Beijing Post

Ukraine Tells Senate Republicans Its Drone War Offers a Blueprint for America

Frontline commanders briefed Republican senators on cheap drones, electronic warfare and rapid adaptation as Washington pursues deeper defence cooperation with Kyiv.

Chinese Treasury Bond Futures Begin Trading in Hong Kong

Chinese treasury bond futures have started trading in Hong Kong, giving international investors new tools to manage renminbi-denominated sovereign debt exposure and strengthening links between mainland and offshore financial markets.

State-Backed Chinese Tourism Developers Face Losses From Debt and Idle Property Projects

Major state-owned tourism developers are facing mounting losses despite strong domestic travel demand, as idle real estate projects and debt accumulated during years of construction continue to weigh on their finances.

China’s Services Trade Grows Eight Percent as Travel and Knowledge-Intensive Sectors Recover

China’s services trade exceeded three point seven trillion yuan in the first half of the year, up eight point three percent, with growth in cultural and entertainment services and intellectual property payments reflecting a broader recov...

China Intensifies IPO Crackdown as Regulators Penalize Smaller Brokerages

Chinese securities regulators are tightening scrutiny of investment banking failures and imposing penalties on smaller brokerages, forcing firms to strengthen compliance as authorities seek to improve the quality of new listings and curb...

China Highlights New Technology Breakthroughs Across Space, Displays and Advanced Materials

Chinese state media has highlighted a series of technological advances spanning upgrades to the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope, new-generation display panels and ultra-thin high-end steel as Beijing expands domestic capa...

NASN Intelligent Technology Reaches Ten Billion Hong Kong Dollar Valuation in Hong Kong IPO

Chinese autonomous-driving component maker NASN Intelligent Technology reached a valuation of ten billion Hong Kong dollars in its Hong Kong debut, highlighting the growing capitalization of domestic suppliers serving China’s electric ve...

China Tightens Offshore Tax Rules for Wealthy Individuals and Closes Trust Loopholes

China has introduced a twenty percent tax framework targeting offshore structures previously used by wealthy individuals, giving high-net-worth taxpayers ninety days to settle back taxes as authorities intensify revenue collection.

China Audit Finds Billions in Rural Development Funds Diverted to Local Debt Support

A national audit found that local authorities diverted more than four billion US dollars intended for rural development to support struggling state-owned enterprises and address off-balance-sheet liabilities, highlighting growing fiscal ...

China Deploys Domestic Deep Ultraviolet Lithography Systems in Push for Semiconductor Self-Sufficiency

Chinese state-owned companies have begun deploying domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet lithography equipment at major chipmakers including Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, reducing the impact of foreig...

China’s Foreign Trade Expands Nineteen Percent in July as High-Tech and Electric Vehicle Shipments Surge

China’s foreign trade grew nineteen point two percent year on year in yuan terms in July, beating expectations as strong global demand for electronics, machinery and green technology offset continued weakness in domestic consumption.

People’s Bank of China Signals Moderately Loose Policy and More Support for Economy

The People’s Bank of China has pledged stronger counter-cyclical adjustments, ample market liquidity and lower social financing costs in the second half of the year as policymakers seek to support domestic demand and stabilize economic c...

China Unveils New Intellectual Property Strategy Focused on Artificial Intelligence

The State Council released a new intellectual property plan through 2030 that will establish rules for artificial intelligence, algorithms and data assets while shifting policy incentives from patent numbers toward the commercial applica...

China Launches National Security Investigation Into Foreign Office Software

The Ministry of Commerce has opened its first national security investigation under the Foreign Trade Law into imported office equipment using foreign-developed software, examining potential risks to state secrets and critical digital in...

China Advances National Biodiversity Finance Standards

The People's Bank of China and financial regulators are finalizing a nationwide biodiversity finance taxonomy after pilot programs in twenty-six provinces, aiming to direct investment toward conservation projects and reduce the risk of n...

China Launches Artificial Intelligence Satellites for Agriculture and Disaster Monitoring

A Smart Dragon-3 rocket successfully placed two satellites developed by Star.ai Spatio-temporal Intelligence Technology into orbit, providing in-space computing capabilities to support disaster early warning and agricultural monitoring i...

China and Uzbekistan Launch New Customs Agreement to Speed Cross-Border Trade

A mutual recognition agreement for Authorized Economic Operators has entered into force between China and Uzbekistan, allowing certified businesses to clear customs more efficiently and improving trade flows along Belt and Road transport...

State Council Orders Investigation Into Deadly Chongqing Landslide

China's State Council has established a multi-agency investigation following a rain-triggered landslide in Chongqing's Pengshui autonomous county that buried more than ten residential buildings and claimed fifty-one lives.

Xiaomi and OPPO Deepen Investments in Domestic Power Semiconductor Production

Xiaomi and OPPO acquired stakes in Guangdong MicroPowerChip through dedicated investment funds as Chinese electronics manufacturers strengthen domestic supply chains for power management semiconductors.

Tencent Expands Overseas Rollout of Hy3 Artificial Intelligence Model

Tencent accelerated its global artificial intelligence strategy by broadening the international deployment of its Hy3 model, marking a major step in the company's push to increase its presence in overseas AI markets.

