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Analysis: For Chinese EVs in Europe, Success Hinges on Holding Their Value

Chinese automakers are posting impressive export figures, but a local market dominated by leasing means rapid vehicle depreciation could put the brakes on their expansion

The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Chinese battery maker EVE Energy Co. Ltd. Photo: VCG

U.S. Opens Patent Probe Into Chinese Battery-Maker EVE Energy

The investigation, sparked by a complaint from LG Energy Solution, targets cylindrical battery cells used in power tools imported by Bosch and Koki Holdings

Five Things to Know About China’s Humanoid Robot Poster Child

Unitree’s shares soared more than 600% in its Shanghai debut, riding a wave of investor enthusiasm for AI-powered machines even as widespread commercial use remains years off

China’s exports of heavy rare earths dysprosium and terbium products to Japan fell to zero in the first half of 2026.

Japan Faces Heavy Rare-Earth Shortage as China Curbs Supply

New projects aimed at diversifying away from Chinese sources will not reach commercial scale until 2027 at the earliest, an Argus analysis shows

In Depth: How China’s Automakers Aim to Keep Up Momentum in Europe

To offset a drop-off in EV demand at home, companies like BYD and XPeng are putting down roots on the continent through local assembly lines, robust repair and charging networks and tailored driver-assistance systems

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Aug 14, 2026 03:23 PM
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Huawei Begins Presales for First Car Made With Dongfeng Motor

The launch highlights the growing overlap between the tech giant’s two primary automotive collaboration systems as its automaker partners increasingly struggle with product homogenization

Aug 21, 2026 06:47 PM

Business Brief (Aug. 21): China Urges U.S. to Revoke Drone Tariffs

Chinese mainland tourist visits to Japan plummeted 56% in the first seven months

Aug 21, 2026 06:45 PM
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China’s Sovereign Fund Names Former Shanghai Official Wu Wei as President

The appointment fills a four-month vacancy at the helm of CIC

Aug 21, 2026 06:13 PM
A container yard at the Port of Cristobal in Colon, Panama on Feb. 6, 2026. Photo: VCG

Commentary: CK Hutchison’s Panama Port Dispute Is a Warning to Global Investors

A fresh $1.5 billion arbitration claim over two canal ports shifts a commercial dispute into a battle over international investment law, with profound implications for infrastructure projects worldwide

Aug 21, 2026 04:11 PM

Tech Brief (Aug. 21): Memory-Chip Maker YMTC Moves Closer to Shanghai IPO

Unitree shares decline as founder flags limits of humanoid robots, MiniMax launches new AI-native creation platform

Aug 21, 2026 03:51 PM
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China Sovereign Wealth Fund Reshuffles Execs, Reigniting Mega-Merger Speculation

Leadership changes at Central Huijin-controlled firms come amid Beijing’s push to consolidate its state financial sector

Aug 21, 2026 03:40 PM
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Alibaba’s Profit Plunges as E-Commerce Business Falters, AI Investment Jumps

The tech giant reported a 75% drop in net income in the second quarter on revenue of 269 billion yuan, up 9% year-on-year

Aug 21, 2026 02:23 PM
Competitors take part in Hyrox Shenzhen on Aug. 16, 2026. Photo: VCG

In Depth: Hyrox Boom Gives China’s Struggling Gyms a Boost

The rapidly growing indoor fitness competition gives athletes a standardized challenge while offering a crucial lifeline to a traditional gym sector battered by shifting consumer habits and a flawed business model

Aug 21, 2026 12:02 PM
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China Expands Subsidized Loan Program to Revive Demand

Ministry of Finance raises borrowing limits and widens credit scope for consumers and smaller firms

Aug 21, 2026 11:23 AM
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Weekly Must-Read: Unmasking the Architect of a Global Cybercrime Empire

Armed with multiple identities, Hu Xiaowei constructed an international network of businesses suspected of being used to launder the profits of Prince Group’s multibillion-dollar scams

Aug 21, 2026 10:00 AM
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CX Daily: Five Things to Know About China’s Humanoid Robot Poster Child

Unitree’s shares soared more than 600% in its Shanghai debut, riding a wave of investor enthusiasm for AI-powered machines

Aug 21, 2026 09:00 AM
A data-center construction site in Indonesia on Feb. 4, 2026. Photo: VCG

AI Computing Boom Drives Data Center Expansion Across Asia-Pacific

Demand for AI inference is pushing investment into Southeast Asia, India and Australia, where land, supply chains and power access are reshaping the next phase of digital infrastructure

Aug 21, 2026 03:33 AM
A Pop Mart store in Wuhan on Aug. 11, 2026. Photo: VCG

Pop Mart Unveils Up to 5 Billion Yuan Buyback as Overseas Revenue Falls

Chinese toymaker says first-half overseas revenue fell 11.1%, prompting an internal overhaul and raising the likelihood it will miss its 20% full-year growth goal

Aug 21, 2026 02:36 AM
Shanghai Financial Court in Shanghai’s Pudong district on Jan. 7, 2026. Photo: VCG

Shanghai Financial Court Issues New Guidelines to Support Global Finance Ambitions

The 18-point framework clarifies rules for offshore finance and asset-management disputes while signaling tighter scrutiny of unauthorized overseas investment activity

Aug 21, 2026 01:09 AM
Visitors shop at the International Trade City in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, on Aug. 18, 2026. Photo: VCG

China’s Services Spending Outpaces Goods as Travel, Entertainment Gain

Service retail sales rose much faster than purchases of physical goods in the first seven months of 2026, reinforcing Beijing’s push to rely more on consumption in travel, culture and healthcare

Aug 21, 2026 12:46 AM
The Want Want Building in Shanghai on Aug. 17, 2026. Photo: VCG

Want Want Begins Layoffs as Profit Slump Deepens Pressure on Legacy Snack Maker

Chairman Tsai Eng-meng has described the company’s situation as a severe operational crisis, as declining sales, channel disruption and weak product innovation force restructuring

Aug 21, 2026 12:28 AM



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