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In Depth: China Looks to ‘Experience Economy’ for a Consumption Lift

Record-breaking Lunar New Year data reveal a structural pivot as travelers prioritize local traditions and immersive attractions over traditional sightseeing, sparking hopes for a new engine for domestic consumption

War-Driven Fuel Shock Sends Global Airfares Soaring

Jet fuel prices jump 143% as supply disruptions ripple across airlines, forcing cuts and fare hikes

Charts of the Day: Strait of Hormuz Blockade Threatens China’s Energy Supply

Fighting around the strategic waterway is threatening oil and gas shipments from some of the country’s largest suppliers, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the U.A.E. and Kuwait

China Greenlights Controversial Poyang Lake Dam After Decades of Debate

The project aims to fight chronic dry spells, but scientists warn it could disrupt critical habitats for migratory birds and endangered porpoises

Exclusive: First Chinese Cargo Ship Crosses Iran’s Hormuz ‘Safe Corridor’

The successful transit through the Larak-Qeshm corridor marks a potential turning point for dozens of stranded commercial vessels and the restoration of global trade flows through the vital waterway

Mar 19, 2026 06:38 PM
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Commentary: China Needs More Than Rules to Curb SOE Corruption

Top-down mandates and negative lists will only go so far unless paired with robust, bottom-up institutional checks and balances

Mar 25, 2026 01:07 AM

China Telecom to Boost AI Spending Amid Capex Cut and Slowing Growth

State-owned carrier plans to slash network spending to fund a 26% jump in computing power investment as 2025 revenue and profit growth flatlines

Mar 25, 2026 12:38 AM

China’s Wang Yi Urges Peace Talks in Call With Iranian Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells his Iranian counterpart that ‘talking is always better than fighting’ amid escalating regional tensions

Mar 24, 2026 11:40 PM

WeRide Announces $100 Million Buyback as 2025 Revenue Surges 90%

Autonomous driving firm’s net loss shrinks by a third as it expands its self-driving fleet and finds profitability in Middle East markets

Mar 24, 2026 10:21 PM

Mixue Profit Jumps as China Store Boom Offsets Overseas Pullback

Beverage chain adds nearly 13,800 net stores at home; management says foreign retrenchment reflects a new phase of optimization, not weaker demand

Mar 24, 2026 09:51 PM

Siemens Unveils 26 China-Made Products in Industrial AI Push

The German engineering giant introduced new hardware and software tools tailored for the Chinese market, ramping up its push to integrate artificial intelligence into manufacturing

Mar 24, 2026 06:27 PM

Guangzhou Explores Expanding Use of Housing Vouchers for Displaced Residents

The plan comes as new developments in the city increasingly focus on large, high-end homes, pushing many to turn to resale housing to remain in their original neighborhoods

Mar 24, 2026 06:21 PM

China Probes Senior Financial Official in Anti-Graft Push

Zhou Liang, a vice minister at the National Financial Regulatory Administration, oversaw state-owned banks and policy lenders before the investigation

Mar 24, 2026 06:00 PM

Alibaba’s Qwen Launches AI Ride-Hailing Feature to Rival Didi

Users can now book trips, ask for specific car features, and arrange complex travel routes using natural language prompts on the Qianwen and Didi apps

Mar 24, 2026 05:35 PM

Rising Fuel Prices Could Lift China’s EV Sales, Industry Body Says

Sluggish start to the year in China’s new-energy vehicle sector is expected to reverse as fuel costs mount, the China Passenger Car Association says

Mar 24, 2026 05:06 PM

Shanghai Gold Exchange Warns on Risks as Prices Slump

Benchmark gold in China drops 9% in a day as volatility rises and global pressures weigh on prices

Mar 24, 2026 04:54 PM

Lhasa Gets New Communist Party Chief After Regional Leadership Reshuffle

The 53-year-old ethnic Tibetan official brings years of experience from the Communist Youth League and regional government to his new role leading the capital of Xizang

Mar 24, 2026 04:15 PM

DJI Sues Insta360 as Rivalry Escalates From Products to Patents

Lawsuit escalates a rivalry between the two Chinese hardware makers as they encroach on each other’s core markets

Mar 24, 2026 03:56 PM

China’s ‘National Team’ Steps In as Stocks Fall

ETF volumes surge as state-backed funds step in during market sell-off

Mar 24, 2026 03:55 PM

Business Brief (March 24): China Adjusts Fuel Prices Amid Middle East Tensions

China responds to Iran oil security question; Chinese drone maker DJI sues Insta360 over patents it says involve core technology

Mar 24, 2026 03:40 PM

Commentary: Don’t Let the Middle East Spook You Out of China’s Stock Market

The recent plunge in Asian equities reflects overblown fears of a protracted U.S.-Iran war. Smart money should look past the stagflation panic

Mar 24, 2026 03:38 PM



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