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Facing rising trade barriers and fierce competition, Chinese companies in the technology, automotive, energy, consumer goods sectors and beyond are ramping up their global expansion. Stay informed on their successes and challenges with in-depth reports, analysis, commentaries and graphics.
Cover Story: Chinese Chipmakers Look to Malaysia to Sidestep U.S. Tariffs
Penang is popular choice among China’s chip companies seeking expansion abroad

Alibaba Bets Big on ‘AI + Cloud’ With New Models, Nvidia Deal
At its annual cloud summit, Alibaba’s cloud unit launched seven new large AI models, announced global data center expansion and struck a deal with Nvidia

CX Daily: Cambricon’s Meteoric Rise Collides With Harsh Reality Check
China pilots a unified QR code system for cross-border payments. The country lifts property investment curbs for foreign firms

Tencent Cloud Shuns Price War in Intensifying AI Race
At its annual digital ecosystem conference, Tencent pledges sustainable growth and overseas expansion while resisting low-cost battles in China’s crowded AI cloud market

CX Daily: China’s Regulator Ramps Up Push to Curb Food Delivery Subsidy War
Two Chinese medical device makers go bankrupt after winning bids in a state bulk-buying program. Plus, more on Chiang Li and Sinovac Biotech.

Budget Retailer Miniso Bets on Homegrown IP to Fuel Global Expansion
Chinese lifestyle brand takes on Pop Mart in global toy wars with new characters, overseas push

Opinion: As More Chinese Firms Go Abroad, Careful Planning Will Be the Key to Success
To succeed overseas, firms must learn that compliance is a lifeline, due diligence is non-negotiable and long-term partnership is the only path to sustainable growth

Business Brief (Sept. 2): Xi Calls for Establishment of SCO Development Bank
August sales for China’s top 100 property developers remained at record low, international gold prices hit new record

Trade War Monitor, Sept. 1: Trump’s New Playbook to Target Global Trade and Financial Systems
As Washington tightens trade rules, factories flee China for Vietnam, air cargo routes are upended, and rare earth profits soar, creating a new map of global commerce.

Cover Story: China’s Factory Exodus Is Turning Vietnam Into the World’s Assembler
Tariff gap is attracting businesses, but that could vanish in a single political decision

CX Daily: Chinese Renewables Firms Turn to New Markets, Models as Trade Barriers Rise
China channels more FDI outflows to Belt and Road partners. Shanghai joins Beijing in easing property purchase limits in outer districts.

Analysis: Chinese Renewables Firms Turn to New Markets, Models as Trade Barriers Rise
Faced with tariff hikes in their established markets, China’s solar, wind and battery manufacturers are diversifying as they continue to ‘aggressively’ expand overseas

Pinduoduo’s Growth Slows as Competition, Tariffs Hit Temu Expansion
Temu hit hard by removal of duty-free treatment of small parcels by U.S. but ‘demand is resilient’

Rising Car Exports Show China’s Automakers Committed to Overseas Markets
Shipments from January to July rose nearly 13% to 3.68 million, with new-energy vehicles accounting for more than one-third of the total