Beijing Post

Xiong'an Forum Reinforces China's Commitment to Global Governance Reform

The state-backed forum hosted in the newly developed city of Xiong'an served as a platform to articulate China's vision for a multipolar international order and alternative development paradigms.

Impending University Retirements Expose Vulnerabilities in National Pension System

A wave of upcoming retirements among elite academic and public sector employees is highlighting financial imbalances within China's bifurcated pension system, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of benefits.

AI Semiconductor Startup SUNMMIO Secures Nearly Two Billion Yuan in Funding

Reflecting a strategic drive for technological self-sufficiency, the Chinese chip developer completed massive fundraising rounds within a single year to accelerate the development of alternatives to restricted American hardware.

Hangzhou and Shenzhen Advance Reforms to Regional Housing Sales Mechanisms

Two of China's major economic hubs are finalizing rules to overhaul the pre-sale housing model, attempting to stabilize the real estate sector by linking developer funding to construction progress and moving toward the sale of completed ...

Regulatory Authorities Probe Brake Failure in Premium JAC-Huawei Electric Vehicle

An official safety investigation into a mechanical failure involving a luxury electric vehicle co-developed by Huawei and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group could impact consumer confidence in China's expanding intelligent driving ecosystem.

China's Green Steel Transition Stalls Due to Low Margins and Weak Demand

The move toward low-carbon metallurgy within the world's largest steel industry has slowed as low profit margins and a collapse in construction demand force major mills to prioritize survival over environmental upgrades.

Beijing Authorizes 550 Billion Yuan in Unused Debt for Urgent Infrastructure

The Ministry of Finance will direct 300 billion yuan to distressed county-level budgets and 250 billion yuan to immediate infrastructure projects, utilizing unspent special bond quotas to counter the ongoing macroeconomic slowdown.

State Council Seeks Private Capital to Finance National Infrastructure Projects

Facing persistent declines in fixed-asset investment, Beijing is promoting private sector participation in major new projects involving water management, computing power, communications, and logistics to reduce the fiscal burden on local...

China Reports 36 Percent Surge in September Exports Driven by Semiconductors and EVs

Outbound trade growth significantly exceeded market expectations as shipments of AI-related goods rose and Chinese automakers accelerated electric vehicle deliveries to Europe ahead of anticipated tariff restrictions.

Authorities Detain Family Member of Former Chongqing Mayor Huang Qifan

The detention of the son of the official credited with Chongqing's economic growth signals an expansion of anti-corruption investigations into the land financing and state-backed asset management models that drove the city's development.

Financial Regulators Launch Crackdown on Illicates Deals by Asset Management Companies

Authorities are moving to close regulatory loopholes that allow bad-debt managers to engage in shadow-banking conduit transactions, aiming to force these companies to focus on their core mandate of resolving non-performing loans.

China Proposes New Export Controls on AI and Solar Technologies

The Ministry of Commerce has added forty technologies across the artificial intelligence, biomedicine, and solar sectors to a draft catalog of export restrictions, signaling Beijing's intent to protect its technological advantages in the...

Son of Former Chongqing Mayor Huang Qifan Detained in Widening Anti-Corruption Campaign

The detention of the son of the influential former Chongqing official marks a significant escalation in the ongoing crackdown on political and financial elites, signaling further scrutiny of regional debt-fueled economic models.

Shanghai Composite Drops 1.6 Percent as Technology Sector Selloff Accelerates

Chinese equities faced heavy downward pressure as a sharp decline in technology stocks triggered widespread selling by institutional funds and leveraged investors, revealing persistent fragility in market confidence.

Aviation Authorities Prepare to Restrict Domestic Competition as Airline Losses Mount

Chinese regulators are planning new rules to limit the number of carriers and flight frequencies on domestic routes in an effort to curb severe oversupply and stabilize the country's struggling aviation sector.

China Unveils Three-Year Decarbonization Plan for Heavy Industry Amid Green Steel Struggles

State planners have launched a new roadmap to reduce emissions across heavy industrial sectors, even as domestic manufacturers face significant financial and regulatory hurdles in transitioning to green steel production.

AI Chipmaker SUNMMIO Reaches 12 Billion Yuan Valuation Following Major Funding Round

The Chinese semiconductor startup has raised nearly 2 billion yuan in the past year, reflecting surging investor interest in domestic hardware alternatives capable of bypassing United States export restrictions on advanced chips.

Government Agencies Launch Investigation into Huawei-Backed Luxury EV Following Safety Concerns

Three separate regulators are investigating the Maextro V800, a luxury electric vehicle developed by Huawei and JAC Motors, after video footage surfaced showing critical brake pedal components failing during testing.

China Expands Infrastructure Financing Tools to Incentivize Private Investment

The National Development and Reform Commission is broadening policy-backed financing mechanisms to attract private capital into major infrastructure projects as the government seeks to offset slumping property investment and local govern...

Massive Regulatory Probe Leads to Detention of 200 Financial Professionals in Bond-Trading Investigation

An unprecedented investigation into illicit bond-trading practices has resulted in the detention of approximately 200 individuals, highlighting Beijing's intensified crackdown on market manipulation and systemic risk in fixed-income mark...

China Rejects US and Russia Proposals for Trilateral Nuclear Disarmament Talks

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning stated that it is neither fair nor realistic for China to join multilateral arms control negotiations while the nuclear arsenals of the United States and Russia remain significantly larger.

China Proposes Sweeping Export Curbs on Artificial Intelligence and Solar Technologies

The Ministry of Commerce has drafted new regulations to ban the export of 14 critical technologies and mandate strict licensing for 26 others, signaling Beijing's intent to use its dominance in clean energy and AI manufacturing as levera...

