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Banking & finance
Hong Kong regulators vow strict compliance as Beijing tightens capital controls
Regulators stress that Hong Kong’s role as an international financial centre must support China’s broader financial development objectives.
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China's economic recovery
‘Not a crackdown’: China regulators eye neutral enforcement in shift from 2021
2 hours ago
China trade
China-EU tensions, Xi in North Korea, flatlining retail sales
3 hours ago
Yuan
Yuan poll finds 95% of overseas firms expect to sustain or boost use of currency
Increased international adoption of China’s currency highlights progress in Beijing’s strategic push amid the US dollar’s global financial dominance.
5 hours ago
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China trade
China’s ports are by far the most efficient in the world: World Bank study
Seven Chinese ports including Hong Kong ranked among the world’s top 10 in the report, which tracks how quickly trade hubs process ships.
12 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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China trade
China’s BYD challenges iconic auto giants as hybrid demand surges in Germany
A three-fold jump in BYD’s German registrations highlights shift towards lower-tariff models, as company chairman says ‘the worst is over’.
11 Jun 2026 - 9:30PM
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China's economic recovery
Citic Securities breaks ceiling with first ‘A’ class rating for China brokerage
Award of an A-minus rating seen as a milestone in China’s efforts to build globally competitive investment banks.
11 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM
China travel
Panda and pet services: China plans over 160 tourist trains to boost consumption
Beijing eyes themed journeys and new on-board services as part of broader efforts to rebalance the economy.
11 Jun 2026 - 6:36PM
Banking & finance
PBOC chief says China a haven for asset diversification in volatile world
Pan Gongsheng tells representatives from about 30 central banks around the world that opening-up measures are working.
11 Jun 2026 - 5:25PM
E-commerce
As 618 shopping frenzy grows, Beijing warns e-commerce giants over price tactics
Officials summoned Alibaba, JD.com, Pinduoduo, Douyin and RedNote over marketing practices, underscoring official concern about subsidy wars.
11 Jun 2026 - 5:51PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Europe’s bet on Chinese EV joint ventures may be solving yesterday’s problem
Auto veteran Soh Weiming on the EV tech transfer, China’s plateau, and Europe’s chance to catch up.
11 Jun 2026 - 3:32PM
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Mainland China
Why is China’s personal income tax revenue growing faster than earnings?
State Taxation Administration attributes increase to stock market gains, higher incomes in some industries and stricter enforcement.
11 Jun 2026 - 2:06PM
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Semiconductors
As East Asia pivots to premium AI servers, China seizes a massive tech gap
The AI server boom is driving demand for advanced multilayer ceramic capacitors, leaving Chinese manufacturers room to expand.
11 Jun 2026 - 11:35AM
Hong Kong economy
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Why Hongkongers should be very interested in the Pinglu Canal
China-Asean trade is expected to surge as the Pinglu Canal synergises with the Hainan free-trade zone – creating demand for services Hong Kong can provide.
11 Jun 2026 - 8:07PM
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Yuan
‘Increasingly influential’ use of China’s currency puts euro on notice
The US dollar is still dominant, but a slump in Europe may see China’s currency gain strength and reach the No 2 spot in global settlements.
11 Jun 2026 - 10:11AM
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China airliners
Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests
Wildlife strike in Beijing caught on video near popular vantage point, illustrating how rising flight volumes expose Comac’s fleet of jets to more operational risks.
11 Jun 2026 - 12:24PM
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Mainland China
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Man in China buys 34th-floor flat in 32-storey building
Despite no legal protections on illegally developed housing compounds, some Chinese internet users say it is the only way they can afford to own property.
10 Jun 2026 - 6:07PM
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China inflation
China’s factory price jump contrasts with muted consumer inflation
Higher oil costs and the AI boom are driving up producer prices, while weak domestic demand is weighing on consumer prices.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:07PM
China-EU relations
Opinion
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EU threat of trade war against China is a strategic farce
The EU is mistaken in believing it still has economic leverage. A trade war will not save an economy in decline.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:01PM
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China shipbuilding
China’s shipyards pass fresh milestone with delivery of vast specialised carrier
China is already the world’s dominant builder of bulk carriers and container ships. Now, it is also capturing a rising share of hi-tech gas carrier orders.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:22PM
China inflation
China’s consumer prices see May uptick as oil shock inflates factory-gate costs
The mild increase in consumer inflation, attributed to higher AI demand and global price fluctuations, fell short of market expectations.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:12PM
China's economic recovery
China starts building ‘water staircases’ at Three Gorges to double river cargo
New mega locks will double freight capacity at the world’s largest dam, linking China’s inland industrial hubs to coastal ports with a feat of complex engineering.
10 Jun 2026 - 11:44AM
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United States
US trade court to Trump administration: speed up tariff refunds
US judge urges faster refunds of billions of dollars in revenue from tariffs that were collected and later deemed illegal by Supreme Court.
10 Jun 2026 - 7:33AM
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China energy security
Driven by AI demand, China on track to pass US as top nuclear energy producer
Beijing is building new reactors at unrivalled speed – but the US still holds an edge in nuclear fusion research, analyst says.
9 Jun 2026 - 10:21PM
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Banking & finance
New head of China’s financial regulator vows to prevent ‘blow-ups’
Ding Xiangqun identified smaller lenders, the property sector and local government debt as sources of risk while calling for tougher supervision.
9 Jun 2026 - 5:44PM
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China trade
China’s export machine defies gravity as shipments soar in May
After a strong April, China’s exports surged once again in May, as the country’s firms continue to shrug off the impact of the Iran war.
9 Jun 2026 - 5:48PM
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Hong Kong economy
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Why another golden era for Hong Kong is just around the corner
The city’s biggest growth catalyst of the next decade will be to embrace its role as China’s global treasury capital.
9 Jun 2026 - 9:42AM
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Mergers & Acquisitions
China’s fast-changing consumers force MNCs to adapt via local alliances
General Mills and Mölnlycke follow Starbucks, Burger King in forging partnerships to better tap local market insights.
10 Jun 2026 - 8:06AM
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