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: In Depth: As AI Agents Take Off, Tencent Sees Its Edge
After falling behind in the chatbot race, the Chinese tech giant is betting its sprawling ecosystem — with WeChat at the center — gives it a crucial advantage amid the craze for task-oriented artificial intelligence

: Shipping Traffic Edges Up in Strait of Hormuz
A massive backlog of over 2,400 vessels remains trapped in the Persian Gulf, even as back-channel negotiations secure selective releases through a highly restricted Iranian chokepoint and a nascent Omani alternative route

Analysis: Just How Moderate Will China’s ‘Moderate Easing’ Be?

After kicking off 2026 with targeted measures, policymakers have signaled broader cuts are on the way, but it remains to be seen just how far they are willing to go

: Citic Group Seeks to Merge Financial Leasing Units
The proposed combination of Citic Financial Leasing and Huarong Financial Leasing resolves internal competition while aligning with Beijing's push to curb risks in the sector

China Sets Up New Bureau to Oversee SOEs’ Overseas Assets

SASAC move aims to curb risks, improve governance and strengthen control as state firms expand abroad

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: Alibaba Revamps AI Structure With New Tech Committee
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: China Overhauls Fire-Investigation Protocols to Prevent Local Cover-Ups
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: China Welcomes U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, Backs Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts
Beijing throws its diplomatic weight behind the newly announced truce as Iranian and U.S. delegations prepare to meet in Islamabad
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: KMT Chairwoman Visits Chinese Mainland, Urging Cross-Strait Peace at Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum
Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen marks the first visit to the Chinese mainland by a sitting party chief in nearly a decade, calling for an end to historical hostility and promoting cross-Strait reconciliation during a stop in Nanjing
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: Business Brief (April 8): Trump Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran
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: Tech Brief (April 8): China Issues New Rules on Supply Chain Security
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: Trips, Spending Rise During China’s Qingming Holiday
Domestic tourist trips grew 6.8% to 135 million during the three-day break, driven by families taking advantage of extended school holidays to travel further from home
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: China Steps Up Gold Buying as Prices Slide
March purchases hit a 13-month high, marking a 17th consecutive month of buying
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: Chinese Chemical Stocks Surge After Missile Attack on Saudi Petrochemical Hub
An Iranian missile strike on Jubail has heightened fears of global supply disruptions, driving international buyers to source from China
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: China Social Security Fund Vice Chairman Under Graft Probe
Wang Wenling oversaw securities investments at the multibillion-dollar state fund
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: China Halves Fuel Price Hike for Second Time to Cushion Oil Shock
The government’s second intervention in two weeks underscores growing alarm over a worldwide energy crisis as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives international crude toward historic highs
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: Yuan Extends Rally Despite Strong Dollar
The currency has gained about 6% over the past year and continues to rise even as the dollar climbs
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: U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Sends Oil Lower and Lifts Global Markets
Brent crude falls about 8% as currencies and metals rebound on easing tensions
Apr 08, 2026 12:58 PM

: Beijing Mandates Bold New Push for AI Drug Discovery, Surgical Robots
The new measures aim to streamline international clinical trials, accelerate the hospital adoption of medical robots, and foster a robust market for health data trading
Apr 08, 2026 10:41 AM