Beijing Post

Beijing Schedules Cross-Strait Forum in Fujian to Promote Economic Exchanges

Chinese authorities will hold the 18th Straits Forum in Xiamen later this month, continuing efforts to encourage commercial, cultural, and people-to-people engagement with Taiwan despite ongoing political tensions.

China Deploys Emergency Measures to Protect Summer Harvest From Flood Threats

As flood season intensifies across parts of southern and central China, authorities have ordered targeted disaster-prevention measures and agricultural support programs aimed at safeguarding crop production and food security.

Leading Chinese Cartography Scientist Faces Anti-Corruption Investigation

Prominent academician Zhou Chenghu is under disciplinary investigation for suspected serious violations of duty, a development that has drawn attention across China’s geographic information, remote-sensing, and drone-related industries.

China’s Manufacturing Growth Slows as High-Tech Industries Outpace Domestic Demand

Manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory, but weaker consumer and export demand weighed on overall momentum, highlighting a widening gap between strong high-tech production and softer conditions in more traditional sectors.

State Council Tightens Oversight of Chinese Overseas Investment and Technology Transfers

China will introduce a new regulatory framework on July 1 that places overseas investments under expanded national security, data governance, and supervisory controls, while bringing individual investors under formal oversight for the fi...

Lao President Begins China Visit to Seek High-Tech and Manufacturing Investment

President Thongloun Sisoulith has started a five-day visit to Zhejiang province aimed at deepening ties with China, attracting investment in digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, and strengthening supply-chain integration.

China’s Central Bank Drains Record Liquidity to Cool Government Bond Rally

The People’s Bank of China withdrew more than 248 billion yuan from the financial system after benchmark 10-year government bond yields fell to a one-year low, signaling growing concern over excess liquidity and speculative demand for sa...

General Mills Sells Häagen-Dazs Mainland China Business to Domestic Investor Group

General Mills has completed the divestment of its Häagen-Dazs operations in mainland China to a local investor consortium that includes beverage company Ningji, allowing the U.S. group to refocus on selected growth categories.

Huawei Advances 3D Chip Design Efforts Amid Equipment Constraints

Huawei is continuing to develop advanced three-dimensional chip design approaches as it seeks alternatives to leading-edge lithography equipment, focusing on architectural innovation to support future computing and artificial intelligenc...

Local Governments Accelerate Green Energy and Industrial Upgrading Projects

Provincial and municipal authorities across China are expanding investment plans for renewable energy infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, supporting national efforts to modernize industrial capacity and attract high-tech investment.

People’s Bank of China Reaffirms Commitment to Market Stability and Liquidity

China’s central bank has pledged to maintain ample liquidity and a stable renminbi exchange rate throughout 2026, with policy support aimed at encouraging domestic demand, technological innovation, and service-sector growth.

Traditional Manufacturers Draw Investor Attention Through Artificial Intelligence Expansion

Market observers are tracking companies such as BOE Technology Group as established manufacturers expand into AI-related hardware, testing whether new technology partnerships can support sustained long-term growth and valuations.

China Intensifies Enforcement Against Child-Safety Violations in Consumer Goods

The Supreme People's Court and the State Administration for Market Regulation have jointly highlighted landmark cases involving unsafe products and environments for minors, signaling tougher enforcement across sectors including toys, ent...

China Unveils 2030 Agricultural Modernization Plan to Strengthen Food Security

China’s State Council has released its agricultural and rural development blueprint through 2030, prioritizing food security, advanced farming technologies, higher rural incomes, and the consolidation of poverty alleviation gains as part...

U.S. Tightens Restrictions on Advanced AI Chip Exports to Chinese Overseas Subsidiaries

New guidance from the U.S. Commerce Department seeks to prevent Chinese technology companies from accessing advanced artificial intelligence chips through overseas affiliates, expanding the reach of existing semiconductor export controls.

Beijing Researchers Reportedly Prepare Technology Sectors for Potential Export Restrictions

A group of Chinese scientists has compiled a list of sensitive technology fields that could become subject to future export controls, reflecting efforts to safeguard domestic technological advances and strengthen strategic industries.

Peking University Develops Chip Design Software Compatible With Huawei Architecture

Researchers at Peking University have introduced chip design software tailored to Huawei’s LogicFolding architecture, supporting domestic semiconductor development and reducing reliance on foreign electronic design automation tools.

China Tightens Oversight of Local Investment Incentives to Address Overcapacity Risks

Regulators are increasing scrutiny of local government investment promotion practices as part of efforts to curb excessive competition, overcapacity and price wars in mature industries. Authorities say the policy shift is intended to enc...

Defense Spending Set to Rise as Military Modernization Efforts Continue

China is expected to increase defense spending by around 7% this fiscal year as it advances military modernization ahead of the People’s Liberation Army centenary in 2027. Investment remains focused on advanced equipment, cyber capabilit...

China Targets Lower-Tier Cities to Support Consumer Spending Recovery

Policymakers are directing more support toward offline consumption in third-tier and smaller cities through trade-in subsidies for smart products and investment in commercial infrastructure. The strategy reflects stronger consumer confid...

Beijing Broadens Industrial Strategy to Cover Entire Production Chain

Recent policy analysis points to a widening industrial strategy that extends beyond individual sectors to encompass everything from critical mineral supplies and industrial equipment to advanced technologies and downstream services. The ...

Gaotu Techedu Posts Double-Digit Revenue Growth Amid Artificial Intelligence Expansion

Education technology company Gaotu Techedu reported first-quarter revenue of 1.689 billion yuan, up 13.2% from a year earlier, as it continued its transition toward Artificial Intelligence-powered lifelong learning services. Net income f...

