Beijing Post

Beijing Strengthens Oversight of Cross-Border Data, Talent and Technology Flows

The latest regulatory changes signal a broader effort to bring transfers of data, expertise and advanced technology under closer supervision, reflecting the growing role of national security considerations in economic policymaking.

Chinese Chipmakers Move to Capitalize on Artificial Intelligence-Driven Market Shift

Industry analysts say domestic semiconductor companies are accelerating upgrades to memory and logic chip production as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure reshapes global semiconductor markets and creates new growth opport...

China Highlights Belt and Road Cooperation in Revised Overseas Investment Framework

The State Council said the new rules are intended to promote high-quality international cooperation while strengthening safeguards around strategic assets, technology, and supply chains connected to overseas investment projects.

China Expands National Security Scrutiny of Overseas Technology and Investment Deals

New measures from the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission will integrate export controls with investment reviews, allowing authorities to examine overseas transactions involving research, technology, d...

New Investment Rules Combine Security Controls With Support for Overseas Expansion

While introducing stricter compliance requirements, the updated regulations also provide legal support for Chinese companies pursuing overseas projects aligned with national priorities, including cooperation under the Belt and Road Initi...

President Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea for First Time in Seven Years

Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea from June 8 to June 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, marking the 65th anniversary of the bilateral friendship treaty and underscoring Beijing’s efforts to deepen strategic cooper...

China’s Semiconductor Exports Jump 83.7 Percent as Manufacturing Capacity Expands

Integrated circuit exports reached $103.5 billion during the first four months of 2026, reflecting rapid growth in domestic chip production and strengthening China’s position in global semiconductor supply chains amid rising demand for a...

Millions of Students Begin China’s Annual Gaokao University Entrance Examination

Around 12.9 million students across China have started the multi-day gaokao examination, a pivotal event that remains the primary pathway to university admission and future career opportunities despite a slight decline in candidate numbe...

Beijing Tightens Controls on Offshore Structures and Strategic Technology Transfers

The new outbound investment framework targets attempts to circumvent domestic regulations through offshore entities and establishes penalties for activities deemed harmful to national development interests, reinforcing government oversig...

China Introduces Sweeping New Outbound Investment Rules Effective July 1

The State Council has unveiled a comprehensive regulatory framework governing overseas investment, introducing tighter oversight of cross-border capital flows, technology transfers, and overseas business activities while requiring nation...

China Reports Artificial Intelligence Adoption Across More Than 70% of Leading Smart Factory Operations

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said artificial intelligence is now integrated into more than 70% of business scenarios within China’s top intelligent manufacturing facilities. The expansion has supported the deployme...

Beijing Tightens Oversight of Private Investment Funds to Strengthen Financial Stability

Chinese authorities have introduced new regulatory guidelines governing private investment funds, with a focus on improving transparency and reducing financial risks. The measures are designed to guide capital toward national development...

China Launches National 6G Pilot Program to Accelerate Next-Generation Communications Development

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has launched a ministry-provincial pilot program to advance 6G research, development and commercialization. The initiative aims to integrate telecommunications with artificial intel...

Guangxi Connects ASEAN Manufacturers With Chinese Industrial Artificial Intelligence Solutions

Authorities in China’s Guangxi region have coordinated dozens of industrial artificial intelligence application projects for companies from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The initiative focuses on areas such as smart energy m...

Shenzhen Robotics Firm RobotAnno Expands Unmanned Retail Technology to More Than 80 Countries

RobotAnno, a Shenzhen-based developer of artificial intelligence-powered beverage robotics, showcased its international growth at an industry exhibition, reporting deployments in more than 80 countries. The company’s expansion reflects r...

Premier Li Qiang Orders Faster Action on Local Government Debt and Property Risks

Premier Li Qiang has called for stronger measures to address local government financing vehicle debt and accelerate structural reforms at the regional level. While officials say the country's bond-swap programme has reduced hidden liabil...

Chinese Electric Vehicle Exports Jump 40% as Automakers Expand in Emerging Markets

China's electric vehicle exports rose 40% year-on-year in April to more than 278,000 units, with growth increasingly driven by developing economies. Exports to Brazil surged 221%, highlighting the industry's shift toward new internationa...

People's Bank of China Suspends Reverse Repo Operations to Encourage Lending

China's central bank recorded zero volume in seven-day reverse repurchase operations for the first time in nearly two years. The move signals concern over weak credit demand and low interbank rates, with policymakers seeking to encourage...

China Tightens Outbound Investment Rules to Restrict Overseas Technology Transfers

China's State Council has issued new regulations, effective in July, that tighten oversight of outbound direct investment and close avenues for technology firms to move intellectual property or technical personnel abroad. The measures in...

Beijing Unveils Sweeping Oversight of $3.4 Trillion Private Fund Industry

The State Council has introduced comprehensive guidelines governing China's private investment sector, aiming to eliminate non-compliant operators and curb illegal fundraising. The framework encourages capital allocation toward early-sta...

European Union Trade Measures Deepen Frictions With China

Trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels have intensified after the European Parliament reduced tariff-free steel import quotas and considered new restrictions on Chinese investment ownership. China has responded by launching proceedi...

