Pipes, power and petaflops: what’s behind China’s massive ‘6 networks’ investment
China’s biggest economic buzzword this year could be the “six networks”, as Beijing aims to use infrastructure investment…
What’s at stake as China prioritises household spending in new five-year plan
Beijing has elevated household spending to a higher strategic priority, rolling out the country’s first stand-alone five-year plan…
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 to raise power prices for energy-intensive sectors in green transition push
Beijing plans to increase electricity prices on nine energy-intensive sectors in a move to speed up the green…
China Preps $295 Billion Plan to Fund Nationwide AI Buildout
(Bloomberg) — China is preparing to spend around 2 trillion yuan ($295 billion) over the next five years…
China launches AI framework to improve ‘black box’ transparency and raise standards
China has pledged to improve the accuracy, reliability and transparency of AI through a new national evaluation framework,…
How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling
As the US-Israel war in Iran drags into its third month, sulphuric acid – a chemical ingredient critical…
As the Hormuz crisis exposes ‘fragile’ global supply chains, how will China respond?
The chief of China’s top economic planner has outlined strategies and priorities to safeguard economic security, as Beijing…
China to boost frozen pork reserves as hog prices tumble to multi-year troughs
China will carry out its second round of frozen pork stockpiling this year for state reserves after live…
China’s massive pig farms spark a supply glut as hog prices hit 8-year low
China’s pig prices have plunged to their lowest level in nearly eight years, as the country struggles to…
Drivers in China rush to fill petrol tanks ahead of biggest price hike this year
A steady stream of cars pulled into an ordinary petrol station in Beijing’s Chaoyang District early on Monday…
China to stockpile critical resources and strengthen energy security to avoid trade shocks
Beijing is prioritising “strategic material security” under its new 15th five-year plan that elevates the supply and domestic…