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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.
3 hours ago
China consumption
Court orders Chinese tea chain to pay Louis Vuitton US$1.5m in trademark row
5 hours ago
Banking & finance
China’s Goldman Sachs dream: mainland banks ride Hong Kong’s IPO wave
3 Jul 2026 - 11:00AM
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.
2 Jul 2026 - 7:00PM
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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
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.
2 Jul 2026 - 2:00PM
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.
2 Jul 2026 - 10:22AM
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Hong Kong property
Rare momentum: Hong Kong universities, schools boost commercial property market
Educational institutions pour more than US$1.4 billion into deals, helping steady the city’s commercial real estate sector.
2 Jul 2026 - 7:00AM
The Harbourfront Landmark in Hung Hom, where Nord Anglia International School has rented 73,800 sq ft of space on the third to sixth floors. Photo: Handout
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.
1 Jul 2026 - 10:45AM
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.
1 Jul 2026 - 3:32PM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong developer switches to high gear with Mercedes giveaways for homebuyers
K&K Property woos wealthy buyers with luxury car sweeteners as the city’s high-end housing market rebounds.
1 Jul 2026 - 8:30AM
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.
1 Jul 2026 - 7:00AM
Chinese retailers are increasingly relying on higher merchandise margins generated by their own brands, according to a report. Photo: Sam Tsang
Banking & finance
Looking East: Europe’s banks look to Hong Kong amid global uncertainty
European banks, facing rising costs and energy instability, are turning to Hong Kong for funding, with Hungary’s OTP Bank leading the shift.
30 Jun 2026 - 7:29PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Price war fallout: China imposes 60-day payment cap for energy storage sector
China enforces stricter payment rules for EV and energy storage batteries in a bid to curb disorder and build a resilient supply chain.
30 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers gain traction in South Korea’s import car market
While not a high-volume market, success in South Korea helps ‘prove the quality and competitiveness’ of Chinese EVs, analyst says.
30 Jun 2026 - 1:00PM
China’s private sector
Hong Kong draws royalties giant as mainland China biotech licensing heats up
Royalty financing offers new cash source as global investors pursue Chinese drug breakthroughs despite US pressure, Royalty Pharma says.
30 Jun 2026 - 11:00AM
Royalty Pharma is scouting the Asia-Pacific region for innovative biotechnology start-ups with late-stage pharmaceutical pipelines. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong
Will Fosun’s luxury project revive Hong Kong’s Movietown magic?
Fosun Group begins HK$10 billion transformation of legendary studio, signalling confidence in Hong Kong’s property recovery.
29 Jun 2026 - 7:55PM
IPO
Chinese self-driving firm Momenta eyes US$750m in Hong Kong IPO
Second ‘red-chip’ approved by Beijing for a Hong Kong listing this year aims to invest proceeds in research and development, robotaxi push.
29 Jun 2026 - 6:52PM
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China’s private sector
China’s first AI-powered cancer vaccine production line set to launch in Beijing
Likang Life Sciences says it has developed a personalised vaccine using advanced tech to identify tumour-specific mutations.
29 Jun 2026 - 11:00AM
The project reflects a global shift in the pharmaceutical sector towards harnessing artificial intelligence. Photo: Shutterstock
China property
Will China’s new tech bases in Hebei and Tianjin revive local housing demand?
The new headquarters may boost rentals, but local home sales growth is likely to be far milder than surges in previous years, analysts say.
29 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM
Artificial intelligence
Faster AI, lower costs: DSpark eases bottlenecks and chip strain, says DeepSeek
Start-up unveils speculative decoding framework that speeds up inference by up to 85 per cent amid China’s push to overcome US AI curbs.
28 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s heavy trucks are going electric, and abroad, paving the road to net-zero freight
Analysts say low ownership costs and battery gains are fuelling an export boom to regions such as Southeast Asia and Africa, positioning Chinese firms as main engines.
28 Jun 2026 - 11:00AM
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China consumption
Will K-pop give South Korean retailers an edge in China market?
Even though China’s convenience store market is crowded with Chinese rivals and foreign peers like 7-Eleven, it remains far from saturated.
27 Jun 2026 - 10:00AM
A man walks past a Taobao and Tmall display at the Alibaba office in Beijing. Photo: AFP
HKEX
Hong Kong vows stronger exchange with reforms, bond futures and gold push
Listing changes and new product launches are set to bolster Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub, deputy finance chief says.
27 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
Retailing
Xtep opens first Saucony store in Hong Kong, eyes more premium retail sites
Chinese sportswear group positions premium running brand in Hong Kong as improving market sentiment draws retailers back to prime sites.
26 Jun 2026 - 6:03PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Banking on it: Chinese EVs expand their global footprint
With a boost in global exports offsetting domestic dips, banks forecast significant growth in overseas markets – especially western Europe.
26 Jun 2026 - 6:08PM
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