Beijing Post

China's Major City Housing Markets Show Early Signs of Recovery

Property transactions in leading cities such as Shenzhen have strengthened following targeted policy support, although analysts caution that conditions remain uneven across lower-tier markets and the broader real estate sector.

Completion of Chongqi Highway-Railway Bridge Marks Key Milestone for Yangtze River Delta Connectivity

Engineers completed the main structure of the bridge linking Shanghai and Jiangsu province, advancing a major high-speed rail corridor expected to improve regional transportation and economic integration.

Manufacturing Strength Continues to Outpace Domestic Demand in China's Economy

Economic surveys indicate industrial production growth likely accelerated to 4.3 percent year-on-year in May, highlighting continued resilience in factory output even as consumer spending and investment remain comparatively subdued.

Xi Jinping Begins State Visit to North Korea as Beijing and Pyongyang Deepen Strategic Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang for his first state visit in nearly seven years, holding talks with Kim Jong Un aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, agriculture, and technology amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in...

China Approves New National Employment Plan to Strengthen Labor Market Stability

Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council meeting that approved the Fifteenth Five-Year Employment Plan, underscoring Beijing's focus on job creation, labor market support, and the development of new industrial sectors.

Chinese Exports Jump 19.4 Percent in May on Strong Global Demand for Technology and Industrial Goods

China's overseas shipments far exceeded expectations in May, driven by robust demand for advanced technology components, electric vehicles, and industrial machinery, providing a major source of support for the country's economic recovery.

Beijing Allocates 257 Billion Yuan for Urban Renewal and Infrastructure Upgrades

The central government approved a major funding program running from 2026 to 2030, including support for housing renovations affecting eight million households and large-scale modernization of urban utility networks.

China Extends Central Bank Gold Buying Streak to Nineteen Consecutive Months

The People's Bank of China added 320,000 troy ounces of gold to its reserves in May, lifting total holdings to nearly 75 million ounces as the country continues to diversify its reserve assets.

United States Blacklists Major Chinese Electric Vehicle and Semiconductor Companies

The U.S. Department of Defense added firms including BYD, ChangXin Memory Technologies, and Unitree Robotics to its list of military-linked entities, increasing pressure on leading Chinese technology companies and potentially limiting ac...

JD.com Expands Into Physical Retail With First Hong Kong Appliance Store

The e-commerce group plans to open its first home appliance flagship outlet in Hong Kong's Wan Chai district and aims to establish up to eight stores across the territory by 2029 as it broadens its regional retail footprint.

Urban Renewal Projects Attract Developer Investment Amid China's Property Market Weakness

Property companies are increasingly focusing on state-backed urban renovation programs, including upgrades to drainage networks, pipelines and aging housing stock, as they seek new sources of growth during a prolonged downturn in residen...

Huawei Launches New Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Platform to Support Large-Scale Autonomous Systems

Huawei Cloud unveiled its Agentic Infra architecture at a technology summit in Shanghai, introducing a unified computing platform capable of supporting more than 100,000 computing cards and delivering up to 200 exaflops of processing pow...

China and North Korea Deepen Cooperation as Regional Security Competition Intensifies

High-level discussions between Beijing and Pyongyang underscored efforts to strengthen bilateral relations at a time of growing strategic rivalry involving the United States and its regional partners, highlighting the enduring importance...

Daqo New Energy Commits 6 Billion Yuan to Smart Energy Manufacturing Base in Kunshan

The polysilicon producer signed an agreement to build a major smart energy systems facility focused on products including solid-state transformers and energy storage technologies, broadening its business beyond core solar materials.

China Recognizes Brazil as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Free in Boost to Agricultural Imports

Chinese customs authorities formally recognized Brazil as free from foot-and-mouth disease, a move expected to widen eligible export regions and support higher pork shipments to China while strengthening long-term food supply security.

Moonshot AI Pursues $2 Billion Fundraising Round Ahead of Planned Hong Kong Listing

Beijing-based artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI is seeking a valuation of about $30 billion as it negotiates a major financing round and restructures its corporate framework in preparation for a potential Hong Kong initial publ...

