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: U.K. Moves to Fully Nationalize Chinese-Owned British Steel
Beijing protests proposed bill that opens a path to conclude the state takeover after Britain took de facto control of its last virgin steel producer from Jingye Group a year ago

: Analysis: U.S.-China Summit Signals Shift From Pure Competition
Chinese and Western strategists argue this new paradigm requires balancing active cooperation with careful risk management, setting a cautious but optimistic long-term trajectory for the two superpowers

In Depth: Beijing’s Clampdown on Overseas Postings Hits Top State-Owned Insurer

China Taiping Insurance’s sweeping staff rotation highlights how tighter tenure rules are unsettling both mainland employees posted abroad and Hong Kong staff facing narrower promotion paths

: Unitree Unveils ‘World’s First’ Production-Ready Mecha
Video shows the $650,000 half-ton robot can walk on two legs, crawl on all fours, and smash through walls

German Firms in China Grow More Optimistic Despite Geopolitical Tensions

Survey points to stronger business confidence despite mounting trade tensions and supply chain disruptions

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LATEST NEWS

: China’s Legislature Aims to Tighten Up Recycling Rules Before Wave of Retired EV Batteries Hits
The ongoing effort aims to address potential environmental and safety risks stemming from an unregulated grey market, where many power cells are not properly disposed due to the lack of overarching administrative laws, industry ministry official says
May 15, 2026 07:08 PM

: Brazil Reinstates Tax Break That Stands to Benefit Chinese Vendors
The revival of a tax break on low-value imports reverses a policy introduced less than two years ago and contrasts with tightening restrictions in markets such as the U.S. and Europe
May 15, 2026 06:44 PM

: Business Brief (May 15): Putin Set to Visit China
Brazil resumes tax exemptions on low-value imports, ByteDance invests in robotics startup
May 15, 2026 06:38 PM

: China New Lending Turns Negative for Third Time on Record
Weak household borrowing and rising bond financing underscore shifting credit dynamics in the world’s second-largest economy
May 15, 2026 04:51 PM

: Gallery: Huaiyang Cuisine Takes Center Stage at Trump Banquet
On Thursday evening, Huaiyang cuisine, one of China’s eight major culinary traditions, took center stage at the lavish state banquet President Xi Jinping hosted for U.S. President Donald Trump. The menu reportedly included Peking duck, often regarded as a national dish, as well as crispy beef — an apparent nod to Trump’s preference for well-done steak. Huaiyang cuisine, which originated in the region around Shanghai, is known for its light, delicate flavors, refined knife work and emphasis on seasonal ingredients
May 15, 2026 04:30 PM

: China Establishes New Agency for the Low-Altitude Economy
The department under the Civil Aviation Administration of China is responsible for creating plans to help develop commercial activity in the airspace close to the ground, including those for coordinating safety, and building flight dispatch platforms and service stations
May 15, 2026 02:51 PM

: Gallery: Xi-Trump Summit Recasts Bilateral Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a welcome ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday at the plaza outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, followed by a formal meeting, an afternoon tour of the Temple of Heaven and a state banquet that evening. The two leaders agreed to build a new relationship of “constructive strategic stability,” signaling an effort to manage fierce competition and expand economic cooperation following their talks in the Chinese capital
May 15, 2026 11:37 AM

: Weekly Must-Read: How AI Is Mining Worker Data to Reshape the Labor Market
From mouse clicks to workflow patterns, companies are increasingly using employee behavior to train AI systems
May 15, 2026 10:00 AM

: CX Daily: Beijing’s Clampdown on Overseas Postings Hits Top State-Owned Insurer
China Taiping Insurance’s sweeping staff rotation highlights how tighter tenure rules are unsettling mainland employee posted abroad
May 15, 2026 09:00 AM

: Chinese Supertanker Breaches Strait of Hormuz Blockade as UAE Ramps Up Oil Transfers
The successful passage of the Yuan Hua Hu underscores a complex geopolitical dance in the Persian Gulf, where the U.S. and Iran are inching toward a phased ceasefire
May 14, 2026 08:27 PM

: Shanghai Tweaks Medical Insurance to Give Patients More Drug Choices
The city’s shift away from proportional reimbursement requires patients to pay the difference for expensive original drugs, potentially altering the landscape of the pharmaceutical market on the Chinese mainland
May 14, 2026 08:24 PM

: Exclusive: Executives Flee, Workers Strike at Wahaha’s Production Operator
The departure of four key managers at the beverage giant’s affiliate Hongsheng coincides with employee backlash over deep salary cuts and severance pay disputes, sending early-year sales plunging
May 14, 2026 07:49 PM

: Spending on AI, New Businesses Eats Into Profits of China’s Tech Giants
Alibaba, Tencent and JD.com ramped up investments in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and overseas expansion in the first quarter, squeezing the companies’ bottom lines
May 14, 2026 07:41 PM

: GAC-Huawei EV Brand Bags 1 Billion Yuan in Fresh Capital Ahead of Market Debut
Investors include battery giant CATL and German auto-parts maker Bosch
May 14, 2026 07:15 PM

: Morgan Stanley Raises China Growth Forecast as Exports Power Uneven Recovery
A projected 10% surge in exports driven by global AI and green energy demand is expected to offset sluggish consumption and a prolonged real estate slump
May 14, 2026 06:38 PM

: U.S., China Forge ‘Constructive Strategic Stability’ in Beijing Summit
Xi and Trump pledge to manage competition and boost trade, joined by top American chief executives
May 14, 2026 04:31 PM