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Sacks of lithium carbonate sit in a warehouse of US lithium producer Albemarle, in Chile, March 2, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Beijing opens lithium futures to foreign traders to cement pricing power over US

Miners, battery makers and traders outside China can now trade lithium carbonate futures and options on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV deliveries continue downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries

Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong’s roast meat chains expand as recovery in shop markets remains uneven

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China stock market

China’s divergent stock market displays a microcosm of the nation’s economy

The stock market catalogues China’s uneven growth, as manufacturing expands and consumption falls.

A large screen shows the latest stock market data in Shanghai, China, on June 15. Photo: EPA
A large screen shows the latest stock market data in Shanghai, China, on June 15. Photo: EPA
China’s private sector

China’s carmakers are rewriting Europe’s auto hierarchy

But the rapid gains could slow if the EU widens tariffs on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, analysts said.

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China’s private sector

Why Hong Kong’s major developers stayed out of Northern Metropolis’ tender

Limited bids suggest government’s new land-sale model asks developers to do more than build homes, testing a role outside their expertise.

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China consumption

After hooking China on coffee, Starbucks ramps up consumer strategy

Now that the chain has Chinese consumers hooked on coffee, it is attempting to become part of local consumer culture, analysts say.

A woman checks her phone next to a Starbucks cart in Beijing. Photo: AFP
A woman checks her phone next to a Starbucks cart in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Exclusive | Why Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser left Beijing feeling optimistic

Leader of US$239 billion company discusses yuan internationalisation, Hong Kong’s fintech leadership, and US-China economic stabilisation.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s BYD surpasses Tesla to regain lead in global EV race

The electric vehicle manufacturer has retaken the crown after pulling ahead in overseas shipments.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong broadens yuan’s financial footprint as currency gains global appeal

Hong Kong Monetary Authority widens scope of yuan finance to solidify status as ‘offshore laboratory’ for currency amid de-dollarisiation trend.

Hong Kong is looking to boost its position as the world's leading offshore yuan hub. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong stock market

Mainland investors buy more Hong Kong shares, favour SMIC, Zhipu AI

Onshore investors resoundingly reverse previous month’s outflow with US$3.5 billion in buying, led by AI-related shares.

The logo of Chinese artificial intelligence company Zhipu AI is seen at its headquarters in Beijing on June 25. Photo: Reuters
The logo of Chinese artificial intelligence company Zhipu AI is seen at its headquarters in Beijing on June 25. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

China’s Goldman Sachs dream: mainland banks ride Hong Kong’s IPO wave

Chinese investment banks are challenging global rivals after earning billions of dollars in the first half of the year.

Banking & finance

‘Big Short’ 2.0? US hedge fund manager warns of a global AI bubble

China’s AI stocks entered the second half of 2026 with improving earnings momentum, but scepticism about the sector is increasing.

China consumption

Big name sportswear brands in China held scoreless at the World Cup

Sales are declining despite the World Cup because international and domestic brands face weak consumer demand amid economic concerns.

Shoppers walk by an Adidas sportswear store promoting the World Cup in Beijing on June 21, 2026. Photo: AP
China’s private sector

China AI drug-design deals swell as US scrutiny mounts

Global pharmaceutical firms are tapping into Chinese artificial intelligence assets before patents expire on blockbuster drugs, advancing AI-driven biotech.

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Industry insiders say AI-powered drug-design tools have the potential to shorten development timelines from years to as few as 18 months. Photo: Shutterstock
Industry insiders say AI-powered drug-design tools have the potential to shorten development timelines from years to as few as 18 months. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Hong Kong assets hit record US$5.38 trillion on renewed China appetite: SFC

Net fund inflows soared nearly 200 per cent, supported by a tech-led stock rally and a 30 per cent rise in capital allocated to the mainland.

Electric & new energy vehicles

New technologies power China’s Tesla challengers to monthly sales records

Bucking muted market sentiment, Leapmotor and Zeekr both set records for a second consecutive month.

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E-commerce

Temu owner PDD embraces China’s ‘city of the future’ after regulatory debacle

Operator of big-name budget marketplaces Pinduoduo and Temu is buying an office and adding 5,000 jobs in the hyped-up Xiongan New Area.

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PDD, which operates budget marketplace Pinduoduo, is raising its profile in China’s Xiongan New Area. Photo: Shutterstock
PDD, which operates budget marketplace Pinduoduo, is raising its profile in China’s Xiongan New Area. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

China’s tax crackdown: A-share and Hong Kong-listed firms hit hard

Beijing’s anti-tax evasion campaign could expand, raising concerns that corporate earnings, cash flows and investor sentiment may be at risk.

Hong Kong stock market

Can Hong Kong absorb a US$100 billion share flood amid the global AI boom?

A surge in shares becoming eligible for trading comes as investors pour into AI-linked stocks in rival markets.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks tumble amid first-half global rally

Investors in Hong Kong have missed out on an AI chip boom, while also suffering amid concerns about China’s economy.

Hong Kong investors missed out on the global AI stock frenzy. Photo: EPA
Electric & new energy vehicles

Will slowing car sales in China reignite brutal price war in crowded market?

Global consultancy AlixPartners delivers most bearish forecast for Chinese carmakers’ fortunes this year.

People check out BYD electric cars in Yantai, Shandong province, in April last year. Photo:
People check out BYD electric cars in Yantai, Shandong province, in April last year. Photo:
Robotics

UBTech launches lifelike humanoid robots built for companionship in China

The unveiling of model U1, which has silicone skin and emotional AI, reflects tech firms’ drive to expand robotics beyond industrial use.

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China’s private sector

Race to the bottom? Why retailers bet on their own brands in China

Analysts forecast in-house goods to rise sharply as Chinese retailers seek loyalty and offset lost supplier-funded fees.

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

China’s millionaire growth lags the global average. Is the wealth boom over?

Global personal wealth rose at its fastest pace in nearly a decade last year, though China saw only modest gains, according to a new report.

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Residential buildings in Beijing on September 15, 2025. China’s property sector, once accounting for roughly a quarter of the economy, has remained sluggish since late 2020, eroding household wealth. Photo: EPA
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