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Huawei has been supplying equipment to TDC NET since 2011. Photo: Shutterstock
Huawei

Danish court orders state to pay telecoms firm US$12m for Huawei gear removal

Court in Copenhagen says Huawei gear removal from TDC NET’s network went beyond regulation, entitling Danish firm to damages.

Yuan

Hong Kong readies offshore yuan initiatives after Shanghai move

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound from choppy trading triggered by turmoil in US

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China’s private sector

China is fretting over a demographic crisis – but what companies might benefit?

Goldman Sachs says pharmaceutical, biotech sectors could see strongest tailwinds, while car industry, tech hardware makers may struggle.

Two elderly people in Beijing on June 1. Photo: EPA
Two elderly people in Beijing on June 1. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong property

Creditors push to sell 2 Hong Kong hotels amid banks’ drive to cut losses

Dual-branded Sheraton complex heads for tender, with stricter capital rules pushing lenders to accept quicker disposals.

China’s private sector

China’s biotech boom: record 5,215 clinical drug trials reported in 2025

Cancer treatments remain the top research focus as Beijing’s drive to make biotech a strategic industry draws attention in Washington.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV brands have Europe’s luxury marques in their sights: Zeekr executive

Zeekr vice-president Mars Chen says Chinese carmakers have edge in meeting demand for electric luxury cars.

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Chinese-made vehicles including Zeekr cars wait to be transshipped for export at Taicang port in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. in April. Photo: AFP
Chinese-made vehicles including Zeekr cars wait to be transshipped for export at Taicang port in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. in April. Photo: AFP
IPO

Momenta granted regulatory approval to list in Hong Kong amid rumoured crackdown

As Beijing appears to tighten rules on the listing of domestic firms incorporated offshore, self-driving tech start-up Momenta gains IPO approval.

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Walmart

After Beijing’s food-safety warning, will Sam’s Club slow its expansion?

Firm makes leadership changes but might have to prioritise supply chain shortcomings after Beijing’s ‘accountability interview’.

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Accounting and auditing

Auditors face harsher penalties as China intensifies anti-fraud campaign

Beijing’s draft amendment toughens rules and extends liability, after PwC’s Evergrande penalties underscore audit failures.

A draft amendment to the Certified Public Accountants Law is set for a second reading at the 23rd session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress. Photo: Xinhua
Renewable energy

Why a Chinese renewables giant is pondering a majority localisation in Europe

Europe has prohibited Chinese renewable power inverters from being used in EU-funded projects, citing cybersecurity and dependency risks.

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Chinese renewable energy giant Envision Energy’s self-developed generators have surpassed 20,000 units delivered globally and it is planning further localisation efforts in Europe. Photo: handout
Chinese renewable energy giant Envision Energy’s self-developed generators have surpassed 20,000 units delivered globally and it is planning further localisation efforts in Europe. Photo: handout
China property

Have China home prices hit bottom? Some buyers are hunting bargains

It’s a buyer’s market as signs of recovery in first-tier cities return bargaining power to home purchasers amid policy easing.

Finland

Energy security fears drive global surge in orders for Chinese storage firms

In the first two weeks of June, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) bagged a combined 5.4 GWh of storage orders.

China’s private sector

Bigger, fewer, tougher: the new era of China-US biotech partnerships

China’s biotech boom continues to attract Western drug makers even as Washington expands investment and technology controls.

In focus: Chinese biotech firms such as Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceutical are navigating growing geopolitical scrutiny as cross-border licensing deals continue to expand. Photo: Shutterstoc
China’s private sector

From Alo to Texas Chicken, foreign brands bet on China despite stiff rivalry

For premium and niche brands, China still represents a growth opportunity in a fast-changing consumer market.

Los Angeles-based Alo Yoga announced its entry into the China market on Wednesday. Photo: Shutterstock
Los Angeles-based Alo Yoga announced its entry into the China market on Wednesday. Photo: Shutterstock
CATL

China leads charge in energy storage, powered by battery progress

Battery-based grid storage is set for 150 per cent growth in China, as Beijing prioritises energy security and firms eye global markets.

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Artificial intelligence

‘We’re all in’: Alibaba’s Joe Tsai makes biggest AI push yet at VivaTech

Tsai lays out Alibaba’s AI playbook: invest across the stack, figure out the winners later.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV makers debut right-hand drive models for Southeast Asian push

Chinese brands, including BYD, Jaecoo and Wuling Motors, captured 17.6 per cent of Indonesia’s car market in the first quarter of 2026.

A view of the show floor at the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong on Thursday. Photo: May Tse
A view of the show floor at the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong on Thursday. Photo: May Tse
IPO

Momenta moves closer to Hong Kong IPO after US listing setback

Autonomous-driving start-up seeks to issue up to 43.75 million shares after an earlier US IPO approval expired.

China consumption

‘People are more cautious’: has China lost its appetite for shopping festivals?

The shopping bonanza used to see mountains of packages pile up on street corners, but orders have dwindled amid China’s economic slowdown.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Hong Kong emerging as the proving ground for China’s global smart-car ambitions

Chinese carmakers unveiled 14 smart vehicles in Hong Kong as they use the city to gauge overseas demand and refine global expansion plans.

Geely’s Caocao concept car at the 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong). China is hoping Hong Kong can open the door to global markets. Photo: May Tse
Banking & finance

Hong Kong sets August debut for long-awaited offshore yuan bond futures

Beijing to strengthen the city’s status as a global hub for offshore yuan as it moves to internationalise the currency.

Hong Kong aims to launch offshore yuan bond futures trading in August. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong aims to launch offshore yuan bond futures trading in August. Photo: Jelly Tse
US-China trade war

China touts new finance tools to fend off sanctions

Anti-sanctions measures and efforts to globalise the yuan were among key topics as Chinese finance regulators and policymakers addressed the 2026 Lujiazui Forum.

Hong Kong stock market

Lenovo targets US$2b bond to repurchase debt amid AI infrastructure growth

World’s largest PC maker plans to use the proceeds to buy back shares and strengthen its financial position amid sustained growth.

Banking & finance

Global investors still in China’s orbit despite SpaceX IPO: HKEX chief

HKEX chief Bonnie Chan says global investors remain focused on China’s innovation story.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing CEO Bonnie Chan. Photo: Handout
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