Beijing Post

Chinese Regulators Investigate J&T Express Over Safety and Service Concerns

Authorities in Liaoning and Guizhou launched formal investigations into courier company J&T Express and issued reprimands over safety shortcomings and service issues, highlighting tighter oversight of China's fiercely competitive logisti...

China Unveils New Human Rights Action Plan Linking Development and Digital Governance

Released at the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance in Beijing, the new five-year framework ties human rights objectives to economic modernization, environmental protection, social equity and the management of emerging digital r...

Caixin Summit in Hong Kong Highlights Investor Concerns Over Artificial Intelligence Valuations

Speakers at the Caixin Summer Summit urged investors to focus on computing infrastructure and industry-specific applications rather than speculative enthusiasm surrounding generative artificial intelligence, reflecting growing caution ac...

Private Capital Takes Larger Role in Managing China's Expanding Trade Surplus

New balance-of-payments data suggests private companies are increasingly directing the deployment of China's large merchandise trade surplus, reducing reliance on central bank-led recycling of foreign exchange and underscoring the growin...

Chinese AI Platforms Suspend Key Features During National College Entrance Examination

Major artificial intelligence services including Doubao, Qwen and DeepSeek temporarily disabled photo-recognition and essay-assistance functions during China's national college entrance examination, reflecting efforts to prevent cheating...

China Outlines Higher-Value Agricultural Export Strategy in Next Five-Year Development Plan

The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences unveiled a roadmap for 2026-2030 that prioritizes fresh produce exports, cold-chain logistics and expanded market access across Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and Belt and Road ma...

China Reports Eighth Straight Monthly Decline in Telecom Fraud Cases

The Ministry of Public Security said telecom fraud incidents have fallen for eight consecutive months following joint enforcement operations in Myanmar and Cambodia that dismantled cross-border criminal networks and led to the extraditio...

China Sanctions Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Over South China Sea Dispute

Beijing imposed sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his immediate family, marking a sharp escalation in tensions as China signaled its opposition to what it described as Manila's increasingly assertive acti...

Property Developers Turn to Semiconductor Investments as Real Estate Market Remains Weak

Several struggling real estate companies have announced investments in semiconductor-related businesses, prompting sharp gains in their share prices and drawing attention to the growing flow of capital toward China’s strategic technology...

China’s High-Tech Exports Strengthen as Weak Consumer Demand Weighs on Broader Economy

Recent economic indicators show strong growth in electronics and metals manufacturing linked to global demand for advanced technologies, while softer consumer spending and weaker traditional sectors continue to weigh on business confidence.

Beijing Launches 257 Billion Yuan Urban Renewal Program to Upgrade Aging Infrastructure

The central government has unveiled a five-year initiative focused on renovating older urban neighborhoods and underground utility networks, with the aim of improving infrastructure quality and supporting investment during a prolonged pr...

Taiwan Weighs Criminal Penalties for Unauthorized Exports of Advanced AI Chips to Mainland China

Taipei is drafting tougher export-control measures that would classify the diversion of advanced semiconductor hardware, including high-end artificial intelligence servers, to mainland China as a criminal offense, reflecting growing pres...

Local Governments Increase Tax Collection Efforts as Fiscal Pressures Mount

Chinese companies have reported more than US$675 million in back taxes, penalties, and related charges this year, highlighting intensified enforcement measures as local authorities seek alternative revenue sources amid declining income f...

Debt Restructuring Helps Ease Pressure on Lower-Tier Local Government Financing Vehicles

Debt-swap programs and support from state-owned banks have reduced leverage among many district-level financing vehicles, although significant volumes of higher-cost legacy debt remain unresolved across parts of the local government sector.

SMIC Wins Approval for Strategic Subsidiary Acquisition to Expand Chipmaking Capacity

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation has received final regulatory clearance to acquire its subsidiary, a move aimed at consolidating domestic semiconductor assets and reinforcing China’s drive to expand local production...

Huawei Outlines New Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology Amid Export Restrictions

Huawei has unveiled proprietary chip-scaling innovations that it says could help narrow the technology gap with leading global manufacturers, as China intensifies efforts to strengthen domestic semiconductor capabilities despite continui...

