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Business & Industry

China’s July Manufacturing PMI Slips on Seasonal Weakness as High-Tech and Summer Travel Boom

Extreme summer weather and off-peak production dragged factory activity into contraction, but high-tech sectors and seasonal tourism provided key growth highlights.

By Securities Times
180 views
#China Economy#Manufacturing PMI#High-Tech Industry#Tourism#Macroeconomics
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Technology & AI

Alibaba Releases Qwen 3.8 Model and Consolidates Enterprise AI Agents

The 2.4-trillion parameter model powers QwenWork as Chinese tech firms reorganize AI teams to target enterprise productivity.

By Securities Times
177 views
#Alibaba#Qwen 3.8#AI Agents#Enterprise Software#Artificial Intelligence
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Technology & AI

ByteDance Reorganizes AI Division, Merging Feishu, Doubao, and Cloud Teams

The tech giant consolidates product development and enterprise sales across workplace software, foundation models, and cloud infrastructure.

By National Business Daily
155 views
#ByteDance#Artificial Intelligence#Volcano Engine#Feishu#Enterprise Tech
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Technology & AI

Moonshot AI Raises $3.5B Series F as Kimi K3 Model Accelerates B2B Revenue

Following the release of its 2.8-trillion parameter open-source model, the Chinese startup advances its pre-IPO plans amid surging enterprise API sales.

By Yicai
124 views
#Artificial Intelligence#Moonshot AI#China Tech#Venture Capital
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Business & Industry

China Industrial Profits Rise 18.7% in First Half of 2026 as AI Demand Booms

Surging demand for computing hardware, semiconductors, and raw materials propels earnings across major industrial enterprises.

By NetEase
124 views
#China Economy#Industrial Profits#Semiconductors#AI Hardware#Manufacturing
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Business & Industry

China Industrial Raw Material Prices Show Moderate Gains in Mid-July 2026

National Bureau of Statistics data shows 26 of 50 monitored production materials posted price increases compared to early July.

By National Bureau of Statistics
113 views
#China Economy#Commodities#Industrial Materials#NBS
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Technology & AI

WAIC 2026: China's Embodied AI Sector Shifts Toward Industrial Delivery

As financing for embodied AI surges to 93.5 billion RMB in the first half of 2026, domestic startups are deploying specialized robots to heavy industry and emergency services.

By China News Service
112 views
#Technology#Artificial Intelligence#Robotics#China
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Policy & Regulation

China Issues New Exit-Entry Regulations Targeting Safety Risks, Fraud, and Sanctions

Signed by Premier Li Qiang and taking effect in September 2026, the 19-article rules establish travel warnings, exit-entry bans, and intermediary oversight.

By People's Daily
111 views
#China Policy#Immigration#National Security#Export Control
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Policy & Regulation

China's Foreign Exchange Regulator Outlines Key Reforms and Risk Controls for H2 2026

SAFE plans nationwide expansion of cross-border fund pooling, new trade facilitation rules, and legal updates to maintain financial stability.

By National Business Daily
107 views
#SAFE#Foreign Exchange#China Economy#Financial Regulation#Cross-Border Capital
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Policy & Regulation

China Issues Policy Position Paper Rejecting Western 'Overcapacity' Accusations

The Ministry of Commerce released a detailed document framing China's industrial expansion as a global opportunity while warning against protectionism.

By Yicai
106 views
#China Policy#Ministry of Commerce#Global Trade#Overcapacity#Industrial Policy
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Business & Industry

China's H1 2026 Retail Sales Rise 1.3% as Rural and Online Growth Outpace Urban Retail

Official data shows modest consumer spending growth in the first half of 2026, with automobile sales weighing on overall retail performance.

By National Bureau of Statistics
106 views
#Retail#China Economy#Consumer Spending#National Bureau of Statistics#E-Commerce
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Policy & Regulation

Politburo Sets October Date for Fifth Plenum and Outlines Economic Priorities

Chaired by Xi Jinping, the July meeting targets Party governance for the autumn plenum while signaling stronger counter-cyclical economic policy for the second half of the year.

