More than half of surveyed German firms plan deeper ties with local partners in China to match the rapid innovation cycles of domestic competitors, the German Chamber of Commerce has found.
2 Dec 2025 - 5:05PM videocam
As discerning alcohol consumers seek ‘wallet-friendly’ products, premium beers are winning out over higher-end options.
2 Dec 2025 - 11:41PM videocam
Speculative activities in virtual currencies have resurfaced, PBOC statement warns after multi-department regulatory meeting.
30 Nov 2025 - 7:52PM videocam
Manufacturing PMI comes in at 49.2 but survey official says business sentiment has improved.
NDRC says there are now more than 150 humanoid robot manufacturers in the country and highlights risk of potential investment bubble.
Beijing identifies products for the elderly, fitness equipment and pet food, among others, as potential sources of consumption growth.
Amid booming opportunities in the care economy as China’s population gets older, new graduates express concerns over low wages and unfamiliarity with the field.
Official data points to uneven recovery last month, but analysts do not expect major stimulus as annual growth target within reach.
SCMP Plus annotates State Council’s 13-point plan to promote private investment in infrastructure projects, until now the domain of the country’s state-owned enterprises.
Beijing unveils a slew of new measures to channel private investment into infrastructure projects ranging from hydropower to oil pipelines.
11 Nov 2025 - 7:42PM videocam
CPI rises 0.2 per cent in October in a ‘surprise to the market’, while factory-gate prices fall for 37th month in a row.
As country pushes for scientific and technological self-reliance, Chongqing will provide support for pharmaceutical research and development.
Outbound shipments fell short of forecasts, while Beijing and Washington have since paved the way for a de-escalation.
7 Nov 2025 - 6:03PM videocam
Commissioning of Unit Nine takes Beilun Power Station’s total installed capacity to 7.34GW, the highest of any thermal power station in China.
New generation of innovators in spotlight as DeepSeek’s advanced reasoning model and Unitree’s affordable humanoid draw acclaim.
4 Nov 2025 - 12:00PM videocam
A government programme sends highly-experienced urban teachers to less developed regions – but is it enough to close the gap?
China’s official purchasing managers’ index fell to 49 in October, missing estimates and staying in contractionary range another month.
Tough job market, wider age thresholds create China's largest candidate cohort for public sector positions, treasured for their stability.
30 Oct 2025 - 8:03PM videocam
PBOC chief Pan Gongsheng warns of stablecoin risks, pledges wider e-CNY use and tighter oversight of virtual currencies.
The premier’s trip to Singapore is the first by a Chinese leader since 2018 and comes amid renewed China-US trade volatility.
Key trade negotiator Li Chenggang is among the officials in the Malaysian capital seeking to ease tensions on issues from tariffs to rare earths.
As state-owned firms relocate to new metropolis, jobs travel with them – but is it enough to lure workers?
22 Oct 2025 - 10:55PM videocam
Unemployment hits 17.7 per cent among those 16 to 24, down from 18.9 per cent in August, as graduates face competitive labour market.
With the fourth plenum set to outline China’s long-term plans, analysts consider more benchmarks than GDP for ‘high-quality development’ era.
20 Oct 2025 - 2:23PM videocam
Economist, business executive advocates looking beyond geopolitics, avoiding policy pitfalls and building a culture that celebrates success.
National Bureau of Statistics says consumer price index fell 0.3 per cent last month, with factory-gate prices down 2.3 per cent.
The ambitious project will cut through glaciers and mountains, bridging two regions long isolated by geography.
12 Oct 2025 - 4:06PM videocam
The US intellectual property probes are a potent tool that can lead to total bans on certain products. Many of them target Chinese firms.
7 Oct 2025 - 9:00PM videocam
World’s largest indoor ski resort part of efforts to boost consumption by promoting winter sports.
28 Sep 2025 - 5:33PM videocam
Central bank deputy governor says three platforms will encourage use of e-CNY in cross-border payments.
26 Sep 2025 - 2:27PM videocam