Extreme summer weather and off-peak production dragged factory activity into contraction, but high-tech sectors and seasonal tourism provided key growth highlights.
The 2.4-trillion parameter model powers QwenWork as Chinese tech firms reorganize AI teams to target enterprise productivity.
The tech giant consolidates product development and enterprise sales across workplace software, foundation models, and cloud infrastructure.
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.
Surging demand for computing hardware, semiconductors, and raw materials propels earnings across major industrial enterprises.
National Bureau of Statistics data shows 26 of 50 monitored production materials posted price increases compared to early July.
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.
Signed by Premier Li Qiang and taking effect in September 2026, the 19-article rules establish travel warnings, exit-entry bans, and intermediary oversight.
SAFE plans nationwide expansion of cross-border fund pooling, new trade facilitation rules, and legal updates to maintain financial stability.
The Ministry of Commerce released a detailed document framing China's industrial expansion as a global opportunity while warning against protectionism.
Official data shows modest consumer spending growth in the first half of 2026, with automobile sales weighing on overall retail performance.
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.
The proposed legislation defines cyberbullying, outlines multi-departmental governance, and asserts jurisdiction over overseas actors.
Graduates Wang Hong and Deng Yu receive the Fields Medal at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia.
Chinese domestic media reported that Fang Xinghai, a former CSRC Party Committee member and vice chairman, is facing a supervisory investigation.
State plans link grassroots AI deployment and humanoid robotics with comprehensive legal frameworks.
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.
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.
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.
As the 15th Five-Year Plan begins, robotics, AI, and innovative drugs emerge as China's latest high-value export engines.
Jointly produced by top military and cyberspace organs, the documentary spotlights war preparedness and joint operational capabilities across service branches.
Foreign investment firms highlight policy support, intact AI fundamentals, and massive ETF inflows as foundations for a market recovery.
An executive responds after media calculated floating profits for Lei Jun following ChangXin Technology's debut on Shanghai's tech board.
National Bureau of Statistics figures reveal rising power generation and natural gas output alongside sharper contractions in coal production and crude oil processing.
China's foreign minister urges accelerated consultations on maritime rules while criticizing Philippine military provocations.
Alipay unveils an agent commercial platform and the AHA protocol, projecting an acceleration in commercial AI agent adoption within 6 to 12 months.
Pearl Studio's new animated feature blends ancient literary references with contemporary comedic elements in China's summer box office.
Cyberspace authorities launch a targeted initiative with five leading AI firms as active IPv6 users reach 869 million.
Regulators cite critical infrastructure protection and national security in initiating an investigation into the U.S. network security vendor.
Major A-share indices closed lower on August 3 as tech equities retreated while nuclear power and AI application sectors posted gains.
State Council Decree No. 842 updates 2001 rules to curb false filings, increase infringement penalties, and safeguard next-generation hardware.
Official statistics show steady wage growth and expanding rural income, though consumption expenditure growth continues to lag behind income gains.
Marking 30 years of East-West pairing, Beijing emphasizes Fujian-Ningxia poverty alleviation and relocation strategies for broader economic goals.
The satellite will provide data relay and tracking services for crewed spacecraft and Earth observation satellites from orbit.
Ministry of Commerce data highlights a 61% jump in high-tech FDI inflows and growing profit reinvestment by foreign firms.
Official figures show a 16.5 percent drop in criminal cases in H1 2026 as nationwide hotline integration reaches completion.
Chinese leadership calls for consolidating diaspora strength to advance national modernization, cultural exchange, and reunification goals.
Rapid export growth across computing hardware, autonomous driving sensors, and embodied robotics highlights China's expanding tech manufacturing ecosystem.
NDRC data highlights a decade of growth as Eurasian rail freight transforms into a core trade channel for Chinese manufacturers.
National Energy Administration data shows a 43.2% year-on-year increase in total EV charging infrastructure by June 2026.
Upstream production costs remained elevated year-on-year, but month-on-month declines point to cooling industrial input pressures.
China's healthcare authority includes 65 drug varieties in its latest centralized procurement round, shifting toward longer contract terms and rational pricing.
The National Intellectual Property Administration outlines legal protection plans for digital assets and high-value patent targets under the 15th Five-Year Plan.
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.
Lenovo supplied FIFA with referee video processing, team AI analytics, and venue hardware across 16 host cities.
The Lijian-1 Y15 rocket deployed five satellites into orbit, launching the 120-satellite Gande constellation for space traffic tracking.
The central bank announces mid-August operations to fine-tune short-term liquidity as government bond issuances accelerate.
Beijing calls on Ankara to respect international trade rules after a WTO panel found Turkish EV import measures in violation of multilateral obligations.
The top economic planning body pledges stronger counter-cyclical adjustments, private investment support, and accelerated AI legislation.
A domestic financial report examines market sentiment and structural factors influencing China's equity market.