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China Records 35,000 New Foreign-Invested Firms in First Half of 2026
New registrations grew 7 percent year-on-year, driven by border provinces, consumer services, and Global South partnerships.
China's Manufacturing PMI Rebounds to 49.8% in August as Demand Improves
Key sub-indices for new orders and output returned to expansion territory, though small and medium-sized factories continue to lag.
Shanghai Listed Firms Report H1 2026 Earnings Growth Led by Tech and Manufacturing
Total net profits rose 17.6% year-on-year to 2.82 trillion yuan as STAR Market earnings surged and interim dividends topped 630 billion yuan.
Yangtze River Delta Trade Reaches Record 11.4 Trillion Yuan in Seven Months
High-tech manufacturing, automotive exports, and emerging markets drive 18.9% trade growth across China's eastern economic hub.
China's Lower-Tier Markets Count Over Twice as Many Sole Proprietors as Enterprises
Official data shows more than 78 million self-employed businesses across smaller cities and rural areas, heavily concentrated in services.
German Farm Equipment Maker Amazone Expands in Tianjin with Northern Hub
The agricultural machinery manufacturer is boosting investment in a second-phase facility and establishing a regional base in northern China.
Meinian Onehealth Posts 3.84 Billion Yuan in First-Half Revenue as AI Adoption Expands
The Chinese health checkup giant reports steady top-line performance while integrating artificial intelligence across diagnostic workflows.
CGN Sets Up Northern Center in Xiong'an to Expand Clean Energy Hub
China General Nuclear Power Group deepens state-owned enterprise presence in Xiong'an New Area as green industry agglomeration gains momentum.
China's Machinery Industry Posts Broad Output Growth in First Seven Months
Sector-wide gains were led by instrumentation equipment and a 28.5 percent surge in industrial robot production.
China Prepares to Host 2026 International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing
The five-day national trade fair will feature participants from about 90 countries and international organizations alongside dedicated exhibition zones.
Shenzhen Deploys Smart Underground Utility Corridors to Upgrade Urban Infrastructure
Multi-compartment subterranean utility tunnels and robotic monitoring aim to eliminate repeated road digging and bolster urban resilience.
China's Inclusive Loans to Small Businesses Rise 8% in Second Quarter
Official data shows banking and insurance assets continued steady expansion alongside growth in micro-enterprise lending.