Beijing Post

China Expands State Medical Insurance Access for Gig and Flexible Workers

Regulators introduced new mechanisms to bring more platform and flexible workers into the national medical insurance system, broadening coverage for a growing segment of the urban workforce.

China Coast Guard Completes 45-Day North Pacific Fisheries Patrol

China’s Coast Guard concluded an extended fisheries enforcement deployment in the North Pacific, demonstrating a broader maritime law-enforcement presence beyond the country’s immediate coastal waters.

Chinese Local Governments Cut Hidden Debt by Half in Two Years

Provincial and municipal authorities have reduced opaque off-balance-sheet liabilities through debt swaps into public bonds, easing financial pressure while limiting room for another large infrastructure-led stimulus push.

China Orders Stronger Intellectual Property Protection for AI and Emerging Technologies

The State Council issued a directive prioritizing intellectual property safeguards for advanced technologies as Beijing seeks to strengthen protection for domestic innovation and shape regulation in the fast-growing AI sector.

Hong Kong Regulator Raids Huatai Financial Over Suspected U.S. Options Trading Irregularities

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission raided Huatai Financial Holdings as part of an investigation into suspected irregular offshore options trading linked to U.S. equities.

Airbus Cuts Long-Term China Narrowbody Forecast as High-Speed Rail Expands

Airbus lowered its long-term outlook for single-aisle aircraft demand in China, citing the continued expansion of high-speed rail and its growing impact on domestic intercity air travel.

China Coast Guard Completes 45-Day Fisheries Patrol in North Pacific

Chinese maritime law-enforcement vessels concluded a 45-day fisheries patrol in the North Pacific, extending the operational reach of China’s coast guard far beyond waters close to the mainland.

China’s Supreme Court Issues New Rules for AI Deepfakes and Copyright Disputes

China’s top court released legal guidelines covering artificial intelligence copyright infringement and synthetic-media counterfeiting as authorities seek clearer rules for generative technologies.

People’s Bank of China Extends Gold-Buying Streak to 22 Months

China’s central bank increased its gold holdings for a 22nd consecutive month as it continues diversifying official reserves and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar.

China Expels Former Emergency Management Minister and Senior Financial Figures in Graft Crackdown

China’s anti-corruption authorities expelled a former emergency management minister from the Communist Party and pursued penalties against senior financial-sector figures as the government continued its long-running corruption campaign.

China’s August Exports Jump 25% as Higher Chip and AI Hardware Prices Offset Weaker Volumes

Chinese exports rose 25% in August and pushed the trade surplus to a record, with gains driven largely by higher prices for legacy semiconductors and artificial intelligence hardware even as underlying shipment volumes declined.

Huawei Unveils New Tri-Fold Smartphone With Proprietary Logic-Folding Chip

Huawei launched a high-end tri-fold smartphone using a proprietary logic-folding silicon architecture, while Xiaomi also introduced a new foldable device as competition intensifies in China’s premium handset market.

China’s Inflation Accelerates as Higher Energy Costs Collide With Weak Consumer Demand

Chinese consumer prices rose faster than expected in August as global energy costs lifted inflation, complicating the outlook for policymakers already contending with subdued household spending and a prolonged property downturn.

Former Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa Dies at 89

Tung Chee-hwa, the shipping magnate who became Hong Kong’s first chief executive after the 1997 handover to Chinese sovereignty, has died at the age of 89.

CICC Wins Approval to Absorb Two Brokerages in China’s Financial-Sector Consolidation

Chinese regulators approved China International Capital Corporation’s takeover of two smaller brokerages, advancing Beijing’s effort to consolidate the securities industry into larger and more globally competitive institutions.

Shanghai and Shenzhen Markets Draw Steady Institutional Inflows as Governance Improves

Mainland Chinese stock markets recorded resilient institutional buying as state-backed purchases, stronger dividend payouts and tighter corporate disclosure oversight supported market liquidity.

China’s Industrial Policy Shifts Further Toward AI, Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing

China is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence across manufacturing as humanoid robotics, smart batteries and other advanced technologies move toward industrial-scale production, while policymakers reduce reliance on property-d...

Chinese Auto and Electronics Profits Rise Despite Weak Consumer Demand

Industrial profits in Guangdong and Jiangsu were supported by strong earnings in advanced electronics and automation, helping offset weaker margins in property-linked and traditional consumer manufacturing.

China Expands Trade and Technology Links Across Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia

Chinese data showed import growth from Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia outpacing exports for a sixth consecutive month as trade and technology links with Global South economies deepen.

China Prioritizes Debt Control and Fiscal Reform Alongside High-Tech Investment

Fiscal authorities are focusing on local government debt reduction, tax simplification and financial risk controls while directing more policy support toward technology, advanced manufacturing and industrial upgrading.

China Tightens Outbound Investment Rules as Geopolitical Risks Increase

The Ministry of Commerce introduced stronger oversight of overseas investment, removing traditional monetary thresholds and expanding scrutiny of capital deployment to protect strategic assets and guide corporate expansion abroad.

