Beijing Post

China Unveils 2026–2030 Plan to Expand Disability Services and Social Protection

China's State Council has released a new five-year plan setting out 32 priority tasks to improve social security, public services and employment for people with disabilities, while aiming to ensure household income growth keeps pace with...

China and European Union to Hold Second Ministerial Trade and Investment Talks This Autumn

China's Ministry of Commerce said Beijing and Brussels will convene their second ministerial-level trade and investment consultation this autumn, with both sides seeking to build on a shared commitment to a stable and balanced economic r...

China Unveils New Robotic AI Platform for Industrial and Commercial Applications

Beijing-based Striding AI has introduced a new generation of robotic foundation systems designed to expand the use of physical artificial intelligence in sectors including retail and logistics. The platform combines multimodal perception...

Wang Yi and Marco Rubio Discuss Maintaining Stable China-United States Relations

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio that both countries should remove obstacles and maintain a constructive relationship of strategic stability, citing the consensus reached by President Xi ...

China Reaffirms Support for Pakistan Through Closer Five-Year Plan Cooperation

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong said Beijing will deepen cooperation with Pakistan by aligning China's 15th Five-Year Plan with the Uraan Pakistan initiative, while advancing the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

China Funds New Diaspora Center in Somalia to Support National Development

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu inaugurated a Chinese-funded diaspora center in Mogadishu, aiming to strengthen Somalia's diaspora policy and encourage overseas communities to contribute to the count...

China's Ethnic Unity Law Takes Effect With Expanded Scope Over Overseas Conduct

China's new Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law has entered into force, reinforcing the goal of a unified national identity and authorizing authorities to address conduct considered harmful to ethnic unity, including actions that occ...

Premier Li Qiang Unveils 'China Opportunity 2.0' Vision Centered on Innovation and Advanced Industries

Speaking at the Summer Davos Forum in Dalian, Premier Li Qiang said China's 15th Five-Year Plan will prioritize future industries, technological diffusion and innovation-led growth, inviting international partners to work with China's ma...

Chinese Electric Vehicle Makers Post Strong June Delivery Growth Despite Intense Competition

Leading new energy vehicle manufacturers, including Nio and Li Auto, reported solid year-on-year delivery gains in June, with Nio's deliveries rising 62.9 percent as software upgrades and an expanded premium SUV lineup helped sustain mom...

China Tightens Oversight of Outbound Investment and Technology Transfers Under New Regulations

China's new Regulation on Overseas Investment took effect on July 1, establishing a 34-article framework that expands government scrutiny of overseas investments, restricts unauthorized transfers of sensitive technologies, data and speci...

Chinese Real Estate Brands Lose Value as Property Market Remains Under Pressure

A new Brand Finance report shows Chinese developers continue to occupy five of the world's top ten real estate brands, but their combined brand value has fallen 29 percent amid prolonged liquidity pressures and weaker housing sales, with...

China’s Capital Markets Shift Toward Semiconductors as Tech IPOs Gather Pace

Domestic exchanges are seeing a surge in semiconductor and hard-technology listings, while the Shenwan Semiconductor Index has surpassed state-owned commercial banks in total market capitalization, reflecting growing investor support for...

Shanghai Stock Exchange Accepts Silicon Photonics Firm XPHOR for STAR Market Listing

The Shanghai Stock Exchange has accepted the IPO application of silicon photonics developer XPHOR, which plans to raise more than 2.4 billion yuan to expand production of photonic integrated chips used in artificial intelligence computin...

China Mobile Creates Dedicated AI Services Division

China Mobile has established a new "Token Office" as part of a broader restructuring aimed at expanding artificial intelligence and computing services, reinforcing its shift toward AI-driven business growth.

China Mobile Unveils AI-Native Core Network Architecture

China Mobile, together with Huawei and GSMA Intelligence, has introduced an AI-native "Agentic Core" network designed to support 5G-Advanced services and dedicated connectivity for AI applications through intelligent network orchestration.

Semiconductor Stocks Overtake Major State Banks in Market Value

The combined market capitalization of China's Shenwan Semiconductor Index has exceeded that of the country's largest state-owned commercial banks for the first time, highlighting stronger investor interest in technology industries tied t...

Volkswagen Faces Calls in Germany to Adopt Chinese Vehicle Development Models

Lower Saxony's premier has urged Volkswagen to consider manufacturing vehicles developed in China at its German plants, reflecting growing political debate over maintaining competitiveness and protecting domestic industrial employment.