China Issues Five-Year Plan to Modernize Emergency Management and Disaster Response

The State Council released a nationwide blueprint covering 2026 to 2030 that prioritizes prevention of industrial accidents and natural disasters, reflecting a broader push to improve public safety and support stable economic development.

Chinese Semiconductor Equipment Maker HUHUTECH Reports Domestic Vacuum Furnace Breakthrough

Jiangsu-based HUHUTECH announced the completion of a high-end vacuum furnace for semiconductor manufacturing, advancing China's efforts to localize critical industrial equipment used in advanced chip production.

China Energy Engineering Wins $1.7 Billion Abu Dhabi Power Plant Contract

State-owned China Energy Engineering Corporation secured an engineering, procurement and construction contract for a 2.6-gigawatt gas-fired power station in Abu Dhabi, expanding China's infrastructure presence in the Middle East and supp...

China Expands Currency Swap Agreement With Egypt to Strengthen Bilateral Trade

The People's Bank of China and Egypt's central bank increased their local-currency swap arrangement to 30 billion yuan, providing additional support for trade and investment while advancing the international use of the renminbi.

China Extends Gold-Buying Streak to Nineteen Months as Central Bank Diversifies Reserves

The People's Bank of China added 320,000 ounces of gold to its reserves in May, lifting holdings to nearly 75 million ounces as Beijing continues to reduce reliance on dollar-denominated assets and strengthen financial resilience against...

Xi Jinping Begins Rare State Visit to North Korea as Beijing and Pyongyang Reinforce Strategic Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang during a visit marking the sixty-fifth anniversary of the China–North Korea Friendship Treaty, with both sides seeking closer economic coordination and stronge...

President Xi Jinping Arrives in Pyongyang to Strengthen China–North Korea Relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit aimed at reinforcing bilateral ties and strategic coordination, underscoring Beijing’s intention to maintain close relations with North Korea amid shifting reg...

Anti-Graft Probe Deepens Into $6.8 Billion Tianjin Property Bad-Loan Case

Chinese authorities have expanded an investigation into a major bad-loan exposure tied to a stalled Tianjin skyscraper project, with former Bank of China executives reportedly under scrutiny as regulators continue efforts to address fina...

China Tightens Oversight of $3.4 Trillion Private Fund Industry

Financial regulators have introduced stricter compliance and monitoring requirements for China’s private fund sector as part of a broader effort to curb financial risks and strengthen supervision of investment activities outside the trad...

China Launches World’s First Prefabricated Computing-Power Center in Qingdao

Qingdao has begun operations at a modular computing-power center designed to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence and large-scale data-processing infrastructure, highlighting China’s push to expand domestic digital capaci...

China Highlights Port Network Strength as Global Trade Routes Face New Pressures

The Ministry of Transport said Chinese ports continue to handle nearly one-third of global maritime cargo, supported by automated terminal technologies that authorities say help maintain the efficiency and stability of international supp...

OCP Group Raises $500 Million Through Bond Issuance for Green Ammonia and Desalination Projects

Morocco’s state-owned phosphate producer OCP Group has launched a $500 million bond offering to finance green ammonia production and expanded desalination capacity, reflecting broader efforts by industrial companies to align with increas...

Beijing Symposium Highlights Chinese Governance Model for Eurasian Development

Policy scholars attending a high-level forum in Beijing argued that China’s approach to long-term planning and state governance offers a useful reference for Eurasian countries navigating economic and geopolitical change.

China Reaffirms Global South Strategy as Exporters Expand Beyond Western Markets

Senior Chinese officials reiterated Beijing’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties with countries across Africa, Latin America and Central Asia as Chinese manufacturers continue to expand their presence in emerging marke...

Xi Jinping Prepares for North Korea Visit as Pyongyang Deepens Nuclear and Military Posture

Chinese President Xi Jinping is finalizing plans for a state visit to North Korea as Beijing seeks to manage increasingly complex relations with Pyongyang following its declaration that its nuclear status is irreversible and its closer m...

China Launches South China Sea Maritime Operation After Japan-Philippines Security Talks

Chinese maritime forces began a special operation in the South China Sea following high-level security discussions between Japan and the Philippines, with Beijing describing the move as necessary to protect territorial sovereignty amid d...

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...