By China Military Online
105 views
#China Policy#Politburo#Fifth Plenum#Macroeconomics#CPC
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Policy & Regulation

China Releases Draft Anti-Cyberbullying Law for Public Consultation

The proposed legislation defines cyberbullying, outlines multi-departmental governance, and asserts jurisdiction over overseas actors.

By National Business Daily
103 views
#China#Cybersecurity#Policy & Regulation#Internet Governance
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Technology & AI

Peking University Alumni Win Fields Medals Amid China Basic Science Push

Graduates Wang Hong and Deng Yu receive the Fields Medal at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia.

By NetEase
101 views
#Science & Technology#China#Mathematics#Higher Education
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Policy & Regulation

Former CSRC Vice Chairman Fang Xinghai Placed Under Investigation

Chinese domestic media reported that Fang Xinghai, a former CSRC Party Committee member and vice chairman, is facing a supervisory investigation.

By China News Service
100 views
#China#CSRC#Fang Xinghai#Anti-Corruption#Financial Regulation
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Technology & AI

China Balances AI Push with Safety Legislation and Public Services

State plans link grassroots AI deployment and humanoid robotics with comprehensive legal frameworks.

By China News Service
98 views
#Artificial Intelligence#China Tech#Robotics#Governance#Public Policy
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Business & Industry

Volkswagen Expands Autonomous Driving Collaboration with Horizon Robotics

The German automaker is adopting a white-box AI model licensing structure through its CARIZON joint venture to develop local self-driving systems in China.

By People's Daily
94 views
#Volkswagen#Horizon Robotics#Autonomous Driving#Automotive#Artificial Intelligence
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Policy & Regulation

China Unveils 10 Policy Measures to Expand Financial Cooperation with Hong Kong

CSRC Chairman Wu Qing announced new cross-border listing, ETF, and futures initiatives alongside the launch of 5-year RMB Treasury bond futures in Hong Kong.

By Securities Times
91 views
#CSRC#Hong Kong#Capital Markets#Treasury Futures#Stock Connect
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Business & Industry

China Fixed Asset Investment Down 5.7% in H1 2026 as Real Estate Slump Persists

Official data highlights an 18% fall in real estate development and a drop in private investment, even as high-tech and specialized infrastructure show growth.

By National Bureau of Statistics
91 views
#China Economy#Fixed Asset Investment#Real Estate#Macroeconomics
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Business & Industry

China's Export Shift: 'New New Three' Sectors Drive Trade Growth

As the 15th Five-Year Plan begins, robotics, AI, and innovative drugs emerge as China's latest high-value export engines.

By People's Daily
91 views
#China Trade#Robotics#Artificial Intelligence#Biotechnology#Industrial Upgrading
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Defense & Strategy

China Airs Six-Part PLA Media Series 'Winning' Ahead of Army Day

Jointly produced by top military and cyberspace organs, the documentary spotlights war preparedness and joint operational capabilities across service branches.

By China Military Online
90 views
#PLA#Central Military Commission#China Defense#Military Modernization
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Business & Industry

Global Institutions Signal Confidence in Chinese Equities After Market Pullback

Foreign investment firms highlight policy support, intact AI fundamentals, and massive ETF inflows as foundations for a market recovery.

By Sina Finance
88 views
#A-Shares#China Economy#Foreign Investment#Artificial Intelligence#ETFs
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Business & Industry

Xiaomi Clarifies Strategic DRAM Investment Gains After ChangXin IPO

An executive responds after media calculated floating profits for Lei Jun following ChangXin Technology's debut on Shanghai's tech board.

By NetEase
88 views
#Semiconductors#Xiaomi#STAR Market#China Business
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Business & Industry

China's June 2026 Industrial Energy Data Shows Power Growth and Refinery Slowdown

National Bureau of Statistics figures reveal rising power generation and natural gas output alongside sharper contractions in coal production and crude oil processing.

By National Bureau of Statistics
87 views
#China#Energy#National Bureau of Statistics#Power Generation#Oil and Gas
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Policy & Regulation

Wang Yi Meets ASEAN Chief in Manila, Pushing for South China Sea Code of Conduct

China's foreign minister urges accelerated consultations on maritime rules while criticizing Philippine military provocations.

