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In Depth: BASF’s New Chemical Plant Highlights China’s Strengths Amid Global Turmoil

The opening of the German giant’s $10 billion mega-complex underscores how multinationals are increasingly relying on the country’s size and supply chain resilience to weather geopolitical shocks

China Evergrande Founder Pleads Guilty in Landmark Trial Over Property Collapse

Guilty plea by Hui Ka Yan marks a key moment in legal proceedings against the embattled developer and its executives

Cover Story: Six Things to Know About China’s Fiscal Plan to Reignite the Economy

Policymakers aim to make fiscal policy do more of the heavy lifting to boost sluggish domestic demand, employing a mix of interest subsidies, financing guarantees and risk-compensation tools

Brazil Court Temporarily Removes BYD from Forced Labor Blacklist

The decision comes days after the electric vehicle maker was added to the government’s registry of employers using conditions akin to slavery

Apr 09, 2026 04:23 PM
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Chinese Automakers Report Shrinking Profits for 2025 Amid Brutal Price War

The release of 2025 annual reports reveals a sector plagued by overcapacity and historic low profit margins, accelerating a fierce push into overseas markets

Apr 15, 2026 12:13 AM

China Slams UK Decision to Block Ming Yang Wind Turbines

The U.K.’s decision to bar Ming Yang’s turbines from offshore wind projects highlights rising geopolitical tensions amid the country’s push for clean energy

Apr 14, 2026 11:23 PM

U.S. and China Reach Near-Parity in AI Model Performance, Report Finds

A new report from Stanford’s AI Institute reveals that the performance gap between leading U.S. and Chinese AI models has significantly closed

Apr 14, 2026 10:05 PM

Spanish PM Backs Europe-China Cooperation, Opposes Decoupling

During his fourth visit to China in four years, the Spanish leader voiced opposition to a ‘new Cold War’ and trade protectionism

Apr 14, 2026 08:44 PM

Magna Ready to Help Chinese EV-Makers Expand Into Canada, China Chief Says

The auto parts supplier is set to benefit from an auto trade agreement recently signed by Ottawa and Beijing

Apr 14, 2026 07:24 PM

China’s Export Growth Slows Sharply as Imports Jump

Trade divergence highlights impact of holiday distortions and Iran-linked shipping disruptions

Apr 14, 2026 06:21 PM

Business Brief (April 14): CATL Said to Weigh $5 Billion Hong Kong Share Sale

Beijing addresses Iran-linked reports; OPEC trims oil demand forecast

Apr 14, 2026 06:16 PM

McKinsey’s China Chief Explains Why Some Businesses Haven’t Reaped the Benefits of AI

Top management must take the lead, as bottom-up approaches are frequently stymied by organizational inertia and internal protectionism, Joe Ngai says

Apr 14, 2026 05:36 PM

Commentary: EU Shuts China Out of Science Projects, but Europe Will Pay the Price

By excluding Chinese researchers from the Horizon Europe program, the EU exposes its own weaknesses in commercializing basic science

Apr 14, 2026 04:51 PM

Commentary: Where Smart Money Pivots Amid Tech and Global Conflicts

From tech bubble parallels to stagflation fears sparked by the U.S.-Iran conflict, investors are fundamentally restructuring their portfolios for a fragmented world

Apr 14, 2026 04:30 PM

World Energy Council Head Urges Nations to Use China Tech to Go Green

Countries could learn from China's experience as they rebalance energy security, affordability and sustainability in a new phase of the global energy transition, Angela Wilkinson says

Apr 14, 2026 03:32 PM

Large EV Boom in China Fuels Calls for Weight-Based Auto Tax

Automakers are expanding their lineups of three-row electric models to meet consumer demand, but the heavier vehicles are raising environmental and urban planning concerns

Apr 14, 2026 01:15 PM

Hong Kong Councilor Failed to Declare HK$6 Million From Fraud-Linked Firm

Undisclosed income tied to Ding Yi Feng group, whose founder faces fraud charges on Chinese mainland

Apr 14, 2026 11:50 AM

Tech Brief (Apr. 14): CATL Nears 2 Trillion Yuan Valuation

DeeSeek V4 expected in late April, ShengShu Technology completes 2 billion yuan funding round

Apr 14, 2026 11:17 AM

CX Daily: Six Things to Know About China’s Fiscal Plan to Reignite the Economy

Lawmakers aim to make fiscal policy do more of the heavy lifting to boost domestic demand, using tools such as interest subsidies and loan guarantees

Apr 14, 2026 09:00 AM

Chinese Chess Scandal Erases Decade of Champions Amid Match-Fixing Probe

Fresh lifetime bans mark the latest blow in a sweeping corruption probe that has dismantled China’s xiangqi elite

Apr 14, 2026 12:48 AM



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