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…
Kazakh sovereign fund issues Central Asia’s first panda bond in ‘milestone’ sale
A leading sovereign wealth fund from Central Asia has cast a vote of confidence in Chinese debt and…
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…
China bars Manus co-founders from leaving country amid Meta deal review, FT reports
March 25 (Reuters) – China has barred two co-founders of artificial intelligence startup Manus from leaving the country…
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…