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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...

China Home Prices Fall Further in July as Prolonged Property Slump Weighs on Confidence

New and secondhand home prices continued to decline across China in July, with new home prices falling one point one percent in first-tier cities and resale prices dropping three point seven percent year on year, although Shanghai record...

China Industrial Output Rises Four Point Five Percent as High-Tech Manufacturing Leads Growth

China's industrial output increased four point five percent in July, with three-dimensional printing equipment production rising fifty-two percent and lithium-ion battery output climbing forty percent year on year as advanced manufacturi...

China’s Central Bank Maintains Moderately Loose Monetary Policy to Support Technology and Private Firms

The People’s Bank of China has pledged to maintain ample liquidity in the second half of the year while encouraging financial institutions to support technology innovation bonds and strengthen credit mechanisms for small and medium-sized...

China Begins Weekly Arctic Freight Services to Europe Along the Ice Silk Road

Chinese state-owned logistics companies have begun regular weekly commercial freight operations through the Arctic Ocean to Europe, opening a polar shipping route that reduces reliance on the Strait of Malacca and other Indo-Pacific mari...

China’s Luxury Home Sales Rise 38% as Broader Property Market Remains Under Pressure

Sales of ultra-premium homes priced between 30 million and 50 million yuan rose 38% in the first half of the year, highlighting a sharp divide between China’s luxury property market and the broader housing sector’s continuing weakness.

China Expands Electricity Spot Trading as Wind and Solar Capacity Drives Price Volatility

The rapid expansion of wind and solar power is pushing China’s electricity system toward broader real-time spot trading as grid operators contend with greater fluctuations in supply, prices and balancing costs for industrial users.

Meta Abandons $2 Billion Acquisition of Chinese AI Startup Manus After Regulatory Intervention

Meta Platforms has dropped its planned multibillion-dollar acquisition of the Chinese-founded artificial intelligence startup Manus following regulatory intervention by Beijing, highlighting growing restrictions on cross-border deals inv...

China’s Renewed Anti-Gang Campaign Raises Private Sector Concerns Over Enforcement

China’s latest campaign against criminal syndicates and online extortion has prompted legal experts to warn that arbitrary enforcement targets and improper seizures of corporate assets could further weaken confidence among private busine...

China Tests One-Megawatt Perovskite Solar Farm With Higher Efficiency Than Silicon Panels

Chinese researchers have demonstrated a one-megawatt perovskite solar installation that outperformed traditional silicon panels in industrial-scale testing, providing a boost to efforts to commercialize the next generation of solar techn...

DJI Wins New Judicial Review Opportunity in U.S. Defense Department Blacklist Case

Shenzhen-based drone maker DJI has secured a new opportunity to challenge its inclusion on the United States Defense Department’s investment blacklist, potentially affecting the company’s access to restricted American supply chains and f...

Southern Chinese Cities Offer Incentives to Retain Artificial Intelligence Talent

Municipal governments in Guangdong are introducing financial and operational incentives to retain artificial intelligence engineers and founders after high-profile departures from leading startups raised concerns over talent moving to co...

Zhipu AI Launches New Foundation Model for Cybersecurity and Autonomous Agents

Chinese artificial intelligence developer Zhipu has introduced a new foundation model designed for cybersecurity applications and autonomous digital agents, as Beijing pushes for more standardized and domestically aligned approaches to A...

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 98, Marking the Passing of a Reform-Era Leader

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, a key figure in China’s economic reforms and its accession to the World Trade Organization, has died at 98 and will be cremated in Beijing following a state funeral, prompting reflection within China’s ...

Chinese Electric Vehicle Sales Fall at Home as Overseas Shipments Jump 148%

China’s electric vehicle market is showing a widening split between weaker domestic sales over the first seven months and a 148% surge in overseas shipments, intensifying international concerns over Chinese manufacturing capacity and tra...

Yangtze Memory Enters Global Top Three Flash Memory Suppliers With 14% Market Share

Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation has reached an estimated 14% share of the global flash-memory market, placing the Chinese chipmaker among the world’s top three suppliers despite United States export controls and underscoring the ...

China’s C919 Jet Program Faces Supply Bottlenecks as Domestic Airline Demand Rises

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China is struggling to keep pace with growing domestic orders for its C919 narrow-body passenger jet, with aviation executives pointing to supply-chain constraints that extend beyond long-standing diffi...

China Tightens Immigration and Border Controls Under New Regulations Taking Effect in September

China will introduce stricter immigration and border-control rules in September under a State Council decree signed by Premier Li Qiang, giving authorities greater scrutiny over entry and exit applications and expanded powers to reject t...

China’s AI Adoption in Large Manufacturers Surpasses 30 Percent as State Council Pushes Industrial Deployment

More than 30 percent of designated large manufacturing enterprises in China are now using advanced artificial intelligence, according to official data. State Council guidelines for the Artificial Intelligence Plus initiative call for bro...

China Tightens Exit, Entry and Immigration Consulting Rules Under New State Council Decree

State Council Decree Number 841 will take effect in September 2026, introducing stricter requirements for cross-border travel and immigration services. The rules include enhanced verification of foreign visas, formal compliance obligatio...