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In Depth: How AI Is Rewiring White-Collar Work in China
As companies race to cut costs, artificial intelligence is merging roles, raising output expectations and leaving workers scrambling to keep up
Experts Push for More Fiscal Spending to Boost China’s Weak Domestic Demand
Two economists said at the Caixin Summer Summit that current subsidies are insufficient, calling for stronger central government support
Cover Story: Six Things to Know About China’s Fiscal Plan to Reignite the Economy
Update: China’s Quarterly GDP Growth Slows to 4.8% as Weak Consumption Weighs
Analysis: Toyota Shifts Gears to Fend Off China’s EV Upstarts
The Japanese auto giant has lost ground to Chinese carmakers as electrification challenges its core conventional and hybrid vehicle lineups
Analysis: China’s New Jobs Plan Zeros In on AI, Youth Employment
The roadmap aims to harness artificial intelligence to create new work opportunities while focusing more on college graduates, as the country grapples with shifting labor demand and a high jobless rate among young people
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Hopu Investments founder says state-backed funds have trouble accepting the risks that come with early-stage startups
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CX Daily: Toyota Shifts Gears to Fend Off China’s EV Upstarts
The Japanese auto giant has lost ground to Chinese carmakers as electrification challenges its core conventional and hybrid vehicle lineups
Jun 19, 2026 09:00 AM
Hong Kong to Launch First Offshore China Sovereign Bond Futures
The five-year, cash-settled contracts will debut in August, providing global investors with a long-awaited risk-management tool for the onshore yuan-denominated debt market
Jun 19, 2026 04:25 AM
Shenzhen Secures $2.3 Billion Lifeline for Stalled Urban Renewal Projects
Local authorities matched 12 urban renewal projects with commercial banks and asset management companies to ease developers’ funding pressures and alleviate a shortage of high-quality assets
Jun 19, 2026 03:21 AM
Chipmaker YMTC Cedes Control of Foundry Unit Ahead of Mega IPO
The divestment of a 39% stake in Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing to a state-backed investor coincides with YMTC’s initial public offering plans
Jun 19, 2026 02:56 AM
China’s May Exports Surge 19% on AI-Chip Demand and Electric-Vehicle Boom
Shipments of mechanical and electrical products reached a single-month record, though analysts caution that falling new orders point to sluggish global consumer demand
Jun 19, 2026 02:25 AM
China Debuts First Commercial Property REITs in $3 Billion Listings
The four funds ended their first day of trading higher, reflecting shifting investor appetites driven by discount retail trends and climbing office vacancy rates
Jun 19, 2026 12:36 AM
China Readies Fresh $9 Billion Consumer Stimulus as Retail Sales Shrink
The government is injecting new funds into a scaled-back trade-in program as a multiyear push to revive domestic consumption loses momentum
Jun 18, 2026 11:42 PM
Tech Brief (June 18): Tencent Lets AI Agent Make Purchases Through WeChat Pay
Crealights takes step closer to Hong Kong IPO, Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint
Jun 18, 2026 07:13 PM
Business Brief (June 18): China Moves to End Food-Delivery Price Wars
China prepares to establish a global AI cooperation body, State Council unveils five-year employment plan
Jun 18, 2026 06:36 PM
Chinese Startup Manifold AI Raises Fresh Funding as Investors Bet on ‘World Models’
The Beijing-based company is the latest beneficiary of a surge in investment flowing into AI systems designed to simulate and predict the physical world
Jun 18, 2026 06:35 PM
Slower Credit Growth May Be China’s ‘New Normal,’ PBOC Chief Says
Economic transition from real estate to light-asset tech requires less bank lending
Jun 18, 2026 06:03 PM
Crealights Takes Step Closer to Hong Kong IPO as Data Center Boom Fuels Growth Prospects
The optical communication company, still losing money despite strong revenue growth, plans to use the proceeds to expand production and boost its R&D as global cloud service providers increase investment in data centers
Jun 18, 2026 05:56 PM
Commentary: Innovation Must Scale Within Planetary Boundaries
From electric mobility to renewable energy and regenerative agriculture, countries are showing how technology can support prosperity — if policy, finance, and cooperation ensure it serves people and the planet
Jun 18, 2026 05:23 PM
China Launches Interbank Data Hub to Assess Systemic Risks
The new platform pools cross-market trading records to give the central bank ‘look-through’ monitoring capabilities
Jun 18, 2026 04:50 PM
BMW Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast as China Slump Deepens
German luxury carmaker warns that weaker demand and fierce EV competition in China have weighed on earnings alongside higher energy costs linked to the U.S.-Iran war
Jun 18, 2026 04:02 PM
Former Chinese Official Proposes ‘AI Tax’ to Buffer Job Shocks
Jiang Xiaojuan urges policymakers to prioritize social equity over direct tech investments
Jun 18, 2026 03:43 PM
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