Beijing Post

Axera Semiconductor and BlackBerry QNX Secure Automaker Contracts for Intelligent Driving Platform

Chinese chipmaker Axera Semiconductor and BlackBerry’s QNX division have launched a production-ready intelligent driving platform that has won design contracts from several domestic automakers, with mass production planned for later this...

General Motors and SAIC Extend China Joint Venture for Another 20 Years

General Motors and SAIC Motor have renewed their long-standing joint venture for two decades, with greater emphasis on electric vehicles and smart mobility and plans to use Chinese production capabilities to serve emerging markets.

China Rebukes Philippines Over Criticism of Ethnic Unity Law

China’s Foreign Ministry has condemned Philippine criticism of its new Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, calling Manila’s statement a political provocation as tensions between the two countries continue over wider bilateral and So...

Ellington Electronic Technology Invests 3 Billion Yuan in AI Hardware Manufacturing

Ellington Electronic Technology plans to invest 3 billion yuan in a smart manufacturing facility in Zhongshan that will produce high-layer printed circuit boards for artificial intelligence servers, high-speed switches and optical modules.

China Launches Surprise Inspections of Electric Vehicle Makers Over Price Wars

China’s industry ministry has conducted unannounced inspections of five electric vehicle manufacturers as Beijing moves to curb aggressive price-cutting that officials fear is damaging profitability and threatening the sector’s longer-te...

China’s Central Bank Pledges Accommodative Policy as Growth Slows

The People’s Bank of China said monetary policy will remain appropriately loose in the second half of 2026, with timely policy adjustments and ample liquidity aimed at supporting the economy after second-quarter growth slowed to 4.3 perc...

China Becomes South Korea’s Top Export Market as AI Hardware Demand Surges

South Korean exports to China jumped 96 percent in July to 21.7 billion dollars, driven by strong demand for memory chips and artificial intelligence infrastructure and putting China ahead of the United States as Seoul’s largest export d...

Super Typhoon Dolphin Forces Evacuations and Disrupts Yangtze River Delta Logistics

More than 100,000 people have been evacuated in Fujian and Zhejiang as Super Typhoon Dolphin approached China’s eastern coast, while passenger ferry services were suspended and thousands of fishing and construction vessels recalled.

Unitree Technology Targets 61 Billion Yuan Valuation in Shanghai Robotics IPO

Chinese robotics maker Unitree Technology has priced its planned Shanghai listing at a valuation of 61 billion yuan, or about 8.4 billion dollars, underscoring strong domestic investor interest in the country’s humanoid robotics industry.

China and India Seek Border Stability Ahead of Potential Xi Jinping Visit

Chinese and Indian officials have agreed to use existing military communication channels to manage outstanding issues along the Line of Actual Control, signaling an effort to prevent miscalculation as the two countries consider a potenti...

BYD Files Regulatory Documents for Five Point Two-Meter Fang Cheng Bao Tai Nine Plug-In Hybrid

Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams has submitted regulatory filings for the Fang Cheng Bao Tai Nine, a five point two-meter plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle that will be the company’s largest model and targets the full-size luxury s...

China Signals Openness to Law Enforcement Cooperation With United States

China’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed comments from the head of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation on possible cooperation against transnational crime, saying Beijing is prepared to engage on law enforcement based on mutua...

China’s Supreme People’s Court Issues First Judicial Interpretation for New Environmental Code

China’s highest court has released judicial provisions governing implementation of the new Ecological and Environmental Code, which is due to take effect on August fifteenth and sets transition rules for environmental litigation and corp...

Taiwan Uses Drones and Missile Corvettes in Han Kuang Exercises to Test Coastal Defenses

President Lai Ching-te oversaw coastal strike exercises in Kaohsiung involving drone swarms and Tuo Chiang-class fast attack missile corvettes, as Taiwan tests asymmetric capabilities for responding to a potential amphibious assault.