By China News Service
87 views
#China#ASEAN#South China Sea#Diplomacy#Wang Yi
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Technology & AI

Ant Group Launches AI Agent Foundation and Cross-Device Protocol

Alipay unveils an agent commercial platform and the AHA protocol, projecting an acceleration in commercial AI agent adoption within 6 to 12 months.

By People's Daily
85 views
#Ant Group#Alipay#Artificial Intelligence#AI Agents#China Tech
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Business & Industry

Animated Film 'Eight Immortals!' Reimagines Classic Myth for Modern Viewers

Pearl Studio's new animated feature blends ancient literary references with contemporary comedic elements in China's summer box office.

By Xinhua News Agency
85 views
#Film Industry#Animation#China Box Office#Pearl Studio#Cultural IP
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Technology & AI

China Advances IPv6 Integration with AI LLMs at Xiong'an Conference

Cyberspace authorities launch a targeted initiative with five leading AI firms as active IPv6 users reach 869 million.

By Cyberspace Administration of China
84 views
#Technology#AI#IPv6#China
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Policy & Regulation

China Launches Cybersecurity Review into Palo Alto Networks Products

Regulators cite critical infrastructure protection and national security in initiating an investigation into the U.S. network security vendor.

By Cyberspace Administration of China
83 views
#Cybersecurity#Palo Alto Networks#China Regulation#National Security
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Business & Industry

Chinese Markets Slump as STAR 50 Drops Over 5% While Nuclear Stocks Gain

Major A-share indices closed lower on August 3 as tech equities retreated while nuclear power and AI application sectors posted gains.

By NetEase
82 views
#A-shares#China Markets#STAR 50#Nuclear Power#Equities
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Policy & Regulation

China Revises IC Layout Regulations to Cover Photonics and Quantum Chips

State Council Decree No. 842 updates 2001 rules to curb false filings, increase infringement penalties, and safeguard next-generation hardware.

By National Business Daily
82 views
#China#Semiconductors#Intellectual Property#Policy & Regulation#Quantum Computing
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Business & Industry

China H1 2026 Household Income Rises 5.2% as Rural Gains Outpace Urban

Official statistics show steady wage growth and expanding rural income, though consumption expenditure growth continues to lag behind income gains.

By National Bureau of Statistics
82 views
#China Economy#Consumer Spending#NBS Data#Rural Economy
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Policy & Regulation

China Highlights Minning Partnership as Model for Regional Development

Marking 30 years of East-West pairing, Beijing emphasizes Fujian-Ningxia poverty alleviation and relocation strategies for broader economic goals.

By China Military Online
81 views
#China Policy#Regional Development#Poverty Alleviation#Ningxia#Fujian
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Technology & AI

China Launches Tianlian III 01 Relay Satellite via Long March 7A

The satellite will provide data relay and tracking services for crewed spacecraft and Earth observation satellites from orbit.

By People's Daily
81 views
#China Space#Tianlian Satellite#Long March 7A#Space Technology
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Business & Industry

China Foreign Capital Inflows Rise as High-Tech Investment Surges

Ministry of Commerce data highlights a 61% jump in high-tech FDI inflows and growing profit reinvestment by foreign firms.

By People's Daily
80 views
#China Economy#Foreign Investment#High-Tech Sector#Supply Chain#Manufacturing
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Policy & Regulation

China Reports Drop in H1 2026 Crime Rates and Links 110 and 12345 Hotlines

Official figures show a 16.5 percent drop in criminal cases in H1 2026 as nationwide hotline integration reaches completion.

By China News Service
80 views
#China#Public Security#Governance#Policy
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Policy & Regulation

Xi Jinping Issues New Instructions on Overseas Chinese Affairs Strategy

Chinese leadership calls for consolidating diaspora strength to advance national modernization, cultural exchange, and reunification goals.

By Securities Times
79 views
#Overseas Chinese#Xi Jinping#United Front#China Policy#Modernization
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Technology & AI

China's AI and Smart Manufacturing Exports Surged in First Half of 2026

Rapid export growth across computing hardware, autonomous driving sensors, and embodied robotics highlights China's expanding tech manufacturing ecosystem.

