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: In Depth: AI Agents Ignite Global Battle for the Future of Payments
From Alibaba to Google, companies are racing to control AI-driven payments — a shift that could redefine commerce and upend financial gatekeepers

: War-Driven Fuel Shock Sends Global Airfares Soaring
Jet fuel prices jump 143% as supply disruptions ripple across airlines, forcing cuts and fare hikes

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

: Humanoid Robots and AI Agents Drive Spring Hiring in China, Report Says
Zhaopin data show job postings rose fastest in robotics, while AI-agent listings topped five times last year’s pace

Former Peking University Vice President Indicted in Bribery Probe

Prosecutors say Ren Yuzhong, once the youngest vice president at China’s premier academic institution, used senior posts to secure favors for others and accepted ‘especially huge’ sums

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: Japanese Military Officer Arrested After Breaking Into Premises of China Embassy in Tokyo
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: Tech Brief (March 25): Xiaomi Logs First Quarterly Profit Drop Since 2022
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: CX Daily: China Looks to ‘Experience Economy’ for a Consumption Lift
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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
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: China Telecom to Boost AI Spending Amid Capex Cut and Slowing Growth
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: China’s Wang Yi Urges Peace Talks in Call With Iranian Foreign Minister
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: China Probes Senior Financial Official in Anti-Graft Push
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: Alibaba’s Qwen Launches AI Ride-Hailing Feature to Rival Didi
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