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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers target global expansion at Auto China amid energy shock
Most carmakers taking part in the exhibition have either debuted models designed for export markets or announced expansion plans.
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Pop Mart
China’s Pop Mart eyes expansion at home and abroad for its Pop Land theme park
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Bonds
China opens government bond futures to select foreign investors in reform push
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Artificial intelligence
Investors rotate to China’s chipmakers as DeepSeek intensifies AI competition
Efficient new model boosts outlook for computing power demand but pressures valuations of AI application developers.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:03PM
Investors rotated into semiconductor stocks on expectations of stronger demand for computing power following a new model release by start-up DeepSeek. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market
Baijiu bet: top China fund manager backs consumer rebound
Zhang Kun ramps up exposure to liquor makers and e-commerce, backing a gradual recovery in consumption despite weak retail data.
24 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Huawei earmarks US$11.7b for training of autonomous-driving systems
Company claims it will outspend all rivals combined to boost computing power, which is essential to enhance advanced driving systems.
24 Apr 2026 - 11:56AM
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Artificial intelligence
DeepSeek unveils next-gen AI model as Huawei vows ‘full support’ with new chips
The company says its cost-efficient new V4 model is competitive with top closed-source models from OpenAI and Google DeepMind.
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The logo of Hangzhou-based AI start-up DeepSeek. Photo: Reuters
China stock market
China’s hottest stock market hits record high, outpacing rivals after reforms
Buying sentiment on ChiNext companies ignited after the market regulator unveiled a package of reforms earlier this month.
24 Apr 2026 - 1:59PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers bet on in-house chips to make cars smarter and more autonomous
Chinese EV makers are showcasing advanced in-house chips at Auto China, powering smarter vehicles and challenging global tech leaders.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
China property
Hong Kong’s Langham group invests in Beijing’s ‘city of the future’ Xiongan
Planned 300-room, dual-brand hotel marks early private-sector involvement amid Xi Jinping’s push to accelerate development.
23 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s premium EVs mount tech-powered challenge to BMW, Mercedes-Benz at expo
10-day show in Beijing, the world’s largest, to feature 1,451 models and exhibition area of 380,000 square metres.
23 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
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A worker puts the finishing touches on the China International Exhibition Centre in Beijing on Wednesday ahead of Auto China 2026. Photo: AFP
Millionaires and billionaires
Mainland China’s ultra-wealthy numbers rise as Hong Kong poised for rebound
China’s ultra-wealthy population has grown 23 per cent in five years, while Hong Kong is forecast to see a 25 per cent rebound by 2031.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:57PM
Hong Kong stock market
AI-driven Hong Kong stock inflows from mainland China slow as options multiply
Wave of listings provides more ‘pure-play’ AI investment options across mainland and Hong Kong exchanges, BNP Paribas says.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:53PM
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba opens Qwen app to partners with China Eastern Airlines tie-up
Company pledges more partnerships to expand the agentic capabilities of its flagship consumer chatbot app.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:12AM
China stock market
Asian, emerging-market funds rotate into China and Taiwan stocks: HSBC
Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence.
23 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
Stock indices are displayed at the Taiwan Stock Exchange in Taipei on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s low-cost EVs to be fitted with lidar systems, usually saved for lux cars
Intense competition, rapid tech advancement and falling costs allow the superior driving systems to be fitted into budget-price vehicles.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
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Banking & finance
Biotech-led boom as 8 China firms flock to Hong Kong’s thriving stock market
AI-powered drug developer Metis TechBio leads group that includes developers of autonomous driving technology and industrial robots.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:53PM
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China’s private sector
How China’s ‘landmark’ drug pricing guidelines could be a boon for biotech
State Council calls for ‘value-based pricing’ for innovative drugs, a move researchers said would benefit private healthcare players.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:15PM
Chinese biotech firms reached 157 agreements to out-licence early-stage drugs last year. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks drop as war uncertainty lingers after ceasefire extension
Investors need more conviction about material progress on a ceasefire and the normalisation of oil flow, investor says.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:19PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
CATL to supercharge China’s EV sector with revamped battery tech
World’s largest EV battery producer reveals third-gen product that charges in under six and a half minutes, easing drivers’ range anxiety.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:16PM
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Banking & finance
Hong Kong IPOs lure mainland China insurers seeking higher returns
Beijing’s emphasis on patient capital and market stability spurs mainland China’s insurers to channel funds into Hong Kong listings.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
Banking & finance
Greater China private equity set for patchy recovery, modest fundraising boost
China’s private equity market recovers selectively amid geopolitical tensions, with yuan funds leading and exits reaching record highs.
22 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
Greater China private equity deal volume and value rose for a second consecutive year in 2025. Photo: dpa
E-commerce
Hidden office, fractured bone: violent clashes in China’s food safety crackdown
Details of secrecy, obstruction and violence emerge from a probe into 67,000 ‘ghost’ bakeries across China’s biggest e-commerce platforms.
21 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
Hong Kong stock market
Premium for mainland China shares erodes or flips as Hong Kong draws capital
In the case of ‘hard’ technology firms like CATL and GigaDevice Semiconductor, the A-H premium becomes an H-A premium.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:30PM
China stock market
Outlook for China stocks brightens on capital flows, rebounding home prices
Resilience shown since start of Middle East war likely to continue amid haven demand, according to fund managers and investment banks.
21 Apr 2026 - 1:15PM
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