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Alice Huang, whose Chinese name is Huang Le, was a major shareholder and senior executive at Shanghai Hexi Investment, a private equity firm. Photo: VCG

In Depth: Chinese Woman Linked to Nvidia CEO Has Ties to Shady Shanghai Fund Manager

Alice Huang helped manage an investment firm involved in major gaming and data center deals alongside a man, reportedly her husband, who later came under criminal scrutiny

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China’s Exports Jump on Strong AI Trade

Overseas shipments rose 35.2% in October, beating forecasts, but higher prices rather than larger volumes drove much of the gain as chips and computing equipment surged in value

Cover Story: Democrats Ride Wave of Discontent to Retake Congress

Voters turn against Republicans over the Iran war, tariffs and the cost of living, but experts say the new blue majority will need to deliver or risk seeing the party’s gains evaporate

The $1.45 million Hongqi S9 promised more than 1,400 horsepower, a sub-two-second sprint to 100 km/h and a top speed above 400 km/h.

In Depth: How Hongqi’s Supercar Dream Unraveled in Debt and Liquidation

FAW’s partnership with U.S. startup Silk EV promised an entry into the global supercar market. More than five years later, the car remains undelivered and liquidators are tracing investor funds

In Depth: CEO’s Affair Pulls Nvidia Deeper Into the U.S.-China Chip Fight

Jensen Huang’s admission raises questions that go beyond his personal life: who could replace him, and what his alleged relationship to a former executive of a Singapore data center firm means for the U.S. chipmaker’s business

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Sep 11, 2026 03:46 PM
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Liu Qitao. Photo: VCG

Ex-Chief of State-Owned Construction Giant Accused of Bribery, Abuse of Power

Liu Qitao was expelled from the Communist Party and his case referred to prosecutors six years after retiring from China Communications Construction Group

Nov 11, 2026 02:09 AM
The Monetary Authority of Singapore on July 28, 2026. Photo: VCG

Singapore Launches Gold Custody for Foreign Central Banks

A national vault with capacity of up to 500 metric tons anchors the city-state’s push to develop gold storage and trading services

Nov 11, 2026 01:50 AM
As of November, China had extended unilateral visa-free entry to citizens of 50 countries. Photo: VCG

China’s Inbound Tourism Revenue Could Reach $470 Billion by 2040, UBS Says

Broader visa-free access and expanding international flight capacity could help more than double the sector’s contribution to GDP to 1.5%

Nov 11, 2026 01:14 AM
Zhongke Xingyun aims to match ground-based computing in scale, pricing and applications. Photo: CCTV News

Chinese Venture Plans Orbital Computing Network

The Hefei-based company has 1.5 billion yuan in registered capital and plans to use domestic technology across its satellite computing system

Nov 11, 2026 12:55 AM
Vehicles await loading for export at the Dongfang terminal of Lianyungang Port in Jiangsu province, Nov. 10, 2026. Photo: VCG

China’s Passenger Car Sales Fall 27% as Exports Rise 69%

October figures show a widening gap between domestic and overseas demand, as automakers face lower export tax rebates and restrictions on hybrid shipments to Europe

Nov 10, 2026 11:24 PM
Dai Beifang

Retired Shenzhen Leader Indicted Over Two-Decade Corruption Scheme

Dai Beifang, the 70-year-old former political advisory chief, will face trial in Hainan over allegations that he took bribes across a succession of senior posts

Nov 10, 2026 05:24 PM
A Bank of China branch in New York. Photo: VCG

China Opens Onshore Forex Market to Overseas Yuan Clearing Banks

Four banks complete first transactions under a pilot program aimed at linking onshore and offshore yuan markets and expanding the currency's global use

Nov 10, 2026 02:47 PM
Zeiss displays its PT LUNANA aspheric phakic intraocular lens at the China International Import Expo. Photo: VCG

Zeiss Deepens China Push With Locally Developed Eye Care Products

The launches highlight the German optical giant’s efforts to tap local expertise in a market where it is increasing investment in both research and manufacturing

Nov 10, 2026 12:39 PM
Yin Jianye

Ex-Security Chief of Jiangxi Province Indicted over 19-Year Bribery Scheme

Prosecutors allege Yin Jianye cultivated political patrons and accepted ‘exceptionally large’ bribes in the 52nd major graft indictment of 2026

Nov 10, 2026 11:19 AM

China’s Communist Party Orders 2027 Delegate Elections With Strict Loyalty Mandate

The Central Committee has set a June 2027 deadline to select 2,360 delegates for the 21st National Congress, emphasizing political allegiance and rigorous integrity checks above all other credentials

Nov 10, 2026 10:46 AM
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CX Daily: Democrats Ride Wave of Discontent to Retake Congress

Voters turn against Republicans over the Iran war, tariffs and the cost of living, but experts say the new blue majority will still need to deliver

Nov 10, 2026 09:00 AM
Jensen Huang and Alice Huang (in pink) have appeared together in public on several occasions, displaying apparent closeness

Who Is Alice Huang, the Former Megaspeed Executive Linked to Nvidia’s CEO?

The former executive at an Nvidia customer faces attention over a reported relationship with Jensen Huang and allegations that she disclosed U.S. information

Nov 10, 2026 05:43 AM
A fire breaks out at a high-rise building on Liuxiang South Road in Yingze district, Taiyuan, Shanxi province, on Nov. 8, 2026. Photo: VCG

Taiyuan Investigates Deadly Fire at Mixed-Use High-Rise

The blaze killed 14 people and left 25 hospitalized. Authorities said managers from the building’s owner and the head of its property-management company had been placed under official control

Nov 10, 2026 02:26 AM
Michelin displays a tire with a high proportion of renewable and recycled materials in Shanghai on Nov. 8, 2026. Photo: VCG

Michelin Touts Lifetime Savings as Chinese Tiremakers Move Upmarket

The French manufacturer says durability and efficiency could help its premium tires compete as Chinese rivals expand into higher-end products

Nov 10, 2026 01:58 AM
The National Bureau of Statistics in Beijing, Sept. 21, 2026. Photo: VCG

China Reorganizes Statistics Bureau to Track a Changing Economy

The reorganization consolidates service-sector and consumption statistics while broadening the bureau’s investment and environmental responsibilities

Nov 10, 2026 12:51 AM
An exporter rushes to produce medical devices for shipment to the U.S. in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, on May 16, 2025. Photo: VCG

U.S. Extends Tariff Exclusions for 178 Chinese Product Categories

The two-month extension runs through Jan. 9, 2027, alongside continued suspensions of port fees targeting Chinese ships and additional tariffs on Chinese-made port cranes

Nov 09, 2026 11:30 PM



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