commercial deployment of Chinese-made semiconductor equipment, supporting greater adoption across domestic chip fabricatio...
China Updates Export Framework for Solid-State Battery Technologies
The Ministry of Commerce has revised export procedures for next-generation solid-state battery technologies, streamlining customs clearance while strengthening intellectual property protections for domestic developers.
China Broadens Local Government Powers to Purchase Unsold Housing for Rental Programs
The State Council has issued updated guidelines allowing local governments to make wider use of special-purpose bonds to acquire unsold residential properties and convert them into state-managed rental housing, supporting efforts to redu...
People's Bank of China Expands Targeted Lending Support for Advanced Manufacturing and Green Industries
The People's Bank of China has increased structural re-lending quotas to direct more credit toward high-end manufacturing and green industries, reinforcing targeted policy support while maintaining an overall prudent monetary stance.
Key Trends to Watch
China is accelerating its push for technological self-reliance through stronger support for domestic semiconductor companies, localized chipmaking equipment and deeper capital market participation.
China Introduces Tiered Regulatory Framework for Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Agents
The Cyberspace Administration of China has implemented a new regulatory system requiring developers to classify artificial intelligence agents into operational risk tiers before deployment, establishing legally binding rules for autonomo...
China Unveils Coordinated Monetary and Fiscal Support for Infrastructure Investment
Following the July Politburo meeting, Premier Li Qiang and People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng outlined an appropriately loose monetary policy and faster fiscal spending to accelerate investment in advanced computing networks, ...
China Begins Mass Production of Domestic Immersion Deep-Ultraviolet Lithography Equipment
Shanghai Aishengna Electronic Technology Group has started mass production of domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet lithography equipment, marking a significant step toward reducing dependence on overseas semiconductor manufa...
ChangXin Memory Technologies Debuts at 3.3 Trillion Yuan Valuation After Landmark Shanghai Listing
State-backed memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies raised about 8.6 billion dollars in its STAR Market debut, reaching a valuation of 3.3 trillion yuan and securing immediate inclusion in MSCI indexes, underscoring strong domesti...
Huamin Signs Third Major Solar Wafer Supply Deal in Less Than Three Weeks
Solar manufacturer Huamin has secured a new multi-year agreement to supply five gigawatts of silicon wafers annually to Astronergy New Energy Technology, marking its third major contract in less than 20 days. The latest order highlights ...
China Holds 62 People Accountable Over Fatal Inner Mongolia Steel Mill Explosion
Chinese authorities have concluded their investigation into a January explosion at a steel plant in Inner Mongolia that killed 10 people and injured 84. The report attributed the accident to long-term corrosion of a spherical storage tan...
Ministry of Water Resources Steps Up Flood Response as Typhoon Dolphin Nears China
China's Ministry of Water Resources has intensified flood-control preparations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches and heavy rainfall continues to affect several regions. Emergency authorities have deployed relief supplies to Heilongjiang and ...
China Activates Emergency Response After Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake in Sichuan
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Gao County in Yibin, Sichuan Province, prompting the China Earthquake Administration to activate a Level IV emergency response. Teams have been dispatched to assess damage and monitor the condition of lo...
China's Solar Industry Undergoes Consolidation as New Installations Slow
The China Photovoltaic Industry Association said new solar installations declined in the first half of the year, reflecting industry consolidation, weaker profitability and mounting trade pressures facing leading manufacturers.
China's Advanced Technology Exports Continue to Support Trade Growth
The General Administration of Customs said exports of integrated circuits, automated data processing equipment and electronic components remained key drivers of China's external trade performance during the first half of the year.
China Launches Three-Year Industrial Decarbonisation Programme for Heavy Industry
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has begun a nationwide campaign to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across nine major industries, including steel, aluminium and petrochemicals, as part of its gree...
China Accelerates AI Regulation With New Rules for Large Language Models
The Cyberspace Administration of China is advancing dedicated legislation covering large language models and algorithmic recommendation systems, introducing stricter compliance requirements for companies developing generative artificial ...
China Targets Price Wars With New Anti-Monopoly Guidance for Carmakers
The State Administration for Market Regulation has issued new compliance guidance instructing domestic and foreign automakers to end below-cost pricing practices that regulators say threaten market stability and the health of automotive ...
China Expands Green Data Centre Investment to Strengthen National AI Infrastructure
The National Development and Reform Commission has announced additional investment in China's national computing network, prioritising large-scale renewable energy-powered data centres in western provinces to support the country's expand...
China Reports 4.7% First-Half Economic Growth as High-Tech Industries Drive Expansion
China's National Bureau of Statistics said gross domestic product grew 4.7% year on year to 69.6 trillion yuan in the first half, supported by strong growth in high-tech manufacturing and strategic emerging industries despite continued a...
China Tightens Outbound Investment Rules With Expanded National Security Reviews
China's State Council has fully implemented a unified framework governing outbound direct investment, expanding mandatory national security reviews to cover both companies and individual cross-border asset transfers under the oversight o...
China Keeps Key Lending Rates Unchanged to Support Economic Recovery
The People's Bank of China left benchmark lending rates at historic lows, maintaining the one-year loan prime rate at 3.0% and the five-year rate at 3.5% as policymakers seek to support corporate borrowing while credit demand remains sub...
Finland Deploys Commercial-Scale Thermal Batteries Using Crushed Rock to Store Renewable Grid Energy
A 100-megawatt-hour thermal storage system in Pornainen has eliminated the municipal heating network's reliance on oil, as engineers test bidirectional power conversion.
