# Beijing
Latest news and articles about Beijing
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China’s Trillion-Dollar 'Sleeping' Fund: Why a Housing Safety Net is Falling Dormant
Data from 33 major Chinese cities shows that over 6 trillion RMB is sitting idle in the Housing Provident Fund due to a cooling property market and low consumer confidence. Policymakers are now scrambling to reform the system by expanding coverage to gig workers and increasing fund flexibility to prevent the scheme from becoming an obsolete pool of stagnant capital.
Beyond the Atmosphere: Beijing Moves to Secure the Future of Orbital Intelligence
Beijing has launched a dedicated Space Computing Innovation Center to develop radiation-hardened AI chips and satellite cooling systems. The move signals a strategic shift toward processing data in orbit, aimed at achieving technological parity with global leaders in commercial aerospace.
A Fragile Spring: China’s Tier-One Cities Test the Floor of a Property Crisis
China's four major tier-one cities have seen a record surge in secondary home sales following policy easing and price concessions. While this 'Little Spring' signals a localized bottoming out, the recovery is dominated by low-cost units and remains dependent on sustained consumer confidence and demographic inflows.
The IQ Multiplier: Why Nobel Laureate Michael Levitt Sees AI as an Intellectual Force Multiplier, Not a Replacement
Nobel laureate Michael Levitt argues that AI serves as a cognitive amplifier that raises human 'effective IQ' rather than replacing scientists. Speaking in Beijing, Levitt and other experts emphasized the transition from simply using AI tools to understanding their internal logic to unlock the next wave of scientific breakthroughs.
Nominal Warfare: Beijing Rebukes Manila Over Island Naming in the South China Sea
China has officially protested the Philippines' decision to name various features in the Nansha Islands, calling the move a violation of its sovereignty. The dispute highlights the growing use of administrative and symbolic gestures as tools in the broader geopolitical struggle for control over the South China Sea.
China’s State Giants Face Profit Squeeze as Economic Recovery Stutters
Data from China's Ministry of Finance shows state-owned enterprise profits fell 2% in the first two months of 2026, despite a flat revenue growth of 0.2%. The sector also saw a rise in debt-to-asset ratios, signaling increased financial pressure on the backbone of the Chinese economy.
Beijing’s New Insurance Pivot: Closing the Liability Gap for Autonomous Driving
Beijing has launched China's first regulated commercial insurance framework for intelligent vehicles, addressing the liability gap for L2 to L4 autonomous driving. The initiative replaces informal automaker promises with formal actuarial products, aiming to boost consumer confidence in self-driving technologies.
A Knife at the Door: Armed Intrusion by Japanese Officer Sparks Diplomatic Crisis in Tokyo
An active-duty Japanese JGSDF officer was arrested for scaling the wall of the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo while armed with a knife. Beijing has lodged a formal protest, accusing Japan of failing its obligations under the Vienna Convention and linking the event to rising militarism.
China’s AI Industrialization: The Rise of the 'Token Factory' and the Open-Source Pivot
Moonshot AI founder Yang Zhilin argues that the AI competition is moving toward an industrial 'token factory' phase where infrastructure and energy efficiency are paramount. He predicts that open-source models will eventually dominate the market and that AI agents will become primary drivers of global GDP growth.
China’s Gilded Capitals: Why Beijing and Shanghai Are Pulling Ahead in the Great Deposit Race
China's 2025 financial data reveals a widening wealth gap, with Beijing and Shanghai residents holding per capita deposits nearly triple the national average. While total deposit volume remains high, a structural divide has emerged between investment-oriented coastal hubs and the savings-heavy provinces of the interior.
The Ghost Rails of Fengtai: A Hidden Bridge Unearths Japan’s Secret War Logistics in Beijing
A previously undocumented military bridge and railway spur used by the Imperial Japanese Army have been discovered in Beijing’s Fengtai District. Identified through 1945 aerial photography and oral histories, the site is now being protected as a significant historical relic of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Beijing’s Balancing Act: China’s Mideast Envoy Convenes with Israeli Ambassador Amid Rising Regional Heat
Chinese Special Envoy Zhai Jun met with the Israeli Ambassador to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East. The meeting highlights China's ongoing efforts to project itself as a neutral mediator and a responsible global power in a volatile region.