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

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

Apple to Cut App Store Commissions in China Amid Scrutiny

Standard rate will fall from 30% to 25% starting on Sunday, a move that follows legal challenges and a potential antitrust probe in the country

In Depth: As Iran Conflict Spreads, Economic Dominoes Begin to Fall

Air travel in the region has been disrupted while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for global energy transportation, has come to a virtual standstill

China Restricts New Land Supply for Commercial Property to Tackle Glut

New rules prioritize public projects and tie fresh land quotas to progress in clearing existing inventory, part of Beijing’s push to tackle a prolonged property glut

Mar 06, 2026 04:09 PM
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Weekend Long Read: Pershing’s Chinese ― a Covenant of Life and Death

Long before he conquered Europe, Gen. John J. Pershing fought a different battle in El Paso — risking his reputation to protect the Chinese laborers who kept his troops on their feet

Mar 14, 2026 09:00 AM

Meituan CEO Urges Focused Global Expansion, Warns Against ‘Blind’ Push

Wang Xing says the firm will avoid aggressive expansion and refine its business model abroad as domestic competition weighs on profits

Mar 14, 2026 04:31 AM

Li Auto Turns to AI After Sales Slump Pushes It Back Into the Red

Falling deliveries and a troubled electric-vehicle rollout dragged the company into an operating loss in 2025

Mar 14, 2026 03:05 AM

The Week Ahead (March 16-22): China and U.S. Hold Trade Talks in France

The U.S. Federal Reserve will hold its monetary policy meeting, while China is set to release key economic data for the first two months of 2026

Mar 13, 2026 11:56 PM

Network Gear Maker FS Innovation Seeks $212 Million in Hong Kong IPO

The direct-to-customer network solutions provider plans to use the proceeds to bolster its global delivery capabilities amid surging demand for AI infrastructure

Mar 13, 2026 10:48 PM

EHang Posts First-Ever Quarterly Profit

Chinese flying carmaker books 10.5 million yuan profit in the fourth quarter as it plans to launch commercial operations of its eVTOL aircraft later this month

Mar 13, 2026 06:47 PM

Two Sessions: Hong Kong Can Help Chinese Exporters Navigate EU Carbon Tariffs, Lawmaker Says

Taking advantage of its robust legal framework and trusted institutions, the financial hub aims to help mainland manufacturers navigate complex green-energy tracking rules recently upgraded by Brussels

Mar 13, 2026 05:47 PM

China Enacts Law to Codify National Development Planning

New legislation formalizes drafting and implementation of long-term plans that guide economic and social policy

Mar 13, 2026 05:37 PM

Tencent Denies Copying Claims by OpenClaw Creator

Chinese tech giant argues that its localized skill platform is designed to improve access for users in China, while highlighting its team’s active contributions to the OpenClaw ecosystem

Mar 13, 2026 05:30 PM

Former Head of China’s Mega-Firm Steps Down Amid Default Scandal

Beijing Yingke Law Firm distances itself from Mei Xiangrong after rumors of a massive financing guarantee crisis tied to his family’s businesses

Mar 13, 2026 05:08 PM

China Credit Growth Seen Slowing Amid Holiday, Weak Demand

Caixin survey shows new yuan loans and broad financing likely easing as seasonal factors and weak demand weigh

Mar 13, 2026 04:53 PM

Hong Kong Researchers Pioneer Noninvasive ‘Acoustic’ Brain Interface for Parkinson’s

A newly developed helmet-style device from Hong Kong Polytechnic University uses ultrasound to modulate deep brain nerves noninvasively, potentially reducing the need for invasive brain surgeries

Mar 13, 2026 04:18 PM

China Nuclear Exec Urges More State Support for Global Push

At China’s top political consultative conference, Xin Feng, a deputy general manager of China National Nuclear Corp., calls for stronger government coordination and financing tools to give Chinese products a competitive edge globally

Mar 13, 2026 03:54 PM

U.K. Disclosures Offer Rare Glimpse of Pay at Quant Trading Firms

Regulatory filings show average annual compensation above $1 million at some leading algorithmic trading firms

Mar 13, 2026 03:27 PM

Business Brief (March 13): China Rejects U.S. Trade Probes Over ‘Excess Capacity’

Chinese central bank pledges accommodative monetary policy

Mar 13, 2026 02:50 PM

Commentary: How China and Europe Should Manage Their Trade Tensions

China and Europe should anchor their rivalry within clearer, more transparent, and more reciprocal rules, a path that does not eliminate conflict — but makes it manageable

Mar 13, 2026 02:43 PM



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