China Expands Central Bank Funding to Ease Local Government Debt Pressure

The People's Bank of China and the Ministry of Finance have expanded refinancing arrangements allowing state-owned banks to replace costly local government financing debt with longer-term, lower-interest sovereign obligations. The measur...

China's September Exports Surge 36% as AI Hardware and Automotive Shipments Accelerate

China's foreign trade rose 18.8% in yuan terms during the first nine months of 2026, supported by a sharp increase in September exports. Strong shipments of semiconductors, artificial intelligence components and vehicles ahead of planned...

China Authorizes 550 Billion Yuan in Additional Local Government Borrowing to Support Economy

China's State Council has approved a plan allowing provincial and municipal governments to use 550 billion yuan in previously unused debt quotas. The funding will support infrastructure investment and help ease local financial pressures ...

China Mobilises 550 Billion Yuan in Unused Debt Quotas to Support 5% Growth Target

China’s National Development and Reform Commission has announced plans to deploy 550 billion yuan in previously unused debt quotas, providing additional funding to support economic activity. The move will allow Beijing to raise its fourt...

China Cuts Electric Vehicle Export Tax Rebates to 9% From April 2027

China will reduce export tax rebates for new energy vehicles from 13% to 9% starting in April 2027, increasing costs for domestic automakers selling overseas. The measure is intended to curb excess production capacity, encourage higher-q...

China Releases 550 Billion Yuan in Debt Quotas to Support Struggling Local Governments

China's Ministry of Finance has allocated 550 billion yuan in previously unused debt quotas to heavily indebted local governments. The funding is intended to ease financial pressure, support infrastructure investment and stabilize region...

China Launches Five-Day Military Drills Across Four Seas Following Taiwan President's Address

China's People's Liberation Army has begun coordinated live-fire exercises in the Bohai, Yellow, East China and South China Seas following Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's National Day address, prompting Taiwan to raise its military re...

China Prepares 550 Billion Yuan in Local Government Debt Support to Sustain Economic Growth

China is preparing additional economic support measures, including allowing local governments to use 550 billion yuan in unused debt quotas. The National Development and Reform Commission has signalled greater policy flexibility to finan...

China Unveils 19-Point Industrial Reform Plan to Accelerate AI and Scientific Innovation

China's Communist Party Central Committee and State Council have issued a 19-point policy directive prioritizing scientific research, business-led innovation and the integration of artificial intelligence across traditional industries. T...

China Unlocks 550 Billion Yuan in Local Government Debt Quotas to Support Economy

China's Ministry of Finance is releasing 550 billion yuan in unused local government debt quotas, allocating 300 billion yuan to county and district budgets and 250 billion yuan to infrastructure projects. The measure aims to support slo...

China and EU Agree to Halve Chinese Hybrid Vehicle Imports to Ease Trade Tensions

China and the European Union have reached an agreement to reduce Chinese hybrid vehicle imports into Europe by 50%, seeking to avoid a wider tariff dispute. The arrangement offers some relief to European carmakers while easing tensions b...

China's Central Bank Reaffirms Managed Exchange Rate Policy as Renminbi Strengthens

The People's Bank of China has reaffirmed its commitment to a managed floating exchange rate based on market supply and demand as the renminbi's composite index reaches multi-year highs. The central bank says it will continue supporting ...

China Expands Targeted Lending Support for Technology, Small Businesses and Property Market

The People's Bank of China has raised its technology innovation relending quota to 1.4 trillion yuan and its agriculture and small business quota to 4.85 trillion yuan, alongside new mortgage interest subsidies, as Beijing seeks to suppo...

China Announces Massive Water Infrastructure Investment Program Through 2030

The National Development and Reform Commission has unveiled a multi-year plan to upgrade national hydrological networks to protect industrial water security and agricultural basins.

Climate Officials Warn Record El Niño Threatens Food Security and Supply Chains

Meteorological authorities have warned that the current El Niño pattern is becoming the strongest on record, posing systemic risks to national agricultural yields and industrial corridors.

State Council Adjusts Tax Credit Refunds to Support Advanced Manufacturing

The central government has streamlined value-added tax refund mechanisms to inject liquidity specifically into high-technology sectors and clean energy industries facing weak domestic demand.

Investors Anticipate Major Stimulus from People's Bank of China to Support Economy

Heightened volatility in the offshore yuan suggests that markets are pricing in significant interventions from the central bank and Ministry of Finance to combat deflationary risks.

China Issues Five-Year Industrial Plan to Secure Global Leadership in Battery Manufacturing

Beijing has released a comprehensive roadmap for the battery sector, focusing on advanced materials and recycling infrastructure to strengthen its position in the electric vehicle supply chain against Western competition.

China’s Financial Watchdog Launches Three-Year Blacklist for Corporate Violators

The National Financial Regulatory Administration has activated a new punitive framework that prevents companies and executives involved in severe financial violations from operating or raising capital for three years.

China Unveils 2026–2030 Strategic Blueprint to Prioritize National Science and Technology

The central government has issued a new five-year directive ordering academic and industrial institutions to dismantle research silos and focus on achieving self-sufficiency in foundational technologies.

National Day Holiday Data Shows Split in Chinese Consumer Spending

Economic indicators from the October golden week reveal that while long-distance travel grew by 25 percent, a sharp drop in cinema revenues highlights persistent caution among Chinese households.

Ministry of Commerce Warns EU of Retaliation Over Proposed Electric Vehicle Tariffs

Chinese commerce officials have issued direct warnings to European regulators, stating that proposed protectionist tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could trigger immediate reciprocal trade measures.

Meituan AI Assistant Processes 750 Million Interactions During October Holiday

The delivery and services giant reported that its proprietary artificial intelligence handled hundreds of millions of travel verifications, signaling the rapid integration of generative AI into the domestic service economy.