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Business & Industry

A-Share Earnings Forecasts Point to AI and Computing Surge

Mid-year corporate guidance highlights strong momentum in computing power and semiconductor supply chains across Chinese bourses.

People's DailyAug 16, 2026, 05:51 PM
#A-Shares#Semiconductors#Artificial Intelligence
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Business & Industry

CNOOC Fully Commissions Phase I of Bohai Sea Bozhong 19-6 Gas Field

The project delivers over 5,200 tons of daily oil and gas equivalent, boosting regional supply for the Bohai Rim.

People's DailyAug 16, 2026, 05:51 PM
#CNOOC#Natural Gas#Energy
Aerial view of wind turbines by a river with expansive yellow canola fields in Anqing, China.
Business & Industry

Anhui Builds Specialized Industrial Clusters to Boost Regional Synergy

The inland province is promoting niche tech hubs and cross-regional industrial links to cultivate strategic emerging sectors.

China News ServiceAug 16, 2026, 05:21 PM
#Anhui#Manufacturing#Industrial Policy
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Business & Industry

China's Logistics Prosperity Index Holds in Expansion as Orders Rise

The country's logistics index reached 50.4 percent in July, supported by multimodal transport and a fifth consecutive monthly rise in new orders.

State Council of ChinaAug 16, 2026, 05:21 AM
#Logistics#China Economy#Supply Chain
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Business & Industry

China's Pharma Sector Sees Surge in Drug Approvals and Out-Licensing in H1

Domestic developers accounted for over 80% of new innovative drug approvals as overseas licensing deals hit $110 billion.

State Council of ChinaAug 16, 2026, 05:21 AM
#Pharmaceuticals#Biotech#China Industry
Rows of green glass bottles on an automated production line in a factory setting.
Business & Industry

China Light Industry Revenue Hits 11.2 Trillion Yuan in First Half

Value-added industrial output rose 5 percent year on year as trade-in incentives lifted domestic sales and exports expanded.

State Council of ChinaAug 16, 2026, 12:21 AM
#Manufacturing#China Economy#Trade
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Barges navigate the Huangpu River against the stunning backdrop of Shanghai's modern skyscrapers.
Business & Industry

China's Major Ports Post 56.4% Rise in Departing Cargo Vessel DWT in July

Port deadweight tonnage expanded sharply in July, signaling strong outbound freight demand across key shipping hubs.

China News ServiceAug 15, 2026, 04:51 PM
#China Trade#Maritime Logistics#Shipping
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Business & Industry

Chinese Industrial Manufacturers Repurpose Infrastructure for Energy Storage

Heavy industries and equipment makers are adopting molten salt and compressed air systems to absorb renewable power and stabilize grids.

People's DailyAug 15, 2026, 03:51 PM
#Energy Storage#Renewable Energy#Industrial Manufacturing
Worker in safety gear operating machinery inside an industrial plant.
Business & Industry

China's Machinery Sector Posts 6.4% Growth in First-Half Value Added

Surging green equipment production and expanding foreign trade drove industrial performance in the first six months.

People's DailyAug 15, 2026, 03:21 PM
#Manufacturing#Machinery#Clean Energy
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Business & Industry

China's Foreign Goods Trade Expands 17.3% to 30.13 Trillion Yuan in First Seven Months

Strong demand for mechanical and electrical products alongside expanding trade with ASEAN drove double-digit import and export growth through July.

State Council of ChinaAug 15, 2026, 02:21 PM
#China Trade#Economy#Customs
Person with suitcase preparing to board a train at a station.
Business & Industry

China Railway Passenger Trips Hit 2.8 Billion in First Seven Months

Expanded rail capacity and visa-free policies drive record passenger numbers and surges in foreign and cross-border travel.

China News ServiceAug 15, 2026, 10:51 AM
#Transport#Railways#China Economy
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Business & Industry

Shanghai Records Over 5.31 Million Overseas Visitor Arrivals in First Half

Municipal data reflects a sustained rebound in inbound travel as visa-free policies and payment facilitation take effect.

China News ServiceAug 15, 2026, 09:21 AM
#Tourism#Shanghai#Economy