Beijing Post

China Returns to Top 100 in Global Gender Parity Ranking

China rose to 96th place in the World Economic Forum’s annual gender parity ranking, returning to the top 100 for the first time since 2016 after improvements in female economic participation and workforce opportunity.

China’s New Economy Gauge Slips as Technology Investment and Specialist Hiring Cool

Caixin’s New Economy Gauge fell to 34.1% in September as investment and labor inputs into higher-value industries weakened amid softer venture capital activity and broader macroeconomic pressure.

Taiwan Coast Guard Uses Water Cannons Against Chinese Fishing Vessel Near Dongsha

Taiwanese authorities used water cannons to drive away a mainland Chinese fishing boat operating 27 nautical miles east of Dongsha Island, adding to cross-strait tensions in contested South China Sea waters.

China’s Manufacturing Sector Returns to Expansion in September

Caixin data showed Chinese manufacturing activity moved back into expansion territory in September as production improved, although weak employment and rising input costs continued to pressure industrial margins.

US Prosecutors Allege $300 Million in Restricted AI Servers Was Smuggled to China

A California technology executive has been arrested over allegations that hundreds of millions of dollars in restricted Nvidia servers were routed to China through Malaysia and Singapore, highlighting efforts to circumvent US export cont...

China Unveils New Property Stimulus to Support Housing Demand Before Fourth Quarter

Chinese regulators have announced fresh financing measures and looser homebuyer restrictions in major cities as Beijing intensifies efforts to stabilize the property market and revive residential demand.

People’s Bank of China Expands Targeted Financial Support as Beijing Pursues 4.5%–5.0% Growth

China’s central bank has introduced new liquidity and structural financing measures aimed at high-end manufacturing, technology innovation and equipment renewal after the State Council revised its 2026 growth target to 4.5%–5.0%.

US Firms Narrow Insider Trading Lawsuit Involving Futu and Tiger Brokers

American market makers have scaled back a civil lawsuit alleging more than $100 million in insider trading connected to Chinese offshore brokerages Futu and Tiger Brokers.

Caixin Commentary Calls for Policy Shift to Address Youth Employment Pressure

A Caixin commentary has urged Beijing to place greater emphasis on household consumption as automation and weakness in the property sector increase pressure on employment prospects for young graduates.

China and Hong Kong Break Up Major Underground Banking Network

Mainland and Hong Kong authorities have dismantled a cross-border underground banking syndicate operating across Guangdong and the special administrative region as Beijing tightens controls on illicit capital flows.

Zhu Zhongming Elected Mayor of Shanghai

Shanghai’s municipal legislature has elected former vice finance minister Zhu Zhongming as mayor, placing an experienced fiscal official in charge of China’s leading financial centre.

Golden Week Travel Surges as China’s Outbound Flight Capacity Recovers

Early Golden Week data show strong domestic rail travel and a sharp rebound in outbound flights, benefiting destinations across Southeast Asia, Europe and Australia.

China Launches Anti-Dumping Probe Into EU Chemical Imports Ahead of Trade Talks

The Commerce Ministry has opened an anti-dumping investigation into European para-nitrotoluene imports just before sensitive trade negotiations over planned European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

Chinese Researchers Say Lidar System Could Track F-35C Stealth Fighters

Chinese defence researchers have published simulations suggesting a missile-mounted single-photon lidar system could detect and track F-35C aircraft at distances of more than 60 kilometres.

China Conducts Joint Military and Coast Guard Patrols Near Scarborough Shoal

People’s Liberation Army and China Coast Guard units have carried out coordinated readiness patrols around Scarborough Shoal as maritime tensions with the Philippines continue to intensify.

Former China Securities Regulator Yi Huiman Indicted on Bribery Charges

Chinese prosecutors have formally indicted former securities regulator chief Yi Huiman on allegations of accepting large bribes, extending an anti-corruption campaign into the upper ranks of the financial system.

CATL and Gotion Expand Battery Manufacturing Presence in Europe

CATL has begun production at its Hungary plant while Gotion High-Tech deepens its partnership with Volkswagen, strengthening Chinese battery makers’ manufacturing footprint inside the European market.

China Says Generative AI User Base Has Surpassed 700 Million

China’s generative artificial intelligence user base exceeded 700 million in the first half of the year, supported by large-scale research investment and growing commercial use across industries.

Huawei Unveils Mate 90 Smartphones With New Kirin Chip Architecture

Huawei has launched its Mate 90 smartphone series using a new Kirin 9050 processor based on logic-folding architecture, highlighting continued advances in China’s domestic semiconductor development.

Guangzhou Caps Deposits on Completed-Home Sales at 5% in Property Reform

Guangzhou has limited deposits on completed-home transactions to 5% and given completed projects greater priority in land auctions, accelerating China’s shift away from the troubled pre-sale housing model.

China Manufacturing PMI Returns to Expansion at 50.1

China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers index rose to 50.1 in September after two months of contraction, indicating a modest stabilization in factory activity ahead of the fourth quarter.

