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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport’s new Terminal 3 opened in 2025 and has since propelled the airport to the status of China’s busiest. Photo: Shutterstock

China Economy

How Guangzhou airport’s US$8 billion mega expansion made it China’s busiest

A new terminal, runway and links with major international trading partners have helped it overtake Shanghai in passenger numbers.

Oil and climate concerns boost China’s green energy sales at Canton Fair

‘Enchanting’: why foreign tourists are clamouring to visit Chinese farms

China Economy

Shenzhen too pricey? Cost-conscious Hongkongers dig deeper into mainland China

As Hong Kong residents explore a wider range of mainland cities, businesses in Guangzhou, Zhongshan and Jiangmen are reaping rewards.

Customers dine at a restaurant in Shenzhen. Photo: Dickson Lee
Customers dine at a restaurant in Shenzhen. Photo: Dickson Lee

Global Economy

Chinese telecoms giants in Washington’s crosshairs as FCC weighs fresh curbs

The regulator has also barred Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices intended for the US market.

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China Economy

China’s top 10 powerhouse provinces propel economy towards GDP target

Following the fifth plenum, Beijing is banking on robust output from 10 provinces to offset laggards and secure national growth.

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China Economy

Chinese firms in Serbia not expecting big changes after change in government

After election, victorious Student List called for audit of public projects, including some involving Chinese contractors.

Student List supporters celebrate in Belgrqade on Monday after Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Serbia’s parliamentary election. Photo: Reuters
Student List supporters celebrate in Belgrqade on Monday after Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Serbia’s parliamentary election. Photo: Reuters

Global Economy

France telecoms outage fuels questions as EU moves to phase out Chinese gear

A failure involving one of Europe’s two main telecoms equipment suppliers feeds into debate over network resilience and vendor diversity.

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China

Lula win aids China ties; Hong Kong official quits over Tai Po fire: 7 highlights

From Kim Jong-un’s surprise Chinese border visit to Kylian Mbappe facing backlash, here are top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

China Economy

Encouraging start as Pinglu Canal moves 1 million tonnes of cargo in first month

First-month cargo milestone highlights waterway’s potential to boost two-way trade between China’s hinterland and international markets.

Cargo vessels pass through the Madao hub on the Pinglu Canal in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on October 21. Photo: Xinhua

China Economy

China slams EU’s potential new trade safeguards, says they may violate WTO rules

Beijing vows to take ‘all necessary measures’ to defend Chinese firms as Brussels reportedly mulls imposing broader import caps.

The European Union is set to propose three major new trade instruments designed to give it more firepower during negotiations with China. Photo: Reuters
The European Union is set to propose three major new trade instruments designed to give it more firepower during negotiations with China. Photo: Reuters

China EVs

BYD, Geely report profit jump in third quarter, even as local deliveries stall

Higher sales abroad padded earnings for the two EV giants, as analysts expect gap to widen between major, minor players.

China Economy

China certifies over 80% of US devices. What would a testing ban mean?

A proposed restriction could slow the global supply of electronics, increase manufacturing costs for US firms, according to industry leaders.

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Diplomacy

EU officials to push yuan appreciation in Beijing visits

The EU, ECB and Eurogroup are lining up coordinated trips to the Chinese capital as European leaders contend that a weak yuan is fuelling a flood of low-cost imports.

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China Economy

Ahead of European talks, Beijing wary of forced yuan appreciation: analysts

Western economies have long accused China of using currency manipulation to boost its exports, a claim Beijing has repeatedly rejected.

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Chinese banknotes. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
Chinese banknotes. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Economy

China-Japan flights lose nearly 700,000 seats amid political spat

Chinese airlines cut back the most as tensions that began almost a year ago continue to depress tourism.

China Economy

US should spy on Chinese firms to maintain edge in tech race: ex-CIA official

Former CIA deputy director’s call to repeal Obama-era ban on economic espionage comes as Beijing rushes to protect trade secrets.

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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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