Beijing Post

Xiaohongshu Expands Into Gaming and Anime With New Digital Festival

Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu launched a major gaming and anime festival as it seeks to broaden user engagement and compete more directly with platforms including Bilibili and Tencent.

Zhu Zhongming Elected Mayor of Shanghai

Shanghai’s municipal legislature elected former Vice Finance Minister Zhu Zhongming as mayor, placing the senior finance official in charge of China’s largest commercial and financial center.

China Golden Week Travel Tops 2.1 Billion Journeys as Bangkok Leads Outbound Destinations

Domestic travel during China’s National Day holiday reached 2.13 billion journeys, while Bangkok overtook Tokyo as the leading international destination for Chinese tourists.

US Financial Firms Seek Dismissal of Insider Trading Cases Against Chinese Brokerages

Several major American investment firms have asked courts to dismiss insider trading lawsuits involving Chinese brokerages, potentially easing a source of financial-sector friction between the two countries.

China’s New Economy Index Falls as Technology Investment and Labour Inputs Weaken

Caixin’s New Economy Index declined entering October as capital deployment and labour inputs softened in advanced industries, pointing to an uneven recovery in China’s technology-driven economy.

Seres and Huawei Restructure Agreement for Aito Electric Vehicle Brand

Seres and Huawei have revised their operating agreement for the Aito electric vehicle business, clarifying their respective roles as Huawei deepens its position in automotive software and autonomous driving technology.

JAC Motors Confirms Talks With Huawei and Stellantis on Potential Cooperation

JAC Motors says it is holding exploratory discussions with Huawei and Stellantis over possible strategic cooperation, highlighting further links between Chinese automotive technology and established Western carmakers.

Golden Week Data Shows Steady but Cautious Recovery in Chinese Consumer Spending

Early National Day holiday data points to growth in domestic travel and retail activity, though per-capita spending remains restrained as households continue to favour experiences over large purchases.

Guangzhou and Wuhan Tighten Housing Rules to Support Existing Property Inventory

Authorities in Guangzhou and Wuhan have introduced new limits on buyer deposits and pre-sale practices, shifting policy toward protecting purchasers and stabilising unsold housing stock.

China’s Generative AI User Base Surpasses 700 Million

Domestic industry data shows more than 700 million people are now using generative artificial intelligence platforms in China, underscoring the scale and speed of consumer adoption across the country.

CATL Starts Battery Production at Major Hungary Plant

Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited has begun commercial production at its new electric vehicle battery factory in Hungary, expanding its manufacturing presence inside Europe and bringing supply closer to continental automakers.

Volkswagen and Gotion Expand European Battery Supply Partnership

Volkswagen and Chinese battery maker Gotion High-Tech have strengthened their agreement on local battery cell production for the German group’s European electric vehicle fleet.

China Launches Major Water Network Plan to Strengthen Drought Resilience by 2030

The National Development and Reform Commission has announced a large-scale infrastructure programme to modernise China’s water network, with the aim of reducing drought risks and protecting agricultural supply.

Huawei Launches Mate 90 Series With New Kirin 9050 Pro Chip

Huawei has released its Mate 90 smartphones with the domestically developed Kirin 9050 Pro processor and dual satellite communications, highlighting continued progress in China’s high-end semiconductor supply chain despite US export cont...

China Unveils 2026-2030 Technology Blueprint Focused on AI, Quantum Computing and Advanced Manufacturing

China’s State Council has set five-year priorities for heavier investment in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and advanced manufacturing as Beijing pushes for greater technological self-sufficiency.

Rising Youth Unemployment Fuels Calls for Stronger Labour Market Measures in China

Chinese economic commentators are calling for more aggressive employment policies as automation and the prolonged property downturn increase pressure on young graduates and weaken job creation. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="14"}

China’s New Economy Index Falls as Technology Investment, Capital and Hiring Weaken

An index tracking China’s new economy sectors declined as venture capital activity, technology investment and skilled hiring softened despite continued government stimulus efforts. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="12"}

Chinese AI Models Lead Weekly Global Usage Rankings, State Media Says

Data cited by Chinese state media indicates that domestically developed large language models are leading some global weekly usage measures, reflecting rapid growth in China’s generative artificial intelligence sector despite restriction...

Chinese Manufacturers Build Deeper Southeast Asian Supply Chains as Global Tariff Pressure Rises

Chinese manufacturing and logistics groups are moving beyond simple export models by building more integrated regional supply chains across Southeast Asia to serve local demand and reduce exposure to rising trade barriers. :chatgpt-conte...

