Beijing Post

China Offers 36 Infrastructure Projects to Private Investors

The National Development and Reform Commission is promoting transport, logistics, water and energy projects worth more than 61 billion yuan, seeking about 15.6 billion yuan in private capital.

Former Shanghai State Executive Gets Suspended Death Sentence in Corruption Case

A Shanghai court handed a suspended death sentence to a former president of Shanghai Industrial Investment Company after finding that he embezzled public funds and accepted bribes exceeding 175 million yuan.

China Publicly Names Local Officials Over Hidden Government Debt Violations

Central authorities have identified municipal and provincial officials accused of accumulating illegal off-balance-sheet debt, reinforcing Beijing’s campaign to tighten fiscal discipline as local governments face persistent funding press...

Former China Merchants Bank Vice President Placed Under Disciplinary Investigation

Chinese anti-corruption authorities have detained a former senior China Merchants Bank executive, bringing to five the number of top-level officials investigated at the lender amid continued scrutiny of the financial sector.

Shenzhen Residential Land Sale Draws 125% Premium Despite Property-Sector Strains

A China Overseas Land and Investment unit secured a sought-after residential site in Shenzhen’s Futian district at a 125% premium, showing continued demand among well-capitalized developers for scarce prime-city land.

Ant Group Launches AI Payment System for Agent-Based Commerce

Ant Group has introduced an automated escrow and payment-verification system designed for artificial intelligence-driven commerce, extending AI integration into China’s consumer payment infrastructure.

ByteDance Secures $29.6 Billion Loan Facility to Accelerate AI Expansion

ByteDance has obtained $29.6 billion in institutional debt financing to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure and development as the Chinese technology group increases spending on computing capacity.

Chinese Vehicle Exports Surpass Full-Year 2025 Total in First Eight Months

Chinese automakers exported more than one million vehicles for a third consecutive month in August, pushing shipments for the first eight months beyond the total for all of 2025 despite rising international tariff barriers.

China Introduces Cost Rules to Curb Destructive Manufacturing Price Wars

The National Development and Reform Commission has introduced new cost-control measures aimed at preventing predatory pricing as Beijing seeks to protect corporate profitability and stabilize domestic manufacturing supply chains.

China Halts New Battery Project Approvals as Government Reviews Overcapacity

Chinese regulators have suspended approvals and construction of new battery manufacturing facilities while assessing industry utilization and developing an early-warning system to contain mounting overcapacity risks.

China Orders State Companies to Pay Small Suppliers in Cash

The State Council has instructed state-owned enterprises to stop using commercial acceptance bills when paying small and medium-sized suppliers, seeking to ease private-sector liquidity pressures and improve domestic cash flow.

Chinese Clean-Energy Exports to Southeast Asia Reach Record $20 Billion

Southeast Asian purchases of Chinese solar, wind and battery technology rose 50% in 2026 to a record $20 billion as trade flows increasingly shift toward regional markets amid higher Western barriers.

Stronger Yuan Draws Foreign Investors Back to Chinese Bonds and Equities

The Chinese yuan’s gradual appreciation against the US dollar is helping stabilize capital outflows and attract foreign institutional investors back to mainland markets, while giving the central bank more room to adjust interest rates.

German Companies in China Expect Slowest Wage Growth in More Than a Decade

A German Chamber of Commerce in China survey found European manufacturers expect their weakest wage increases in more than 10 years while pausing planned job cuts, reflecting tight cost controls in an intensely competitive market.

China’s State Capital Budget Revenue Jumps 40% on Higher SOE Profit Payments

Revenue from China’s state capital budget rose 40% in the first seven months as state-owned enterprises increased profit remittances, providing additional support for public finances weakened by falling municipal land-sale income.

China Cuts Seaborne Crude Imports and Draws on Strategic Oil Reserves

China has reduced seaborne crude purchases and increased use of strategic reserves during heightened Middle East tensions, while electric vehicle adoption has displaced an estimated 1.5 million barrels a day of domestic oil demand.

China Considers Single Local Surtax to Replace Multiple Provincial Levies

China’s National People’s Congress is reviewing legislation that would allow provincial governments to consolidate various local fees into a single surtax of between 11% and 13%, seeking a more transparent and stable regional revenue sys...

China’s Export Value Surges as Higher Chip Prices Mask Weak Volume Growth

Chinese customs data showed a 25% increase in August export values and a record trade surplus, though analysis cited in the notes indicates much of the rise reflected higher semiconductor and electronics prices rather than stronger shipm...

China Publicly Rebukes Local Officials Over Hidden Debt Practices

China’s anti-corruption watchdog and Finance Ministry detailed six cases in which local authorities allegedly created new hidden debt or falsified progress in reducing liabilities, stepping up enforcement against local government financi...

Xi Jinping Arrives in India for BRICS Summit Focused on Global South Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit, where Beijing is promoting cooperation on green development, artificial intelligence and poverty reduction across the expanded bloc.

DeepSeek Launches Lower-Cost Flash AI Model With Strong Coding Performance

Chinese artificial intelligence developer DeepSeek released a new Flash model designed to sharply reduce computing costs while delivering strong results on coding and software engineering benchmarks.

China Orders State-Owned Enterprises to Pay Small Suppliers in Cash

China’s State Council has directed state-owned companies to settle outstanding payments to small and medium-sized suppliers in cash rather than commercial acceptance bills, aiming to ease liquidity pressures on private manufacturers.

China Sets Unified Cost Rules to Curb Industrial Price Wars

China’s top economic and market regulators published a national methodology for identifying illegal below-cost pricing, targeting damaging price competition across electric vehicles, clean energy and advanced manufacturing.

