Beijing Post

China, Australia and Philippines Coordinate Crackdowns on Smuggling and Online Gambling

Chinese authorities reported joint enforcement successes with Australia and the Philippines, including the seizure of ninety million smuggled cigarettes and the arrest and repatriation of key figures in a two point nine billion yuan cros...

CK Hutchison Seeks at Least One Point Five Billion Dollars From Panama Over Canal Ports

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison has begun international treaty arbitration against Panama after the government seized operations at the Balboa and Cristobal terminals, escalating a dispute involving strategically important maritime i...

China Rejects US Push for Countries to Choose Sides in Global AI Competition

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticized reported US diplomatic efforts to divide countries into competing technology blocs, saying nations should retain the freedom to choose technology partners according to their own d...

China Successfully Recovers Reusable Rocket Stage in Major Commercial Space Milestone

China successfully launched and recovered the first stage of the Zhuque-3 Y2 reusable rocket at the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone, advancing efforts to lower launch costs and support large-scale satellite deployment.

Wang Yi Urges US to Change North Korea Policy During Seoul Talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing would continue supporting regional stability but rejected expectations that China would mediate a US-North Korea summit, arguing that Washington should move away from what Beijing describes a...

China Sets Five-Year Healthcare Plan to Address Rapid Population Aging

The National Healthcare Security Administration is expanding long-term care insurance, extending social protection to flexible and gig-economy workers and widening centralized procurement of advanced medical devices as more than 323 mill...

United States Reportedly Pressures Allies Over Adoption of Chinese Artificial Intelligence Frameworks

Washington has reportedly warned dozens of countries that adopting Chinese artificial intelligence architecture could jeopardize their access to Western technology networks, adding a new dimension to the broader technology rivalry betwee...

Wang Yi Visits South Korea and Indonesia as China Seeks Stronger Asian Partnerships

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has begun a multi-day diplomatic tour of Seoul and Jakarta focused on security dialogue and supply-chain cooperation as Beijing works to strengthen regional relationships amid intensifying strategic compe...

China’s Property Investment Slump Deepens Despite Slower Decline in Home Prices

Official July data showed property investment falling by nearly 20%, underscoring continued weakness in the real estate sector even as new-home prices across 70 major cities recorded their smallest year-on-year decline in five months.

Chinese Electric Vehicle Makers Raise European Market Share to 14% Despite Trade Barriers

Brands including BYD, SAIC and Xpeng increased their combined European market share by five percentage points from a year earlier, even as the European Union maintains scrutiny of Chinese electric vehicle subsidies and trade practices.

China Launches Energy and Carbon Efficiency Benchmarks Across 43 Industrial Sectors

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has begun a nationwide benchmarking program for energy-intensive manufacturers, using carbon accounting and performance standards to push efficiency upgrades across critical industries.

China Moves to Accelerate Private Investment With Targeted Equity and Credit Support

The National Development and Reform Commission has created an inter-ministerial mechanism to speed up equity injections and shareholder loans for private projects, seeking to revive corporate investment amid persistent weakness in privat...

China’s LandSpace Achieves First Successful Land Recovery of Zhuque-3 Rocket Stage

Private aerospace company LandSpace has successfully recovered the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket on land using deployable landing legs, marking a step toward lower-cost launches and faster deployment of large satellite constellations.

China Expands Digital Yuan Network to 30 Tier-One Operating Institutions

The People’s Bank of China has added Ping An Bank and Bank of Shanghai to the roster of designated digital yuan operators, expanding the commercial and financial infrastructure supporting China’s central bank digital currency.

China’s Central Bank Unveils Five-Year Plan to Expand Financial Opening and Cross-Border Renminbi Use

The People’s Bank of China’s 2026–2030 blueprint prioritizes expansion of the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System, stronger offshore renminbi hubs and more market-based exchange rates, alongside tighter safeguards against financial risks.

China’s Intelligent Computing Capacity Jumps 177 Percent as AI Infrastructure Expands

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said national intelligent computing capacity reached two thousand one hundred and eighty-five exaflops by the end of June, up one hundred and seventy-seven percent from a year earli...

Chinese New-Energy Vehicle Exports Nearly Double in July Despite Rising Tariffs

China’s overseas sales of new-energy vehicles nearly doubled in July, helping push total vehicle exports to a record and supporting broader trade growth as Chinese manufacturers expand shipments to emerging markets amid increasing tariff...

China’s Ten-Year Government Bond Yield Falls to 1.67 Percent as Economic Data Disappoint

China’s benchmark ten-year government bond yield fell to its lowest level since July 2025 after July data on industrial production, retail sales and fixed-asset investment came in below expectations, strengthening expectations of further...

Unitree Robotics Shares Surge 629 Percent in Shanghai Debut

Shares of Chinese humanoid robotics maker Unitree surged six hundred and twenty-nine percent on the STAR Market, briefly valuing the company at more than sixty billion yuan as investors showed strong appetite for physical artificial inte...

China Confirms First Phase of Military Construction at Antelope Reef in South China Sea

Satellite imagery indicates that China has completed the initial reclamation phase at Antelope Reef in the contested South China Sea, adding to Beijing’s expanding military infrastructure in the region.

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 98

Zhu Rongji, the reformist premier who oversaw China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and a sweeping restructuring of state-owned enterprises in the 1990s, has died at the age of ninety-eight.

China Completes First Land-Based Recovery of Reusable Rocket Stage With Zhuque-3

Chinese commercial space company LandSpace successfully launched and recovered the first stage of its Zhuque-3 reusable rocket at the Dongfeng pilot zone, marking a major step toward lower-cost launches and the deployment of large domest...

