Beijing Post

Xi, Putin and Modi Meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Bishkek

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan as the forum focuses on regional security and economic cooperation.

Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 Tops Alibaba and Tencent Models in Chinese Benchmarks

Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model ranked ahead of Alibaba’s Qwen and Tencent’s Hy4 in August domestic evaluations, highlighting intensifying competition among Chinese artificial-intelligence developers and falling inference costs.

China-Nepal Glacial Disaster Sparks Dispute Over Cross-Border Data Sharing

A glacial collapse and mudslide along the China-Nepal border left more than 160 people dead or missing, prompting Nepal to seek real-time geological data sharing while Beijing rejected what it called malicious speculation surrounding the...

China Protests After Japanese Military Officer Enters Beijing’s Embassy in Tokyo

China has lodged a formal protest after a Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer entered the Chinese embassy compound in Tokyo, with Beijing linking the security breach to rising right-wing sentiment in Japan.

Macao Aligns New Five-Year Plan With China and Seeks to Reduce Gaming Dependence

Macao Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai says the territory’s Third Five-Year Plan will align with China’s forthcoming national plan and include a government guidance fund aimed at diversifying the economy beyond gaming.

China Keeps Monetary Policy Moderately Loose as Manufacturing Contracts for Fourth Month

The People’s Bank of China says it will maintain a moderately loose policy stance and use liquidity tools including reverse repos and government bond trading after August manufacturing activity remained in contraction at 49.1.

China’s Electric Vehicle Imports Fall to Just 125 Units as Domestic Brands Dominate

China imported only 125 fully electric passenger vehicles in July 2026, highlighting the rapid displacement of foreign automakers by domestic brands across the world’s largest car market.

China Imposes Preliminary Anti-Dumping Duties of Up to 54.3 Percent on United States and Mexican Pecans

China’s Ministry of Commerce has introduced preliminary anti-dumping duties of as much as 54.3 percent on pecan imports from the United States and Mexico after concluding that low-priced shipments had harmed domestic producers.

China Proposes New Rules for Overseas Corporate Investment

The National Development and Reform Commission has released draft measures to replace China’s 2017 overseas investment framework, seeking stronger legal protections and tighter oversight for companies investing in increasingly uncertain ...

People’s Bank of China Injects 600 Billion Yuan Through Reverse Repurchase Operations

China’s central bank has launched 600 billion yuan of overnight reverse repurchase operations extending into September to smooth short-term liquidity conditions and reduce funding pressure in the banking system.

Taiwan Returns to Pacific Islands Forum as Regional Diplomatic Competition Continues

Taiwan has resumed participation in the Pacific Islands Forum as a development partner, using the gathering to engage regional governments and multilateral partners amid continued diplomatic pressure from Beijing over its international r...

Taiwan Begins Deploying United States Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems

Taiwan has received and started deploying its first batch of United States-supplied Harpoon coastal missile systems, strengthening its anti-ship capabilities as part of a broader effort to reinforce maritime defenses.

Xi Jinping Pushes China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway During Kyrgyzstan Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping used his visit to Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit to promote progress on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, a major infrastructure project intended to expand regional trade conn...

China Unveils New Measures to Support Consumer Spending and Domestic Retail

China’s State Council has introduced targeted measures to expand household consumption and strengthen demand for consumer goods as Beijing seeks to reduce reliance on weaker real estate and traditional infrastructure activity.

China’s Manufacturing Contraction Eases as August Purchasing Managers Index Rises to 49.8

China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers index improved to 49.8 in August from 49.2 in July, indicating a slower pace of industrial contraction, while the non-manufacturing index remained at 49.0.

Chinese Semiconductor Companies Report 99 Percent Surge in First-Half Profits

China’s semiconductor sector recorded a 99 percent year-on-year increase in net profit and a 12.8 percent rise in revenue during the first half, reflecting stronger domestic industry performance despite international technology restricti...

Tibet-Nepal Border Disaster Leaves 16 Dead and More Than 500 Missing

A massive ice-rock avalanche and subsequent barrier lake failure along the Tibet-Nepal border has killed 16 people and left more than 500 missing, prompting Chinese authorities to deploy large-scale search, medical and relocation operati...

Foreign Beauty Brands Regain Market Share in China as Domestic Rivals Lose Ground

International cosmetics companies are recovering share in China as more cautious consumers shift toward established global brands, putting pressure on domestic competitors that had expanded rapidly in recent years.

China and Kyrgyzstan Upgrade Strategic Partnership at SCO Summit

President Xi Jinping arrived in Bishkek for a state visit and the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, highlighting closer economic and security ties and progress on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway.

High-Speed Rail and Airlines Enter Price War on Chinese Domestic Routes

China’s expanding high-speed rail network is intensifying competition with domestic airlines, forcing fare reductions and adding pressure to profitability across major travel routes.

Chinese Technology Groups Expand AI Data Centers Across Southeast Asia

Major Chinese technology companies are increasing investment in Southeast Asian data centers as regional demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure grows.

Chinese Industrial Profits Rise on AI and Technology Exports Despite Weak Domestic Demand

China’s industrial profits have strengthened on high-value technology exports and artificial intelligence manufacturing, while analysts warn that subdued consumption is leaving the recovery heavily dependent on external demand.