Qingdao Cargo Ship Fire Kills 25 and Prompts Maritime Safety Review

A fire aboard a foreign-flagged commercial vessel undergoing maintenance in Qingdao killed 25 people and injured dozens, prompting expectations of wider inspections of maritime and industrial safety standards.

Yuan Appreciation Draws Foreign Investors Back to Chinese Stocks and Bonds

A sustained rise in the renminbi is encouraging international investors to increase exposure to Chinese equities and bonds, while easing capital outflow pressure on the People’s Bank of China.

Enflame Technology Shares Surge 188% in Shanghai Trading Debut

Chinese artificial intelligence chipmaker Enflame Technology jumped 188% in its Shanghai market debut, reflecting strong investor demand for domestic semiconductor companies as China seeks alternatives to restricted US technology.

Shenzhen Land Auction Draws Strong Developer Demand as Premium Property Market Stabilises

A residential land sale in Shenzhen attracted intense bidding from major developers, providing a fresh sign of demand for premium property in one of China’s largest cities after a prolonged real estate downturn.

People’s Bank of China Changes Loan Prime Rate Calculation to Improve Policy Transmission

China’s central bank has adjusted the mechanism used to calculate the Loan Prime Rate so commercial lending prices more closely reflect interbank liquidity conditions and changes in monetary policy.

Ant Group Launches AI-Based Payment System for Complex Commercial Transactions

Ant Group has introduced an artificial intelligence-driven payment architecture designed to verify and settle multi-party transactions more quickly across China’s e-commerce and logistics networks.

China Appoints International Trade Lawyer to Lead Intellectual Property Administration

China’s State Council has named a veteran international trade lawyer to head the National Intellectual Property Administration as Beijing strengthens patent protection and enforcement for domestic and foreign companies.

Hong Kong Regulator Suspends Cloudbreak Pharma Shares Over Suspected IPO Manipulation

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has halted trading in Cloudbreak Pharma shares after finding evidence of suspected price manipulation linked to the company’s initial public offering.

Xi Jinping to Attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi

China’s Foreign Ministry says President Xi Jinping will travel to New Delhi for the BRICS leaders summit, where Beijing plans to promote closer cooperation among developing economies and its Global Governance Initiative.

China Orders State Companies to Pay Smaller Suppliers in Cash

Chinese regulators are requiring state-owned enterprises to settle accounts with small and medium-sized private suppliers in cash rather than deferred commercial bills, aiming to ease liquidity pressure across manufacturing supply chains.

China and US Discuss $30 Billion Reciprocal Tariff Reduction Agreement

China’s Ministry of Commerce says Beijing and Washington are holding consultations on a reciprocal tariff reduction arrangement valued at $30 billion, potentially easing trade tensions and providing relief to export-oriented manufacturers.

China Publicly Names Officials Over Hidden Local Government Debt Violations

The central government has identified provincial and municipal officials responsible for illegal off-balance-sheet borrowing, escalating efforts to contain hidden debt across local governments.

China’s Auto Exports Surpass Full-Year 2025 Total in First Eight Months of 2026

Official data show Chinese vehicle exports from January through August exceeded the total for all of 2025, with new-energy vehicles driving the rapid expansion into overseas markets.

China Unveils Five-Year Financial Plan to Deepen Capital Markets Through 2030

China’s State Council has released a financial reform blueprint aimed at strengthening domestic capital markets, improving cross-border financial security and directing more institutional funding toward artificial intelligence and advanc...

China Orders Nationwide Safety Review After Qingdao Ship Fire Kills 25

President Xi Jinping has ordered a nationwide review of maritime and industrial safety following a cargo vessel fire at a Qingdao shipyard that killed 25 people, with major coastal shipbuilding facilities facing inspections.

China Tightens Rules to Curb Below-Cost Price Wars in EV and Solar Industries

Chinese regulators have introduced new cost controls targeting aggressive below-cost pricing, seeking to improve profitability in highly competitive industries including electric vehicles and solar components.

China Tightens Interest Rate Caps on Consumer Lending Platforms

Chinese regulators imposed stricter limits on consumer loan rates, putting pressure on online lenders’ margins as Beijing seeks to reduce household borrowing costs and support domestic consumption.

Volkswagen and Toyota Cut Petrol-Car Prices as Chinese EV Rivals Gain Market Share

Foreign automakers including Volkswagen and Toyota have introduced steep discounts on internal-combustion vehicles in China as domestic electric-vehicle manufacturers continue to erode their market share.

Enflame Technology Shares Jump 188% on Shanghai Market Debut

Shares of Tencent-backed AI chip developer Enflame Technology surged 188% in their Shanghai debut, reflecting strong domestic investor demand for Chinese semiconductor companies positioned as alternatives to Nvidia.

Foreign Holdings of Onshore Chinese Assets Surpass $1.6 Trillion

Overseas investors held 11.3 trillion yuan in Chinese onshore assets as the yuan approached a four-year high against the US dollar, reflecting renewed institutional demand and Beijing’s efforts to expand international use of the currency.

China’s August Exports Surge 25% on Strong Demand for AI Hardware

Chinese exports rose 25% in August as higher prices and robust global demand for artificial intelligence components and other new-economy hardware helped support the broader economy.

China Rebukes Philippines Over Disclosure of South China Sea Diplomatic Note

Beijing criticised the Philippine defence chief after Manila made public a confidential diplomatic note concerning the disputed South China Sea, adding further strain to bilateral maritime talks.