China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps
By Laurie Chen BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) – More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China’s second robot…
As China’s biotech firms shift gears, can AI floor the accelerator?
A quarter featuring multiple eye-popping deals is no longer unusual for China’s pharmaceutical industry – in fact, it…
Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China’s aerospace industry grows
BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) – The core area of Beijing’s Satellite Town, designed as a hub for satellite…
In wake of Iran war, Chinese manufacturers recalibrate overseas expansion plans
With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in…
Why biggest threat to US global dollar dominance may well be Washington itself
China has crafted markets, mechanisms and incentives as the world’s largest buyer of commodities in a bid to…
China beats expectations with 5% growth in first GDP release since Iran war
China’s economy grew 5 per cent year on year in the first quarter, beating market expectations despite the…
China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations
People walk outside a shopping mall during a week-long National Day holiday in Beijing on October 7, 2025.…
Rokid virtual screen vs. Meta Ray-Ban Display
Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection…
US, China seen as top AI beneficiaries in new growth forecast from ‘Doctor Doom’ economist
The economist famously dubbed “Doctor Doom” for predicting the 2008 financial crisis has seemingly morphed into a bullish…
China’s yuan settlements hit record, and the Iran conflict is looking like a catalyst
Rising demand for yuan settlement amid Middle East tensions is driving record transaction amounts in China’s cross-border payment…
China strengthens oversight of state-owned assets overseas amid global tensions
China’s state assets watchdog has established a new department to oversee foreign investments, as firms continue to expand…
More Chinese banks claw back bonuses, cut salaries despite mixed profit recovery
Several major Chinese banks have clawed back staff bonuses or cut salaries amid a sluggish economic recovery and…