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: In Depth: Game Studios Have Bought Into AI, but Players Still Aren’t Sold
Generative tools are fueling a boom in fast, low-cost production, but as cheap titles flood the market, a crisis of trust is brewing among gamers looking for originality

: Chinese Robot-Maker Unitree Soars 629% in Shanghai Debut
The company’s record-breaking opening surge on the STAR Market delivered massive windfalls to early backers including Meituan, HSG and Xiaomi

In Depth: China’s AI Component Powerhouse Faces Geopolitical Reckoning

Chinese firms such as Zhongji Innolight dominate the global market for high-speed optical modules, but a heavy reliance on U.S. buyers is exposing these hot stocks to Washington’s regulatory whims

: In Profile: How Leapmotor’s Media-Shy Founder Overtook China’s Flashiest EV-Makers
After a costly first flop and years of self-funded survival, Zhu Jiangming’s patient, engineering-led approach vaulted the company to the top spot among the country’s new-energy vehicle upstarts

China’s LandSpace Recovers Booster in Reusable Rocket Breakthrough

The Zhuque-3’s vertical landing marks a major step forward as the domestic commercial space industry races to lower costs and boost launch capacity

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In Depth: How Gamed AI Answers Can Lead Investors Astray

Cover Story: China’s Drive to Shore Up Social Security Funds Brings a Payroll Shock

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

Caixin Explains: How China Plans to Pay for Its Urban Renewal Push

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LATEST NEWS

: AI Companies’ Success Lies in the Apps, Bain’s China Chairman Says
Model developers and infrastructure suppliers have captured the first wave of investment, but lasting value will ultimately depend on practical applications for business, Jonathan Jia Zhu says
Aug 19, 2026 06:50 PM

: China Revamps $1.5 Trillion Housing Fund to Unlock Savings, Boost Consumption
The updated rules broaden withdrawal options and cover gig workers but bypass deeper structural reforms like rigid deposit rates
Aug 19, 2026 06:35 PM

: Guangzhou’s New-Home Prices Rise for Fifth Straight Month as Market Polarizes
Premium housing demand is masking continued weakness in lower-priced developments, driving a structural rise in average transaction prices
Aug 19, 2026 03:35 PM

: Former Jilin Financial Regulator Taken Away by Authorities
Wang Lisheng is the sixth former chairman of provincial lender Jilin Bank to be entangled in a corruption dragnet, highlighting the governance failures plaguing Northeast China’s local banking system
Aug 19, 2026 12:39 PM

: Taiwan Snack-Maker’s Chairman Threatens Job Cuts as Consumer Tastes Shift
Want Want China’s chief warns employees of crisis as the company struggles with plunging profits and a growing preference for healthier foods
Aug 19, 2026 12:00 PM

: CX Daily: China’s AI Component Powerhouse Faces Geopolitical Reckoning
Chinese optical module giants’ reliance on U.S. buyers is exposing them to Washington’s regulatory whims
Aug 19, 2026 09:00 AM

: China’s Green Energy Exports Jump in July as EV Shipments Surge
Overseas sales of new-energy vehicles nearly doubled and total auto exports hit a record, helping sustain trade growth alongside strong semiconductor demand
Aug 19, 2026 04:29 AM

: China to Let Mainland Insurers Buy Hong Kong ETFs Through Stock Connect
Move opens a new channel for long-term mainland capital into Hong Kong, though regulators haven’t said when trading will begin
Aug 19, 2026 03:35 AM

: Spacecom Raises $1.94 billion in Bet on China’s Starlink Rival
The latest round values the satellite operator at about 50.1 billion yuan, below earlier market expectations, as it pushes ahead with overseas expansion and a 15,000-satellite constellation
Aug 19, 2026 02:20 AM

: CATL Buys Into AI Data-Center Supply Chain as It Seeks Next Growth Market
The battery maker has invested in Zhongheng Electric, VNET and DeepSeek since April, echoing its earlier EV playbook of securing demand and shaping standards before a market expands
Aug 18, 2026 11:17 PM

: Hong Kong Banks Ask Mainland Clients to Verify Offshore Source of Investment Funds
Move follows a May HKMA directive tightening scrutiny of cross-border securities activity and dormant investment accounts
Aug 18, 2026 10:45 PM

: Geely Founder Steps Down as Auto Unit Chairman
Li Shufu’s departure from listed automaker comes as Geely professionalizes management and accelerates its overseas expansion
Aug 18, 2026 06:10 PM

: China Unveils Plan to Boost Consumption in Smaller Cities
Nine government departments have outlined 18 measures to upgrade retail infrastructure, create jobs and support domestic brands in lower-tier cities to offset saturated urban markets
Aug 18, 2026 05:56 PM

: In Depth: Millions Tied Up as Hong Kong IPO Fund Network Runs Into Trouble
ZD Group is at the center of a massive redemption crisis, leaving investors locked out of roughly HK$1 billion
Aug 18, 2026 05:42 PM

: Ex-Directors of China’s Military Tech Commission Lose Elite Academic Titles
Zhao Xiaozhe and Liu Guozhi, who played pivotal roles in modernizing the armed forces, were dropped from the country’s top science and engineering academies without explanation
Aug 18, 2026 04:00 PM