Beijing Post

China's Silver Demand Remains Weak as Price Volatility Deters Buyers

Spot market activity indicates sluggish downstream demand for silver, with recent price fluctuations further dampening purchasing interest among industrial and manufacturing users.

China Forecast to Grow 4.6 Percent in 2026 as Property and Consumer Weakness Persists

Fitch Ratings expects China's economic growth to moderate to 4.6 percent in 2026, citing continued weakness in the housing market and subdued consumer demand despite stronger performance in export-oriented technology industries.

Steel Production Remains Strong Despite Ongoing Property Sector Weakness

Blast furnace utilisation rates in Tangshan and other major steel-producing regions remain close to record levels, indicating resilient industrial and infrastructure activity even as the real estate market continues to struggle.

China's New Energy Vehicle Exports Surge as Production Maintains Strong Momentum

New energy vehicle production rose 17.8 percent year on year in May, while exports more than doubled, underscoring the sector's growing international reach despite increasing trade barriers in overseas markets.

MSCI China Index Nears Bear Market Territory as Consumer Spending and Technology Shares Weaken

The MSCI China Index has fallen close to 20 percent from its October 2025 peak, weighed down by weak retail spending and underperformance among major internet and e-commerce companies, leaving the benchmark largely outside the global sur...

Xi'an Emerges as Inland Innovation Hub Under China's High-Tech Development Strategy

Business leaders and economists meeting in Xi'an highlighted the city's rapid transformation into a centre for advanced manufacturing and technological research as China promotes productivity-led growth through digitalisation and industr...

Foreign Holdings of Chinese Government Bonds Reach Around Two Trillion Yuan

Foreign investors have continued increasing their exposure to renminbi-denominated government bonds, with holdings reaching approximately two trillion yuan by late May as asset managers seek diversification through channels including Bon...

China Adds Record Thermal Power Capacity to Strengthen Grid Reliability

Thermal power capacity additions jumped 116 percent in the first four months of 2026 as China continued to expand conventional generation alongside renewables to reinforce energy security and manage fluctuations in wind and hydroelectric...

China Unveils Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan for Heavy Industries

The National Development and Reform Commission has launched a programme to upgrade energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across nine energy-intensive sectors, including steel, cement, aluminium and coal-fired power generation, wi...

Hong Kong to Launch Five-Year China Government Bond Futures in August

Hong Kong will introduce Five-Year China Government Bond futures on August 3, 2026, providing investors with new tools to hedge fixed-income exposure and supporting broader efforts to deepen market connectivity and internationalise the r...

Chinese E-Commerce Exporters Turn to Artificial Intelligence and Overseas Warehouses as Tariff Rules Tighten

As the United States and European Union remove duty-free exemptions for low-value parcels, Chinese online merchants are accelerating the use of generative artificial intelligence and expanding warehousing networks abroad to manage higher...

China Criticises Japan's Military Expansion and Long-Range Strike Capabilities

A Chinese defense spokesperson accused Tokyo of exaggerating regional threats to justify increased defense spending and expanded weapons programs, warning that such moves could destabilize the Asia-Pacific region.

China and Myanmar Deepen Security Cooperation to Protect Infrastructure and Combat Cross-Border Fraud

Following Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing's visit to Beijing, the two countries agreed to strengthen law enforcement coordination against telecommunications fraud and gambling networks and to improve security for Belt and Road projects in...

Analysts Estimate China's Property Sector Rescue Could Cost Up to Ten Percent of Economic Output

Economic assessments indicate that stabilizing distressed developers and financially exposed institutions may require interventions on a scale equivalent to about ten percent of national output, underscoring the magnitude of the property...

China Expands Cross-Border Digital Yuan Platform With Twenty-Six Financial Institutions

The digital currency international operation center has signed agreements with twenty-six institutions, including Standard Chartered Bank, to facilitate around-the-clock cross-border digital yuan settlements across Southeast Asia and the...

China Issues White Paper Advocating a More Equitable Model of Global Governance

A new policy document titled More Just and Equitable Global Governance outlines Beijing's proposals for reforming international institutions and building broader support among developing countries for alternative multilateral arrangements.

Chinese Semiconductor Equipment Maker Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Targets $410 Million Hong Kong Listing

The Anhui-based producer of lithography and integrated circuit packaging equipment is preparing an initial public offering that highlights continued efforts to strengthen domestic semiconductor supply chains.

Chinese Sportswear Company Biemlofen Acquires Snow Peak's China Business

The Guangzhou-based apparel group has secured production and management rights for the Japanese outdoor brand's operations in China, reflecting growing interest in the country's premium camping and outdoor lifestyle market.

Vice Premier He Lifeng Pledges Greater Opening of China's Financial Sector in Shanghai

Speaking at the Lujiazui Forum, He Lifeng said China would continue improving the rule of law in capital markets and support Shanghai's development as an international hub for offshore finance and risk management.

China Adopts Employment-First Strategy for the 2026-2030 Five-Year Plan

The State Council has issued a national employment directive focused on vocational modernization, service-sector growth and targeted support for veterans and migrant workers as Beijing seeks to maintain job creation and economic stabilit...

China Launches New Yuan Liquidity Tools and Offshore Trading Pilot to Accelerate Currency Internationalisation

At the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng announced a new repurchase facility for foreign monetary authorities and authorized six major state banks to conduct offshore yuan trading, expanding global...

China Tightens Control Over Strategic Mineral Resources With Sweeping New Regulations

New rules impose production quotas, competitive bidding requirements and restrictions on the transfer of mining rights, significantly strengthening state oversight of critical mineral extraction and supply chains.

