Chinese AI models surge in global adoption
AI was a major focus as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met this week.…
Alibaba shares jump as new AI chip, data center buildout plans unveiled
SHENZHEN, CHINA – AUGUST 31: An illuminated Alibaba logo is displayed atop an office building on August 31,…
China’s 618 shopping festival growth slows sharply as consumer spending malaise persists
Citizens gather to purchase and scratch instant lottery tickets at a lottery ticket booth on June 21, 2026…
China economy weakens further in May as retail sales post first drop in over three years
SHENZHEN, CHINA – MAY 3: The national flag of China flies on a flagpole near a construction site…
Chinese assets become conflict safe haven after bolstering resilience
19 November 2025, China, Shanghai: Boats sail past downtown Shanghai on the Huangpu River. The tallest building on…
AI layoffs hit U.S. but not China jobs — yet
College students look for employment opportunities at the Large-scale Recruitment Fair for Science and Engineering Universities on March…
Alibaba workforce shrinks 34% in 2025 as Chinese tech giant doubles down on AI
The Alibaba stand at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Center in Shanghai,…
Alibaba revenue misses estimates in December quarter as net income drops 66%
Chinese tech giant Alibaba on Thursday reported net income had dropped 66% year-over-year, as it missed analyst revenue…
Holiday spending and export demand boost China’s early year economic momentum
Staff sort parcels on the mail sorting assembly line at the Postal Delivery Logistics Joint Distribution Center in…
China consumer inflation hits three-year high as producer deflation eases
BEIJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 6: Women wearing Qing Dynasty-style costumes take photos inside the Forbidden City on November…
China sets lowest GDP growth target on record at 4.5% to 5%
Xi Jinping, China’s president, center, attends the opening session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at…
China holiday spending sends a strong signal on consumer stimulus plans
People watch performances to welcome the ‘God of Wealth’ during Lunar New Year festivities at Qianmen Street in…