Property industry remains an enemy within for Beijing’s economic targets
The slumbering property sector remains a threat to China’s economic growth because of its huge impact on the…
China vows to ramp up west-to-east power output as AI, hi-tech manufacturing fuel demand
China aims to expand its west-to-east power transmission network to more than 420 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, increasing…
China must take action to avoid Japan-style deflation spiral, scholars warn
As China grapples with persistent deflationary pressure, scholars from one of the country’s top universities have urged the…
Australian Winter Olympian Tess Coady fully fit for Milan-Cortina Games, after Beijing bronze medal
Last time she won bronze while competing with a fractured ankle, so there’s no reason why Australian snowboard…
China’s next decade to cement status as hi-tech manufacturing powerhouse: reports
China is expected to solidify its position as a hi-tech manufacturing powerhouse over the next decade as it…
Exclusive | ByteDance to pour US$14 billion into Nvidia chips in 2026 as computing demand surges
ByteDance plans to spend about 100 billion yuan (US$14 billion) on artificial intelligence chips from Nvidia in 2026,…
China’s lagging basic research demands core tech pivot as US curbs bite: economic adviser
China cannot merely chase the technological frontier – it must seize ownership of it, a prominent economist has…
As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
HONG KONG (AP) — By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in…
China has logged a US$1 trillion trade surplus. Where is all that money going?
Recent data on China’s external accounts presents a conundrum: while the country’s trade surplus has broken records, surpassing…
Chinese cities face subway delays as Beijing targets wasteful spending, high debt levels
China is tapping the brakes on some subway expansions, including in certain affluent cities, a decision analysts said…
China Signals Sustained Fiscal Support for Growth in 2026 Plan
China pledged to broaden its fiscal spending base in 2026, signaling sustained government support to drive growth in…
Deceiving US experts; proving Einstein wrong: 10 China science breakthroughs in 2025
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China science stories of the year. If you would like to…