China’s New Home Prices Fall Three Point Three Percent as Shanghai Records Further Gains

New home prices across seventy major Chinese cities fell three point three percent year on year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, although the decline eased from the previous month and Shanghai prices rose three point one ...

Cambricon Revenue More Than Doubles as Chinese Demand for Artificial Intelligence Chips Accelerates

Chinese artificial intelligence chipmaker Cambricon Technologies reported first-half revenue of nearly six billion yuan, up one hundred eight percent year on year, as domestic technology companies increase data-center procurement amid Un...

Changxin Memory Accelerates Shanghai Listing Plans as Global Demand for Memory Chips Rises

Chinese dynamic random-access memory maker Changxin Memory Technologies is advancing preparations for an initial public offering on Shanghai’s Star Market, seeking fresh capital as demand for memory components increases and the company w...

Chinese Battery Makers Build Zero-Carbon Industrial Parks Ahead of European Union Carbon Rules

Major Chinese electric vehicle battery producers are developing industrial parks powered by integrated solar and energy-storage systems as they prepare for European Union carbon emission caps scheduled to take effect in two thousand twen...

China Expands Yuan Swap Agreements With Malaysia and Argentina to Support Local-Currency Trade

The People's Bank of China has renewed a five-year currency swap with Malaysia worth two hundred twenty billion yuan and extended a one hundred thirty billion yuan arrangement with Argentina, supporting local-currency settlements and red...

Typhoon Dolphin Triggers Emergency Response and Suspends Commercial Port Operations in Eastern China

China has activated a level-four flood emergency response across six eastern provinces as Typhoon Dolphin approaches Zhejiang and Fujian, with ferry services and commercial port operations suspended in Shanghai and Zhejiang, disrupting m...

Chinese Semiconductor Equipment Maker AMEC Reports Two Hundred Eighty-Two Percent First-Half Profit Surge

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China reported a preliminary two hundred eighty-two percent increase in first-half profit, underscoring strong demand for domestic semiconductor equipment as Chinese foundries expand capacity and repl...

China’s Foreign Trade Surges Nineteen Percent in July as High-Tech Exports Drive Growth

China’s total imports and exports reached four point six six trillion yuan in July, up nineteen point two percent from a year earlier, with exports of industrial robots, artificial intelligence products and three-dimensional printers ris...

China Unveils Fifteen-Measure Plan to Stabilize Foreign Investment and Expand Market Access

The State Council has approved measures to improve conditions for foreign-invested companies and streamline capital flows as Beijing seeks to reverse a recent slowdown in inbound foreign direct investment.

Ukraine Tells Senate Republicans Its Drone War Offers a Blueprint for America

Frontline commanders briefed Republican senators on cheap drones, electronic warfare and rapid adaptation as Washington pursues deeper defence cooperation with Kyiv.

Chinese Treasury Bond Futures Begin Trading in Hong Kong

Chinese treasury bond futures have started trading in Hong Kong, giving international investors new tools to manage renminbi-denominated sovereign debt exposure and strengthening links between mainland and offshore financial markets.

State-Backed Chinese Tourism Developers Face Losses From Debt and Idle Property Projects

Major state-owned tourism developers are facing mounting losses despite strong domestic travel demand, as idle real estate projects and debt accumulated during years of construction continue to weigh on their finances.

China’s Services Trade Grows Eight Percent as Travel and Knowledge-Intensive Sectors Recover

China’s services trade exceeded three point seven trillion yuan in the first half of the year, up eight point three percent, with growth in cultural and entertainment services and intellectual property payments reflecting a broader recov...

China Intensifies IPO Crackdown as Regulators Penalize Smaller Brokerages

Chinese securities regulators are tightening scrutiny of investment banking failures and imposing penalties on smaller brokerages, forcing firms to strengthen compliance as authorities seek to improve the quality of new listings and curb...

