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Chinese AI Models Gain Cost Advantage as Autonomous Agents Drive Token Demand

Industry analysts said autonomous artificial intelligence agents can consume about five times more computational tokens than human users, potentially favouring lower-cost Chinese models as businesses increase large-scale AI deployment.

China and South Korea Exchange Protests Over Korean Peninsula and Taiwan References

Seoul objected to Chinese official language referring to two states on the Korean Peninsula, while Beijing protested the inclusion of a Taiwan Pavilion at a prominent South Korean art exhibition.

China Begins Water Testing on $10 Billion Pinglu Canal in Guangxi

Chinese authorities started testing the 134-kilometre Pinglu Canal, a major transport project designed to shorten shipping routes between southern Chinese manufacturing centres and Southeast Asian maritime markets.

China’s Robotics Industry Moves From Prototypes Toward Commercial Deployment

Exhibits at the 2026 World Robot Conference showed Chinese manufacturers increasingly deploying humanoid and industrial robots in factories and smart-city applications rather than limiting development to experimental demonstrations.

Severe Flooding Hits Tibet-Nepal Border Region as China Restricts Information

Glacial lake outbursts and flash floods caused extensive damage along the China-Nepal border, while international observers said Chinese authorities restricted information and penalised online speculation about casualties in the Gyirong ...

US Sanctions Hong Kong Company Over Alleged Iranian Money-Laundering Network

The US Treasury designated Kameng Trading Limited for allegedly helping Iranian financial institutions access the global financial system, placing renewed scrutiny on the use of Hong Kong corporate entities in sanctions-related transacti...

US Trade Officials Signal Optimism Ahead of Expected Xi Jinping Visit to Washington

American trade representatives said they expect constructive developments involving agricultural sales and bilateral trade mechanisms as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilise commercial relations ahead of an anticipated presidential s...

US and Chinese Military Commanders Resume Direct Talks After Two-Year Suspension

Admiral Samuel Paparo and General Yang Zhibin held talks at the Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Canada, restoring a senior military communication channel intended to reduce the risk of miscalculation amid regional maritime t...

Chinese Jets Carry Air-to-Air Missiles During Scarborough Shoal Interception

Chinese JL-10 trainer jets equipped with PL-5 missiles were deployed to drive away a Philippine aircraft near disputed Scarborough Shoal, marking a more heavily armed approach to enforcing Beijing’s territorial claims in the South China ...

Chinese Green Technology Companies Expand Investment in Southeast Asian Industrial Parks

Chinese renewable-energy and manufacturing companies are increasing investment in zero-carbon industrial parks across Southeast Asia as they seek overseas market access amid stronger competition and shifting international trade rules.

Momenta Partners With Chinese Automakers to Prepare Level 3 Self-Driving Cars for Mass Production

Chinese autonomous-driving company Momenta is finalising partnerships with major automakers for mass production of Level 3 vehicles while exploring a direct-to-consumer software subscription model.

Chinese AI Developers Expand Global Reach Through Open-Weight Models

Leading Chinese artificial intelligence laboratories are increasingly releasing advanced foundation models as open-weight downloads, widening international adoption of Chinese-developed software architectures.

China Removes 5.6 Million Pieces of AI-Generated Content for Labelling Violations

China’s internet regulator ordered companies including Tencent, Alibaba and Baidu to tighten enforcement of artificial intelligence labelling rules, leading to the removal of 5.6 million pieces of non-compliant content and greater scruti...

China Cuts Hidden Local Government Debt to 6.5 Trillion Yuan

China has reduced off-balance-sheet local government liabilities from 14.3 trillion yuan to 6.5 trillion yuan over two years, easing fiscal risks while pushing municipalities toward more sustainable financing models.

People’s Bank of China Strengthens Yuan Midpoint to 6.77 Per Dollar

China’s central bank set its daily yuan reference rate stronger at 6.77 against the US dollar, signalling continued support for currency stability amid changing global rate expectations and uncertainty over the domestic recovery.

US Export Controls Accelerate Development of China’s Domestic AI Chip Industry

Restrictions on advanced US technology have pushed Chinese cloud providers and hardware companies to work more closely on domestic artificial intelligence chips, accelerating deployment of homegrown semiconductor alternatives.

China and Libya Upgrade Ties as Beijing Pledges Support for Reconstruction

President Xi Jinping and Libyan leaders established an upgraded partnership during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, with Chinese companies expected to participate in Libya’s economic reconstruction.

China Pushes Finished-Home Sales to Restore Confidence in Property Market

Chinese regulators are accelerating a shift away from residential pre-sales toward completed-home transactions, seeking to protect buyers from developer defaults as broader easing measures support a rebound in major property shares.

Chinese Regulators Flag Production Quality Issues at BYD and Geely

China’s market regulator has publicly raised concerns over production inconsistencies at leading electric vehicle makers BYD and Geely, signalling tighter quality oversight as domestic automakers expand internationally.