State Council Approves Four Nuclear Power Projects and New Measures to Boost Domestic Demand

Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council meeting that approved four new nuclear power projects, including the Zhuanghe plant in Liaoning Province, while directing ministries to implement additional measures to strengthen domestic demand ...

China Imposes Sanctions on U.S. Firm Compliance Testing

China's Ministry of Commerce imposed immediate countermeasures against U.S.-based Compliance Testing, saying the company had supported actions by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission that harmed China's national security and develo...

Mainland Investors Channel Eight Billion Dollars Into Hong Kong Stocks During Global Technology Selloff

Mainland Chinese investors invested about eight billion U.S. dollars into Hong Kong equities in July, taking advantage of lower Hang Seng valuations as global technology shares came under pressure from concerns over artificial intelligen...

China's Renewable Energy Constraints Drive Higher Coal Power Generation

Coal-fired electricity output rose three percent in the first half of 2026 after around thirty gigawatts of new coal capacity entered service, offsetting record levels of wind and solar power that could not be absorbed by the national grid.

China Unveils Hybrid Tunnel Machine for Faster Infrastructure Construction

Chinese state engineers introduced what they describe as the world's first hybrid tunnel machine combining boring and blasting technologies. The equipment is intended to shorten construction times for complex underground transport and in...

Chinese AI Startups Expand Generative Technology Across Gaming Industry

Chinese artificial intelligence companies are accelerating the deployment of generative AI tools for the country's gaming industry, targeting a domestic market of nearly 680 million players. The technology is expected to reshape game dev...

General Motors and SAIC Extend China Joint Venture Through 2047

General Motors and SAIC Motor agreed to extend their long-running joint venture until 2047, reinforcing one of China's most significant automotive partnerships. The renewal comes as established foreign brands adapt to intense competition...

AI Hardware Demand Drives Supply Shortages and Sharp Rise in Circuit Board Prices

Strong domestic demand for artificial intelligence computing infrastructure has strained China's electronics supply chain, creating shortages of high-speed printed circuit boards and pushing up prices. The supply squeeze is also lifting ...

China Launches Efficiency Benchmarking Across 43 Heavy Industries

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology introduced new national benchmarking standards covering 43 heavy industries to measure energy efficiency, carbon emissions and digital integration. The initiative is intended to ide...

China Expands Commercial Space Program With Dual Satellite Launches

China successfully launched 23 broadband satellites aboard a Long March-8A rocket from Hainan before carrying out a second offshore Smart Dragon-3 mission from Shandong. The back-to-back launches underscore the country's growing investme...

Hong Kong Introduces World's First Offshore Chinese Sovereign Bond Futures

Hong Kong launched the world's first offshore futures contracts linked to Chinese sovereign bonds, creating a new hedging instrument for international investors. The product is designed to strengthen the city's role as the leading offsho...

China Tightens Drone Export Controls and Sanctions US Companies in Latest Technology Dispute

China's Ministry of Commerce introduced new restrictions on exports of dual-use drones and revoked key compliance certification rights for selected American electronics manufacturers. The measures were announced in response to expected U...

People's Bank of China Reaffirms Loose Monetary Policy to Support Economic Growth

The People's Bank of China pledged to maintain a moderately loose monetary policy, expand credit for private businesses and provide ample market liquidity following a Politburo call for faster infrastructure investment. The central bank ...

China's Semiconductor Industry Continues to Expand Its Global Commercial Presence

The growing adoption of Chinese-made memory chips by international computer manufacturers suggests the country's semiconductor industry is making further progress from domestic development into commercial global supply chains.

Artificial Intelligence Demand Drives Apple Mac Mini Shortages in Shenzhen

Electronics retailers in Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei market are reporting shortages of high-specification Apple Mac mini computers as developers purchase the devices to run open-source artificial intelligence agents, reflecting growing demand...

Competition Is Driving Faster Innovation and Lower Costs in China's Artificial Intelligence Sector

Technology companies are releasing increasingly capable open-source artificial intelligence models, intensifying competition and reducing deployment costs for enterprise customers across China.

Roborock Secures More Than Seventy Percent of South Korea's Robot Vacuum Market

Chinese smart appliance maker Roborock has captured more than seventy percent of South Korea's robot vacuum market, with overseas revenue exceeding domestic sales for the first time as the company expands its international presence.

China's Economy Shows Diverging Performance Between Traditional Industry and High Technology

Recent economic data point to weaker manufacturing momentum and domestic demand, while exports of advanced technology products continue to support growth in major manufacturing and trading centers.

Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.8-Max as Artificial Intelligence Competition Intensifies

Alibaba has launched its largest artificial intelligence model to date, stepping up competition with domestic rivals as lower-cost open-source models accelerate price competition across China's enterprise artificial intelligence market.

China Imposes Sanctions on Six United States Organizations

China's Ministry of Commerce announced sanctions against six United States entities, including Applied DNA Sciences, in response to Washington's restrictions on Chinese companies over alleged forced labor, further escalating tensions bet...