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: In Depth: What’s at Stake for the U.S. Executives on Trump’s China Trip
Top executives from Nvidia, Micron, Boeing and other major American firms hope to revive business opportunities in China as export controls, security reviews and trade disputes continue to strain ties between Washington and Beijing

: Citigroup to Get License for Wholly Owned China Securities Firm as CEO Joins Trump Visit
The U.S. bank will become the seventh foreign financial institution to fully own a brokerage on the Chinese mainland, ending a protracted application process

Korea’s AI-Fueled Stock Boom Sparks Rush by Chinese Investors

Chip rally pushes South Korea past the U.K. and Canada as Chinese funds chase semiconductor gains

: 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

Commentary: The Tariff War Didn’t Break U.S.-China Trade Ties — It Reshaped Them

A decade of tariffs has reduced bilateral dependency, but the underlying supply-chain realities mean complete decoupling remains an economic impossibility

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In Depth: Why Chinese Courts Are Penalizing the People Who Feed Stray Pets

Cover Story: How AI Is Mining Worker Data to Reshape the Labor Market

Analysis: How Some Chinese Banks Ended Up in a Property Purgatory

Caixin Explains: What China’s New Financial Law Means for Investors

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LATEST NEWS

: 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
May 14, 2026 05:24 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

: Baidu CEO Says AI Agents Will Be the Measure of AI Success
Developers should shift their focus from foundational models to building practical applications that can reshape how businesses operate and how people work, Robin Li says
May 14, 2026 04:28 PM

: Gallery: Chinese Robot Seeks Religious Enlightenment
A humanoid robot developed by China’s Unitree Robotics has made headlines for becoming a Buddhist monk in Seoul. Last week, the robot named Gabi took part in a precept-taking ritual at a temple in the South Korean capital, where it formally accepted five Buddhist vows adapted for robots, including a promise not to overcharge itself. The ceremony is the latest example of artificial intelligence being used in areas once seen as deeply human, as religious groups across Asia increasingly experiment with robot monks and AI-powered sermon systems
May 14, 2026 02:01 PM

: Business Brief (May 14): Xi, Trump Kick Off Summit in Beijing
China and the U.S. hold trade talks in South Korea, A-shares rally
May 14, 2026 12:28 PM

: Gallery: Trump Lands in Beijing
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing aboard Air Force One on the evening of May 13, beginning a three-day state visit to China. The trip marks the first visit to China by a U.S. president since 2017 and Trump’s first visit to the country in his second term. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said leader-level diplomacy plays an irreplaceable role in providing strategic guidance for U.S.-China relations, and that Beijing welcomes President Trump’s visit.
May 14, 2026 11:39 AM

: CX Daily: What’s at Stake for the U.S. Executives on Trump’s China Trip
Top U.S. executives hope to revive business opportunities in China as export controls, security reviews and trade disputes continue to strain ties
May 14, 2026 09:00 AM

: Tencent Wins Regulatory Approval to Acquire Audio Platform Ximalaya
The deal comes with five conditions covering pricing and exclusivity, which market regulator said will help ensure fair competition in the market
May 13, 2026 07:17 PM

: Chart of the Day: 2025 Earnings Show China’s Bigger Bubble Tea Brands in the Lead
Annual reports highlight a widening divide in the country’s bubble tea industry, with Mixue and Guming pulling ahead and higher-cost rivals such as Nayuki and Chagee grappling with shrinking margins or losses
May 13, 2026 06:43 PM

: Business Brief (May 13): Tencent Wins Conditional Approval for Ximalaya Audio Platform Acquisition
China pilots mandatory labels for short videos as regulators tighten oversight of online content
May 13, 2026 06:33 PM

: China Moves to Delist STAR Market Firm Over IPO Fraud
Regulators tighten crackdown on capital market violations
May 13, 2026 06:00 PM

: Kuaishou Weighs Seeking Outside Money for AI Video Unit
The short-video giant said it is considering external financing for Kling AI, following reports that it plans to spin off the business at a $20 billion valuation
May 13, 2026 05:20 PM

: Italy Intensifies Crackdown on Chinese Underground Banking Networks
Chinese business leader caught up in widening money laundering probe
May 13, 2026 05:07 PM

: China Overhauls Agriculture Law to Secure Food Supply and Boost Rural Incomes
The sweeping revision aims to codify financial compensation for grain-producing regions and integrate rural labor markets
May 13, 2026 04:38 PM

: Luxshare Pushes Deeper Into Auto Supply Chain With Acquisition
The deal will make the Apple supplier the controlling shareholder of BeijingWest Industries International, giving it access to advanced chassis technology as carmakers accelerate the shift to autonomous driving
May 13, 2026 04:25 PM

: Beijing Rolls Out Sweeping Crackdown on Pharmaceutical Kickbacks
A coalition of seven government bodies has issued sweeping measures to ban sales quotas for drug representatives and trace bribery liabilities directly to pharmaceutical companies
May 13, 2026 03:24 PM