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China Advances Lithography Technology and Artificial Intelligence Development
Chinese technology companies continued making progress toward mass production of advanced deep ultraviolet lithography while domestic large language models, including Kimi, gained broader international enterprise evaluation.
China and European Union to Hold New Trade and Investment Talks This Autumn
China's Ministry of Commerce said Beijing and Brussels will convene a second Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism meeting after completing more than 20 working-level discussions aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and stab...
China Tightens Oversight of Outbound Investment With New National Security Rules
New State Council regulations that took effect in July 2026 consolidate approval procedures while introducing dedicated national security reviews and expanding oversight of personal overseas investments and corporate asset transfers.
China Unveils Five-Year Renewable Energy Plan Targeting 3,500 GW Capacity by 2030
China's top economic and energy planners released the 2026–2030 renewable energy development plan, setting a target of 3,500 gigawatts of installed renewable capacity by 2030, including 2,800 gigawatts from wind and solar power to streng...
China's New Energy Vehicle Production and Sales Top Seven Million in First Half
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said both production and sales of new energy vehicles exceeded seven million units during the first six months of 2026, supported by strong domestic demand and growing exports.
People's Bank of China Injects Liquidity to Support Financial Markets
China's central bank conducted large-scale reverse repo operations and medium-term lending to maintain ample banking system liquidity following first-half economic growth of 4.7% year on year.
China Marks 50th Successful Launch at Wenchang Space Center
The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site successfully launched the Tianlian-3-01 data relay satellite aboard a Long March 7A rocket, completing its 50th successful mission and reinforcing China's expanding space launch capabilities.
Over 24 Hours in the Air: Qantas Airbus Completes Record-Breaking Test Flight
A modified Airbus A350-1000ULR traveled over 23,000 kilometers from Melbourne to Toulouse, drawing millions of real-time viewers.
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China's Summer Box Office Tops 50 Billion Yuan
China's summer cinema season generated more than 50 billion yuan in box office revenue as nearly 80 film releases attracted strong audiences and supported wider retail and nighttime consumer spending.
Lenovo Capital Predicts Consolidation Across China's AI Robotics Industry
A Lenovo Capital executive said intensifying competition will likely trigger consolidation in China's artificial intelligence robotics sector, arguing that hardware-focused business models alone are unlikely to remain competitive.
Optical Component Makers Announce Share Buybacks to Support Market Confidence
Leading Chinese optical module manufacturers unveiled multibillion-yuan share repurchase programs and rejected reports of significant product price cuts, seeking to reassure investors amid volatility in artificial intelligence hardware s...
ByteDance Launches Doubao Search as ChangXin Memory Joins MSCI China Index
ByteDance introduced its proprietary Doubao search service to expand its artificial intelligence ecosystem, while memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies was added to the MSCI China All Shares Index, highlighting continued momentum...
China Development Bank Appoints Huang Zhiqiang as Deputy Party Chief
China Development Bank named former Bank of China executive Huang Zhiqiang as deputy party chief as part of a senior leadership reshuffle at the country's largest policy lender.
Shanghai Stock Exchange Undergoes Leadership Transition
Shanghai Stock Exchange President Cai Jianchun stepped down to assume new responsibilities within China's broader financial regulatory framework as part of an administrative leadership rotation.
IMF Raises China's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.6%
The International Monetary Fund increased its forecast for China's economic growth to 4.6% in 2026, citing resilient industrial production and stronger-than-expected exports of high-tech manufactured goods.
Chinese Local Governments Expand Financial Incentives to Boost Marriage and Birth Rates
Provincial and municipal authorities introduced cash subsidies, housing vouchers, and other incentives for newly married couples and families with newborns as policymakers respond to persistently low marriage registrations and demographi...
China Expands Export Controls on 14 European Organizations
China's Ministry of Commerce placed 14 European organizations, including Rheinmetall and Lafert, on an export control watchlist, restricting transfers of Chinese dual-use items in response to recent European Union sanctions.
People's Bank of China Injects 500 Billion Yuan to Support Banking Liquidity
The People's Bank of China conducted a 500 billion yuan one-year medium-term lending facility operation to maintain ample liquidity in the financial system as authorities continue to manage domestic credit conditions.
The Great Economic Shift: How China's Tech Surge is Overpowering Germany's Industrial Decline
As the historic German battery giant Varta files for insolvency following the loss of key Apple contracts, China's CXMT achieves a meteoric stock market debut, signaling a massive global pivot in semiconductor leadership.
Apple Briefly Crosses Five Trillion Dollar Mark as Investors Favour Restraint on AI Spending
The iPhone maker reclaimed its position ahead of Nvidia after a rotation out of chip shares sharpened investor interest in its cash-generative business model.
Zuckerberg Opposes US Ban on Chinese AI Models and Warns of Regulatory Capture
The Meta chief says American competitiveness should be strengthened through open innovation and targeted safeguards rather than blanket restrictions on Chinese systems.
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ChangXin Memory Technologies to Join MSCI China All Shares Index
Memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies will be added to the MSCI China All Shares Index, reflecting the growing prominence of China's domestic semiconductor industry in capital markets.
China Tightens National Security Oversight of Outbound Investment
New State Council regulations have taken effect, placing overseas investment reviews under cabinet-level authority and requiring stricter national security assessments for strategic outbound investments.
China Rejects Foreign Claims of Industrial Overcapacity
China's Ministry of Commerce issued a policy white paper arguing that fluctuations between supply and demand are a normal feature of technological innovation and global industrial specialization, pushing back against overseas criticism o...
