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In Depth: In China’s Youth Rehabilitation Industry, Abduction and Abuse Run Rampant

A shadow business of ‘behavior correction’ centers in China charges thousands of yuan to cure burnt-out young people suffering from what their parents consider a lack of ambition. Treatment includes forced confinement and beatings

In Depth: Megvii Co-Founder Is Back Riding the Latest AI Wave

Yin Qi marks his return by joining developer StepFun as chairman, betting on a business that aims to integrate large models with smartphones and intelligent cars

Cover Story: How Gutter Oil Became a Prized Fuel for International Airlines

Used cooking oil, once a food safety liability, is now a strategic asset in the global race to find a cleaner, sustainable aviation fuel

Prominent Chinese Journalist Liu Hu Detained by Police in Chengdu

Liu Hu, known for exposing official corruption, faces charges of false accusation and illegal business operations following a critical blog post

Nov 19, 2025 05:38 PM
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Simandou Faces Uphill Battle Reaching Its Full Production Target, Analyst Says

Port, rail and other infrastructure bottlenecks are holding back Guinea’s flagship iron ore mine from ramping up to full output within 30 months, CRU’s Erik Hedborg says

Feb 03, 2026 03:37 PM

China Forecasts Record 9.5 Billion Trips During Spring Festival Travel Rush

Passenger traffic is expected to rise 5.3% over the 40-day period, with rail and aviation volumes reaching new peaks

Feb 03, 2026 12:52 PM

CX Daily: How Gutter Oil Became a Prized Fuel for International Airlines

Used cooking oil, once a food safety liability, is now a strategic asset in the global race to find a cleaner, sustainable aviation fuel

Feb 03, 2026 09:00 AM

Alibaba Pledges $432 Million in Lunar New Year AI Subsidy War

The tech giant plans to use the investment to promote its chatbot Qwen, outstripping subsidies from Tencent and Baidu

Feb 02, 2026 07:06 PM

China Insurance Assets Jump 15% in 2025

Life insurance and bancassurance underpin premium growth

Feb 02, 2026 06:48 PM

Commentary: China’s Economy Hits 5%, but the Map Is Changing

While the nation hit its 5% growth target, a look at the provinces reveals a widening north-south divide, a property-driven investment collapse in the East and a massive pivot toward manufacturing in the central heartland

Feb 02, 2026 06:12 PM

PAG, State Firm Eye Evergrande’s Property Management Business

The Hong Kong-based private equity firm and Guangdong Provincial Tourism have contacted the collapsed developer’s liquidators over a purchase that is seen as crucial for offshore creditors

Feb 02, 2026 06:06 PM

China Factory Activity Slips Back Into Contraction

January PMI falls below 50 as demand weakens at home and abroad

Feb 02, 2026 05:36 PM

Hong Kong Targets First Stablecoin Licenses in March

Initial approvals expected to be limited, with focus on stability and security

Feb 02, 2026 04:48 PM

Reporter’s Notebook: Starmer’s Beijing Bet — Economic Realism Ends an Eight-Year Hiatus

The U.K. Prime Minister’s visit prioritizes cost-of-living relief and services trade over geopolitical grandstanding, despite protectionist warnings from Washington

Feb 02, 2026 04:35 PM

AstraZeneca Doubles Down on China With 100 Billion Yuan Pledge

The British drugmaker outlines a massive expansion in manufacturing and R&D following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Beijing

Feb 02, 2026 04:28 PM

Asia-Pacific Emerges as Global Hotspot for High-Tech Identity Fraud

A new report identifies the region as the fastest-growing area for AI-driven scams, with criminals shifting focus from quick theft to long-term account takeovers

Feb 02, 2026 04:15 PM

China Gold Prices Tumble as Global Metals Rally Unwinds

Gold and silver retreat as crowded trades unwind and safe-haven demand eases

Feb 02, 2026 04:02 PM

In China’s Coffee Price War, Cotti Lowers the Heat

The Chinese chain rolls back a popular ‘9.9 yuan unlimited’ promotion as regulatory pressure and shrinking margins take their toll

Feb 02, 2026 02:58 PM

Opinion: China Is Making a Necessary Shift from Ranking to Educating

The Education Ministry is reining in cross-school exams to push evaluation toward real competencies

Feb 02, 2026 01:41 PM

Vanke Warns of $11.8 Billion Loss as Property Slump Persists

State-backed developer faces widening losses from high-cost land, shrinking margins and mounting liquidity pressure

Feb 02, 2026 01:17 PM



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