China Launches Mortgage Interest Subsidy for First-Time Homebuyers

Chinese authorities have introduced a one-percentage-point interest subsidy on newly issued first-home mortgages of up to 1 million yuan, marking a stronger effort to support housing demand and restore confidence in the property market.

Guangzhou Caps Property Deposits and Tightens Oversight of Home Sales

Guangzhou introduced new limits on deposits and stricter controls over property transactions as local authorities seek to protect buyers from developer insolvencies and stabilize the housing market.

China Completes Main Tunneling on 17-Kilometer Jiaozhou Bay Undersea Highway

Construction crews completed shield tunneling on the second Jiaozhou Bay tunnel in Qingdao, advancing a 17-kilometer undersea highway project in Shandong province.

U.S. Financial Firms Move to Withdraw Insider-Trading Cases Against Chinese Brokerages

American financial institutions have begun withdrawing lawsuits in an insider-trading dispute involving major Chinese brokerages, potentially easing one area of legal friction in cross-border finance.

Zhu Zhongming Elected Mayor of Shanghai

Shanghai’s municipal legislature elected former vice finance minister Zhu Zhongming as mayor, placing an experienced financial official in charge of China’s largest commercial center. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="2"}

China’s New Economy Gauge Weakens as Technology, Capital and Labor Inputs Slow

A Caixin indicator tracking high-value-added industries declined in its latest reading, reflecting weaker technology, capital and labor inputs despite government support for advanced manufacturing.

Former China Securities Regulator Yi Huiman Charged With Bribery

Chinese prosecutors formally charged former securities regulator chairman Yi Huiman with bribery, extending the country’s anti-corruption campaign into the senior ranks of the financial sector.

Volkswagen and Gotion Expand European Battery Manufacturing Partnership

Volkswagen and Chinese battery producer Gotion High-Tech deepened their manufacturing partnership in Europe as the companies scale battery operations despite growing trade barriers around electric vehicles.

Chinese Researchers Develop Lithium-Ion Cathode Designed for Faster Charging

Chinese researchers unveiled a new lithium-ion battery cathode material designed to improve charging speed, durability and performance at low temperatures, adding to advances in the country’s battery technology sector.

China Surpasses 700 Million Generative AI Users

Industry data show more than 700 million people in China are using domestic generative artificial intelligence services, reflecting rapid adoption across consumer applications and workplace tools.

Taiwan Receives First Two F-16V Block 70 Fighters From United States

Taiwan took delivery of the first two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered from the United States, marking a major step in its air-force modernization after delays to the program. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"}

People’s Bank of China Introduces Mortgage Subsidies and Additional Housing Support

China’s central bank introduced mortgage interest subsidies for eligible first-time buyers and lowered the Pledged Supplementary Lending rate from October 1 as authorities seek to support the property market with targeted monetary measures.

Huawei Launches Mate 90 Series With New Kirin 9050 Pro Chip

Huawei unveiled its Mate 90 smartphone lineup featuring the Kirin 9050 Pro and LogicFolding Tau chipsets, with the company reporting processing gains of up to 31% as it expands its use of domestically developed semiconductor technology.

China Demands Copper Supply Commitments in Anglo American-Teck Merger Review

China’s market regulator is seeking commitments to protect copper supplies before approving the proposed Anglo American and Teck Resources merger, using its antitrust review to address access to a critical industrial raw material.

China Suspends Diesel and Gasoline Exports as Domestic Supply Takes Priority

China’s National Development and Reform Commission ordered major refiners to halt exports of refined diesel and gasoline to prioritize domestic supplies, a move that pushed international crude prices higher.

U.S. and China Agree $30 Billion Tariff Cuts and Launch AI Dialogue After Trump-Xi Summit

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to reciprocal tariff reductions covering $30 billion of each side’s goods, alongside a bilateral trade council and formal talks on artificial intelligence governance. :c...

ByteDance Enterprise AI Division Says It Has Processed 120 Trillion Tokens

ByteDance’s enterprise technology division reported processing 120 trillion tokens through its large language model systems, highlighting intensifying competition among Chinese technology companies developing commercial generative AI ser...

China Warns Record El Niño Could Threaten Agriculture and Food Security

Chinese meteorological authorities warned that the current El Niño system could become the strongest on record, increasing risks to agricultural production across major farming regions.

People’s Bank of China Reaffirms Moderately Accommodative Monetary Policy

China’s central bank said it will continue using targeted liquidity tools and open-market operations to support economic growth while allowing greater market influence over the exchange rate.

Japanese Corporate Expansion in China Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

More than 1,200 Japanese companies have entered China since the previous survey, but overall business expansion and investment from Japan remain significantly below levels seen before the pandemic.

China’s Golden Week Shows Strong Outbound Travel but Weak Domestic Spending

Early National Day holiday data points to a sharp rebound in overseas tourism, particularly to Southeast Asia, while domestic retail spending remains subdued amid continuing economic uncertainty.