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Cover Story: Six Things to Know About China’s Fiscal Plan to Reignite the Economy

Cover Story: Six Things to Know About China’s Fiscal Plan to Reignite the Economy

2026年04月13日

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

Analysis: China Banks Split as Margins Squeeze and Retail Risks Rise

Analysis: China Banks Split as Margins Squeeze and Retail Risks Rise

2026年04月10日

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

In Depth: China’s Baijiu Giants Rethink Growth as Earnings Pressure Mounts

In Depth: China’s Baijiu Giants Rethink Growth as Earnings Pressure Mounts

2026年04月10日

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

In Depth: BASF’s New Chemical Plant Highlights China’s Strengths Amid Global Turmoil

In Depth: BASF’s New Chemical Plant Highlights China’s Strengths Amid Global Turmoil

2026年04月10日

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

Analysis: The Equity Bet Behind China’s Insurance Profit Surge

Analysis: The Equity Bet Behind China’s Insurance Profit Surge

2026年04月09日

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

Analysis: Middle East Turmoil Raises China’s Safe Haven Status

Analysis: Middle East Turmoil Raises China’s Safe Haven Status

2026年04月09日

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

Analysis: Just How Moderate Will China’s ‘Moderate Easing’ Be?

Analysis: Just How Moderate Will China’s ‘Moderate Easing’ Be?

2026年04月07日

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

Cover Story: Energy Shockwaves From U.S.-Iran War Hit Global Economy

Cover Story: Energy Shockwaves From U.S.-Iran War Hit Global Economy

2026年04月06日

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

In Depth: China Auto Market Hits the Brakes After Subsidy Cuts

In Depth: China Auto Market Hits the Brakes After Subsidy Cuts

2026年04月03日

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

In Depth: A Tale of Two Verdicts in China’s Pharmaceutical Gray Market

In Depth: A Tale of Two Verdicts in China’s Pharmaceutical Gray Market

2026年04月03日

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

In Depth: What’s Standing in the Way of China’s Medical AI Agents?

In Depth: What’s Standing in the Way of China’s Medical AI Agents?

2026年04月03日

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

In Depth: As AI Agents Take Off, Tencent Sees Its Edge

In Depth: As AI Agents Take Off, Tencent Sees Its Edge

2026年04月03日

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

In Depth: China’s Sci-Tech Bond Boom Conceals Sidelined Private Sector

In Depth: China’s Sci-Tech Bond Boom Conceals Sidelined Private Sector

2026年04月03日

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

Cover Story: China Targets Income Growth to Rebalance Its Economy

Cover Story: China Targets Income Growth to Rebalance Its Economy

2026年03月30日

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

In Depth: How the Iran War Set Off a Global Scramble for Strategic Metals

In Depth: How the Iran War Set Off a Global Scramble for Strategic Metals

2026年03月27日

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

In Depth: China Tightens Rules for Freewheeling Drone Hobbyists

In Depth: China Tightens Rules for Freewheeling Drone Hobbyists

2026年03月27日

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

Analysis: China’s Costly Drug Plan Puts Insurers Under Pressure

Analysis: China’s Costly Drug Plan Puts Insurers Under Pressure

2026年03月26日

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

Cover Story: War in the Gulf Triggers Global Energy Shock

Cover Story: War in the Gulf Triggers Global Energy Shock

2026年03月23日

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

In Depth: OpenClaw Craze Fuels Fresh AI Ambitions, Fears in China

In Depth: OpenClaw Craze Fuels Fresh AI Ambitions, Fears in China

2026年03月20日

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

In Depth: How ByteDance Pulled Ahead in China’s AI Race

In Depth: How ByteDance Pulled Ahead in China’s AI Race

2026年03月20日

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

In Depth: How China’s Migrant Students End Up Locked Out of Local High School

In Depth: How China’s Migrant Students End Up Locked Out of Local High School

2026年03月20日

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

In Depth: China Looks to ‘Experience Economy’ for a Consumption Lift

In Depth: China Looks to ‘Experience Economy’ for a Consumption Lift

2026年03月20日

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

In Depth: China Enacts Historic Environmental Code to Police Green Development

In Depth: China Enacts Historic Environmental Code to Police Green Development

2026年03月20日

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

In Depth: AI Agents Ignite Global Battle for the Future of Payments

In Depth: AI Agents Ignite Global Battle for the Future of Payments

2026年03月20日

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

In Depth: China Tackles Risks in Legacy PPP Projects

In Depth: China Tackles Risks in Legacy PPP Projects

2026年03月19日

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

Cover Story: U.S.-Israel War With Iran Drifts Toward Attrition

Cover Story: U.S.-Israel War With Iran Drifts Toward Attrition

2026年03月16日

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

In Depth: Why China’s Workers Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement

In Depth: Why China’s Workers Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement

2026年03月13日

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

In Depth: China’s Apartment Middlemen Lose High-Stakes Bet That Rents Will Only Go Up

In Depth: China’s Apartment Middlemen Lose High-Stakes Bet That Rents Will Only Go Up

2026年03月13日

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

In Depth: China Satellite Investment Soars as SpaceX Sparks Race for Piece of the Sky

In Depth: China Satellite Investment Soars as SpaceX Sparks Race for Piece of the Sky

2026年03月13日

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

Cover Story: U.S.-Israel War on Iran Sets Middle East Ablaze

Cover Story: U.S.-Israel War on Iran Sets Middle East Ablaze

2026年03月09日

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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