Beijing Post

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.

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.

China Expands Targeted Credit Support for Consumers and Small Businesses

The People’s Bank of China is broadening subsidized lending and liquidity tools to encourage household spending and ease working-capital pressures on private manufacturers.

China Directs State-Owned Enterprises to Reinvest More in Core Technologies

China’s state asset regulator has instructed major central enterprises to allocate more capital and profit toward proprietary research and development aimed at addressing critical industrial bottlenecks.

China Accelerates 5G and Industrial Internet Deployment Across Manufacturing Hubs

Telecommunications regulators and state operators are expanding integrated 5G, computing and industrial internet infrastructure to support automated factories and smart logistics networks.

China’s High-Tech Manufacturing Expands as Advanced Computing and Robotics Outpace Traditional Industry

National Bureau of Statistics data show rapid growth in advanced electronics and specialized machinery, with high-value manufacturing continuing to outperform more traditional industrial sectors.

Guangdong Links Shenzhen and Guangzhou High-Tech Clusters Under Regional Innovation Plan

Provincial authorities are coordinating research resources, venture financing and commercialization efforts across Shenzhen and Guangzhou, with a focus on autonomous systems and biotechnology.

China Streamlines Rules for Outbound Investment and Corporate Capital Flows

The National Development and Reform Commission has revised oversight procedures to reduce administrative barriers for strategic overseas investment while maintaining controls aimed at managing capital and enterprise risks.

China Reports Resilient Foreign Trade as High-Value Technology Exports Gain Ground

Commerce and customs data show continued strength in exports, supported by international demand for green-energy technology, electric vehicles and optical communication modules.

China Sets New Priorities for AI and Semiconductor Self-Sufficiency

The State Council has outlined implementation plans directing subsidies and procurement support toward foundational computing, optical networking and advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment as China strengthens domestic technology...

China Expands Diplomatic Engagement Ahead of Regional and Global Summits

China’s Foreign Ministry has announced a busy schedule of incoming state visits as Beijing seeks to deepen trade and security relationships with partners across the Global South.

China Accelerates Local Government Debt Restructuring Through Provincial Bond Swaps

China’s Ministry of Finance and provincial authorities are expanding programs to resolve off-balance-sheet liabilities, cutting hidden municipal borrowing by half over two years while introducing unified local taxation rules to strengthe...

Chinese Auto-Parts Makers Expand Direct Online Sales to Overseas Consumers

Chinese automotive component manufacturers are increasingly using cross-border e-commerce platforms to sell directly to overseas consumers, bypassing traditional international distributors.

Beijing Targets Creation of 10,000 Artificial Intelligence Startups by 2028

Beijing authorities have unveiled incentives including tax support, subsidized computing capacity and faster regulatory approvals as the city seeks to incubate 10,000 artificial intelligence startups by 2028.

China to Issue 300 Billion Yuan in Special Bonds to Recapitalize State Financial Institutions

China’s Finance Ministry will issue 300 billion yuan in special treasury bonds to strengthen the core capital of major state financial institutions and banks, supporting their balance sheets and lending capacity.

Taiwan Tracks 17 Chinese Vessels and Two Military Aircraft Around the Strait

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry detected 17 Chinese naval and official vessels along with two military aircraft during a single day, continuing sustained Chinese military activity around the island.

ByteDance Secures $29.6 Billion Loan Facility to Expand AI Infrastructure

TikTok parent ByteDance has secured a $29.6 billion corporate credit facility to fund large-language-model development, advanced semiconductor purchases and expansion of its artificial intelligence infrastructure.

China Proposes Tighter Rules for Private Funds and Insurance Shareholders

Chinese financial regulators have drafted rules that would raise qualification requirements for private fund investors and strengthen scrutiny of insurance-company shareholders.

China’s Central Bank Injects 500 Billion Yuan to Maintain Financial-System Liquidity

The People’s Bank of China carried out a 500 billion yuan reverse-repurchase operation to keep banking-system liquidity ample ahead of policy-loan maturities and the autumn industrial and property sales season.

China Orders AI Integration Across Traditional Industries Including Silk, Tea and Porcelain

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued guidelines encouraging artificial intelligence, algorithmic design and smart manufacturing across traditional sectors including silk, tea and porcelain.

China and Qatar Expand Investment Cooperation Beyond Energy

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Qatar’s prime minister agreed in Beijing to broaden bilateral investment beyond liquefied natural gas into technology, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.

CATL Expects New-Energy Vehicles to Reach Half of China’s Heavy-Truck Market by 2028

Battery manufacturer CATL expects electric and hydrogen-powered trucks to account for half of China’s domestic heavy-truck market within two years as battery costs fall and emissions requirements tighten.

China Says Local Government Hidden Debt Has Fallen 50% Since 2024

Chinese regulators say off-balance-sheet local government borrowing has been cut by half through a debt-swap program replacing higher-risk financing with more transparent provincial bonds.