China Accelerates Artificial Intelligence Adoption Through Nationwide “AI Plus” Initiative

Chinese policymakers are expanding efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence across traditional industries, shifting support from research toward large-scale commercial deployment. The initiative targets sectors including aviation, bi...

Asia-Pacific Stocks Retreat as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Investor Sentiment

Most major Asia-Pacific equity markets closed lower on Tuesday amid renewed concerns over U.S.-Iran negotiations and potential disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Chinese markets posted modest declines while Hong Kong’s...

China’s Manufacturing Surveys Show Diverging Performance Between State and Private Firms

May purchasing managers’ index data highlighted contrasting conditions across China’s industrial sector, with the official index holding at 50.0 while the private-sector Caixin survey rose to 51.8. The figures suggest stronger momentum a...

China Expands Visa-Free Travel Appeal as Shanghai Records Surge in South American Visitors

Shanghai border authorities reported a 50.5% year-on-year increase in passenger arrivals from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay over the past year, with nearly 70% of travelers entering under China’s trial visa-free policy. Offi...

China Hongqiao Credit Rating Raised to BB Plus as Debt Profile Strengthens

Standard & Poor’s has upgraded China Hongqiao Group’s long-term issuer credit rating to BB Plus from BB, citing stronger operating conditions, resilient aluminum prices and a healthier capital structure. The ratings agency expects the co...

Deadly Coal Mine Explosion Triggers Probe Into Illegal Labor and Resource Trading

Authorities launched a broad investigation after a fatal mine blast exposed alleged networks of undocumented workers and illicit coal trading, raising renewed concerns over workplace safety compliance in resource-producing regions.

China Advances Major Nuclear Power Projects at Lianjiang and Taipingling

State nuclear companies reported key construction milestones at two reactor sites, advancing plans to expand nuclear generation capacity and strengthen long-term energy security for China’s industrial economy.

Generative AI Rapidly Reshapes China’s Short-Drama Industry

Advances in domestic text-to-video technology are transforming the economics of micro-drama production, allowing studios to create content with fewer traditional production resources and accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligen...

State-Owned Enterprises Ordered to Increase Spending on Basic Research

China’s state assets regulator has instructed centrally controlled enterprises to expand investment in fundamental scientific research and frontier technologies as part of broader efforts to boost innovation during the current five-year ...

Shenzhou-21 Crew Returns After Longest Manned Mission in China’s Space Program

Three Chinese astronauts safely returned to Earth after completing a 210-day mission aboard the Tiangong space station, where they carried out infrastructure upgrades and other tasks supporting future space exploration goals.

Vanke Presses Ahead With Debt Reduction and Asset Sales Amid Property Market Strains

The state-backed developer said it remains focused on restructuring liabilities and disposing of assets as prolonged liquidity pressures continue to weigh on China’s real estate sector despite policy support measures.

China Tightens Enforcement of Critical Mineral Export Controls

The Ministry of Commerce said it will strengthen compliance oversight for exports of strategic minerals and rare earth materials, reinforcing Beijing’s control over key supply chains amid growing trade tensions with the United States and...

Beijing Reshuffles Senior Leadership at Hong Kong Liaison Office

China’s State Council appointed legal specialist Yuan Guijie as deputy director of the central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong while removing senior official Liu Guangyuan, continuing adjustments to Beijing’s administrative stru...

China Coast Guard Conducts Unusual Patrols East of Taiwan

Chinese authorities deployed coast guard vessels to waters east of Taiwan, describing the operation as a response to maritime discussions involving Japan and the Philippines and signaling a broader geographic scope for Chinese law-enforc...

China Warns European Union Against Further Electric Vehicle Trade Restrictions

The Ministry of Commerce cautioned Brussels against expanding trade measures targeting Chinese electric vehicles, warning that additional actions could undermine ongoing economic consultations between China and the European Union.

BYD Launches First In-House Autonomous Driving Chip to Strengthen Technology Independence

China’s largest electric vehicle maker unveiled its proprietary self-driving semiconductor, marking a significant step in reducing reliance on external suppliers and deepening competition in advanced driver-assistance technologies.

State Council Introduces New Rules to Guide and Safeguard China’s Overseas Investment

A new 34-article decree signed by Premier Li Qiang will take effect on July 1, encouraging Chinese companies to participate in global supply chain development while imposing stricter requirements on risk management, regulatory compliance...

China’s Factory Activity Weakens as Domestic Demand Remains Fragile

Official manufacturing activity slipped into contraction while the Caixin index stagnated in May, highlighting continued weakness in consumer demand and the property market despite stronger performance from high-tech manufacturing and ex...

Artificial Intelligence Firm Zhipu Reaches $112 Billion Valuation in Funding Boom

Beijing-based AI developer Zhipu achieved a record private-market valuation, underscoring the scale of investment flowing into China’s artificial intelligence sector as domestic firms race to develop alternatives to leading global genera...

Beijing Replaces Top Financial Regulator in Leadership Shake-Up

Ding Xiangqun has been appointed to lead the National Financial Regulatory Administration following the removal of Li Yunze, a move that comes as policymakers continue efforts to manage financial risks, local government debt burdens and ...

Mine Explosion in Shanxi Triggers Investigation Into Illegal Coal Operations

Authorities launched a broad investigation after a deadly explosion exposed an unauthorized coal extraction network that allegedly generated substantial untaxed profits and operated outside regulatory oversight.

United States Tightens Controls on AI Chip Sales to Overseas Chinese Affiliates

New export licensing requirements target overseas subsidiaries of Chinese technology companies, closing a channel that had allowed access to advanced semiconductors through entities based in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Alibaba Signs Long-Term Partnership With UEFA Through 2033

Alibaba will serve as the exclusive artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital commerce partner for UEFA’s flagship football tournaments under a new agreement extending through 2033.