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BYD Launches Long-Range Flagship Electric Sedan in China’s Premium Market

BYD has begun deliveries of a flagship electric sedan offering a claimed 1,000-kilometer range, advanced air suspension and autonomous driving capabilities, intensifying competition in China’s higher-end electric vehicle market.

Alibaba Plans 80 Billion Hong Kong Dollar Share Sale to Fund Artificial Intelligence Expansion

Alibaba said it plans to raise about 80 billion Hong Kong dollars through a new share issue, directing the proceeds toward semiconductors, large language models and cloud computing after quarterly net profit fell 75 percent as core e-com...

Huawei and China Unicom Demonstrate Low-Latency Network for Humanoid Robots

Huawei and China Unicom deployed a dedicated fifth-generation gigabit network at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, achieving latency below 30 milliseconds while coordinating more than 2,000 humanoid robots and demonstrating infr...

China Sets Stricter Data Security and Cyber Incident Reporting Rules for Financial Institutions

The People’s Bank of China introduced comprehensive data security requirements for financial institutions, including rules governing cross-border data flows and cyber incident reporting, establishing a national compliance framework for t...

China’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Reaches 23.6 Million Units

China’s national electric vehicle charging network grew nearly 42 percent from a year earlier to 23.6 million charging units by the end of July, with charging facilities covering 98 percent of highway service areas and supporting the cou...

China Moves to Tighten Oversight of Companies’ Overseas Reinvestments

China’s National Development and Reform Commission proposed removing the previous 300 million dollar reporting threshold for offshore reinvestments by Chinese companies, expanding oversight of outbound capital flows as geopolitical risks...

People’s Bank of China Injects 500 Billion Yuan Through Medium-Term Lending Facility

The central bank combined a 500 billion yuan medium-term lending facility with daily overnight reverse repurchase operations of up to 600 billion yuan to smooth liquidity conditions and support market confidence amid continued weakness i...

China Expands Coast Guard and Research Vessel Operations East of Taiwan

Chinese coast guard patrols and scientific research vessels have increased operations east of Taiwan, according to international security monitors, pointing to a broader effort by Beijing to establish a more routine maritime presence and...

Taiwan Indicts Nine Over Alleged Illegal Shipment of Advanced AI Servers to China

Taiwanese prosecutors indicted nine people, reportedly including employees linked to Nvidia and Super Micro, over allegations that forged end-user certificates and transshipment routes through Southeast Asia were used to bypass US export...

India and China Resume High-Level Border Talks in Beijing

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing for the 25th round of special representative talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with the discussions focused on stabilizing the contested Line of Actual Control and...

China Unveils 800 Billion Yuan Policy Funding Package to Support Private Investment and Consumer Demand

China’s National Development and Reform Commission announced new policy financial instruments worth about 800 billion yuan, alongside a 2026-to-2030 strategy aimed at reviving private investment and boosting consumption of smart devices.

Record Non-Local University Applications Fuel Debate Over Hong Kong Admissions Quotas

A surge in university applications from students outside Hong Kong's local education system has prompted calls to reconsider admissions quotas, as policymakers balance international talent attraction with access for domestic students.

Hong Kong Rejects Extension for Wang Fuk Court Property Buy-Back Deadline

Hong Kong authorities will not extend the deadline for Wang Fuk Court property owners to accept buy-back offers, leaving about 100 undecided owners facing the existing deadline as the government seeks to move forward with redevelopment p...

Environmental Groups Say Half of Hong Kong Public Bodies Do Not Disclose Carbon Emissions

Green advocacy groups say about half of Hong Kong's public bodies fail to disclose carbon emissions data, increasing pressure for stronger environmental reporting requirements aligned with international climate standards.

Hong Kong Unveils Artificial Intelligence Training Plan to Address Workforce Skills Gaps

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has introduced a government initiative to equip Hong Kong workers with artificial intelligence skills, targeting talent shortages as digital technology reshapes the city's financial and business services.