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

China’s central bank added 320,000 ounces of gold in May, lifting total holdings to nearly 75 million ounces and continuing a sustained reserve diversification strategy amid heightened geopolitical and financial uncertainty.

China Introduces First Comprehensive Rules Governing Overseas Investments and Acquisitions

Premier Li Qiang has signed new regulations establishing a nationwide framework for reviewing outbound investments and overseas asset transactions, giving authorities greater oversight of deals deemed relevant to national security, indus...

China Begins US$11 Billion Yangtze River Shipping Project to Ease Three Gorges Bottlenecks

Construction has started on a major infrastructure project designed to increase freight capacity along the Yangtze River by bypassing congestion around the Three Gorges Dam, improving efficiency on one of China's most important transport...

Taiwan Weighs Ban on Exports of Advanced AI Processors to Mainland China

Authorities in Taipei are considering new legal measures to criminalize the smuggling of advanced artificial intelligence servers to Mainland China, a move that would further tighten technology controls across the Taiwan Strait and align...

Xiaomi Expands Electric Vehicle Strategy with Planned Extended-Range Model

Xiaomi has submitted regulatory filings for an extended-range electric vehicle, broadening its automotive portfolio after the successful launch of its battery-powered sedans and intensifying competition in China's crowded EV market.

China Releases New Human Rights Action Plan Focused on Development and Environmental Goals

The State Council has unveiled its 2026–2030 Human Rights Action Plan, emphasizing economic development, environmental protection and carbon reduction objectives as central components of its approach to human rights policy.

China Tightens Outbound Investment Rules with New State Council Decree

A new 34-article regulation issued by the State Council establishes stricter oversight of outbound investment, technology transfers, capital movements, and cross-border data flows, reinforcing Beijing's emphasis on national security in o...

Producer Inflation Climbs as Credit Demand Remains Weak in China

China's producer price index rose 3.7% from a year earlier in May, driven by higher raw material costs, while money supply growth slowed, suggesting that monetary easing measures are not yet translating into stronger borrowing across the...

Senior Shanghai Official and Central Bank Figure Face Anti-Corruption Investigation

China's top anti-graft agency has opened investigations into Shanghai Vice Mayor Chen Yujian and a senior official linked to the People's Bank of China, extending an ongoing campaign targeting corruption in government and financial insti...

Changchun Seeks New Electric Vehicle Investment to Revitalize Automotive Industry

Officials in Changchun have unveiled a restructuring plan through 2030 aimed at attracting electric vehicle manufacturers and supporting the transformation of the city's automotive sector, including efforts to strengthen the position of ...

China Launches Nationwide Push for Commercial Adoption of Humanoid Robots

Chinese authorities have directed local governments and state-owned enterprises to deploy humanoid robots across manufacturing, logistics, retail and healthcare sectors by the end of 2026, accelerating efforts to commercialize advanced a...

China, Hong Kong and Indonesia Expand Local Currency Settlement Framework

The People's Bank of China, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Indonesia have signed an agreement to facilitate trade and investment settlement using the Indonesian rupiah and offshore renminbi, reducing reliance on the U.S. dolla...

Chinese Export Controls on Indium Phosphide Disrupt Supply Chains for AI Data Center Infrastructure

Delays in obtaining Chinese export licenses for indium phosphide are creating shortages for major U.S. photonics manufacturers, highlighting the growing importance of specialized materials in global artificial intelligence supply chains ...

China and Georgia Upgrade Relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Across Eurasian Transit Corridor

China and Georgia have agreed to elevate bilateral ties during talks between President Xi Jinping and Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili, expanding cooperation across infrastructure and economic development along the Black Sea–Centr...

China Rejects European Union Supply Chain Proposals, Calling New Rules Disguised Protectionism

China’s Foreign Ministry has criticized proposed European Union supply-chain regulations aimed at reducing dependency risks, describing them as protectionist measures and warning of potential trade friction as Brussels reassesses its ind...

China’s Housing Market Faces Deepening Shift as New Home Sales Contract and Buyers Move Toward Resale Properties

China’s property sector is experiencing continued double-digit declines in new-build residential sales, with buyers increasingly turning to secondary housing markets due to delivery uncertainty and liquidity pressures affecting major pri...

