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Demand is soaring for China’s domestically developed C919 large passenger aircraft but a shortage of parts and supply chain production remain a problem. Photo: Xinhua

Economy

More interest in home-grown C919 lays bare demand-supply mismatch at Comac

Parts shortage and supply chain production remain a problem and may be about more than just aero engines, industrial veteran says.

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Why are some Chinese students choosing Spain despite its tough job market?

16 Aug 2026 - 2:00PMvideocam

High-spending counties offer a rare bright spot amid China’s weak demand

16 Aug 2026 - 11:00AMvideocam

China Business

Rebound in China luxury home sales divorced from rest of market: analysts

Data from a real estate consultancy shows 38 per cent rise in sales of homes priced between 30 million and 50 million yuan in first half.

16 Aug 2026 - 9:00AM

The luxury Huafutiandi development in Shanghai.Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Global Economy

US immersion schools expand across country for early-age Chinese language study

While college enrolment in Chinese stalls, K-12 immersion schools are seeing renewed popularity as parents seek advantages for their children.

15 Aug 2026 - 5:00PM

China EVs

Karaoke in the car? China’s new wave of gadget-laden electric vehicles

China’s carmakers are competing to turn their vehicles into digital entertainment hubs, offering everything from film projectors to VR features.

15 Aug 2026 - 4:00PM

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China Economy

South China tech hub’s wet summer puts damper on small business profits

Shenzhen’s wettest July in more than three decades saw foot traffic plummet and also caused severe disruption to airline schedules.

15 Aug 2026 - 12:02PM

A screen grab from a social media video shows a partially submerged car being carried away by floodwaters after Typhoon Noul brought torrential rain to Puning, Guangdong province, late last month. Photo: Reuters

Policy

Affluent Chinese parents rethink US ‘birth tourism’ amid new restrictions

Prospective parents face growing uncertainty over whether their plans to secure broader education options for their children remain viable.

14 Aug 2026 - 11:00PM

Global Economy

US-China AI trade decoupling ‘manageable’ – but tech curbs a ‘wild card’: Citi

Beijing can weather current trade friction but tightening restrictions on open-weight models complicate outlook, analysts say.

14 Aug 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

Global Economy

US-China drone trade dealt another strike as Trump homes in on foreign dominance

Disrupted supply chains could complicate efforts of Chinese firms to expand globally in the fast-growing drone industry, while raising costs for American buyers.

14 Aug 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

A DJI Phantom 3 drone flies during a demonstration at a farm and winery in the US state of Maryland in 2015. New restrictions on the drone trade could curb the number of Chinese drones entering the United States. Photo: AP

China Economy

US-China tariffs and trade

The US-China trade war entered a new phase after Trump returned to office. We review the timeline of tit-for-tat tariffs during Trump 2.0 and the top five exports between the two countries since he first entered office.

14 Aug 2026 - 5:50PM

US-China tariffs and trade (updated)

Tech War

SMIC eyes expansion amid AI boom, Zhu Rongji dies, Shein nears IPO

This week: SMIC plans to boost chipmaking capacity on AI demand, former premier Zhu Rongji dies and retail investors flood Unitree IPO. Next week: Shein may open Hong Kong IPO, China retail sales may accelerate, Baidu and Alibaba post earnings, robots go on show in Beijing, and more.

14 Aug 2026 - 5:00PM

Markets

From chasing robots to chasing profits: the numbers moving markets

Unitree Robotics, US inflation rates, gold prices, Hong Kong homes and CK Hutchison’s interim results were in the spotlight this week.

14 Aug 2026 - 4:54PM

China Economy

China’s Central Asia push

China has become Central Asia’s top trading partner, with two-way trade surpassing US$100 billion last year on the back of increased oil and gas imports.

14 Aug 2026 - 3:40PM

China’s Central Asia push

Economy

Switching lanes: who are the eager Chinese buyers of domestic premium EV models?

Younger, professionally diverse Chinese are turning to local brands for technology and qualities once tied to foreign marques.

14 Aug 2026 - 3:00PMvideocam

The Maextro S800 is displayed at the World Manufacturing Convention at the Binhu International Convention and Exhibition Center in Hefei, Anhui province. Photo: Getty Images

Policy

Chinese central bank’s 15th five-year plan

The People’s Bank of China pledges to expand global use of the yuan to make the country a financial powerhouse in its first stand-alone five-year plan in at least a decade.

14 Aug 2026 - 12:33PM

China

China tests canal link to Southeast Asia; rocket failure concerns: 7 highlights

From a knife attack at a Hong Kong housing estate to a South Korean star’s apology, here are the top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

14 Aug 2026 - 12:15PM

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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?

6 Aug 2025 - 10:14AMvideocam

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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.

17 Aug 2025 - 7:51AM

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.

15 Aug 2025 - 8:41AMvideocam

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.

15 Aug 2025 - 9:00PMvideocam

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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How China’s malls are trying to stay relevant

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

ONE condoms by Karex on display in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

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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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