Hong Kong Launches AI Strategy and Completes First Passenger Drone Test Flight

Hong Kong introduced an artificial intelligence and industry development strategy while also carrying out its first test flight of an electric vertical take-off and landing passenger aircraft.

China’s Autonomous Driving Sector Moves Into Commercial Deployment

Chinese autonomous-driving companies are expanding robotaxi fleets and autonomous logistics operations as the industry moves from regulatory trials into broader commercial competition.

China’s Graduate Job Market Shifts Toward Grassroots Roles as Government Hiring Contracts

Millions of recent university graduates are increasingly taking lower-tier administrative and grassroots positions as reduced civil-service recruitment and cautious private-sector hiring narrow employment options.

Glacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Flooding Along China-Nepal Border

A major ice collapse near Tibet and Nepal caused destructive flash floods and severe infrastructure damage, prompting emergency operations across the mountainous border region.

China and Jordan Deepen Cooperation on Gaza, Energy and Infrastructure

President Xi Jinping and Jordan’s King Abdullah II held talks in Beijing covering the Gaza conflict, a two-state solution and Strait of Hormuz security, alongside new bilateral agreements in technology, energy and infrastructure.

Xi Jinping to Visit Egypt as China and Egypt Hold Joint Air Force Exercises

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Cairo for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations as China and Egypt deepen ties in defense, infrastructure and currency cooperation alongside joint military exercises.

China’s Provincial Governments Fail to Cover First-Half Spending as Fiscal Pressure Deepens

All 31 provincial-level regions in China recorded revenues below expenditures in the first half of 2026, with an average fiscal self-sufficiency rate of 56.3% as property weakness and softer consumption strain local finances.

Chinese Chipmakers Capture Nearly 90% of Domestic High-End AI Semiconductor Market

Domestic suppliers led by Huawei are projected to account for nearly 90% of China’s advanced artificial intelligence chip sales by the end of 2026 as local technology increasingly replaces foreign products.

China’s Central Bank Unveils 2026-2030 Plan for Financial Opening and Risk Management

The People’s Bank of China outlined a five-year reform agenda covering cross-border payments, offshore renminbi markets, monetary policy tools, financial risk controls and expanded digital and green financing.

China’s Central Bank Buys 20 Tonnes of Gold in July as Reserve Diversification Continues

The People’s Bank of China purchased 20 tonnes of gold in July, its largest monthly acquisition since late 2023, bringing net purchases during the first seven months of 2026 to nearly 60 tonnes.

Chinese Municipalities Turn More Heavily to Fines as Land-Sale Revenue Falls

Cash-strapped local governments are increasingly relying on administrative penalties to raise revenue as the collapse in land sales leaves large holes in municipal finances.

Tencent Launches Upgraded AI Model as Competition Intensifies in China

Tencent has released an expanded version of its proprietary large language model as the Shenzhen-based technology group seeks to narrow the performance gap with leading artificial intelligence systems.

China Investigates Jiangxi Governor Ye Jianchun in Latest Anti-Corruption Probe

China’s anti-graft watchdog has opened an investigation into Jiangxi Governor Ye Jianchun, making him the 47th senior cadre targeted this year in the continuing nationwide corruption campaign.

Former Hubei Party Chief Sentenced to Life in $111 Million Corruption Case

A Chinese court has sentenced a former Hubei provincial party chief and former senior banking official to life imprisonment without parole after a corruption conviction involving $111 million.

Chinese Auto-Parts Maker Apologizes After Abrupt Graduate Layoffs Spark Backlash

Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems has apologized and offered financial payouts after abruptly dismissing newly hired university graduates, drawing attention to employment pressures facing young Chinese workers.

China’s Central Bank Reviews Risks From AI Agents Making Financial Transactions

The People’s Bank of China has begun examining security and financial risks linked to autonomous artificial intelligence agents carrying out transactions, as regulators consider safeguards for emerging payment technologies.

China Prioritizes Humanoid Robotics and Quantum Technology in New Industrial Push

China’s industry ministry and state planners are directing subsidies and provincial procurement support toward humanoid robotics, embodied artificial intelligence and advanced telecommunications technologies.

Chinese Tech Companies Expand AI Data Center Investment Across Southeast Asia

Major Chinese cloud and technology companies are investing in hyperscale artificial intelligence infrastructure across Southeast Asia as they seek new digital markets and alternatives to markets constrained by geopolitical trade restrict...

China Vanke Reports Wider First-Half Losses as Property Slump Persists

State-backed developer China Vanke has reported mounting first-half losses as weak home sales and continued debt pressures underscore the strains still facing China’s property sector.

Himalayan Mudslide Leaves Hundreds Missing at Nepal-China Border Crossing

An avalanche and mudslide at the Gyirong border crossing in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region has killed at least 16 people and left more than 500 unaccounted for, including 261 foreign nationals, prompting a major rescue operation.

China’s Semiconductor Output Rises More Than 23% as Domestic Production Expands

Chinese integrated-circuit production increased by more than 23% while research spending rose 13% in the first half, reflecting a continued push to expand domestic semiconductor capacity amid restrictions on imported technology.

China Urges US to Remove Trade and Technology Obstacles Ahead of High-Level Talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Washington to change policies Beijing regards as hostile on technology and trade ahead of expected high-level discussions between the world’s two largest economies.