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Chinese lidar-maker Hesai Technology's Galileo plant in Thailand. Photo: Hesai

Chinese Lidar-Maker Hesai Eyes Growth Overseas, Where Adoption Lags

Hesai CFO says falling costs and scale give the company an edge as global penetration of the automotive sensor technology remain in the low single digits

In Depth: Europe’s China Trade Problem Is Becoming a Political One

Falling exports, pressure on automakers and electoral setbacks are pushing European leaders toward tougher trade defenses

A green Galaxy Campus AI computing center in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia.

In Depth: Envision Tests New Model for Green AI Data Centers

The company’s Ulanqab project in Inner Mongolia offers an early test of a policy-backed model to connect renewable energy generators directly with power-hungry computing facilities

China’s Short Drama Boom Puts TV Show Creators on the Defensive

AI-generated productions accounted for more than 94% of new releases during the first 10 months of 2026, prompting legacy producers to rethink how they will survive

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Sep 11, 2026 03:46 PM
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Hong Kong Wealth Managers Seek Wider Access to Mainland Stocks

An industry survey finds 91% support opening STAR Market and ChiNext trading to individual professional investors

Nov 06, 2026 12:25 AM
The report follows a series of regulatory measures as major mainland stock indexes have retreated. Photo: VCG

China’s Central Bank Pledges More Support to Stabilize Markets

Governor Pan Gongsheng outlines plans to draw in long-term investment and back Central Huijin’s role as a market stabilizer

Nov 05, 2026 11:48 PM
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Commentary: After the Midterms, a Case for Realism in U.S.-China Relations

As political leaders look toward the post-Trump era, the temptation to overcorrect on Beijing should be weighed against the economic realities of American constituencies

Nov 05, 2026 05:05 PM
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Short Drama App Hongguo’s Users Climb to New High

The 430-million milestone highlights a profound shift in China’s mobile entertainment landscape, where an aging internet user base and a transition toward AI-generated, bite-sized content are rapidly transforming traditional long-form video platforms

Nov 05, 2026 01:17 PM
A draft amendment to the Criminal Procedure Law was submitted to the 25th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress for its first reading on Nov. 2, according to Xinhua News Agency. Photo: VCG

China Moves to Curb Police Powers in Criminal Procedure Overhaul

Lawmakers begin reviewing amendments aimed at abuses in detention, profit-driven enforcement and the use of criminal investigations to intervene in economic disputes

Nov 05, 2026 11:18 AM
A tower crane sprays water to lower temperatures during hot weather in Huzhou, in China’s Zhejiang province. Photo: VCG

Heat Waves Linked to Nearly 20,000 Deaths in China in 2025

Deaths were 70% above the historical annual average, a Lancet report finds, as heat cuts working hours and disrupts sleep

Nov 05, 2026 10:19 AM
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CX Daily: Europe’s China Trade Problem Is Becoming a Political One

Falling exports, pressure on automakers and electoral setbacks are pushing European leaders toward tougher trade defenses

Nov 05, 2026 09:00 AM
Wingtech acquired full ownership of Nexperia in 2020 but lost control following Dutch intervention in September 2025. Photo: VCG

Nexperia’s Dutch Entity Seeks $2 Billion From Wingtech

The Chinese owner rejects the allegations and a restructuring proposal that would largely formalize the chipmaker’s operational split

Nov 05, 2026 05:58 AM

Analysis: Anthropic’s IPO Tests AI’s Growth Story Against Its Costs

Surging enterprise revenue and a first quarterly operating profit bolster the Claude developer’s case, but nearly $800 billion in computing commitments and limited shareholder control complicate the offering

Nov 05, 2026 05:45 AM
SpaceX made its Nasdaq debut in June 2026, with its market capitalization briefly approaching $3 trillion.Photo: VCG

Leo Group, Tomales Bay Agree in Principle to Settle $2.5 Billion SpaceX Suit

The U.S. investment firm sought more than $2.5 billion from the Chinese company over a failed share purchase. Settlement terms were not available

Nov 05, 2026 02:13 AM
China Datang Corp. Ltd. held a supply chain coordination meeting for the Fuxin coal-to-natural gas project on Nov. 2 in Fuxin, Liaoning province, marking the project's official entry into the production and supply phase. Photo: China Datang

China Restarts Stalled Coal-to-Gas Project After Decade-Long Halt

Datang’s Fuxin facility begins supplying the national pipeline network as higher imported LNG prices improve its economics

Nov 05, 2026 01:20 AM
Workers inspect chips in a cleanroom at a semiconductor company in Suqian, Jiangsu province. Photo: VCG

Taiwan Weighs Tighter Controls on Chip Exports to Chinese Mainland

Proposed Trade Act amendments would expand restrictions and double the maximum prison sentence for illegal exports, while experts question their deterrent effect

Nov 05, 2026 12:49 AM
Tencent’s Hunyuan team officially launched its next-generation large language model, Hy4, on Nov. 4. Photo: Tencent

Tencent Launches Upgraded Hy4 AI Model With Visual Understanding

Developed alongside its WorkBuddy agent, Hy4 emphasizes practical tasks and improved reliability while keeping prices unchanged

Nov 05, 2026 12:00 AM
The draft rules propose several policy optimizations for insurance institutions to expand the scope of receipts and payments for their foreign exchange fund utilization accounts. Photo: IC Photo

China Proposes Easing Foreign Exchange Rules for Trade and Payments

The draft would expand payment firms’ business scope and simplify settlement and reporting requirements, though industry participants say compliance costs could limit the benefits

Nov 04, 2026 11:22 PM
Guests watch election returns at an election-night gathering in Dallas on Nov. 3, 2026. Photo: Ian Halperin/IC photo

Commentary: Midterm Results Offer Little Relief for U.S.-China Ties

A divided government might hit pause on broad-based tariff hikes, but strategic competition with Beijing remains set in stone as Congress shifts its focus toward supply-chain controls and outbound investment limits

Nov 04, 2026 09:15 PM
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China Finalizes Rules to Overhaul Asset Management Trust Sector

New rules set investment caps and performance fee limits for 25 trillion yuan sector, with firms given until end-2029 to comply

Nov 04, 2026 06:58 PM



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