Jimmy Lai, the former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, was convicted in a landmark national security trial in the city’s court on Monday, which could send him to prison for the…
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High-end car sales sink in China as its economy slows, taking a toll on European automakers
While luxury auto sales have slowed, Chinese manufacturers, including electric vehicle maker BYD, have become more aggressive than many Western brands in technological innovation, frequently rolling …
He Recorded China’s Detention of Uyghurs. The U.S. Wants to Deport Him to Uganda.
Heng Guan fled to the United States and released rare video evidence of China’s clampdown. His supporters say that sending him to Uganda puts him at risk.
Beijing Bourse Weighs IPO Rule Overhaul as Capital Freeze Hits 700 Billion Yuan
The Beijing Stock Exchange is reviewing a possible overhaul of its initial public offering (IPO) subscription system to curb rampant speculation, as a surge in new listings ties up hundreds of …
Shenzhen bourse index reshuffle to boost financing for strategic sectors such as AI, chips
Shenzhen-based N&S Electronic shows their chips at the 14th Beijing International Robot Exhibition in Beijing on May 21, 2025. Photo: Liu Caiyu/GT. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZ …
China’s property sector ailing, but BofA sees some silver linings
Helen Qiao, Chief Greater China Economist at BofA Global Research, discusses the challenges in China’s property sector. She says though it has been a drag on the mainland economy, she sees some signs …
Why China’s property crash must be kept be top secret
As home sales continue to plummet, Beijing has curbed independent reporting of real estate figures. The gag order masks a deepening property slump that continues to erode household wealth and strain …
China to introduce steel export quotas
The nation’s customs agency has issued a list of at least 100 steel products that now will require an application to fit within a quota before being exported.
Shenzhen First Tech releases 15 kWh LFP battery
Chinese solar manufacturer Shenzhen First Tech (1stess) has introduced a new 15 kWh battery energy storage product. The 48V/314Ah 15kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery system is available in two …
Inside Christian de Portzamparc’s showstopping House of Dior Beijing: ‘sculptural, structural, alive’
Daven Wu travels to Beijing to discover Dior’s dramatic new store, a vast temple to fashion that translates haute couture into architectural form …
Former senior official of Shenzhen under investigation
Spending his entire career in Shenzhen, Dai has held a series of key posts, including secretary of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League of China, Party chief of Shenzhen’s …
Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue
A Reuters investigation reveals the owner of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp decided to accept high levels of fraudulent advertisements from China. Internal company documents show Meta wanted to …
iRobot Declares Bankruptcy: Roomba Maker to Be Acquired by Shenzhen Picea After 35 Years
Robot files for Chapter 11, with Roomba maker set to be acquired by Shenzhen Picea, aiming to revive operations after years of declining sales and cash shortages.