By State Council of China
78 views
#China#AI#Smart Manufacturing#Exports#Robotics
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Business & Industry

China-Europe Railway Express Tops 130,000 Trips and $520 Billion in Goods

NDRC data highlights a decade of growth as Eurasian rail freight transforms into a core trade channel for Chinese manufacturers.

By Yicai
78 views
#Logistics#China-Europe Railway Express#Trade#NDRC#Manufacturing
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Business & Industry

China EV Charging Connectors Top 23 Million as Network Expands

National Energy Administration data shows a 43.2% year-on-year increase in total EV charging infrastructure by June 2026.

By People's Daily
77 views
#China EV#Charging Infrastructure#National Energy Administration#Electric Vehicles
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Business & Industry

China's Factory-Gate PPI Rose 3.5% in July 2026 as Monthly Growth Eased

Upstream production costs remained elevated year-on-year, but month-on-month declines point to cooling industrial input pressures.

By Securities Times
76 views
#China Economy#Producer Price Index#Manufacturing#Inflation#NBS
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Policy & Regulation

China Standardizes 12th Bulk Drug Procurement Batch Covering 65 Categories

China's healthcare authority includes 65 drug varieties in its latest centralized procurement round, shifting toward longer contract terms and rational pricing.

By Yicai
75 views
#China#Healthcare#Pharmaceuticals#Drug Procurement#NHSA
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Policy & Regulation

China to Refine IP Rules for Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data

The National Intellectual Property Administration outlines legal protection plans for digital assets and high-value patent targets under the 15th Five-Year Plan.

By National Business Daily
75 views
#China#Intellectual Property#Artificial Intelligence#Data Regulation#Policy
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Policy & Regulation

China Adds 27 New Vocational Majors to Align with Strategic Industries

The Ministry of Education's 2026 update introduces undergraduate and diploma majors in AI, green energy, and the low-altitude economy, with enrollment starting in 2027.

By Xinhua News Agency
75 views
#Education#Policy#Vocational Education#Industrial Policy#China
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Technology & AI

Chinese Tech Firm Lenovo Deploys Enterprise AI for 2026 World Cup

Lenovo supplied FIFA with referee video processing, team AI analytics, and venue hardware across 16 host cities.

By People's Daily
75 views
#Artificial Intelligence#Lenovo#2026 World Cup#Sports Technology#Enterprise AI
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Technology & AI

China Launches First Commercial Debris-Monitoring Satellite with Onboard AI

The Lijian-1 Y15 rocket deployed five satellites into orbit, launching the 120-satellite Gande constellation for space traffic tracking.

By China News Service
75 views
#Technology#Commercial Space#Artificial Intelligence#GPU Compute#China Aerospace
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Policy & Regulation

PBOC to Conduct Overnight Reverse Repos Capped at 600 Billion Yuan Daily

The central bank announces mid-August operations to fine-tune short-term liquidity as government bond issuances accelerate.

By Securities Times
74 views
#PBOC#Monetary Policy#China Economy#Reverse Repo#Liquidity
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Policy & Regulation

China Urges Turkey to Comply With WTO Panel Ruling on Electric Vehicle Import Restrictions

Beijing calls on Ankara to respect international trade rules after a WTO panel found Turkish EV import measures in violation of multilateral obligations.

By China News Service
74 views
#Trade Policy#WTO#Electric Vehicles#China#Turkey
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Policy & Regulation

China's NDRC Outlines Eight Key Economic Priorities for Second Half of 2026

The top economic planning body pledges stronger counter-cyclical adjustments, private investment support, and accelerated AI legislation.

By National Development and Reform Commission
73 views
#NDRC#China Economy#Macro Policy#Private Investment#Artificial Intelligence
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Business & Industry

Chinese Media Commentary Highlights A-Share Resilience and Expectations

A domestic financial report examines market sentiment and structural factors influencing China's equity market.

By NetEase
73 views
#A-shares#China Financial Markets#Equity Sentiment