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Analysis: Just How Moderate Will China’s ‘Moderate Easing’ Be?

After kicking off 2026 with targeted measures, policymakers have signaled broader cuts are on the way, but it remains to be seen just how far they are willing to go

China’s Qingming Holiday Box Office Falls 19%

Cinema attendance fell despite cheaper tickets and more screenings, with imported animations leading the lackluster holiday season for a fifth consecutive year

Cover Story: Energy Shockwaves From U.S.-Iran War Hit Global Economy

Strait of Hormuz disruption drives oil higher, fractures supply chains and leaves Asia and Europe exposed

Mar 19, 2026 06:38 PM
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Commentary: The New Rules of Engagement for Europe and China

A recent European Parliament visit to China highlights a structural transition from ideological clashes to a high-stakes competition over global market rules

Apr 07, 2026 08:39 PM

Business Brief (April 7): China’s Qingming Holiday Travel Rises 6%

Trade-in policies gain traction as subsidy oversight tightens, food delivery platforms face strict compliance deadline

Apr 07, 2026 07:01 PM

China’s Housing Uptick Masks Fragile Recovery

Existing home sales lead gains as developers remain under strain

Apr 07, 2026 06:33 PM

Tech Brief (Apr. 7): Space Pioneer’s Tianlong-3 Rocket Fails on Maiden Flight

China issues guidelines to boost e-commerce development, Qingming Festival box office revenue drops 19%

Apr 07, 2026 05:42 PM

Opinion: The Trillion-Yuan Tax Overhaul Set to Shape China’s Consumer Economy

An updated consumption tax law could finally give local governments the financial incentives they need to prioritize domestic growth

Apr 07, 2026 05:18 PM

Middle East Conflict Unlikely to Ease China Solar Glut, Analysts Say

Rising geopolitical tensions and energy price volatility are lifting overseas demand for residential energy storage, but structural bottlenecks mean the bump won’t resolve China’s massive solar overcapacity

Apr 07, 2026 05:02 PM

China’s Compressed-Air Storage Industry Seeks Commercial Breakthrough, Developer Says

The alternative energy storage method boasts long lifespans and decoupled capacity expansion, but developers need more operational data to verify its lifecycle costs

Apr 07, 2026 02:17 PM

Commentary: How China Can Engineer a Soft Landing for Its Property Market

To navigate the fallout from a burst property bubble, Beijing is pivoting toward a sustainable housing model that prioritizes social stability, completed homes, and domestic consumption

Apr 06, 2026 08:30 PM

Surging AI Data Center Power Demand Fuels Energy Storage Growth, Experts Say

Industry experts call for advanced multi-tier energy storage solutions and a shift toward green electricity to manage the volatile energy consumption of large model training

Apr 06, 2026 08:12 PM

Commentary: The Hormuz Crisis is Handing China a Hidden Export Advantage

While skyrocketing LNG and oil prices cripple industrial rivals across Asia and Europe, China’s reliance on domestic coal and expanding renewables has effectively decoupled its manufacturing engine from the global energy panic

Apr 06, 2026 07:45 PM

China Escalates Crackdown on Illicit Financial Brokers

Authorities are taking aim at predatory online lenders and loan facilitators in a renewed push to wipe out a massive black market of financial fraud that has devastated borrowers

Apr 06, 2026 01:09 PM

China and Russia Push for U.N. Action on Middle East Ceasefire

Foreign ministers Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov call for a return to diplomacy to address the escalating war and shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

Apr 06, 2026 11:10 AM

CX Daily: China’s Sci-Tech Bond Boom Conceals Sidelined Private Sector

Issuance soared nearly 90% in 2025 following a major policy shift, but most of the proceeds flowed to state entities

Apr 06, 2026 09:00 AM

Huawei Names Wang Tao Vice Chairman in Leadership Reshuffle

Wang succeeds company veteran Hu Houkun as vice chairman and takes the helm as rotating chairman for the next six months

Apr 04, 2026 12:56 AM

Space Pioneer’s Falcon 9 Rival Fails on Maiden Flight

In-flight anomaly highlights challenges in building reusable rockets for satellite

Apr 04, 2026 12:25 AM

XPeng Completes Shift From Nvidia to In-House AI Chips Across Lineup

Mona M03 upgrade caps transition as company seeks efficiency gains and economies of scale

Apr 03, 2026 11:48 PM



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