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China's Air Cargo Volume Tops 10 Million Metric Tons as International Routes Expand
An annual industry report released at the CATA conference highlights double-digit cargo growth, fleet modernization, and ongoing digital infrastructure upgrades.
China Consumer Goods Trade-In Program Drives 1.54 Trillion Yuan in Sales
Subsidies spur sales across home appliances, electronics, and electric vehicles as Beijing seeks to stimulate domestic consumption.
China's Foreign Investment Inflows Dip 5.3% as High-Tech Sectors Surge
Actual utilized foreign capital fell to 479.95 billion yuan in the first eight months of 2026, even as high-tech manufacturing and services expanded rapidly.
China Energy Commissions First Three Units at Shuangjiangkou Dam
The project on the Dadu River, featuring a 315-meter dam, brings 1.5 gigawatts of hydro capacity online to bolster regional grid supplies.
China Existing Home Sales Outpace New Builds as Overall Market Stabilizes
Official data for January through August show existing residential transactions rising over ten percent while new home sales continue to contract.
Hainan Starts Commercial Operation of Its First Hualong One Nuclear Reactor
China Huaneng's Changjiang Phase II Unit 3 adds 1.2 gigawatts of capacity with a 98.1 percent domestic equipment rate.
Margin Pressures Diverge as 42 Chinese Listed Banks Conclude Interim Reporting
Mid-year filings from all 42 mainland-listed commercial lenders highlight uneven net interest margin trends and performance trajectories.
China Semiconductor Tool Sector Profit Up 90% as Divergence Widens
First-half net profits in semiconductor equipment surged over 90 percent, though performance reflects growing structural divergence across the industry.
China's New Economic Drivers Grew 12.5% in 2025, Statistical Bureau Says
Official indices show accelerated industrial upgrading and innovation, offsetting broader structural headwinds.
Airbus Delivers First Aircraft from Second Assembly Line in Tianjin
The delivery to China Eastern Airlines expands the planemaker's dual-line footprint as it aims for a monthly global rate of 75 jets by 2027.
Tahe County Advances Cold-Climate Soybean Breeding at 53 Degrees North
Agricultural researchers in Heilongjiang reach high-latitude milestones to expand ultra-early-maturing soybean cultivation.
Chinese Energy Storage Firms Report Robust Growth on AI Data Centers and Global Demand
First-half 2026 corporate earnings indicate recovery across China's energy storage supply chain, driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure and overseas project wins.