Beijing Post

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...

China Criticizes EU Trade Measures on Electric Vehicles and Clean Energy Products

The Ministry of Commerce has opposed European Union tariffs and anti-subsidy investigations targeting Chinese electric vehicles and renewable energy products, calling for dialogue to resolve trade disputes.

China Reports Improvement in Youth Unemployment

The National Bureau of Statistics said the urban unemployment rate for people aged 16 to 24 eased to 14.9%, supported by vocational training and programs linking graduates with jobs in advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.

China Keeps Monetary Policy Supportive as Credit Growth Slows

The People's Bank of China has maintained benchmark lending rates at record lows, but new lending and total social financing have continued to weaken as subdued domestic demand and the property downturn dampen borrowing.

China Rolls Out New Measures to Boost Consumer Spending

The State Council has introduced policies aimed at raising household income and encouraging spending on services including tourism, elderly care and digital entertainment to support the domestic economy.

China Revises Export Tax Rebates to Curb Price Competition

Chinese authorities are adjusting value-added tax rebates for products including batteries, solar panels and base metals in an effort to reduce excessive industrial competition, encourage higher-value manufacturing and ease pressure on l...

China and ASEAN Expand Cooperation on Industry and Digital Infrastructure

China and ASEAN member states have agreed to deepen collaboration on cross-border power grids, smart manufacturing parks and artificial intelligence initiatives as they mark the fifth anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partners...

Beijing Opens Additional Central Axis Heritage Sites Following UNESCO Recognition

More sections of Beijing's historic Central Axis have opened to visitors on the second anniversary of its UNESCO World Heritage inscription, supporting cultural preservation and domestic tourism.

China Reaffirms Support for the United Nations Through High-Level Diplomacy

President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's support for the United Nations during talks with Secretary-General António Guterres, underscoring Beijing's continued emphasis on multilateral cooperation and international governance.

China Continues Expanding the Global Reach of Its New Energy Vehicle Industry

Chinese officials highlighted continued international expansion by the country's new energy vehicle sector, reflecting sustained policy support for electric vehicles, batteries, and integrated manufacturing supply chains.

Recovery Efforts Continue After Flash Floods in Gansu Province

Emergency teams remain engaged in rescue operations and infrastructure repairs following severe flooding in Gansu Province, while authorities continue providing assistance to affected communities.

China and the United States Prepare for High-Level Talks Despite Ongoing Tensions

Beijing and Washington continue planning high-level diplomatic meetings even as differences remain over technology policy, security, and visa issues, reflecting efforts by both sides to preserve dialogue while managing strategic competit...

China Accelerates Development of Embodied Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Chinese robotics companies continue advancing commercial humanoid robot technologies with new investment, hardware innovation, and stronger enterprise demand, although developers acknowledge that large-scale deployment will take time.

China Urges United States to Withdraw Threatened Sanctions on Chinese Artificial Intelligence Companies

Beijing called on Washington to abandon proposed sanctions targeting Chinese artificial intelligence companies, arguing that additional restrictions would disrupt normal commercial cooperation and further intensify competition in advance...

Advanced Manufacturing Remains at the Core of China's Industrial Strategy

Recent industrial data point to resilient investment in robotics, optical networking, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, reinforcing Beijing's long-term strategy of upgrading industrial capabilities and r...

China's Electronics Industry Records Strong First-Half Profit Growth

Official data show profits across China's electronics industry rose by nearly ninety-seven percent in the first half of the year, highlighting continued strength in semiconductors, digital technologies, and advanced manufacturing despite...

China Weighs Tighter Controls on Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductor Technologies

Chinese regulators are consulting industry representatives on possible export controls covering advanced artificial intelligence models, semiconductor designs, and sensitive data transfers as Beijing balances technology security with con...

China's Artificial Intelligence Industry Enters a New Phase of Commercial Competition

Chinese technology companies are reorganising their artificial intelligence businesses as competition shifts from developing foundation models to enterprise applications, multimodal systems, and embodied intelligence, with Tencent's rest...

China Expands Trade Connectivity With ASEAN Through New Canal Development

Chinese officials highlighted new trade opportunities created by a canal linking inland production centres with ASEAN markets, supporting Beijing's broader efforts to strengthen regional logistics and export connectivity.

