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Villagers harvest rice in southwest China’s Yunnan province. Photo: Xinhua
China food security

China to further boost domestic grain supply as US soybeans excluded from tariff cuts

Grain production target set at 725 million tonnes by 2030, as China proposes tariff cuts on US agricultural products – but not soybeans.

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US-China tech war

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China technology

China’s R&D spending tops OECD average for first time. What comes next?

Beijing plans to double down on basic research, cutting-edge technologies and scientific talent as it strives to achieve tech self-sufficiency.

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Beijing has stepped up R&D spending in recent years as it seeks to support innovation across strategic industries. Photo: Shutterstock
Beijing has stepped up R&D spending in recent years as it seeks to support innovation across strategic industries. Photo: Shutterstock
China-EU relations

Beijing criticises push for European Section 301-style tool to counter China

Ministry of Commerce says such a move would ‘seriously damage mutual trust’, affect broader economic and trade cooperation.

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Banking & finance

China bans online financial promos by private brokers to stop loan misuse

The new regulations start today and will only allow financial institutions and third-party internet platforms to carry out online marketing.

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China education

Xi urges universities to help drive China’s tech and innovation ambitions

The central government is pushing academic institutions to break down traditional silos, embrace interdisciplinarity and support national development.

President Xi Jinping in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 29. Photo: AP
President Xi Jinping in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 29. Photo: AP
China GDP

China cuts key interest rate, offers mortgage subsidy to boost economy

Beijing has cut the interest rate on its pledged supplemental lending facility to 1.5 per cent, while offering homebuyers a mortgage interest subsidy.

China’s economic stimulus

China moves towards stimulus as economic concerns grow

The State Council discussed measures to support the economy and stabilise the property market after growth slipped below the government’s full-year target.

China-Japan relations

Japanese business presence in China down nearly 30% from peak in 2012: survey

The research found 1,221 new Japanese entrants in China since the last survey in 2024, but that was still less than during Covid-19.

Workers at SMC, a Japanese pneumatic engineering company, assemble products at a factory in Beijing. Photo: AP
China's economic recovery

China asks local governments to ‘intensify’ policy tweaks to boost consumption

Premier Li Qiang calls for more policy experimentation as retail sales remain weak, rising by just 0.4 per cent in August.

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People walk on the North Bund with Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district in the background. Photo: Reuters
People walk on the North Bund with Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district in the background. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

VW, Gotion deepen ties with US$3.7b commitment to EV battery production

Gotion will invest about €1.6 billion to build three manufacturing facilities in Spain, Slovakia and Morocco, with VW putting in a similar amount.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

China resuming US coal imports among thin list of summit outcomes

President Xi Jinping agreed to buy at least 10 million tonnes of US coal in each of the next two years after a White House summit with US President Donald Trump.

US-China relations

US, China slash tariffs on basic goods – but leave rare earths off the record

Tariffs waived on lengthy US$30 billion list of items including linen, fireworks and crockery will not ‘dramatically reshape’ trade: analyst.

US President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
China trade

Asean firms hope Pinglu Canal will open China market, but fear flood of imports

The 134.2km Pinglu Canal, which opened earlier this month, helps connect China’s southwestern hinterland with international maritime corridors.

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A Panama-flagged container ship on the Pinglu Canal this month. Photo: Xinhua
A Panama-flagged container ship on the Pinglu Canal this month. Photo: Xinhua
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Open Questions | Scott Kennedy on the Xi-Trump summit and US-China instability

Washington think-tanker considers the outcome of the White House meeting, the future of bilateral ties and three ways China’s economic model will be forced to change.

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China consumption

As Chinese retirees boost consumption, some hope for greater respect in society

Age bias is an obstacle to the growth of China’s silver economy, researchers say.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trade truce aside, was AI the real Xi-Trump summit breakthrough?

New AI dialogue becomes latest formal channel to manage competition while coming leader-level meetings grant further room to stabilise ties, analysts say.

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President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump arrive for a tour of the National Archives Museum on Thursday in Washington, the United States. Photo: AFP
President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump arrive for a tour of the National Archives Museum on Thursday in Washington, the United States. Photo: AFP
China technology

China’s AI revolution is taking shape. Why are some economists urging caution?

As investors chase the next big AI opportunity, some are questioning lofty valuations and asking what the technology means for ordinary workers.

China travel

Before Apec meeting, China’s mobile-payment overhaul is helping foreigners spend

Smartphone apps such as Alipay and WeChat Pay now link foreign cards and wallets, easing a cashless barrier that has long frustrated international visitors.

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China-EU relations

China and EU deadlocked on medical devices, still talking on PHEV curbs: source

Sources on the Chinese side recently described the talks as difficult and expressed frustration over the EU’s inflexibility.

Chinese-made MG cars produced by SAIC Motor await export in Yantai, Shandong province, last month. Photo: AFP
China trade

Chinese carmakers gain as high petrol prices boost European EV sales

Chinese brands’ share of plug-in hybrid registrations across Europe climbed from about 20 per cent in January to 35.3 per cent in August.

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A BYD electric car on display at Germany’s Essen Motor Show in December. Photo: AP
A BYD electric car on display at Germany’s Essen Motor Show in December. Photo: AP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Xi at White House, trade truce extension, Golden Week travel

This week: Xi Jinping and Donald Trump discuss AI and Taiwan in summit, the trade-war truce is prolonged until January, and China cracks down on fentanyl. Next week: Manufacturing PMI may show third month of contraction, RoboTechnik headlines four Hong Kong IPO debuts, holidaymakers take advantage of National Day golden week, and more.

China consumption

Mooncakes for the dog? How China is reinventing its iconic festive snack

China’s consumers appear to be going off the dense Mid-Autumn Festival treat, but tiny mooncakes for pets are a different story.

Banking & finance

Shanghai Gold Exchange pushes more Chinese banks to end retail leverage trading

Lenders in China are redirecting retail clients to fixed-price accumulation plans and physical purchases of precious metals, moving away from margin-based speculation.

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Banks in China are phasing out retail leveraged precious-metals trading for gold and silver. Photo: AFP
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