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People's Bank of China Uses Liquidity Operations to Support Money Markets
China's central bank conducted overnight reverse repurchase operations and targeted liquidity injections to maintain stable short-term funding conditions in the banking system.
China Confirms First-Half GDP Growth of 4.7%
The National Bureau of Statistics said China's economy grew 4.7% in the first half of the year, supported by high-tech industries, resilient foreign trade and continued economic upgrading.
China Unveils Five-Year Plan for Greener Industrial Development
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a new five-year blueprint promoting resource efficiency, low-carbon manufacturing and wider adoption of green technologies across industrial sectors.
CATL Reports Strong First-Half Profit as Global Battery Market Share Expands
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. reported first-half net profit of 43 billion yuan while increasing its global battery usage market share to 40.2%, reinforcing its position as the world's largest electric vehicle battery maker.
China Marks 50th Successful Launch From Wenchang Spaceport
The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site completed its 50th successful mission with the launch of a Tianlian satellite aboard a Long March rocket, highlighting the continued expansion of China's space launch capabilities.
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US and Japan Step In to Support the Yen in Rare Joint Intervention
Apple’s OpenAI Lawsuit Becomes a Public Fight Over AI Hardware
Finland Deploys Commercial-Scale Thermal Batteries Using Crushed Rock to Store Renewable Grid Energy
Over 24 Hours in the Air: Qantas Airbus Completes Record-Breaking Test Flight
Zuckerberg Opposes US Ban on Chinese AI Models and Warns of Regulatory Capture
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto as Rescuers Search Collapsed Buildings
FIFA’s Private-Investment Plan for World Cup Rights Draws European Revolt
Apple Briefly Crosses Five Trillion Dollar Valuation as Investors Retreat From AI Bets
Another AI Genius Left the United States — and Silicon Valley Is Starting to Worry
Shein Reports $99mn Loss as Trade Barriers Test Low-Cost Model
CXMT Gains 466% in China’s Biggest IPO Since 2010
OpenAI Sued After ChatGPT Allegedly Discouraged Emergency Care Before Near-Fatal Embolism
Trump Readies New Tariffs as Temporary Global Levy Nears Expiry
Jingye Demands Full Compensation After Britain illegally Nationalized British Steel
Between Deliveries, Wang Jibing Wrote His Way to China’s Literary Heights
High Prices Push Coffee Drinkers Toward Whole Beans and Home Brewing
Singapore Considers Lower Taxes for Fund Managers as Hong Kong Intensifies Talent Contest
Proposed U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Pact Could Permit Limited Uranium Enrichment Under International Safeguards
Why Kentucky Fried Chicken Became KFC—and Why the False Explanations Persist
Artificial Intelligence Capital Fuels Markets While Governments and Regulators Face Mounting Strategic Tests
China’s Moonshot’s Kimi K3 Narrows the Gap With Anthropic Through Scale, Openness and Lower Cost
Ukraine’s Leadership Rift Spills Into the Streets as Protesters Target Army Chief
The AI Race Enters Its Infrastructure Era
Britain Nationalises British Steel to Protect Scunthorpe Production and Strategic Supply
Global Crisis Alert: Escalating Middle East Tensions and UK Political Upheaval
Japanese Technology Firm Fujitsu Launches Advanced Artificial Intelligence Tool for Corporate Disclosures
South Africa Officially Launches Nationwide Campaign for Highly Contested Local Government Elections
United Kingdom Commits Additional Funding for Unexploded Ordnance Clearance in Laos
Singapore Announces Stringent New Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Commercial Cooling Systems
Cambodia and Thailand Hold High-Level Border Security Talks at United Nations Headquarters
Myanmar Military Government and China Sign Major Agreement to Upgrade Media and Cultural Cooperation
Knife Attack at Swiss Train Station Leaves Three Injured in Suspected Act of Domestic Terrorism
Transnational Extortion Gang Threatens Canadian Police With Army of One Thousand Armed Operatives
Australia Imposes Forty-Two-Day Quarantine on Cruise Ship Passengers Following Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak
International Monetary Fund Unlocks Seven Hundred Million United States Dollars for Sri Lanka Following Economic Reforms
Australia Launches Record One Point Four Billion Dollar Lawsuit Against Chemical Giant 3M Over Contamination
China and Canada Foreign Ministers Meet in Ottawa in Effort to Stabilize Strained Diplomatic Ties
Indonesia Demands Urgent United Nations Security Council Reform Amid Escalating Global Conflicts
Extreme Weather Patterns Trigger Severe Drought in Madagascar and Destructive Flooding in East Africa
Indian State of Karnataka Faces Political Upheaval as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Abruptly Resigns
Philippines and Japan Reaffirm Defense Ties as Crucial for Indo-Pacific Regional Stability
Norway Joins French Nuclear Deterrence Initiative in Major Shift for European Security Architecture
Global Critical Mineral Alliances Expand as Western Nations Move to Counter Chinese Supply Dominance
United States Imposes Fifty Percent Tariffs on Mexican Steel and Aluminum Ahead of Trade Pact Review
European Union and China Head Toward Major Trade Conflict Over Clean Technology Exports
United States Economic Growth Severely Downgraded to One Point Six Percent as Stagflation Fears Mount
World Health Organization Warns Central African Ebola Epidemic is Outpacing Containment Efforts
United States Treasury Department Conditions Sanctions Relief on Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Air Defenses Intercept and Destroy United States Military Drone Over Bushehr Province
Iranian Armed Forces Launch Ballistic Missiles Toward Unspecified Targets Prompting Regional Condemnation
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