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Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum, in Beijing on March 23. The two-day annual forum has brought together more than 80 top executives of global multinationals for exchanges with Chinese officials. Photo: AFP

Economy

Younger son of Hong Kong’s Li Ka-shing invited to Beijing global business forum

Richard Li has been invited to the China Development Forum as founder of Pacific Century Group, list of attendees seen by the Post shows.

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Wasteful investments drain China’s economy, undermine credibility: state media

China urges EU to resolve EV dispute and send positive signal amid uncertainty

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China Economy

China is prepared for bigger than expected external shocks: Premier Li Qiang

Li says Beijing will roll out measures to ensure the smooth operation of the economy, if needed.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang says foreign firms are indispensable to China’s development. Photo: AP
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says foreign firms are indispensable to China’s development. Photo: AP

China Economy

From BTS to a free trade deal, is South Korea moving closer to China?

The US’ tariff threats have raised hopes in Beijing that it can convince Seoul to move forward with an ambitious new trade deal.

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China Economy

China’s hottest new show is a Sichuan-dialect micro drama set in the 1980s

My Sweet Home has achieved phenomenal success by moving beyond the trashy tropes of China’s booming micro drama industry.

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China Economy

How are new Chinese universities attracting top talent from around the world?

Fuyao University of Science and Technology, which began enrolling students this year, trumpets faculty’s international credentials.

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Westlake University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, pioneered the entrepreneur-funded model. Photo: Westlake University
Westlake University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, pioneered the entrepreneur-funded model. Photo: Westlake University

Banking & Finance

It’s a family affair: inside Hong Kong’s quest to lure world’s wealthiest clans

Two years ago, the government unveiled eight measures with the aim of attracting affluent families so they could set up family offices.

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Business

BYD’s Denza unveils N9 SUV to challenge Mercedes, BMW in premium EV segment

The N9 starts from 389,800 (US$60,860), equipped with BYD’s autonomous driving systems and can support on-vehicle drone systems.

China

US military cuts, Norwegian diplomat eyes China ties: SCMP daily highlights

From the sighting of one of China’s new stealth jets to blogger Sima Nan’s tax evasion fine, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

A proposal to stop expanding US Forces Japan aligns with Donald Trump’s push for allies to spend more on their defence. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

China’s Comac tells suppliers it plans 50% boost to C919 production capacity

Leading Chinese aircraft manufacturer aims to be able to produce 200 narrowbody jets a year by 2029, conference told.

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A China Eastern Airlines C919 at Hong Kong International Airport in January. Photo: Eugene Lee
A China Eastern Airlines C919 at Hong Kong International Airport in January. Photo: Eugene Lee

China Economy

China is building new ships at record pace to turbocharge its car exports

Shipyards are rolling out huge vessels capable of carrying 8,600 cars as China’s auto industry seeks to accelerate its global expansion.

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Business

Xpeng sets up first self-branded EV supercharging station in Hong Kong

Fierce competition among auto manufacturers is extending to charging technologies.

China Economy

Prepare to ‘combat storms’, China’s premier tells foreign trade enterprises

Premier Li Qiang also pledges more government support for private sector during inspection tour of Fujian province.

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Premier Li Qiang visits the Jinjiang dry port in Quanzhou on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua

World

Chinese satellites seen ‘dogfighting’, Ramadan clash in Malaysia: 7 highlights

From Chinese satellites being seen ‘dogfighting’ to a clash during Ramadan in Malaysia, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A Shiyan-24C experimental satellite is launched from a sea platform in 2024. The satellite is among those seen “dogfighting in space”, according to the USSF. Photo: Handout
A Shiyan-24C experimental satellite is launched from a sea platform in 2024. The satellite is among those seen “dogfighting in space”, according to the USSF. Photo: Handout

Business

Wingtech sells 4.6 billion yuan assembly assets after losses from US sanctions

The company signed an agreement to sell stake in five subsidiaries to Luxshare Precision Industry, according to filing with Shanghai Stock Exchange.

China Economy

Are cheap Indonesian durians about to flood the Chinese market?

Indonesia’s huge fruit industry is preparing to begin exporting durians to China, threatening the dominance of Thai and Vietnamese growers.

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China Economy

‘Buy a robot for retirement’? China’s androids are set to change everyday life

While they are not yet capable of performing a wide range of everyday tasks, rapid development promises a bright future for humanoid robots, including in elder care.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

Global Economy

How China’s humanoid robot innovations fuel cutthroat competition with US

China, fuelled by recent successes from DeepSeek and Unitree, is making a play for pole position in humanoid robots. Can the US hold its ground?

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Global Economy

China EV giant BYD hits skids in Brazil as ‘slavery-like’ claims slam workforce

China’s labour practices are driving a wedge between the world’s biggest EV maker and efforts to expand globally in areas where employee protections are paramount.

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Global Economy

Chinese firms face stumbling blocks abroad: competitive mindsets may turn messy

Overseas scandals, setbacks shine light on problematic nature of deeply ingrained business mentality. And the less they notice your Chinese identity, the better, some say.

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OPINION
Jianlu Bi

Opinion | China’s economic successes are reshaping the Western media narrative

Jianlu Bi
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | Why Europe and China are no safe havens from Trump’s chaos

Nicholas Spiro
Lizzi C. Lee

Opinion | What was unsaid at China’s ‘two sessions’ and why it matters

Lizzi C. Lee
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Asia’s commercial property market growing in diversity and complexity

Nicholas Spiro
Zhou Xin

My Take | Will AI and robots drive China’s next consumer spending spree?

Zhou Xin
Stephen Roach

Opinion | China knows economic challenges lie ahead. Is it ready for them?

Stephen Roach
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China vows to retaliate as US steel tariffs take effect

China vows to take ‘all necessary measures' after imposition of latest US tariffs
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China hits back at US with reciprocal tariffs

China hits back at Trump with reciprocal tariffs, sanctions on US firms
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What would the closure of USAID mean for Asia?

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BYD ‘slavery-like conditions’ strain China-Brazil relations

Brazil officials say Chinese EV maker BYD subjected workers to ‘slavery-like conditions’
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