China Deepens Economic Links With Global South Through Infrastructure and Supply Chains

Beijing is expanding digital infrastructure, technology transfers and critical supply-chain partnerships across Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia as foreign economic policy increasingly targets emerging markets.

China Completes Key Tests for Future Lunar and Deep-Space Missions

Chinese aerospace engineers completed critical testing of next-generation carrier rockets and automated docking modules as preparations advance for future deep-space exploration and lunar research station missions.

China Says Power Battery Installations Reach 41 GWh as Industry Maintains Global Lead

Chinese officials said power battery installations reached 41 gigawatt-hours in early 2026, while China continues to account for more than 70% of global new-energy vehicle and battery production.

China Exports Jump 25% in August on Strong AI Chip and High-Tech Hardware Demand

Chinese exports rose 25% in August as strong international demand and higher prices for artificial intelligence infrastructure hardware boosted the trade surplus, even as domestic industrial consumption remained more cautious.

China Defends 4.7% Growth Target While Rejecting Large-Scale Debt-Fueled Stimulus

Chinese economic planners reiterated their commitment to a 4.7% growth target while emphasizing advanced manufacturing and industrial upgrading instead of pursuing a broad debt-driven stimulus program.

China and Egypt Sign More Than 20 Agreements on AI, Green Energy and Supply Chains

Beijing and Cairo signed more than 20 cooperation agreements during President Xi Jinping’s state visit, covering artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, green energy and industrial supply chains under the Belt and Road Initiative.

China Drafts Unified Local Surtax Giving Provinces Greater Rate-Setting Authority

The Ministry of Finance and State Tax Administration proposed merging local levies into a single surtax, allowing provincial governments to set rates between 11% and 13% while simplifying tax administration for businesses.

China Manufacturing PMI Rises to 49.8 as Factory Contraction Eases

China’s manufacturing purchasing managers index increased to 49.8 as factory output recovered and orders stabilized, with targeted monetary easing and equipment-upgrade programs beginning to support activity.

China Says Local Government Hidden Debt Has Been Halved Through Bond-Swap Program

Chinese financial authorities said a two-year debt-swap campaign has cut hidden local government debt by half by replacing high-interest off-balance-sheet liabilities with more transparent municipal bonds.

China Youth Unemployment Rises to 17.9% as Graduate Influx Pressures Labour Market

China’s urban youth unemployment rate climbed to 17.9% in July, prompting authorities to expand subsidized loans and vocational placement programs as new graduates enter a difficult labour market.

People’s Bank of China Maintains Accommodative Policy to Support Business Financing

China’s central bank is continuing targeted lending and credit programs aimed at reducing financing costs for small businesses and supporting green technology while seeking to avoid inflationary and property-market risks.

China Humanoid Robot Shipments Top 40,000 Units as Mass Production Accelerates

China shipped more than 40,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, accounting for 97% of the global market, as 93.5 billion yuan in sector funding and a new general-purpose intelligent control standard support the shift to mass pr...

China’s Social Security Fund Posts Best Annual Investment Return in Five Years

China’s National Social Security Fund reported its strongest annual investment performance in five years, supported by gains across domestic equities and fixed income and a more diversified portfolio.

Chinese Diagnostics and Biopharma Companies Expand Overseas Clinical Trials

Chinese medical technology companies are increasing international clinical trials and regulatory submissions for advanced diagnostic products as they seek a larger presence in emerging healthcare markets.

Chinese Graduates Show Stronger Preference for State-Owned and Civil Service Jobs

Recent graduate placement data show a growing preference for public-sector and state-owned enterprise positions, reshaping recruitment patterns across major Chinese urban labor markets.

Chinese EV Makers Accelerate Overseas Factory Investment as Currency and Tariff Pressures Rise

Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturers are expanding localized assembly and logistics operations in Europe and Southeast Asia to limit pressure on margins from currency movements and changing trade tariffs.

People’s Bank of China Unveils 2026-2030 Plan for Financial Reform and Yuan Internationalization

China’s central bank released a five-year strategy focused on market-based interest-rate reforms, stronger macroprudential oversight, wider international use of the yuan and targeted financing for advanced technology and the green transi...

China Sets Tighter Framework for Rare Earth Mining and Processing

Industrial regulators established a new operational roadmap for pilot extraction and refining of rare earth oxides, strengthening controls over minerals critical to electric-vehicle motors and advanced manufacturing.

US Technology Curbs Accelerate China’s Domestic AI Chip Manufacturing Push

Chinese semiconductor companies and fabless designers are accelerating development of graphics processors and machine-learning accelerators as tighter Western export controls drive investment into domestic chip design, fabrication and su...

China Tightens Exit and Entry Rules Around Technology and National Security Violations

New regulations signed by Premier Li Qiang strengthen border controls, formalize travel restrictions linked to export-control and technology-security breaches, and incorporate foreign counter-measures lists into immigration enforcement.

China Steps Up Financial Overhaul Targeting Shadow Banking and Local Government Debt

Chinese financial authorities intensified coordinated action against hidden municipal financing vehicles and legacy shadow-banking exposures, seeking to reduce debt burdens while preserving funding for strategic industries.