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A staff member examines electric tricycles before shipment in China’s Shandong province on July 30, 2026. Photo: AFP

China Economy

China’s factory-gate prices growth slows to 3.5% in July amid lower fuel prices

Amid lower domestic fuel prices and weak domestic demand, the national consumer price index rose 0.5 per cent last month.

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Global Economy

China tops South Korea’s outbound travel charts as short-haul tourism surges

About 1.7 million South Koreans visited China in the first half of this year, up 16 per cent from the same period last year.

8 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM

South Korean tourists pose for photos at the Bund in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua

Economy

Europe hails AI gigafactory plan, but industry fears deeper US tech reliance

Brussels’ €30b tender for up to 7 AI hubs already benefits US chipmakers and could result in EU-funded computing capacity being sold to US tech giants.

7 Aug 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

Global Economy

Despite Trump’s visa crackdown, Chinese students vie for US university spots

Survey finds that 65 per cent of higher-education institutions have seen increases or no drop-off in number of applications from China.

7 Aug 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

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China Economy

Lab-made diamonds ride AI demand for chip cooling as China leads industrial boom

Exports surge in first half of year, as the superior heat dissipation of diamonds expands market beyond jewellery, positioning China for further growth.

7 Aug 2026 - 7:30PM

A worker checks a diamond at a facility in China’s Henan province. Photo: Xinhua

China Economy

Beyond compliance: zero-carbon estates give China’s battery makers a global edge

With the EU’s binding carbon cap taking effect as early as 2028, the route to compliance for Chinese firms could offer a long-term advantage.

7 Aug 2026 - 9:42PM

China Economy

July trade robust, fresh Chinese sanctions, Unitree IPO opens

This week: July trade growth moderates, Beijing retaliates against US sanctions and services activity growth slips. Next week: Subscriptions start for Unitree IPO, Tencent and Chinese chipmakers report interim earnings, July factory gate prices and more.

7 Aug 2026 - 5:00PM

China

China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: 7 highlights

From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

7 Aug 2026 - 12:15PM

Live dogs for sale behind Rajin market in North Korea. Photo: SCMP

Economic Indicators

China’s trade surplus narrows in July as exports hold firm in strong tech cycle

Import and export growth readings beat economists’ forecasts, driven by higher chip prices and a jump in tech shipments.

7 Aug 2026 - 2:31PM

MG vehicles wait to be loaded onto a ship for export at Lianyungang Port in eastern China's Jiangsu province on August 4. Photo: AFP

China Economy

China’s Greater Bay Area has the ingredients to be a yacht hub: industry veteran

Hong Kong’s maritime expertise, from finance to legal services, could help turn region’s potential into reality: yachting consultancy CEO.

7 Aug 2026 - 10:00AM

US

US sets 15% polysilicon tariff, price floors to challenge China’s dominance

Measures targeting a key material for solar panels and semiconductors add to trade tensions ahead of Xi Jinping’s expected US visit.

7 Aug 2026 - 11:20AM

China Economy

In Focus | ‘Quiet luxury’: why premium Chinese consumers are embracing home-grown brands

A growing number of local brands are winning over premium consumers who prize craftsmanship, innovation and a high‑value sense of luxury.

7 Aug 2026 - 6:07AM

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Policy

Copy that: why Beijing is investigating imported office equipment

Among Beijing’s countermeasures in response to the latest US sanctions, an investigation into imported printers and photocopiers stands out.

7 Aug 2026 - 8:10AM

Beijing has launched an investigation into imported printers and photocopiers that use foreign-developed software in response to the latest US sanctions. Photo: Getty Images

Politics

China adds US sanctions, drone curbs in trade tit-for-tat

Beijing tightens curbs on unmanned aerial vehicle exports after US robotics import ban, sanctions firms for aiding measures targeting Xinjiang.

6 Aug 2026 - 5:01PM

China Economy

China needs a stronger yuan, ‘fiscal boost’ to drive near-term growth: analysts

Rebalancing economy and offsetting a record trade surplus requires targeted stimulus to counter growing global trade barriers, analysts say.

6 Aug 2026 - 4:06PM

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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

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.

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

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