Court Orders Wanda to Pay Suning 1.75 Billion Yuan in IPO Dispute

A Chinese court has ordered Dalian Wanda Group to pay 1.75 billion yuan to Suning over a failed initial public offering, adding to the legal and financial pressures facing major property and retail groups.

China Appoints Aerospace Executive to Senior State-Owned Assets Role

An experienced aerospace industry executive has been named Party chief of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, underscoring Beijing's focus on industrial and technology expertise in overseeing state-owned ent...

China Expands EV Battery Recycling to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply

Authorities and industry participants are increasing the reuse of electric vehicle batteries to recover lithium, cobalt and nickel, reducing dependence on imported raw materials while supporting a circular supply chain.

Investor Interest Broadens Beyond Technology Shares in Chinese Markets

Market gains are beginning to spread from technology stocks to agriculture and property-related shares, suggesting investors see improving prospects for sectors expected to benefit from targeted policy support.

Chinese Air Conditioner Exports to Europe Rise as Heatwave Lifts Demand

Exports of Chinese-made air conditioners to Europe have increased sharply as prolonged high temperatures across the continent boost demand for cooling equipment.

UBTech Robotics Launches New Consumer Humanoid Robots

Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics has unveiled a new range of humanoid robots for consumers, reflecting China's continued push to commercialize advanced robotics beyond industrial applications.

China Launches First Sustainability Disclosure Standards for Asset Managers

The Asset Management Association of China has introduced its first disclosure guidelines for sustainability-labelled funds, requiring dedicated ESG research capabilities and closer alignment between investment portfolios and stated susta...

China's Manufacturing Sector Extends Expansion to Seventh Straight Month

Official data showed China's manufacturing sector expanded for a seventh consecutive month, delivering its strongest quarterly performance since late 2020 as policymakers continue to prioritize technological innovation and industrial upg...

Shanghai Stock Exchange Speeds Up IPO Pipeline for Semiconductor and AI Companies

The Shanghai Stock Exchange has accelerated listings for semiconductor and artificial intelligence firms on the STAR Market, with updated listing policies placing greater emphasis on long-term growth potential to support China's drive fo...

Xi Jinping Marks Communist Party Anniversary With Call for Modern Socialist Development

Speaking at an event marking the Communist Party of China's 105th anniversary, President Xi Jinping said the country faces both strategic opportunities and significant risks, urging strict party self-governance and renewed commitment to ...

China Tightens Outbound Investment Rules With New National Security Framework

New regulations that took effect on July 1 establish a broad legal framework governing outbound investment, extending oversight of cross-border capital, technology and personnel while requiring national security reviews for investments i...

China Semiconductor Industry Association Warns AI Investment Boom Is Driving Market Imbalances

The China Semiconductor Industry Association said the global surge in AI infrastructure spending and rising memory chip prices are creating an overheated market, with supply constraints increasing costs for Chinese smartphone and persona...

China Imposes Provisional Anti-Dumping Measures on Canadian Pea Starch Imports

Chinese customs authorities have begun collecting security deposits of 73.5% on Canadian pea starch imports following an anti-dumping investigation, marking a further escalation in trade tensions between Beijing and Ottawa.

China Tightens Oversight of Overseas Investment With New National Security Rules

China has introduced a new "full-process supervision" framework requiring companies to report and justify overseas investments throughout their lifecycle, with stricter scrutiny of artificial intelligence, semiconductor and electric vehi...

China Rolls Out Fully Digital Tax Refund System to Encourage Tourist Spending

A new departure tax refund policy took effect on July 1, introducing paperless processing and longer refund windows as part of the "Shopping in China" initiative to simplify procedures for international visitors and support retail consum...

ChangXin Memory Technologies Reports Strong Revenue Growth as AI Chip Demand Surges

ChangXin Memory Technologies posted first-quarter 2026 revenue of about 50.8 billion yuan (US$7.3 billion), highlighting the rapid expansion of China's domestic memory chip industry as global demand for AI-focused semiconductors continue...

Shanghai Launches Standardized Medical Escort Service for Older Residents

Shanghai will introduce a regulated medical escort service for people aged 60 and above from July 1, establishing standardized qualifications and pricing to improve access to healthcare for the city's growing elderly population.

People's Bank of China Proposes Updated Rules for Gold Imports and Exports

The People's Bank of China and the General Administration of Customs have released draft revisions to regulations governing gold imports and exports, seeking to streamline administrative procedures and clarify customs oversight for indiv...