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…
Scientist leaves Yale for China, chip researcher’s death: 7 science highlights – South China Morning Post
Scientist leaves Yale for China, chip researcher’s death: 7 science highlights South China Morning PostChinese side solemnly urges the…
Driverless robotaxis malfunction on Chinese motorway, leaving passengers stuck
“So then, what exactly is the SOS for?” Some passengers remained in their Baidu robotaxis for nearly two…
From petrol prices to EVs: Why wars are speeding up energy change – Opinion
The war in Ukraine had begun only a few months earlier, and much of the world was still…
China’s supply chain meets the wall of African resource nationalism
Resource-rich African nations are increasingly asserting control over critical minerals to maximise domestic returns, sending global prices soaring…
Middle East crisis, global memory crunch dim AI smartphone buzz at MWC 2026
The mobile industry buzzed with excitement over the artificial intelligence revolution showcased at MWC Barcelona 2026, but the…
Chinese economic officials flag Iran war risks, vow ‘balanced’ trade
Chinese officials brief reporters in Beijing on March 6. From left: China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Wu Qing; Commerce Minister Wang…
What’s on the wish list for China’s private sector ahead of the ‘two sessions’?
Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is…
Cultural clash: K-pop superstar G-Dragon divides China fans with ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings
K-pop superstar G-Dragon ignited the ire of Chinese netizens with his choice of “Lunar New Year” greetings during…
As China’s firms go global, foreign expertise is becoming a hot commodity
With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in…
Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds
Chinese travellers are outspending their Asian peers at the region’s airports in search of gifts, food and luxury…
K-pop’s big freeze: are cracks in China’s cultural blockade a thaw?
While K-pop has conquered almost every corner of the globe, South Korea’s entertainment industry remains largely locked out…