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In Depth: Chinese Graduates Swarm Grassroots Jobs as Government Hiring Shrinks
Local governments are slashing quotas for public-sector and rural assistance programs, leaving highly educated youth with dwindling options and fueling extreme credential inflation
AI Agent Payment Risks Catch PBOC’s Eye
Central bank Deputy Governor Lu Lei calls for unified standards as autonomous transactions challenge traditional financial rules
In Depth: Frenzied Land Bidding Returns to China’s Prime Cities, but Has the Market Hit Bottom?
Record auction prices in Shanghai and Beijing are reviving hopes that the property slump is coming to an end, even though most of the action has been confined to a handful of prime parcels
China Raises Threshold for New-Home Presales Under New National Standard
New rules require residential projects to be structurally topped out before units can be sold, tightening developer cash flow while seeking to better protect buyers and reduce unfinished-home risks
China Overhauls Real Estate Credit Rules in Shift Away From Presale Model
New guidelines from financial regulators mark a shift away from the presale model, tighten oversight of project funds and allow mortgage terms of up to 40 years
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Opinion: Calibrating China’s Economic Policy for the Next Phase of Growth
To address weak demand, Beijing must transition from seeking top-line growth to implementing targeted fiscal measures that support households and small businesses
Aug 31, 2026 01:42 PM
Appliance-Maker Midea Reports Solid Growth Despite Slumping Home Market
The company’s revenue and net profit grew 3.5% and 1.7%, respectively, in the first half, even as retail sales of home appliances in China fell 9.9%
Aug 31, 2026 12:44 PM
In Depth: China’s Provinces Court Retirees With Health-Tourism Subsidies
Local governments are deploying land incentives and cash subsidies to attract wealthy, healthy retirees, but experts warn the rapid boom is fueling real estate scams and straining medical infrastructure
Aug 31, 2026 12:20 PM
Regulators Call Out BYD, Geely Over Production Flaws
Discrepancies found in top-selling models highlight Beijing’s escalating crackdown on a domestic price war that is driving manufacturers to cut corners
Aug 31, 2026 11:21 AM
CX Daily: Chinese Graduates Swarm Grassroots Jobs as Government Hiring Shrinks
Local governments are slashing quotas, leaving educated youth with dwindling employment options
Aug 31, 2026 09:00 AM
Former Hubei Party Chief Sentenced to Life in Prison for $111 Million Graft
Jiang Chaoliang, who also headed major state banks, will serve life without parole after a two-year death penalty reprieve
Aug 29, 2026 03:55 AM
China Vanke’s First-Half Loss Widens as Sales Slump and Debt Pressure Builds
Developer posts a 16 billion yuan net loss as shrinking margins, impairment charges and weak asset sales add to concerns over liquidity and upcoming debt maturities
Aug 29, 2026 03:40 AM
China Removes Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli From Top Military Posts
The move comes months after both senior commanders were placed under investigation for suspected serious disciplinary and legal violations
Aug 29, 2026 01:47 AM
The Week Ahead (Aug. 31-Sept. 6): Shein Set to Raise $1.8 Billion in Hong Kong IPO
U.S. to impose up to 100% tariffs on imported drones; U.K. temporarily lowers audit requirements for Chinese listings
Aug 28, 2026 11:14 PM
China Energy Storage Buildout Slows as Market Adjusts to End of Policy Mandate
A slowdown in first-half additions signals the sector’s shift from state-driven buildout to a more competitive model centered on standalone projects and diversified revenue streams
Aug 28, 2026 10:59 PM
Chart of the Day: China’s AI Chipmakers Are Turning Self-Reliance Into Sales
U.S. sanctions and a surge in large-model development at home have helped Cambricon, Hygon and Moore Threads achieve milestone revenue and profit growths
Aug 28, 2026 07:22 PM
Tencent Unveils Larger AI Model in Bid to Close Gap With Rivals
The Chinese tech giant is speeding up its model-release cycle and integrating AI directly into office software to compete with Alibaba and ByteDance
Aug 28, 2026 05:37 PM
China Business Uncovered Podcast: Inside Italy’s Chinese Underground Banking Rings
From fake invoices and shell companies to alleged links with Italian mafia groups, Chinese underground banks in Italy have allegedly moved billions of euros across borders
Aug 28, 2026 03:48 PM
AI Chipmaker Sunrise Doubles Valuation After Raising 2 Billion Yuan
The startup, which spun out from AI specialist SenseTime in 2024, intends to use the new funds for research, development and delivery of its next-generation products, as it focuses more on inference chips
Aug 28, 2026 02:21 PM
Olympic Star Liu Xiang Clashes With State Sports System Over Retirement
The 2004 gold medalist took to social media to criticize Shanghai sports officials over a delayed career placement and advertising fees, exposing the rigid bureaucracy that manages China’s top athletes
Aug 28, 2026 01:08 PM
Foreign Beauty Brands Regain Ground in China as Domestic Rivals Stumble
Global cosmetic giants reported solid first-half growth in 2026, breaking a streak of rapid market share gains by Chinese competitors
Aug 28, 2026 12:15 PM
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