New Energy Vehicles Exceed 60 Percent of China’s Domestic Car Sales in July

New energy vehicles accounted for more than 60 percent of new car sales in China in July, reaching a record penetration level as strong overseas shipments helped offset a sharp decline in traditional domestic vehicle purchases.

SMIC Raises Advanced Foundry Prices as China’s Artificial Intelligence Demand Surges

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is increasing prices for some advanced wafer capacity in the third quarter as stronger domestic demand for artificial intelligence chips puts pressure on sought-after foundry capacity.

Inner Mongolia’s Ulanqab Attracts Major Data Center Investment for Artificial Intelligence

Ulanqab is drawing hundreds of billions of yuan in data center investment by combining a cool climate with inexpensive renewable electricity, reinforcing the shift of China’s computing infrastructure toward inland regions.

Chinese Autonomous Driving Firm WeRide Targets Profitability by 2029

WeRide expects to reach break-even by 2029 as it expands robotaxi operations overseas and grows advanced driver-assistance sales, seeking to offset continued high research and development costs.

China and Ecuador Strengthen Partnership With Focus on Minerals, New Energy and Digital Investment

President Xi Jinping and Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa agreed to deepen cooperation, with China emphasizing closer alignment of development strategies and investment opportunities in minerals, new energy and the digital economy.

JD.com Reports First Quarterly Revenue Decline as Consumer Electronics Demand Weakens

Chinese e-commerce company JD.com reported a 2.9 percent decline in second-quarter revenue as cautious consumer spending and reduced government subsidies for home appliances weighed on demand despite stronger profitability.

China Accounts for 85 Percent of Global Humanoid and Quadruped Robot Shipments

Chinese robotics manufacturers now account for 85 percent of global shipments of humanoid and quadruped robots, reflecting the country's growing ability to build complete supply chains for physical artificial intelligence.

Chinese Electric Vehicle Makers Shift Overseas Sales From Distributors to Direct Channels

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are restructuring international sales networks and increasingly moving toward direct-sales models in mature foreign markets as tariffs, geopolitical barriers and concerns over distributor relationsh...

China’s C919 Makes First Scheduled International Commercial Flight to Mongolia

Air China has begun scheduled C919 service between Beijing and Ulaanbaatar, giving China’s domestically developed narrow-body jet its first international commercial route and an important opportunity to build an overseas operating record.

People’s Bank of China Uses Up to 600 Billion Yuan in Daily Reverse Repos to Manage Liquidity

The People’s Bank of China has begun using its new open-market tool for overnight reverse repo operations capped at 600 billion yuan a day, aiming to smooth short-term liquidity fluctuations and reduce financing costs for commercial inst...

China Expands National Carbon Market to Petrochemical and Chemical Industries

China is bringing major petrochemical and chemical industries into its national carbon trading system as Beijing seeks to cover nearly 80 percent of the country’s carbon dioxide emissions and help exporters adapt to tighter overseas clim...

China Expands Housing Provident Fund Withdrawals to Support Property Demand and Consumption

China will broaden access to housing provident fund withdrawals from September 20, allowing residents to use the funds for property management fees and home renovations while removing existing rent-to-income thresholds.

China Plans Major Oil and Gas Infrastructure Expansion Through 2030

China has finalized a plan to raise domestic oil and gas production, expand pipeline networks and increase strategic reserves as Beijing seeks to strengthen energy security while preparing for peak oil demand and a lower-carbon transition.

China’s Tier-Two Cities See New Home Prices Resume Declines in July

New-home prices fell again across China’s tier-two cities in July, highlighting the uneven property recovery as previous nationwide easing measures struggle to produce a sustained improvement in housing markets.

China’s Economic Growth Slows as July Retail Sales and Industrial Output Miss Expectations

China’s industrial production grew 4.5 percent in July while retail sales rose just 0.6 percent, pointing to weaker domestic demand as the property market remains unstable and increasing pressure on policymakers to support growth.

ChangXin Memory Technologies Completes Landmark Domestic Listing to Fund Chip Expansion

ChangXin Memory Technologies has completed a major domestic market listing that gives the Chinese semiconductor industry a record capitalization, providing additional funding for advanced memory production and reflecting strong access to...

China Central Bank Sets Five-Year Plan to Promote Renminbi Internationalization and Technology Finance

The People's Bank of China has outlined a five-year financial reform plan aimed at expanding the international use of the renminbi through the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System while directing more financing toward technology innovat...

Chinese Firms Expected to Capture Nearly Ninety Percent of Domestic AI Chip Market

Industry analyses project that Chinese semiconductor companies, led by domestic firms such as Huawei, will account for nearly ninety percent of China's high-end artificial intelligence chip market this year as local suppliers expand in r...

China's Li Qiang Urges Stronger Growth Measures Ahead of Fifteenth Five-Year Plan

Premier Li Qiang has directed ministries and local governments to meet this year's economic and social development targets while preparing for the twenty twenty-six to twenty thirty planning period, with a focus on private investment, em...

China Deepens Military Cooperation with Egypt and Belarus Through Joint Exercises

Chinese forces are conducting joint military training with Egypt and Belarus this month, with Chinese and Egyptian air forces focusing on air combat and combat search and rescue while Chinese and Belarusian airborne troops conduct urban ...

China Warns Philippines Over Huangyan Island Amid Continuing South China Sea Friction

China's Ministry of National Defense has warned the Philippines over maritime activity around Huangyan Island, asserting Chinese jurisdiction and saying the People's Liberation Army will maintain countermeasures against actions Beijing c...

China's New Energy Vehicle Exports Surge One Hundred Twenty Percent in First Half

China exported more than two point three million new energy vehicles in the first half of the year, up one hundred twenty percent from a year earlier, with more than one point one million units going to countries participating in the Bel...