China’s gold rush: why families are doubling down on precious metals
People across China are buying up gold in large volumes ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, as…
Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift
In the latest sign of China’s push to channel private capital into infrastructure, several local governments have begun…
China overhauls consumer price basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition
Beijing has for the first time revealed the intricate composition of China’s consumer price index (CPI) basket, and…
Africa’s yuan pivot: why more top lenders are eyeing China’s bond market
Beijing’s push to internationalise the yuan is gaining a new vehicle in Africa as another major multilateral lender…
China’s ports and factories witness surge in pre‑holiday rush despite Trump tariffs
Nearly a year after US President Donald Trump announced “Liberation Day” tariffs that spooked exporters and customers across…
China’s consumer price growth cools as inflation outlook remains unclear
China’s consumer prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in January – although at a slower pace –…
Capital injection: China backs AI drug makers in self-reliance drive
Hangzhou-based METiS TechBio, founded in 2020, raised 400 million yuan (US$57.9 million) in series D financing in August…
China keen to realise digital yuan ambitions amid slow uptake
More than a month after China’s central bank upgraded the digital yuan from a cash equivalent to “digital…
Will Musk’s moon pivot put SpaceX on collision course with China’s lunar ambitions?
Elon Musk has pivoted from his long-standing focus on Mars, announcing an ambitious plan to set up a…
In China, consumerism trumps nationalism despite tensions with the U.S. and Japan
HONG KONG (AP) — In China, consumerism appears to outweigh nationalism regardless of how testy relations have become…
French finance minister urges caution as Paris agency proposes 30% China tariff
A growing debate in France over raising tariffs on China heated up on Monday, with a senior minister…
China’s cruise industry passes major milestone as Beijing eyes travel boom
China’s first home-grown large cruise ship has now handled 1 million passengers since its commercial debut two years…