Beijing’s new consumption tax on solar cells and lithium batteries ends an 11-year exemption, driving stock rallies and reshaping energy markets that affect …
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China’s anti-corruption drive reaches former Development Bank president
China’s anti-corruption watchdog has launched an investigation into Ouyang Weimin, the former president of the China Development Bank (CDB), over suspected serious disciplinary and legal violations …
Awards for Excellence country/territory winners 2026: China’s best international bank – HSBC
In 2025, the bank was active in shaping access to China’s opening financial system, participating early in newly introduced interbank products, including bond repo and long-dated derivatives …
Citic Capital CEO on making China a financial powerhouse
Ex-Wall Streeter Zhang Yichen on attracting capital to China, building up its bond market and helping foreign firms better serve Chinese consumers Zhang Yichen is chairman and CEO of Citic Capital …
One of China’s top investors says finance, not AI, is the country’s biggest bottleneck
Finance would be China’s weak point in a prolonged rivalry with the U.S. which has the world’s deepest capital market, says Primavera Capital founder Fred Hu.
Escaping Beijing: Why some young Chinese are quitting the capital
A slowing economy and rising prices are making it harder for young Chinese to thrive in the city.
China’s trade gap is narrowing. And other surprises
China’s GDP growth figures are often suspiciously smooth. Last year the government set a target of 5%—and the sprawling $19trn economy duly grew by just that amount, as if the combined endeavours of …
Apple Intelligence approved in China with Alibaba Qwen AI model
China’s cyberspace regulator cleared Apple’s AI service, with Alibaba confirming its Qwen model will power the experience across Apple’s operating systems …
China Can’t Talk About Birth Rates Without Talking About Rural Pensions
The need to support elderly parents, particularly in rural areas, is an underappreciated factor in China’s declining birth rate.
Is Bank of China (SEHK:3988) Trading At A Premium To Fair Value?
Bank of China stock has delivered a very strong 168.2% return over the past 5 years, yet current valuation checks suggest it now looks closer to fairly priced than clearly cheap. Over 5 years, a…
China’s Helium Ban Could Reshape the AI Supply Chain
China, Russia, and Qatar export curbs have triggered a global helium shortage critical to chip fabrication, pushing prices higher and boosting suppliers like Linde PLC.
China’s EV Makers Have Poured $100 Billion Into Overseas Factories. Here’s Why It’s a Global Power Shift
A July 13, 2026, CNBC segment on China’s global EV factory investment spree laid out a striking picture of how the balance of power in electric vehicle manufacturing has shifted. Chinese automakers …
Nvidia’s China Comeback Finally Begins — But Here’s Why Investors Should Keep Expectations in Check
China just reopened its doors to Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips, and Wall Street is buzzing. But the real question is whether this long-awaited comeback actually changes anything for a company that …