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Cover Story: How a High School Protest Sparked France’s Autumn of Fury
What began as a demand for better schools has become a nationwide confrontation over spending cuts and living standards, deepening France’s political divide as Macron’s presidency nears its end
In Depth: China Bets Green Hydrogen’s Future on Industrial Demand
Government incentives aim to expand uses of the lower-carbon fuel, but high electricity costs and weak demand threaten to slow the sector’s growth
Analysis: China’s Green Lending Boom Leaves Polluting Industries Struggling for Funds
Banks are competing for established pure green projects, while financing the decarbonization of high-emission industries remains costly and risky
Evergrande’s Recovery Efforts Span Art Sales and a Harvard Donation Claim
Liquidators have recovered HK$3.4 billion, less than 1% of offshore creditors’ claims, with the first interim payout expected in the first half of 2027
Citigroup Wins Approval for Wholly Owned China Brokerage
The Shanghai-based firm will have 1.2 billion yuan in registered capital, following a nearly five-year application process
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Unitree Robotics Surges as AI Models Promise to Unlock Robot Potential
The rally comes after the company’s founder demonstrated how GPT-6 Astra can direct robots to perform tasks without prior training, fueling optimism that advances in general-purpose AI will accelerate commercial deployment
Oct 26, 2026 03:27 PM
China Proposes Easing Borrowing Rules for Foreign-Invested Firms
Draft would free up cross-border financing capacity for eligible companies and green projects
Oct 26, 2026 03:22 PM
Coal Falls Below Half of China’s Power Output for First Time
Coal’s share of electricity generation dropped to 49.7% in the first half of 2026 as renewable energy expanded, the environment ministry said
Oct 26, 2026 03:14 PM
Kim Jong Un Visits China as Beijing Seeks Expanded Cooperation
North Korean leader meets Wang Huning in Dandong and pays tribute to Chinese troops killed in the Korean War
Oct 26, 2026 02:59 PM
General-Purpose AI Could Squeeze Out Smart Driving Specialists, Industry Exec Warns
DeepRoute.ai CEO Zhou Guang flags the risk after tests show potential capabilities of models in performing physical tasks like navigating a car through an obstacle course
Oct 26, 2026 12:23 PM
U.S. Proposes Expanding China Investment Controls to Biotech
Treasury’s plan could subject joint drug-development ventures, offshore spinoffs and equity investments to national-security review, while generally leaving traditional licensing deals outside its scope
Oct 26, 2026 12:07 PM
Moonshot AI Launches More Powerful Kimi Model
Chinese startup’s K3.1 Pro improves benchmark performance while cutting API costs as competition with U.S. and domestic rivals intensifies
Oct 26, 2026 11:44 AM
China’s First Regional Power Market Begins Full Operation
The mechanism breaks down provincial barriers across five southern regions, creating a pricing hub to optimize power allocation and absorb record levels of renewable generation
Oct 26, 2026 11:21 AM
CX Daily: China’s First Gene Therapy Struggles to Find Buyers Despite Price Cut
Belief BioMed’s hemophilia treatment can work for years after one injection, but insurers and patients are grappling with its upfront cost
Oct 26, 2026 09:00 AM
Weekend Long Read: A Weaker Trump May be a Louder Trump, Zoellick Says
Former World Bank president Robert Zoellick expects political setbacks to make the U.S. leader more inclined to command attention, even as questions grow over how much of America’s global role can be repaired
Oct 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Shenzhen Office Vacancies Ease as Developers Delay Projects
Grade A vacancies fell for a second straight quarter as new supply slowed sharply, while corporate demand remained weak
Oct 24, 2026 01:09 AM
China’s Fiscal Revenue Slips as Land-Sale Slump Deepens
General public budget revenue slipped 0.1% in September, while land-sale receipts plunged 23.2%, adding to pressure on local government finances
Oct 24, 2026 12:47 AM
The Week Ahead (Oct. 26–Nov. 1): German President to Visit China; Fed to Decide on Rates
U.S. FCC to vote on banning electronics tested by Chinese labs, EU to implement financing ban on renewable projects using Chinese inverters
Oct 23, 2026 11:35 PM
China’s Luxury Slowdown Weighs on Global Brands
Hermès, LVMH and Kering report weaker regional sales momentum as economic uncertainty and offshore-trust tax liabilities pressure wealthy consumers
Oct 23, 2026 11:03 PM
Chinese Vehicles Become More Popular With British Consumers
Chinese auto brands accounted for 17.5% of new car registrations in the U.K. in the first three quarters, helped by competitive pricing and advanced features, SMMT executive David Wong says
Oct 23, 2026 07:05 PM
Charts of the Day: Solar Exports Surge in September
Strong monthly data mask a downturn in Chinese photovoltaic stocks, hit by signs of tighter price regulation
Oct 23, 2026 05:52 PM
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