China Reports 4.7% First-Half Economic Growth on Strong High-Tech Manufacturing
China's economy expanded 4.7% year on year in the first half of 2026 to 69.57 trillion yuan, with high-tech manufacturing value added rising 13.3%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
ByteDance Launches Doubao Search Powered by Its AI Models
ByteDance introduced its Doubao search service, expanding the commercial use of its proprietary large language models as it seeks to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence-powered search.
Zijin Mining Begins First Commercial Lithium Exports From Congo Project
A Zijin Mining-controlled joint venture shipped its first batch of lithium concentrate from the Manono project, marking the Democratic Republic of Congo's entry into the global lithium export market.
China Identifies 30 Priority Scientific and Engineering Challenges
The China Association for Science and Technology released its annual list of 30 key scientific questions and engineering challenges, highlighting quantum computing, artificial intelligence and nuclear fusion among its top research priori...
Chinese Electronics Makers Accelerate Development of AI Agent Devices
Leading consumer electronics companies are stepping up investment in hardware designed for autonomous artificial intelligence agents, intensifying competition in next-generation smartphones, wearable devices and smart glasses.
Former Chinese Planning Official Xu Xianping Sentenced to 15 Years for Bribery
A Beijing court sentenced former National Development and Reform Commission deputy head Xu Xianping to 15 years in prison after finding he accepted 62.5 million yuan in bribes over two decades, with the court citing his cooperation and f...
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto as Rescuers Search Collapsed Buildings
The powerful tremor damaged a shopping centre, factory, homes and transport networks across southern Japan, leaving people dead, injured or missing.
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FIFA’s Private-Investment Plan for World Cup Rights Draws European Revolt
Gianni Infantino’s proposed commercial subsidiary would seek up to 4.2 billion dollars from minority investors while FIFA says it would retain complete sporting control.
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Luang Prabang Hydropower Project Passes 72% Construction Milestone
Construction of the $5 billion Luang Prabang hydropower project on the Mekong River remains on schedule, with commercial operations targeted for 2030 while environmental monitoring continues alongside development.
Laos Attracts Nearly 2.6 Million Foreign Visitors in First Half of the Year
International arrivals, led by travelers from Thailand, China, and Vietnam, reached almost 2.6 million, prompting authorities to step up tourism promotion and aviation connectivity in pursuit of a full-year target of up to six million vi...
China-Laos Railway Trade Surges More Than 30% in First Half of 2026
Trade along the China-Laos Railway reached 17.17 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, driven by growing shipments of new energy vehicles and fresh agricultural products, further strengthening Laos' position as a regional logistics gat...
Laos Accelerates Modernization of Border Crossing With Cambodia
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has ordered rapid upgrades to the Nong Nok Khiene international checkpoint in Champasak province to improve trade efficiency, facilitate tourism, and strengthen transport links with Cambodia.
Laos and Vietnam Deepen Trade and Cross-Border Infrastructure Cooperation
Officials from Laos and Vietnam met in Luang Prabang to review expanding trade, energy transmission, and transport connectivity as bilateral commerce exceeded $1.3 billion and economic integration gathered pace.
Apple Briefly Crosses Five Trillion Dollar Valuation as Investors Retreat From AI Bets
The iPhone maker became the second company to reach the milestone, benefiting from strong product demand and a comparatively restrained approach to artificial-intelligence infrastructure spending.
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Another AI Genius Left the United States — and Silicon Valley Is Starting to Worry
Moonshot founder Yang Zhilin returned to China after studying in America, joining a growing movement of Chinese brilliant researchers whose homecoming is strengthening Beijing’s artificial-intelligence sector. This is what happened to Am...
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Shein Reports $99mn Loss as Trade Barriers Test Low-Cost Model
The retailer’s Hong Kong filing reveals slower growth, falling margins and mounting customs costs in its largest Western markets.
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CXMT Gains 466% in China’s Biggest IPO Since 2010
The memory-chip producer briefly led mainland valuations after raising up to Rmb66.6 billion, although limited freely traded stock amplified its debut.
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Supreme People's Court Strengthens Intellectual Property Protection
China's highest court has issued new judicial guidance to improve protection for patents, software and semiconductor technologies, providing clearer legal remedies for technology companies.
China Reaches New Milestone in Deep Space Exploration Program
The China National Space Administration has completed key orbital assembly tests for future lunar habitation modules and heavy-lift launch systems, supporting its long-term plans for crewed lunar exploration.
China Tightens Oversight of Critical Mineral Development
The Ministry of Natural Resources has introduced new rules strengthening environmental standards and state oversight for the exploration and processing of rare earths and other critical minerals.
China Expands Digital Farming to Strengthen Food Security
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is deploying satellite monitoring, automated irrigation and artificial intelligence technologies to support grain production and improve resilience against changing weather conditions.
China Orders State-Owned Enterprises to Accelerate AI Infrastructure
The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has instructed central enterprises to speed up investment in computing networks, data centers and industrial internet platforms to strengthen China's artificial intelligenc...
China Accelerates Construction of Ultra-High-Voltage Power Grid
The National Energy Administration is expanding ultra-high-voltage transmission projects to deliver renewable electricity from western China to major manufacturing centers along the eastern coast.
Shenzhen and Guangzhou Advance Greater Bay Area Innovation Plan
Authorities in Shenzhen and Guangzhou have unveiled a regional integration blueprint to strengthen research collaboration, supply chains and transport links across the Greater Bay Area, including Hong Kong.
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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
United Nations Secretary-General Warns Global Order Facing Highest Level of Conflict Since 1945
Israel Issues Sweeping Evacuation Orders in Southern Lebanon Amid Intensified Hezbollah Conflict
Russia Announces Systemic Military Strikes Targeting Ukrainian Defense and Energy Infrastructure
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