
Policymakers aim to make fiscal policy do more of the heavy lifting to boost sluggish domestic demand, employing a mix of interest subsidies, financing guarantees and risk-compensation tools

‘Big Six’ state lenders outperformed smaller peers in 2025, as weak credit demand and intensifying competition continued to weigh on loan yields

Leading distillers target younger consumers, restructure channels and expand online sales to offset weakening demand of the fiery liquor

The opening of the German giant’s $10 billion mega-complex underscores how multinationals are increasingly relying on the country’s size and supply chain resilience to weather geopolitical shocks

Listed insurers’ strong earnings mask a growing dependence on stocks — now being tested as markets turn volatile

While oil shocks and liquidity stress unsettle global assets, steady bond yields and a resilient yuan are helping boost potential of Chinese financial markets

After kicking off 2026 with targeted measures, policymakers have signaled broader cuts are on the way, but it remains to be seen just how far they are willing to go

Strait of Hormuz disruption drives oil higher, fractures supply chains and leaves Asia and Europe exposed

A sharp drop in domestic sales underscores the impact of policy tightening, as automakers turn to exports and new technologies to revive momentum

The same generic pills can lead to a six-year prison sentence in one Chinese province and a dropped case in another, exposing the inconsistent interpretation of the country's drug laws

Flawed data, stubborn accuracy gaps and slow hospital procurement remain formidable barriers to the widespread adoption of the technology, despite the health care system’s dire need for help
After falling behind in the chatbot race, the Chinese tech giant is betting its sprawling ecosystem — with WeChat at the center — gives it a crucial advantage amid the craze for task-oriented artificial intelligence

Issuance soared nearly 90% in 2025 following a major policy shift, but most of the proceeds flowed to state entities

Faced with weak consumer spending despite rising GDP, Beijing is targeting a lopsided income distribution system to put its economy back on course

The conflict has sent prices of ‘war metals’ like nickel and cobalt soaring, accelerating a global race to control the minerals critical for making everything from missiles to AI

New regulation could help lay the groundwork for the low-altitude economy, which the central government has named as an emerging pillar industry

Fragmented rollout and payout pressures test insurers’ ability to cover high-cost therapies

Strikes on oil and gas facilities and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz send prices soaring, strain supply chains and raise the risk of global stagflation

As companies rush to embed the globally viral AI agent across apps, devices and cloud services, regulators warn that broad system access and weak oversight could expose users to data and cybersecurity risks

By spending billions on chips, pursuing top talent, and leveraging the enormous user base of its social media platforms, TikTok’s owner has outmaneuvered the competition

Residency rules force millions of families to make an impossible choice — abandon the cities that have become home or give up on the possibility of a university education for their children

Record-breaking Lunar New Year data reveal a structural pivot as travelers prioritize local traditions and immersive attractions over traditional sightseeing, sparking hopes for a new engine for domestic consumption

The landmark legislative overhaul consolidates dozens of laws to balance economic growth with ecological preservation, though questions over corporate penalties and enforcement remain

From Alibaba to Google, companies are racing to control AI-driven payments — a shift that could redefine commerce and upend financial gatekeepers

Beijing’s Guideline 84 spurs restructuring, debt relief and fresh negotiations across the country’s over 10 trillion yuan PPP sector

Tehran selects new leader, disruption of the Strait of Hormuz rattles oil markets, and a conflict expected to end quickly begins to look like a long regional struggle

With a heavy reliance on a strained public safety net and a deep reluctance to invest privately, Chinese citizens may burn through their savings before reaching their golden years

An extraordinary drop in rent prices left China’s centralized rental companies caught in costly boom-time leases, forcing them to scale back operations and search for a new business model

With limited capacity in low-Earth orbit and Elon Musk’s company already far ahead, Beijing is pouring funding into constellations, rockets and commercial space ventures

After the assassination of its supreme leader, Tehran has answered with a barrage of strikes, engulfing the Gulf in the conflict
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