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Economy

Chinese motorcycle exports roar to record highs amid tech gains, upmarket push

Chinese makers drive into upmarket segment and catch up with foreign peers in design and engine development.

Shipbuilders secure large-scale orders as China pushes for premium construction

China’s Politburo pledges policy support, spending to counteract sluggish growth

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China Economy

China’s solar surge nears milestone – even as Beijing hits brakes on sheer scale

Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality.

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Solar panels in Delingha, northwest China’s Qinghai province, on July 9. Photo: Xinhua
Solar panels in Delingha, northwest China’s Qinghai province, on July 9. Photo: Xinhua

China Economy

Why US might struggle to rein in Beijing’s growing 6G influence

24-country alliance aims to coordinate next-generation telecoms strategies, but analysts say China’s tech prowess provides clearer road map.

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China Economy

China’s ageing farmers deploy drones as agriculture-automation trend spreads

Ageing rural populations are driving up demand for intelligent aerial devices, and the ‘irresistible trend” is expected to sweep through Southeast Asia.

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China Economy

‘Keep your top talent’: Chinese firms set to boost pay in 2027 amid AI boom

The modest rise still lags regional averages and comes as firms try to retain staff amid aggressive recruitment, according to a new report.

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AI and other advanced technologies are reshaping China’s job market, driving demand for talent with related skills and changing hiring priorities. Photo: Shutterstock
AI and other advanced technologies are reshaping China’s job market, driving demand for talent with related skills and changing hiring priorities. Photo: Shutterstock

China Economy

China stokes panda bond boom in bid to grow tiny market

Overseas borrowers in China’s onshore yuan debt market will avoid some fees until 2028 as regulators seek to grow international use of the currency.

China Economy

Advanced tech now accounts for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in China

Hi-tech manufacturing and digital industries such as AI have emerged as key drivers of economic growth.

Global Economy

Indonesia wants to move beyond raw materials. Will its China ties suffer?

Beijing and Jakarta enjoy unprecedented economic interdependence – but shifting priorities in Indonesia threaten to strain the partnership.

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Global Economy

Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny

Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears.

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Washington is increasing scrutiny of Chinese biotech at a time when the innovation pipeline in the world’s second-largest economy is experiencing rapid growth. Photo: Shutterstock
Washington is increasing scrutiny of Chinese biotech at a time when the innovation pipeline in the world’s second-largest economy is experiencing rapid growth. Photo: Shutterstock

China Economy

All went wrong: A380 flight to China becomes 10-hour ordeal

The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare.

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China Economy

China pushes back against Western overcapacity claims in new document

Beijing says it ‘never deliberately pursued a trade surplus’ and that its strong exports are driven by innovation, not subsidies or overcapacity.

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Policy

How ‘old money’ investments in CXMT drive China’s tech self-sufficiency push

CCB holds the largest CXMT stake among the five banks at 1.714 per cent while BoC owns the smallest position at 0.38 per cent.

A view of the CXMT factory on the outskirts of Beijing on Monday. Photo: AFP

China Economy

China-made vessel carries record EVs in shipment from Shanghai to Europe

A new China-made roll-on, roll-off carrier set a new domestic record for number of vehicles shipped in one voyage.

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Vehicles prior to shipment to overseas markets at a port in Shanghai, China on July 14. Photo: AP
Vehicles prior to shipment to overseas markets at a port in Shanghai, China on July 14. Photo: AP

China Economy

Beijing scraps panda bond fees to bolster global market for yuan debt

Analysts say removing some expenses for foreign borrowers will help funnel more yuan overseas and create a large offshore liquidity pool of China’s currency.

China Economy

Chinese robotics is quietly cornering a new niche. How will shipyards benefit?

As shipyards face rising safety demands and an ageing workforce, specialised climbing robots could be set to transform dangerous maintenance work.

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Global Economy

Why America’s brute-force effort on rare earths may not work against China

China spent decades carving out a commanding lead in the rare earth realm. Now the US wants its old piece of the supply chain back – is it still within reach?

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

Global Economy

Chinese ‘vertical dramas’ are booming in America. Should Hollywood be worried?

Chinese platforms hosting bite-size soap operas about werewolves and mafia dons are drawing big audiences – and shaking up the streaming market.

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China Economy

As megacities slow, China’s smaller counties lead as new consumer hotspots

Survey last year found that nearly 80 per cent of consumers in China’s third- and fourth-tier cities were optimistic about the economy.

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China Economy

China rises up ‘elite quality’ league table as AI investment booms

China ranked 19th in the latest Elite Quality Index, which assesses whether national elites create sustainable value for their countries.

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Visitors watch humanoid robots fight at the Unitree Robotics booth during the World Robot Conference in Beijing. China has invested heavily in artificial intelligence, robotics and other emerging sectors in recent years. Photo: Reuters
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OPINION
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | Upper arm of China’s K-shaped economy both a blessing and a curse

Nicholas Spiro
Tan Kong Yam

Opinion | How China aims to turn household savings into a tech financing machine

Tan Kong Yam
Michael Jinghan Zeng

Opinion | 4 ways Hong Kong can shape its future – and the world’s

Michael Jinghan Zeng
David Dodwell

Outside In | Why Donald Trump may regret reheating his global trade war

David Dodwell
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | Emerging markets have a concentration problem. Investors will have to live with it

Nicholas Spiro
Li Qiang

Opinion | Why China’s low-cost business model resists reform

Li Qiang
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MULTIMEDIA
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How China’s malls are trying to stay relevant

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World’s top condom maker to raise prices over Iran war

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Small hobby businesses hit by rising costs from Iran war

Thai figurine studio founder calls for an urgent lifeline to help small businesses stay afloat
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