Chinese Corporations Increase Unannounced Workforce Reductions as Artificial Intelligence Drives Productivity Push

Reports indicate a rise in stealth layoffs across major Chinese companies as firms integrate artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, creating tension between industrial modernization goals and ongoing pressure over youth employmen...

China Accelerates Rollout of Digital Dielectric Coating Technology to Overcome Electric Vehicle Battery Fast-Charging Limits

Chinese battery manufacturers are adopting digital inkjet-applied dielectric coatings to replace traditional plastic film insulation, a shift aimed at improving thermal management and enabling faster charging in high-density electric veh...

China Unveils National Plan for One-Millisecond Low-Latency Artificial Intelligence Computing Networks by 2028

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a three-year roadmap to integrate artificial intelligence into national communications infrastructure, aiming for ultra-low latency computing coverage across major citi...

United States Expands Military-Linked Blacklist to Include Alibaba, Baidu and BYD, Escalating Technology and Supply Chain Restrictions

The Pentagon has added major Chinese companies including Alibaba, Baidu and electric vehicle maker BYD to its updated list of firms it says are linked to China’s military, prohibiting US defense agencies from procuring their products or ...

Xi Jinping Concludes State Visit to North Korea Following High-Level Talks With Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi Jinping has returned to Beijing after a state visit to North Korea that included meetings with Kim Jong Un and visits to political training institutions, with both sides reaffirming strategic alignment amid heightene...

China Mandates Deployment of 10,000 Humanoid Robots Across State Industries in Push Toward Industrial Automation

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and state assets regulator have ordered state-owned enterprises to deploy humanoid robots across manufacturing, logistics and retail, setting a target of 10,000 commercial units by ...

China Factory-Gate Inflation Rises to Four-Year High as Energy Costs Surge and Domestic Demand Remains Weak

China’s producer price index rose 3.9% year-on-year in May, driven largely by a 21% jump in fuel costs, while consumer inflation remained subdued due to weaker food prices, highlighting continued divergence between industrial pricing pre...

People’s Bank of China Extends Gold Buying Streak to 19 Months as Foreign Reserves Reach Near-Decade High

China’s central bank purchased 9.95 tonnes of gold in May, marking a 19th consecutive month of accumulation and lifting foreign exchange reserves to about $3.44 trillion, as policymakers continue efforts to reduce exposure to dollar vola...

China Uses Maritime Enforcement Operations to Reinforce Claims Near Taiwan

The deployment of transport ministry law enforcement vessels east of Taiwan reflects Beijing's increasing use of administrative and maritime enforcement measures in areas connected to wider regional territorial and jurisdictional disputes.

Tech Share Sales Signal Capital Rotation Following Strong Artificial Intelligence Gains

Large-scale share disposals by a state-backed semiconductor fund and technology company insiders suggest investors are locking in gains after a sharp rally in artificial intelligence-related stocks while regulators maintain close oversig...

Zero-Carbon Industrial Projects Gain Momentum Across China

Investments in green industrial parks, energy infrastructure and low-carbon manufacturing are advancing as authorities seek to establish environmental standards that support domestic development and international trade requirements.

Shanghai Carbon Neutrality Expo Highlights Zero-Carbon Industrial Development

Authorities and industry groups opened the Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo, showcasing projects that combine offshore wind generation, energy storage systems and high levels of clean electricity supply as China promotes gre...

China Expands Humanoid Robot Data Programs to Support Commercial Deployment Goals

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, working with regional governments and technology firms, launched large-scale data collection initiatives to build open-source embodied artificial intelligence datasets as part of a bro...

Daqo New Energy Commits Six Billion Yuan to Smart Energy Manufacturing Hub in Suzhou

Daqo New Energy signed an agreement to build a major production base in the Kunshan Economic and Technological Development Zone focused on energy storage systems, solid-state transformers, electrical breakers and other advanced grid tech...

China Reports Steady Consumer Price Recovery and Continued Growth in Auto Sales

Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics and trade authorities showed improving consumer price trends alongside continued growth in vehicle production and retail sales, indicating stable domestic demand and ongoing industrial a...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Calls for Restraint After US Airstrikes on Iranian Targets

China's Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the widening Middle East conflict and urged all parties to remain calm and avoid further escalation after US forces carried out retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets following the downing ...