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Medical workers hold a palliative care consultation event in the Shiliмiao community of Hefei, East China’s Anhui province, on Oct. 8, 2022. Photo: IC Photo

In Depth: China Struggles to Build Palliative Care as Aging Population Faces End of Life

Hospitals and families remain focused on prolonging medical treatment, while a nascent hospice system struggles with funding, staffing and entrenched attitudes about death

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IELTS Cancellations Disrupt Chinese Mainland Test Takers as University Deadlines Loom

An abrupt cancellation of computer-based English tests on the Chinese mainland has jeopardized overseas admissions. The British Council cited threats to exam credibility and is rolling out a sweeping compensation plan to mitigate the fallout

In Depth: China’s Catering Sector Rethinks Growth After Toxic Subsidy-Fueled Boom

A year after platforms spent over 150 billion yuan vying for market share, merchants are reclaiming pricing autonomy while regulators reshape the rules of competition

Vehicles await shipment to overseas markets at the Taicang port area of Suzhou Port in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Oct. 12, 2026. Photo: VCG

China’s Sept. Exports Surge 36% Amid AI Boom, Auto Export Rush

September trade growth beat forecasts as AI-related shipments soared and automakers appeared to accelerate deliveries to Europe ahead of expected restrictions

Commentary: Why Gradual Yuan Appreciation Remains the Baseline

Trade surpluses and potential corporate currency conversions support a stronger yuan, while policy concerns favor a measured pace of adjustment

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Sep 11, 2026 03:46 PM
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An electric two-wheeler production line in Chongqing on June 17, 2026. Photo: VCG

China’s Electric Two-Wheeler Recovery Faces Regulatory Uncertainty

Nine-month sales declined 4.8% as last year’s trade-in program weighed on demand. A third-quarter recovery now faces uncertainty over certification suspensions

Oct 15, 2026 04:12 AM
The latest data released by the People's Bank of China on Oct. 14 showed that yuan loans increased by 11.52 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2026. Photo: IC photo

China’s September Lending Rebounds, Beating Forecasts

New bank loans reached 1.1 trillion yuan, while government bond issuance helped lift total social financing to 3.55 trillion yuan

Oct 15, 2026 02:41 AM
The ZTE Nubia NaviX Ultra, equipped with the consumer version of the Doubao mobile assistant, officially went on sale on Sept. 16. Photo: IC photo

More Than 150 Apps Opt Out of ByteDance’s AI Phone Assistant

WeChat, Taobao and other major services decline automated access, limiting Doubao’s ability to perform everyday tasks across apps

Oct 15, 2026 12:06 AM
People shop at a supermarket in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, on Oct. 12, 2026. Photo: VCG

Commentary: Why Consumption Stimulus Won’t Close China’s Demand Gap

Calls for Beijing to pivot from infrastructure to household handouts ignore historical macroeconomic realities and the undeniable multiplier effect of public investment

Oct 14, 2026 06:30 PM

Business Brief (Oct. 14): Leading Chinese Polysilicon Producers Agree on Price Floor

Securities industry group requires brokerages to assess risks before transferring personal information overseas

Oct 14, 2026 05:34 PM
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China to Cut Civil Service Hiring Again as Tax Jobs Take Record Share

Tax agencies will account for a record 67% of China’s 35,691 planned civil service hires, while local front-line roles take an even larger share of openings

Oct 14, 2026 05:24 PM
The penthouse was purchased by Thet Li for £8.9 million in 2022. Photo: Property brochure

U.K. Freezes $26 Million in Assets Linked to Prince Group Figure

Move targets alleged finance chief of Cambodian conglomerate accused by U.S. authorities of illicit financial activities

Oct 14, 2026 05:09 PM
CanSemi debuted on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s ChiNext board on Tuesday. Photo: VCG

Chinese Chipmaker CanSemi Shares Surge 223% in Trading Debut

The firm raised roughly 6.2 billion yuan in a Shenzhen IPO, riding a wave of investor enthusiasm for domestic semiconductor manufacturing

Oct 14, 2026 03:07 PM
Tencent links its office AI agent, WorkBuddy, with its corporate-messaging platform, WeCom. Photo: WeCom

Tencent Integrates AI Agent WorkBuddy With Enterprise App

The integration allows users to automate complex office tasks via chat, highlighting a broader pivot by Chinese tech giants toward enterprise AI applications

Oct 14, 2026 02:22 PM
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission.

Hong Kong Regulator Seeks to Expand Powers to Curb Listing Misconduct

Proposed rules would allow the Securities and Futures Commission to impose conditions on IPO applicants and listed companies

Oct 14, 2026 02:12 PM
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China’s Factory-Gate Inflation Hits Four-Year High as Consumer Prices Lag

Upstream cost pressures widen gap with weak downstream demand

Oct 14, 2026 02:04 PM
Stepfun displays its debut STEPX Neo smartphone at the World AI Conference in Shanghai on July 20, 2026. Photo: VCG

Chinese AI Startup StepFun Launches Smartphone to Challenge Tech Giants

The software-focused developer aims to bypass traditional app silos with a new operating system, but analysts warn of fierce competition in a sluggish market

Oct 14, 2026 01:57 PM
ByteDance said the new department was established to strengthen investment in safety and alignment. The core of alignment is to ensure that the model's behavior remains consistent with human intentions and safety constraints, thereby enhancing the safety capabilities of agent models and preventing frontier capability risks such as CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear). Photo: VCG

ByteDance Sets Up Dedicated AI Safety Unit to Manage Model Risks

ByteDance claims to be the first frontier AI lab in China to establish an independent department focused on AI alignment and safety

Oct 14, 2026 12:23 PM
The Ganzhou Comprehensive Childcare Service Center was officially unveiled and began operations on the morning of Sept. 16, 2026. Photo: Ganzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital

China’s Hospitals Turn to Daycare as Maternity Demand Shrinks

Hospitals are opening affordable childcare centers as Beijing seeks to ease a care shortage and counter a deepening demographic slump

Oct 14, 2026 10:38 AM
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CX Daily: China’s Catering Sector Rethinks Growth After Toxic Subsidy-Fueled Boom

Merchants are reclaiming pricing autonomy from online platforms while regulators reshape the rules of competition

Oct 14, 2026 09:00 AM
AI-related listings helped drive a sharp increase in Hong Kong’s IPO fundraising in the first nine months of 2026. Photo: VCG

Chinese AI Hardware Draws Strong Investor Demand, Citi Says

Overseas interest remains firm despite concerns about AI overinvestment, as technology listings help drive Hong Kong’s IPO revival

Oct 14, 2026 03:56 AM



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