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: In Depth: China REITs Enter New Era With Asset Expansion
Offices, hotels and high-end malls enter the public real estate investment trust market, but high vacancies, governance complexity and tax hurdles cloud the outlook

: Chongqing Lawyer Taken Away as China’s Anti-Graft Probe Widens
Move follows a string of probes into senior officials in the southwestern megacity

In Depth: ‘Parrot Fever’ Outbreaks Expose Gaps in How China Regulates Pet Sales

As the exotic pet market grows, a rise in cases of Chlamydia psittaci is revealing a system where oversight is fragmented, enforcement is weak, and it’s unclear who is in charge

: China Expels Former Securities Chief Yi Huiman Over Graft
Yi Huiman, who previously led the securities watchdog and the world’s largest bank, is accused of taking massive bribes in exchange for IPO approvals and bank loans

In Depth: When AI Spends, Card Networks Scramble to Keep Payments Safe

As autonomous agents begin making payments, card networks are rushing to build new systems to verify identity, intent and liability

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LATEST NEWS

: China Southern Orders Airbus Jets Worth $21 Billion
The massive purchase of A320neo planes underscores the European giant’s tightening grip on the Chinese aviation market, as local carriers shun U.S. rival Boeing amid entrenched geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington
May 01, 2026 01:59 PM

: China Expands Loan Support for Tech Innovations and Equipment Upgrades
In a bid to promote the development of its high-tech economy, the central bank has expanded the lending program’s coverage to AI, electronic information and facility agriculture, coupled with fiscal incentives like interest rate subsidies
May 01, 2026 12:13 PM

: CX Daily: When AI Spends, Card Networks Scramble to Keep Payments Safe
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to answering questions — it is ordering bubble tea, booking flights and buying insurance. As AI agents increasingly act as autonomous personal shoppers, the volume and value of the transactions they execute are surging
May 01, 2026 09:00 AM

: Vanke Offloads Pig Farming Unit to Ease Liquidity Crunch
The embattled property giant plans to divest its 100% stake in Huanshan Group for 3.3 billion yuan to ease liquidity pressures and address its mounting debt
May 01, 2026 12:44 AM

: China’s Banks Rebound in First Quarter as Funding Costs Improve
Six major state-owned lenders report a sharp rise in revenue, while joint-stock banks show positive growth after a difficult 2025
May 01, 2026 12:20 AM

: Chinese Automakers Lean on Overseas Sales to Offset Domestic Slump
As China’s passenger car market struggles, major automakers like Geely, Chery, and SAIC boost earnings by ramping up exports, with NEV demand playing a key role in growth
Apr 30, 2026 11:33 PM

: Shenzhen Metro Chairman Xin Jie Resigns After Six-Month Absence
Xin steps down following a period of growing financial pressure linked to the company’s entanglement with debt-laden property developer Vanke
Apr 30, 2026 09:20 PM

: Tech Brief (April 30): BYD Increases Price of Driver-Assistance System
Insta360 profit falls as competition with DJI intensifies, Tencent launches knowledge AI agent
Apr 30, 2026 06:56 PM

: Indonesian Media Firm MNC Digital Seeks Hong Kong Listing
Move comes as Southeast Asian firms turn to Hong Kong for fundraising
Apr 30, 2026 06:47 PM

: Shenzhen Further Eases Homebuying Rules as Prices Keep Falling
The southern megacity has made it easier for residents to buy multiple homes in prime real estate areas, surpassing similar efforts in Beijing and Shanghai
Apr 30, 2026 06:25 PM

: Former Shanghai Insurance Exchange Chairman Gets 12 Years for Bribery
Court also fines Ren Chunsheng and orders confiscation of illicit gains after corruption probe began in 2024
Apr 30, 2026 03:46 PM

: Analysis: The Middle East Navigates a New Diplomatic Reality — From Autopilot to Autonomy
As the conflict between regional adversaries drags into its third month, emerging powers are uniting to secure shipping lanes and assert diplomatic autonomy
Apr 30, 2026 03:19 PM

: China Factory Activity Slows
Mixed PMI data underscore uneven recovery
Apr 30, 2026 02:12 PM

: In Depth: ‘Parrot Fever’ Outbreaks Expose Gaps in How China Regulates Pet Sales
As the exotic pet market grows, a rise in cases of Chlamydia psittaci is revealing a system where oversight is fragmented, enforcement is weak, and it’s unclear who is in charge
Apr 24, 2026 04:36 PM

: In Depth: Deepening Profit Squeeze Strains Chinese Automakers
As strong deliveries no longer translate into earnings, price wars intensify, and the shift to EVs raises costs, automakers are focusing on profitability to survive
Apr 24, 2026 06:41 PM

: Chinese Courts Rule Companies Cannot Fire Workers Simply to Replace Them With AI
Judges classify AI adoption as a controllable business strategy rather than an unavoidable disruption, shielding employees from automation-driven layoffs
Apr 30, 2026 11:30 AM