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Cover Story: World Cup Tests Trump’s Economic Pitch
The 2026 tournament is expected to lift spending across North America, but economists warn the benefits may be temporary, uneven and constrained by U.S. border policies
BYD Accelerates U.K. Expansion With Luxury EV, Charging Push
The Chinese automaker launches the Denza Z, starting at 142,900 pounds, and plans to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast charging stations equipped with dedicated energy storage to overcome high electricity costs in the country
BYD in Talks With Stellantis, Others to Take Over Underutilized European Factories
CATL Answers BYD With Ultra-Fast Charging Batteries of Its Own
Analysis: Trump’s World Cup Meddling Fuels a Crisis Over FIFA’s Independence
A disputed reprieve for a U.S. player and strict limits on Iran’s team have inflamed criticism that politics is intruding on soccer’s biggest event
Tongtech Chairman Faces Criminal Probe in Accounting Fraud Case
Qu Tao’s case is tied to accounting fraud that forced Tongtech off the Shenzhen market, as China escalates action against securities violations beyond delisting and fines
China Targets 60 Trillion Yuan in Retail Sales by 2030
Beijing’s new consumption plan prioritizes services, durable goods and stronger household income as weak demand weighs on growth
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Shanxi Mine Safety Chief Probed After Coal Blast Kills 82
Hu Haijun is the highest-ranking official caught up in a widening accountability probe following a May explosion that killed 82 people
Jul 14, 2026 02:46 AM
Huawei Auto Partner Seres Warns of First-Half Loss as EV Cost Pressures Mount
Rising chip, metal and battery-material costs, combined with faster model updates, are squeezing profitability across China’s crowded electric-vehicle market
Jul 14, 2026 01:57 AM
SF Holding Secures Hong Kong Captive Insurance License
SF Holding and The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels are the latest companies to set up captive insurers in the city, reflecting growing demand for customized risk coverage
Jul 13, 2026 11:43 PM
Commentary: China’s Rocket Recovery May Mark a Space Industry Inflection Point
The Long March 10B’s recovery matters less as a spectacle than as a test of whether performance gains can translate into sharply lower launch costs
Jul 13, 2026 11:23 PM
Hydraulics Scientist Tapped to Lead China’s Top Science Association
The appointment ends Wan Gang’s 10-year tenure at the China Association for Science and Technology as Beijing accelerates its drive for technological self-reliance
Jul 13, 2026 07:19 PM
China Overhauls Top Engineering Academy Leadership With Tech Self-Reliance Focus
Zhang Yuzhuo takes the helm of Beijing’s premier technological advisory body, leading a newly appointed cadre of 1960s-born scientists following a national call for scientific advancement
Jul 13, 2026 07:03 PM
Shein Secures Beijing Approval for Hong Kong IPO
The greenlight came a day after China unveiled new measures encouraging qualified retail companies to access capital markets
Jul 13, 2026 06:08 PM
Business Brief (July 13): China to Cultivate Emerging Pillar Industries
China to phase down small coal-fired power units, Shein gets green light for Hong Kong IPO
Jul 13, 2026 05:56 PM
China to Blacklist Severe Financial Violators for Three Years
Top regulator expands social credit system to target fraud, bribery and market disruption
Jul 13, 2026 05:39 PM
Opinion: How China Took the Lead in Lithium Batteries
From solid-state research to electric vehicles, the industry’s rise offers a template for developing future technologies
Jul 13, 2026 05:06 PM
Tech Brief (July 13): Tencent Expands AI Computing Capacity After Hy3 Demand Surge
Chinese AI developer MiniMax raises HK$16 billion, Xiaomi cuts jobs across divisions as earnings come under pressure
Jul 13, 2026 04:39 PM
U.K. Court Weighs Fate of 61,000 Bitcoins Seized in Massive Chinese Fraud
Chinese victims seek U.K. jurisdiction to claim the cryptocurrency’s massive appreciation rather than just their original investment
Jul 13, 2026 03:49 PM
Commentary: China’s Companies Face the Age of Geopolitical Pricing
Low cost is no longer enough. In a fractured world, supply stability, compliance and AI capacity will decide who wins
Jul 13, 2026 03:43 PM
Commentary: South Korea’s Rebounding Birth Rate Proves Cash Subsidies Work
A striking turnaround in South Korea’s once-plummeting birth rate offers a clear lesson for policymakers facing aging populations: generous financial incentives are the most effective way to encourage family growth
Jul 13, 2026 02:36 PM
China Shutters 30,000 Preschools and Primary Schools in a Single Year
A prolonged demographic slump is fundamentally reshaping the country’s vast education system, rapidly shrinking early learning centers even as high school and university enrollments surge
Jul 13, 2026 02:28 PM
China Proposes Strict Cybersecurity Rules for Banks, Insurers
Draft rules would hold top executives accountable for severe network outages and data breaches
Jul 13, 2026 01:18 PM
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