Guangzhou Caps Property Deposits in Effort to Protect Buyers and Stabilise Housing Market

Authorities in Guangzhou introduced tighter rules limiting advance deposits on property purchases as the city seeks to protect consumers and restore confidence amid financial stress among private developers. :chatgpt-content-reference{in...

Volkswagen and Gotion Expand European Battery Manufacturing Partnership

Volkswagen and Chinese battery maker Gotion High-Tech are deepening their manufacturing cooperation in Europe, increasing the integration of Chinese battery technology into the region’s automotive supply chain. :chatgpt-content-reference...

Huawei and Seres Restructure Partnership Around Aito Electric Vehicle Brand

Huawei and Seres reached a new operating agreement covering the Aito electric vehicle brand, clarifying intellectual property arrangements as Huawei expands its role as a supplier of intelligent driving technology. :chatgpt-content-refer...

Jianghuai Confirms Talks With Huawei and Stellantis Over Potential Maserati Revival

Jianghuai Automobile Group said it is in exploratory discussions with Huawei and Stellantis over the technological and commercial revival of Maserati, highlighting deeper cooperation between Chinese technology firms and established Europ...

Chinese Equipment Maker Hit With Major Penalty in Intellectual Property Theft Case

A Chinese machinery manufacturer received an unusually large penalty for intellectual property violations, setting a tougher compliance benchmark for domestic companies and foreign investors watching China’s legal environment. :chatgpt-c...

Chinese Outbound Investment Hits Record $214 Billion as Companies Shift Toward Smaller Overseas Deals

Chinese companies invested a record $214 billion abroad as capital increasingly moved away from traditional mega-deals toward mid-sized acquisitions and greenfield projects across emerging markets. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"}

People’s Bank of China Cuts Policy Lending Rate to Support Growth and Credit Demand

China’s central bank reduced a key policy lending rate to inject liquidity and lower borrowing costs as Beijing seeks to revive weak corporate credit demand and stabilise the broader economy. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="0"}

Zhu Zhongming Elected Mayor of Shanghai in Leadership Transition for China’s Financial Hub

Former vice finance minister Zhu Zhongming was elected mayor of Shanghai, installing one of China’s youngest provincial-level leaders as the city seeks stronger fiscal discipline and renewed foreign business confidence. :chatgpt-content-...

China Targets Large-Scale Commercialisation of Solid-State Batteries by 2030

State-backed research institutes and Chinese battery manufacturers are accelerating development of all-solid-state batteries, with Beijing targeting broad commercial deployment by 2030. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="5"}

FAW and Guangzhou Automobile Group Consolidation Signals New Phase in China’s Auto Restructuring

The consolidation of First Automotive Works and Guangzhou Automobile Group marks a major test of Beijing’s efforts to streamline China’s crowded state-owned auto sector and build larger manufacturers capable of competing through intense ...

China Opens Third Overseas Military Base With New Facility in Laos

The People’s Liberation Army has begun operations at the Ban Keun facility in Laos, establishing what the source notes describe as China’s third overseas military base and extending Beijing’s logistical presence in mainland Southeast Asi...

US Market Makers Narrow Insider Trading Case Against Futu and UP Fintech

American market makers reduced the scope of a major insider trading lawsuit involving Futu and UP Fintech, cutting the number of targeted defendants to 45 individuals.

Chinese Economists Call for Stronger Action on Youth Employment

Domestic economists and commentators are urging Beijing to expand service-sector job creation as automation and the property downturn deepen employment pressures on young graduates.

Critical Mineral Shortages Raise Global Industrial Concerns as China Retains Strong Position

Mining and industry executives are warning that rising demand from artificial intelligence and clean energy could strain critical mineral supplies, while Chinese state-owned groups remain dominant in key extraction and refining segments.

Ford CEO Defends Chinese Battery Technology Partnerships

Ford’s chief executive defended the company’s reliance on Chinese battery technology amid political criticism in Washington, highlighting tensions between US industrial policy and electric vehicle supply-chain realities.

Chinese Manufacturers Deepen ASEAN Supply Chain Integration to Navigate Trade Barriers

Chinese industrial and logistics companies are increasingly shifting processing and assembly into Southeast Asia as they adapt to tighter trade restrictions in North America and Europe.

China’s Generative AI User Base Surpasses 700 Million

Industry data show the number of generative artificial intelligence users in China has exceeded 700 million, highlighting the rapid domestic adoption of AI services despite restrictions on access to advanced US semiconductors.

Guangzhou Caps Buyer Deposits and Tightens Oversight of Housing Pre-Sales

Guangzhou authorities introduced new limits on property deposits and stronger escrow supervision for pre-sale housing projects in an effort to protect buyers and reduce developer default risks.