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In Depth: China’s Autonomous Driving Race Shifts From Hype to High Stakes

Upcoming safety standards will draw a hard line between driver assistance and true autonomy, triggering a multibillion-yuan shakeout that will separate the weak from the strong

Tencent's WorkBuddy announced the official launch of its open platform on Sept. 2. Photo: VCG

Tencent Opens WorkBuddy Platform to Third Parties in Enterprise AI Push

The company said more than 100 hardware and software partners have joined the initiative, as Chinese tech giants compete to build workplace AI ecosystems

Beijing Tells Carmakers to Curb Price Wars, Strengthen Overseas Compliance

New guidelines from three regulators urge automakers to avoid sharp price swings, improve local compliance and manage labor, data and intellectual-property risks as they expand abroad

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Aug 28, 2026 03:48 PM
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PCG Power's 11.5 megawatt distributed solar project in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province. Photo: PCG Power

China’s Power-Supply Mismatch Is Creating New Opportunities, PCG Power Chairman Says

Li Wenxuan says flexible pricing, virtual power plants and electricity trading will gain importance as renewable generation expands

Sep 03, 2026 12:27 PM
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CX Daily: China’s Autonomous Driving Race Shifts From Hype to High Stakes

New safety standards will draw a hard line between driver assistance and autonomy, triggering a multibillion-yuan industry shakeout

Sep 03, 2026 09:00 AM
Of the 5,554 companies, 3,520, or about 63.4%, reported positive revenue growth in the first half 2026. Photo: VCG

Rising Sales, Falling Profits Expose Margin Strain Across China’s A-Share Market

Nearly 1,100 listed companies posted higher first-half revenue but lower earnings, as price competition, raw-material volatility and currency swings weighed on margins despite broader market profit growth

Sep 03, 2026 04:03 AM
Coke is an indispensable basic raw material for the steelmaking and coal chemical industries. Photo: VCG

China Launches Coke Options to Expand Ferrous Risk Management

New contracts on the Dalian Commodity Exchange give steelmakers, coking firms and traders another tool to manage volatile raw material prices amid widening spot-futures divergence

Sep 03, 2026 03:31 AM
People walk past a bank's personal loan center in Huaian, Jiangsu province. Photo: VCG

China Banks Report Rise in Nonperforming Retail Loans

Tighter credit card risk rules and weaker repayment capacity pushed up nonperforming retail loans in the first half, prompting lenders to raise provisions and accelerate disposals of troubled debt

Sep 03, 2026 03:17 AM
A Nio showroom in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Aug. 17, 2026. Photo: VCG

Nio Extends Profit Streak as Deliveries and Margins Rise

Chinese EV maker posts a third straight quarterly profit, helped by stronger sales, wider vehicle margins and contributions from higher-margin ES8 and ES9 models

Sep 03, 2026 02:34 AM
Nearly 67% of surveyed companies said they had entered the practical implementation stage of green finance, while about 22% said they had reached a mature stage of application. Photo: VCG

China’s ESG Reporting Push Tests Companies on Standards and Staffing

As mandatory sustainability disclosures approach, a CFA Institute report says Chinese companies are making progress on implementation but still face fragmented metrics and a growing shortage of interdisciplinary talent

Sep 03, 2026 12:06 AM
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Tencent-Backed AI Chipmaker Enflame Eyes $9 Billion Valuation in IPO

Chipmaker plans to raise about $911 million as demand for domestic AI processors surges

Sep 02, 2026 07:04 PM
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U.K. Penalizes Dolfin Execs Over Visa Fraud Involving Chinese Fugitive

The London firm ran a ‘visa loan’ scheme that allowed nearly 100 Chinese to bypass investment rules

Sep 02, 2026 05:58 PM
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Volkswagen Probes Chinese Supplier Over Graduate Dismissals

The investigation could put Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems at risks of losing its contract with the German company as multinational carmakers tighten scrutiny of workplace practices to comply with EU laws

Sep 02, 2026 05:41 PM
Photovoltaic panels elevated above shrimp ponds at the Xishan farm in Zhao'an county, Fujian province, on July 29, 2026. Photo: Zhang Bin/China News Service/VCG

Solar Overtakes Coal as China’s Biggest Power Source by Capacity

Solar capacity has become China’s largest single power source, but the industry remains plagued by overcapacity, price wars and falling new installations

Sep 02, 2026 03:48 PM
Horizon Robotics initially focused on selling semiconductors before extending its core business into intelligent-driving systems. Photo: VCG

Horizon Robotics’ Losses Widen as R&D Spending Stays High

The Chinese autonomous-driving solutions provider is relying on its technology licensing business to offset losses from aggressive hardware pricing

Sep 02, 2026 03:31 PM
The Yangtze River Delta (Wuhu) Intelligent Computing Center at the Wuhu Big Data Industrial Park in Wuhu, Anhui province. Photo: VCG

Commentary: For China’s Local Governments, AI Won’t Replace Real Estate

Local officials are pouring billions into computing centers in hopes of reviving economic growth, but the rush threatens to create massive overcapacity and new fiscal risks

Sep 02, 2026 03:07 PM
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Gansu Province Taps Ex-Central Committee Office Official as Acting Governor

Kong Shaoxun takes over the provincial government after more than a decade managing administrative affairs for Beijing’s top leadership, an unusual career path for a regional head

Sep 02, 2026 02:56 PM
The revised Lawyers Law was adopted at the 24th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress on Aug. 28 after two readings of the draft. It will take effect on Sept. 1, 2026. Photo: IC Photo

China Revises Lawyers Law to Bolster Practice Rights, Mandate Party Loyalty

The targeted amendments require police and courts to safeguard attorneys’ rights while explicitly mandating that law firms establish Communist Party organizations

Sep 02, 2026 02:40 PM
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China’s New Economy Regains Momentum on Labor, Capital Boost

High value-added industries accounted for 35% of total economic inputs in August, a Caixin index shows

Sep 02, 2026 12:56 PM



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