Moonshot AI Intensifies Competition in China's Large Language Model Market

Moonshot AI's latest model is reshaping competition across China's artificial intelligence industry, driving renewed investment in computing infrastructure and reinforcing expectations of sustained demand for advanced computing capacity.

Artificial Intelligence Talent Shortage Emerges as a Key Challenge for China's Technology Sector

Rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across Chinese industries is creating growing demand for specialists who can combine engineering expertise with commercial implementation, making workforce development an increasingly important s...

Death Toll Rises After Chongqing Landslide as Search Efforts Continue

Emergency responders in Chongqing's Pengshui County have confirmed 14 deaths following a rain-triggered mountain collapse, with search operations continuing for about 50 people still reported missing.

China and ASEAN Push Forward Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade

China and ASEAN members agreed to accelerate negotiations on the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol during meetings in Manila while also expanding cooperation against transnational cybercrime.

China Expands Offshore Investment Quotas by Nearly 80 Percent

The State Administration of Foreign Exchange significantly increased Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor quotas during the first half of 2026, raising the program to $176 billion as Chinese financial institutions expand overseas in...

China Approves Expanded Hong Kong Jurisdiction at Huanggang Port

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress approved arrangements allowing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to exercise jurisdiction over the Hong Kong side of the redeveloped Huanggang Port, advancing Greater Bay...

China Maintains Helium Export Restrictions to Safeguard Strategic Industries

China's temporary export controls on helium remain in place as authorities seek to secure domestic supplies of a critical industrial gas used in semiconductor manufacturing and aerospace production.

ShanghaiTech University Study Says Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Rather Than Eliminating Jobs

Researchers at ShanghaiTech University found that while artificial intelligence could replace tasks in roughly one-quarter of online recruitment positions, it is also creating new roles through the reorganization of work rather than wide...

China Launches Experimental Satellites for Space-Based Artificial Intelligence Computing

China successfully placed three experimental satellites into orbit to test artificial intelligence data processing in space, advancing the country's efforts to integrate AI with satellite communications and Earth observation systems.

China Introduces 20 Percent Tax on Offshore Trust Income

The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration issued new rules imposing a 20 percent personal income tax on the establishment, operation, and liquidation of offshore trusts, tightening oversight of overseas wealth structu...

China Unveils 2026-2030 Renewable Energy Plan with Ambitious Capacity Targets

China's top economic and energy planners have released a new renewable energy roadmap targeting 3.5 billion kilowatts of installed capacity and 6 trillion kilowatt-hours of annual generation by 2030, underscoring a faster transition towa...

People's Bank of China Injects 800 Billion Yuan to Support Economic Recovery

The People's Bank of China added a net 800 billion yuan of liquidity to the financial system in July, ending four months of tightening as policymakers seek to stabilize corporate activity and support domestic demand.

Super Typhoon Noul Disrupts Transport Across Southern China

Authorities maintained an orange typhoon alert as Noul approached Guangdong Province, evacuating more than 20,000 residents and suspending rail, maritime, and aviation services across parts of the Pearl River Delta, including Hong Kong a...

Key Trends to Watch

Artificial intelligence hardware and electronics are becoming increasingly important drivers of China's economy as the property sector continues to weaken. Battery manufacturers are shifting more production toward energy storage systems ...

Chinese Commercial Rocket Completes First Long-Distance Sea Launch

Commercial space company Orienspace successfully launched its Gravity-1 Y4 rocket from a vessel in the East China Sea, placing nine satellites into orbit and demonstrating greater flexibility for China's expanding sea-based launch capabi...

China Launches New Energy Efficiency Drive Across Heavy Industries

The National Development and Reform Commission and several government agencies have introduced a three-year action plan covering nine energy-intensive industries, including steel and cement, with tighter technical standards and market ac...

China Meets First-Half Employment Targets Despite Youth Job Pressures

China created 6.95 million new urban jobs in the first half of 2026 while keeping the surveyed urban unemployment rate at 5.2 percent, as authorities stepped up employment support and oversight for new university graduates.

UBS Sees Chinese Technology Stocks Leading Market Recovery

UBS Securities expects artificial intelligence and technology shares to outperform the broader Chinese equity market in the second half of 2026, supported by earnings growth in data centers, commercial aerospace, robotics, and the overse...