China Shifts Taiwan Strategy Toward Maritime Blockade Capabilities

An updated assessment from Taipei and recent Chinese ocean surveys east of Taiwan indicate that the People’s Liberation Army is placing greater emphasis on joint blockade operations designed to cut external supply routes.

China Targets AI, Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing in Next Five-Year Plan

Chinese leaders are preparing a new five-year policy framework that prioritizes artificial intelligence in manufacturing alongside increased state investment in robotics and advanced hardware.

China’s Central Bank Governor Blames Protectionism for Global Economic Imbalances

The governor of the People’s Bank of China told a Group of Twenty meeting that rising protectionism is worsening global economic imbalances and rejected claims that Chinese industrial overcapacity is disrupting international supply chains.

Hong Kong Hosts Greater Bay Area Summit on Green Technology and Digital Services

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and mainland officials have outlined plans to combine Hong Kong’s financial strengths with Shenzhen’s manufacturing base to expand green technology and digital services.

Xi Says China Ready to Help Safeguard Gulf Shipping Routes During Egypt Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping used a state visit to Cairo to propose a new regional security framework and signed multibillion-dollar agreements covering data centers, semiconductors and clean energy in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.

China Orders Disciplinary Action for Officials Who Miss Carbon Targets

China’s State Council has introduced rules allowing formal disciplinary measures against local officials and state-owned enterprise leaders who fail to meet carbon-peaking and carbon-neutrality objectives.

China Rolls Out Nationwide Cross-Border Cash Pooling for Multinational Companies

The People’s Bank of China and foreign exchange authorities have expanded cross-border cash pooling nationwide, allowing multinational companies to centrally manage domestic and overseas funds in two currencies.

China Expands Foreign Investor Access to Domestic Bond Repurchase Market

Chinese financial regulators are allowing overseas institutional investors broader access to bond repurchase transactions, seeking to deepen market liquidity and make Chinese sovereign and corporate debt more attractive internationally.

Chinese Cloud Providers Lag US Rivals in AI Infrastructure Spending

Financial market analysis shows China’s leading cloud companies are investing less heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure than major US competitors despite Beijing’s push to expand domestic AI capabilities.

China Moves to Curb Solar Industry Price War as Oversupply Hits Profits

Chinese policymakers are preparing regulatory measures to stabilize the solar manufacturing sector as severe oversupply and falling prices threaten the financial health of domestic producers.

Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty in Second Hong Kong National Security Case

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces in his second prosecution under the city’s national security law.

Tencent Opens WorkBuddy to Outside Developers in Enterprise AI Push

Tencent has opened its WorkBuddy platform to third-party developers as the company seeks wider adoption of generative artificial intelligence tools across corporate workflows.

Former Shanxi Lawmaker Indicted Over Illegal Allocation of Coal Resources

A former senior legislator in Shanxi province has been charged with abusing state authority to allocate mining resources illegally as Beijing continues its anti-corruption campaign in the energy sector.

Nio Extends Profitability as Deliveries and Vehicle Margins Improve

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio reported continued profitability and stronger gross margins as vehicle deliveries increased despite fierce domestic price competition.

China Names Veteran Financial Regulator to Lead Market Watchdog

The State Council appointed an experienced financial regulator to head the national market supervisory administration, reinforcing Beijing’s emphasis on regulatory enforcement and institutional discipline.

Zhipu Revenue Nearly Quadruples as Enterprise AI Business Expands

Chinese artificial intelligence developer Zhipu reported revenue growth of almost 400% as demand for its APIs and open-platform services increased, though heavy spending on model training and data infrastructure continues to weigh on pro...

Nearly 1,100 Chinese Companies Report Higher Sales but Lower Profits

Almost 1,100 A-share companies posted rising first-half revenue alongside declining earnings as price competition, raw-material volatility and currency movements squeezed corporate margins.

Chinese Brokerage Profits Rise Nearly 50% on Proprietary Trading

First-half earnings at listed Chinese brokerages increased by almost 50%, driven heavily by proprietary trading even as analysts warned that the results masked weaker underlying market performance.

Manus Returns to Independent Operations After Meta Acquisition Collapses

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus resumed independent operations under its founding team after a proposed acquisition by Meta Platforms fell apart amid cross-border regulatory barriers.

Tencent-Backed Enflame Targets $9 Billion Valuation in AI Chip IPO

Chinese artificial intelligence chipmaker Enflame Technology is seeking a $9 billion valuation in its initial public offering, reflecting strong domestic investor demand for semiconductor companies.

China Revises Lawyers Law to Explicitly Require Communist Party Loyalty

Chinese lawmakers finalised changes to the national Lawyers Law that strengthen some professional rights while formally requiring lawyers to uphold loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party.

China Tightens Tax Rules on Insider Share Sales

Chinese securities regulators closed loopholes involving post-lockup bonus shares and removed a standard 15% cost deduction that had been used by corporate insiders to reduce capital gains tax liabilities.

Chinese Banks Report Rising Nonperforming Retail Loans

Major Chinese lenders are increasing provisions and accelerating disposal of troubled household debt as tighter credit-card rules and weaker consumer repayment capacity drive up bad retail loans.