China Highlights New Technology Breakthroughs Across Space, Displays and Advanced Materials

Chinese state media has highlighted a series of technological advances spanning upgrades to the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope, new-generation display panels and ultra-thin high-end steel as Beijing expands domestic capa...

NASN Intelligent Technology Reaches Ten Billion Hong Kong Dollar Valuation in Hong Kong IPO

Chinese autonomous-driving component maker NASN Intelligent Technology reached a valuation of ten billion Hong Kong dollars in its Hong Kong debut, highlighting the growing capitalization of domestic suppliers serving China’s electric ve...

China Tightens Offshore Tax Rules for Wealthy Individuals and Closes Trust Loopholes

China has introduced a twenty percent tax framework targeting offshore structures previously used by wealthy individuals, giving high-net-worth taxpayers ninety days to settle back taxes as authorities intensify revenue collection.

China Audit Finds Billions in Rural Development Funds Diverted to Local Debt Support

A national audit found that local authorities diverted more than four billion US dollars intended for rural development to support struggling state-owned enterprises and address off-balance-sheet liabilities, highlighting growing fiscal ...

China Deploys Domestic Deep Ultraviolet Lithography Systems in Push for Semiconductor Self-Sufficiency

Chinese state-owned companies have begun deploying domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet lithography equipment at major chipmakers including Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, reducing the impact of foreig...

China’s Foreign Trade Expands Nineteen Percent in July as High-Tech and Electric Vehicle Shipments Surge

China’s foreign trade grew nineteen point two percent year on year in yuan terms in July, beating expectations as strong global demand for electronics, machinery and green technology offset continued weakness in domestic consumption.

People’s Bank of China Signals Moderately Loose Policy and More Support for Economy

The People’s Bank of China has pledged stronger counter-cyclical adjustments, ample market liquidity and lower social financing costs in the second half of the year as policymakers seek to support domestic demand and stabilize economic c...

China Brings New Hualong One Nuclear Reactor Into Commercial Operation

A domestically developed Hualong One nuclear reactor entered commercial service in southern China, supporting the country's goal of increasing non-fossil electricity generation while strengthening its nuclear technology industry.

Shenzhou-21 Crew Returns After Record Tiangong Space Station Mission

The three astronauts from the Shenzhou-21 mission made their first public appearance after completing a record two hundred ten days aboard the Tiangong space station, where they carried out scientific research and tested advanced life-su...

Chinese Military Conducts Joint Naval and Air Patrols Around Scarborough Shoal

The People's Liberation Army carried out coordinated naval and air operations near Scarborough Shoal following renewed tensions with the Philippines, underscoring Beijing's determination to reinforce its presence in the disputed South Ch...

China Extends Central Bank Gold Buying as Investors Shift Toward Bullion

The China Gold Association said the People's Bank of China increased its gold reserves for a twentieth consecutive month while demand for gold bars and coins rose sharply and jewelry purchases declined amid elevated prices.

China Criticizes Japan Over Debate on Post-War Non-Nuclear Principles

The Foreign Ministry accused Japan of using regional security tensions to justify military expansion and closer nuclear cooperation with the United States, warning that any shift away from its longstanding non-nuclear principles would un...

China Advances Satellite Network With Back-to-Back Rocket Launches

China launched new low-Earth orbit internet satellites aboard a Long March-8A rocket and followed with two artificial intelligence satellites on a Smart Dragon-3 mission, expanding both commercial and strategic space capabilities.

China's Services Trade Expands on Strong Growth in Knowledge-Intensive Exports

The Ministry of Commerce said services trade rose eight point three percent in the first half of two thousand and twenty-six to nearly three point seven eight trillion yuan, driven by rapid growth in technology services and intellectual ...

China Orders Flood Preparations Ahead of Typhoon Dolphin

The Ministry of Water Resources instructed authorities across major river basins to strengthen flood-control measures, inspect reservoirs and prepare for possible flooding as Typhoon Dolphin approaches eastern and southern China.