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China Goes Global
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
Weekend Long Read: A Chinese Startup’s Moonshot Cancer Cure
If CAR-T therapy is like deploying a specialized strike team trained to recognize a single target, Likang Life Sciences’ approach is like distributing a wanted list across the immune system, founder Chen Li says
Tech Brief (April 24): Tencent Unveils First Major AI Model Update Under New Leadership
T3 Mobility files for Hong Kong IPO, Xiaomi releases new AI models
In Depth: China’s Tech Titans Tussle in AI Video Gold Rush
Generative video is emerging as a rare, revenue-generating bright spot in the industry, yet the breakneck speed of commercialization has come with a wave of IP and content safety challenges
Hong Kong’s Tech Push Draws In 22 More Firms
U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and Chinese chipmaker Hygon are among the companies that has signed agreements to set up or expand in the city, as it aims to raise billions of dollars in investment and create 25,000 jobs
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
Energy Insider: Former Sinochem Executive Charged With Bribery and Abuse of Power
Chinese chemical stocks surge after missile attack on Saudi industrial hub; China halves domestic fuel price hikes amid surging global oil markets
CX Daily: Energy Shockwaves From U.S.-Iran War Hit Global Economy
Strait of Hormuz disruption drives oil higher, fractures supply chains and leaves Asia and Europe exposed
Surging AI Data Center Power Demand Fuels Energy Storage Growth, Experts Say
Industry experts call for advanced multi-tier energy storage solutions and a shift toward green electricity to manage the volatile energy consumption of large model training
In Depth: China Auto Market Hits the Brakes After Subsidy Cuts
A sharp drop in domestic sales underscores the impact of policy tightening, as automakers turn to exports and new technologies to revive momentum
GAC Posts First Annual Loss Since 2010
The state-owned carmaker reported a net loss of 8.8 billion yuan for 2025 on falling revenue, compared with a profit of 824 million yuan a year earlier
Pony AI Achieves Per-Vehicle Profit Milestone in Two Cities
Strong growth in China signals rising commercial viability, even as losses persist
CX Daily: War in the Gulf Triggers Global Energy Shock
The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz has sent energy prices soaring and raised the risk of global stagflation
CX Daily: China’s Trust Firms Pivot From Risky Debt After Crackdown
With standardized assets accounting for more than half of fund trusts by value, companies face pressure on profits as they struggle to compete
China Raises Overseas Lending Cap to Support Firms’ Global Expansion
Higher lending caps and unified regulations give companies more flexibility to fund offshore growth
In Depth: How ByteDance Pulled Ahead in China’s AI Race
By spending billions on chips, pursuing top talent, and leveraging the enormous user base of its social media platforms, TikTok’s owner has outmaneuvered the competition
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