Chinese Deep-Sea Robotics and Marine Artificial Intelligence Move Into Commercial Use

The Chinese Academy of Sciences and domestic technology companies reported broader deployment of underwater robotics, marine artificial intelligence models and autonomous sensors off Hainan, advancing China's ambitions in ocean technolog...

China and Indonesia Launch Nationwide Cross-Border QR Payment System Using Local Currencies

The People's Bank of China and Bank Indonesia have activated a comprehensive payment network allowing transactions to be settled directly in renminbi and rupiah, reducing reliance on the US dollar and deepening financial integration betw...

Heatwaves in Northern China Put Pressure on Power Grids and Accelerate Renewable Energy Projects

Early-summer heat across northern China is testing electricity networks and prompting provinces to accelerate direct renewable power connections for industrial users in an effort to avoid manufacturing disruptions.

Chinese Solar and Technology Firms Penalized for Illegal Exports of Restricted Critical Minerals

Chinese authorities said at least eleven companies, including a subsidiary of JA Solar, were punished this year for exporting unlicensed graphite and rare earth materials to Vietnam, signaling tighter enforcement of Beijing's critical mi...

China's Legislature to Review Financial Stability and Central Bank Laws Later This Month

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress will meet in Beijing from June 23 to 26 to consider revisions to the People's Bank of China Law and a draft Financial Stability Law aimed at strengthening oversight of the country'...

China Warns Japan's Military Expansion Threatens Regional Security

China's Ministry of National Defense criticized Japan's rising defense spending and relaxation of weapons export restrictions, describing Tokyo's pursuit of long-range strike capabilities as a destabilizing development in the Asia-Pacifi...

SAIC to Invest €200 Million in Spanish Electric Vehicle Factory Amid EU Tariffs

Chinese state-owned automaker SAIC will invest €200 million to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Spain, accelerating the localization of production in Europe despite rising trade barriers from the European Union.

China's Humanoid Robotics Industry Faces Growing Fears of Destructive Price Competition

Industry founders and investors are warning of intensifying price wars as more than 140 Chinese companies compete for market share ahead of government targets for large-scale commercial deployment of humanoid robots by the end of 2026.

China's Retail Sales Unexpectedly Contract in May as Consumer Demand Remains Weak

Official data showed retail sales fell 0.6% from a year earlier in May, missing expectations and highlighting persistent weakness in household spending despite targeted stimulus measures and recent signs of manufacturing softness.

Beijing Tightens Technology Transfer Controls and Authorizes Retaliatory Measures Against Foreign Sanctions

China has introduced sweeping new regulations restricting overseas transfers of domestic technologies and granting authorities legal powers to respond to foreign governments that block Chinese investments, underscoring Beijing's efforts ...

China Defends Expanded Naval Presence Across the First Island Chain

China's foreign ministry rejected concerns raised in an Australian intelligence assessment and described the deployment of dozens of warships and coast guard vessels near Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines as legitimate maritime law enfor...

Young Chinese Graduates Move to Smaller Cities in Search of Manufacturing Jobs

A national employment survey showed growing numbers of university graduates are relocating from major metropolitan areas to emerging industrial centres where manufacturing and modern services are expanding and employment opportunities re...

China Welcomes United States-Iran Peace Memorandum as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Nears

Beijing welcomed the diplomatic understanding between Washington and Tehran and said the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would support global energy security and help ease imported inflation pressures on China's manufacturing s...

DJI and Insta360 Expand Patent Dispute Into United States Courts

The legal battle between Chinese drone maker DJI and camera manufacturer Insta360 has broadened into the US judicial system, highlighting intensifying competition over imaging technologies and market share amid increasing regulatory pres...

China Extends Gold Buying Streak to Nineteen Consecutive Months

The People's Bank of China increased its gold holdings by 320,000 ounces in May to nearly 75 million troy ounces, marking its largest monthly purchase in more than a year and reflecting a wider shift among emerging market central banks t...

Nio Chief Executive Warns China's Passenger Vehicle Market Could Shrink by 20 Percent

Nio founder William Li said China's passenger vehicle market may contract by 20 percent this year as demand shifts from first-time buyers toward replacement purchases concentrated in major cities, signaling deeper competition and industr...

China Intensifies Financial Anti-Corruption Campaign With Investigation Into Former Bank of China Executive

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection has launched an investigation into a former Bank of China executive linked to a major bad-loan case, extending scrutiny of the financial sector and reinforcing accountability for past lend...

China Introduces Real-Time Digital Invoicing System for Fuel Retail Sector

China's tax authorities have ordered all fuel stations to connect point-of-sale systems to a centralized digital platform by November, aiming to improve tax compliance and strengthen local government revenues through real-time data monit...

Chinese Courts Rule Companies Cannot Replace Workers Solely With Artificial Intelligence Avatars

Chinese judicial authorities have established a legal precedent that employers cannot dismiss workers solely to replace them with artificial intelligence-generated personas, responding to rising concerns over automation and employment se...

China and Indonesia Launch Cross-Border Digital Payment Network Using Local Currencies

The central banks of China and Indonesia have activated a quick-response code payment linkage that allows transactions to settle directly in renminbi and rupiah, expanding bilateral financial connectivity and reducing dependence on dolla...

China Unveils Three-Year Plan to Cut Emissions Across Heavy Industries

Chinese authorities have launched a new decarbonization program covering steel, cement, aluminium and coal-fired power generation, requiring operational upgrades and carbon reductions by 2028 as Beijing pursues its climate goals and comp...