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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

: 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

: 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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In Depth: How Gamed AI Answers Can Lead Investors Astray

Cover Story: Unmasking the Architect of a Global Cybercrime Empire

Analysis: Travel Is Booming in China, so Why Are State Tourism Firms Bleeding Red Ink?

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LATEST NEWS

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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 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

: 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

: 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