China Overhauls Major Stock Indices to Channel Capital Into Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors

The Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges are rebalancing key benchmark indices to increase exposure to domestic artificial intelligence and memory-chip companies while reducing the weighting of traditional consumer electronics firms. Th...

Chinese Researchers Report Semiconductor Cooling Breakthrough in Science Journal

A research team from Beihang University published findings on a tellurium-free semiconductor cooling technology that could offer a lower-power and more sustainable solution for aerospace and advanced manufacturing applications.

Luxury Home Sales Surge in Shanghai and Shenzhen Despite Broader Property Market Weakness

New high-end residential developments in China’s leading cities sold out rapidly, highlighting a selective recovery driven by affluent buyers even as nationwide real estate investment fell 13.7% during the first four months of the year.

China Cuts Domestic Fuel Prices for the Second Time as Global Oil Costs Ease

The National Development and Reform Commission ordered reductions in gasoline and diesel prices, directing major state energy companies to maintain stable supplies while lowering operating costs for transportation and manufacturing busin...

YMTC Targets Consumer Storage Market With Lower-Priced Solid-State Drives

Yangtze Memory Technologies is expanding its presence in the consumer electronics market by promoting Zhitai solid-state drives priced below competing products from international rivals, including Samsung Electronics.

MiniMax and Zhipu AI Pursue Mainland Listings to Fund Rising Development Costs

The two generative artificial intelligence companies are moving toward listings on Shanghai’s STAR Market after recent Hong Kong debuts, seeking additional capital as computing expenses rise and competition intensifies across the sector.

DeepSeek Plans 50 Billion Yuan Funding Round to Expand Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

The Chinese artificial intelligence startup is reportedly preparing a fundraising round worth about 50 billion yuan, backed by investors including Tencent Holdings and CATL, as it seeks to scale computing capacity following growing recog...

Chinese Stock Exchanges Rebalance Major Indices Toward Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductor Companies

The Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges announced adjustments to key benchmarks, including the CSI 300 and SSE 50, increasing exposure to computing and memory chip companies and directing substantial passive investment flows toward strategic...

State-Owned Enterprises Ordered to Align With China’s Next Five-Year Development Plan

National Development and Reform Commission Chairman Zheng Shanjie convened executives from major state-owned firms, urging stronger industrial restructuring and greater emphasis on technological innovation and energy security ahead of th...

Foreign Wealth Managers Scale Back Mainland Activities Amid Capital Flight Crackdown

Global private banking groups including UBS, HSBC, and Standard Chartered have curtailed some mainland China activities after regulators intensified enforcement against unauthorized offshore trading services and cross-border capital move...

European Union Trade Tensions Rise as Chinese Clean Technology Exports Expand

Growing exports of Chinese electric vehicles, batteries, and solar equipment are increasing friction with the European Union ahead of a mid-June summit where policymakers are expected to examine potential responses to concerns over indus...

China Introduces New Outbound Investment Rules With Authority to Retaliate Against Foreign Restrictions

The Ministry of Justice, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Commerce have enacted a new legal framework allowing China to respond to foreign barriers on Chinese investment while tightening controls on the...

Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea for First State Trip in Nearly Seven Years

Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Pyongyang on June 8 for a two-day state visit, marking his first trip to North Korea in almost seven years as Beijing seeks to reinforce ties with its only formal treaty ally amid growing Russi...

Beijing Records 35 Percent Rise in International Tourist Arrivals

The Chinese capital welcomed nearly 2.7 million foreign visitors during the first five months of the year, according to official figures. Authorities attributed the increase to expanded visa-free transit policies and the continued recove...

China Imposes Entry Bans on New Zealand Lawmakers Over Taiwan Visits

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions against several New Zealand parliamentarians following unofficial visits to Taiwan. Beijing said the measures were necessary to uphold the one-China principle and reiterated its opposit...

Bohai Sea Gas Project Advances as Major Offshore Production Platforms Are Installed

State-owned Offshore Oil Engineering has completed installation of key infrastructure for the second phase of the Bozhong 19-6 condensate gas field. The project advances development of the Bohai Sea’s first gas field with proven reserves...

China Pushes Back Against Expected European Union Trade Restrictions

Chinese officials dismissed the European Union’s economic de-risking efforts, citing surveys showing that 68 percent of European companies plan to maintain or expand their operations in China. Beijing argues that planned trade restrictio...

China Rejects Five Eyes Espionage Allegations as Diplomatic Tensions Rise

Chinese officials dismissed accusations from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance that Chinese operatives are recruiting professionals through online networking platforms. Beijing described the claims as a smear campaign and accused Weste...

Beijing Approves First Space Computing Innovation Center

Authorities in the Chinese capital have authorized a dedicated research and commercialization hub focused on integrating satellite data, aerospace networks, and advanced computing infrastructure. The initiative aims to accelerate develop...

Higher Shipbuilding Costs Slow New Vessel Orders Worldwide

Industry executives warned that rising construction costs and limited shipyard capacity are prompting shipping companies to delay fleet expansion plans. The trend is affecting both Chinese and international operators as they reassess inv...

China’s Artificial Intelligence Industry Enters New Phase of Price Competition and Consolidation

Leading developers of large language models are cutting enterprise pricing by as much as 75 percent while securing multi-billion-dollar funding rounds. The combination of aggressive discounting and fresh investment signals intensifying c...