In Focus | China’s rocket boom has made Hainan a space hub. Can launches fuel wider growth?
As technological developments augur an era of renewed space exploration, China is aiming to become a major player.…
China’s ‘K-shaped’ economy is divided not just by sector, but geography
China’s so-called K-shaped economy has attracted attention in recent months, as official data shows a disparity between the…
China’s new ‘super fuel’ could help Long March rockets increase payload by 10%
A Chinese Long March-12 rocket launched last week used a new super fuel that boosted the rocket’s payload…
China launches plan to revive foreign investment as FDI continues to fall
China is doubling down on efforts to attract and retain foreign investment with a new, comprehensive action plan…
China’s provinces turn to SOE profits after worst first-quarter fiscal stress since 2020
A growing number of Chinese provinces are proposing to increase profit remittance rates from state-owned enterprises to secure…
China faces a France-sized demographic loss that threatens coastal growth: analysts
China’s population is projected to fall by about 60 million over the next decade, threatening economic activity in…
Hainan hopes to make Formula 1 race its ‘core engine’ as it develops ‘automotive culture’
Hainan’s local government has signalled its intention to bring a Formula 1 race to the southern island, after…
China’s Hainan wants more than beach tourism. Will new customs rules cause a sea change?
As China undergoes a sweeping economic transition, its regions are also in the process of embracing change. The…
Jordan Gumberg wins Hainan Classic in China, hole-out for eagle to keep card, latest news, video, highlights
Last year Jordan Gumberg remarkably holed out for eagle on the final hole of his season just to…
Could medical care help cure China’s services trade deficit?
Chinese demand for overseas schooling, holidays and medical treatment has contributed to a persistent deficit in the country’s…
China cancels rocket launches after failures – but will the Long March-10A still lift off?
The Xiaoxiang Morning Herald reported on Friday that nearly all the rocket launches scheduled next month for the…
China’s Hainan hosts duty-free shopping spree under new customs regime
A customs scheme covering the entirety of Hainan, China’s southern island province, appears to have triggered a surge…