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: Weekend Long Read: Putting Down Roots in Europe’s Migrant Stopover
In Albania, where a third of the country’s own people have left, Chinese transplants speak of going home as if it’s just over the horizon — even as their lives there take shape

Gallery: Aftershocks on Albania

: Chinese Politburo Member’s Downfall Exposes Shadowy Network Tied to Evergrande, Vanke
A secretive developer flipped projects for billions and dumped toxic assets onto Vanke, contributing to the property giant’s massive losses

In Depth: Men, AI and a Retail Revamp Drive Xiaohongshu’s Pre-IPO Pivot

The lifestyle platform known as RedNote is aggressively expanding its audience and tech capabilities ahead of a potential Hong Kong listing, but internal friction and fierce e-commerce competition threaten to complicate any debut

: China Plans New QDII Quotas to Expand Retail Access to Overseas Assets
Foreign exchange regulator says mutual funds are expected to receive more outbound investment quota after tight supply triggered widespread subscription limits

China Launches Shanghai-Based AI Governance Body With 29 Founding Nations

WAICO gives Beijing a new platform to shape global AI standards and infrastructure, with a focus on developing countries

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In Depth: China’s AI Boom Creates Demand for a New Kind of Engineer

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Analysis: Trump’s World Cup Meddling Fuels a Crisis Over FIFA’s Independence

Caixin Explains: How China Plans to Pay for Its Urban Renewal Push

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: XPeng Launches L03 in Germany Amid China EV Makers’ Europe Push
With domestic sales under pressure, XPeng and rivals are looking to Europe and other markets for stronger pricing and better margins
Jul 18, 2026 05:28 AM

: Zhongji Innolight Clears Hong Kong Listing Hearing for Potential $7 Billion IPO
The Shenzhen-listed optical module giant is seeking funds for global expansion and acquisitions as AI data center demand boosts earnings
Jul 18, 2026 04:41 AM

: China to Reinstate Battery Tax as Support Shifts to Next-Generation Technologies
Beijing will restore levies on mature battery products such as lithium-ion cells while exempting sodium-ion, solid-state and other emerging technologies
Jul 18, 2026 03:04 AM

: Hong Kong Fire Inquiry Blames Contractor Negligence, Regulatory Failures for 168 Deaths
Independent report says flammable materials, disabled fire systems and missed warnings turned a renovation-site blaze into one of the city’s deadliest disasters
Jul 18, 2026 02:21 AM

: The Week Ahead (July 20-26): U.S. To Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods
Andy Burnham is expected to become U.K. prime minister; Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. will enhance its T+1 trading session
Jul 18, 2026 12:21 AM

: China Issues First Level 3 Certifications Under AI Device Grading System
The new national grading system recognizes 66 products from 17 companies, setting a benchmark for autonomous smart hardware
Jul 18, 2026 12:10 AM

: Chinese Exporters Pile Into Currency Hedges as Yuan Volatility Rises
First-half derivative contracts surged 40% to nearly $1.4 trillion as regulators urge companies to avoid currency speculation
Jul 17, 2026 10:58 PM

: Alibaba’s Online Travel Arm Slashes Jobs as Business Struggles
Fliggy's layoffs were due to poor financial performance, economic headwinds and the need for restructuring, company insiders say
Jul 17, 2026 07:25 PM

: Business Brief (July 17): China Spearheads World AI Cooperation Organization
Domestic loans to real estate developers plunge, while the U.S. launches anti-circumvention probe into solar cells from China
Jul 17, 2026 06:36 PM

: DeepSeek Reaches $52 Billion Valuation in Round Backed by Tencent, CATL
Chinese AI developer raised about 50 billion yuan from investors including Tencent and CATL as it seeks to retain talent and fund model development
Jul 17, 2026 05:59 PM

: China Business Uncovered Podcast: How a Lost Masterpiece Sparked a Museum Scandal
The dramatic reappearance of Spring in Jiangnan, a handscroll donated to the Nanjing Museum by a prominent collector family, set off public outcry over the mismanagement of treasured artifacts
Jul 17, 2026 04:55 PM

: China’s First Homegrown 9-Valent HPV Vaccine Challenges Merck’s Retreat
Late-stage trial data showed Cecolin 9 delivered near-perfect protection against key HPV infections, giving Wantai a major opening after Merck suspended supplies to China
Jul 17, 2026 02:14 PM

: Hong Kong Grapples With Near-One-Year High in Covid-19 Infections
The city recorded 45 severe adult cases and seven deaths over the past four weeks as health authorities warn of waning immunity and new variants
Jul 17, 2026 02:06 PM

: Commentary: To Revive Consumption, China Must Fix Work First
Subsidies may lift retail sales briefly, but households will keep saving defensively until jobs are more secure, wages are stronger and social protections reach the country’s vast flexible workforce
Jul 17, 2026 02:02 PM

: Exclusive: Ex-ICBC Wealth Chief Gets Life in Prison for $21 Million Graft
Gu Jiangang’s severe penalty is partly driven by kickbacks tied to a private equity fund, adding to a growing list of heavy sentences at the world’s largest bank
Jul 17, 2026 01:05 PM

: Baidu Seeks Dual Primary Listing in Hong Kong
The conversion, which is expected to be completed within this year, could give the Chinese tech giant access to mainland investors under Stock Connect programs
Jul 17, 2026 12:29 PM