Yuan and Hong Kong Dollar Bonds Rally as Investors Reposition for Rate Changes

Offshore yuan and Hong Kong dollar bonds have attracted strong institutional demand as investors adjust portfolios in response to changing expectations for United States interest rates and wider geopolitical developments.

International Ride-Hailing Companies Consider Entering Hong Kong Market

Global and regional ride-hailing platforms are evaluating entry into Hong Kong, potentially increasing competition for the city's regulated taxi industry and prompting further discussion over rules governing urban transport services.

Hang Seng Tech Index Falls More Than 4 Percent as Investors Reassess Technology Stocks

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index fell more than 4 percent amid broad market volatility, as investors reassessed profitability and cash-flow prospects among major technology hardware and software companies.

Alibaba Launches HK$80 Billion Share Sale to Fund Artificial Intelligence Expansion

Alibaba Group has launched an HK$80 billion share placement in Hong Kong to raise funding for artificial intelligence models and high-performance computing, adding to the large technology investments being made as competition in AI inten...

Shenzhen Replaces Leadership at State Venture Capital Firm After Corruption Probe

Shenzhen authorities have appointed new executives to the city's leading state-backed venture capital firm after its previous leadership was removed amid anti-corruption investigations, with the changes aimed at restoring confidence in t...

Chinese Technology Firms Expand Digital Silk Road Presence Across Latin America

Chinese companies are expanding in telecommunications, artificial intelligence and cloud services across Latin America despite security concerns in some countries, including moves such as Costa Rica's exclusion of Huawei from next-genera...

China's Fiscal Revenue Rises as Government Spending Stays Flat

National fiscal data show government revenue increasing while public expenditure remains largely unchanged, reflecting tighter budget management by local governments facing heavy debt burdens and weaker economic conditions.

China and India Set New Beijing Talks on Long-Running Border Dispute

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval are due to co-chair the twenty-fifth round of boundary negotiations in Beijing, as the two nuclear-armed countries seek to manage tensions that have persist...

China's Central Bank Sets Four-Year Reform Plan Focused on Technology and Financial Integration

The People's Bank of China has outlined a four-year development strategy that includes maintaining exchange-rate stability, expanding the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System and directing more credit toward technology and advanced manu...

Nexperia China Begins Mass Production of Automotive Power Chips on 12-Inch Wafers

Nexperia Semiconductors says its China operation has begun mass production of automotive metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors on 12-inch wafers, a process it says can reduce manufacturing costs per chip by as much as 50 per...

China's EV Charging Network Surpasses 23.6 Million Units After Rapid Expansion

China had 23.68 million electric vehicle charging units by the end of July, up 41 percent from a year earlier, according to the National Energy Administration, expanding the infrastructure supporting the country's shift toward electric v...

China Orders Faster Shift From Microsoft Windows to Domestic Linux Systems

Chinese government agencies have been instructed to accelerate the replacement of Microsoft Windows with domestically developed Linux operating systems, bringing forward plans to reduce reliance on foreign software across state infrastru...

Taiwan Indicts Nine Over Alleged Export of Advanced AI Servers to China

Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted nine people, including employees of Nvidia and Super Micro, over alleged violations of United States export controls involving restricted artificial intelligence technology supplied to Chinese buyers.

Chinese Robotics Firm Mech-Mind Prepares $300 Million Hong Kong IPO

Mainland Chinese robotics developer Mech-Mind Robotics is preparing a three hundred million United States dollar Hong Kong listing, bringing its industrial three-dimensional cameras and artificial intelligence software to investors amid ...

Hong Kong Chiu Chow Groups Launch Cultural Tours Ahead of Yu Lan Festival

Chiu Chow community organizations in Hong Kong have introduced themed bus tours ahead of the Yu Lan Cultural Festival, with organizers expecting about forty thousand visitors and seeking to promote the city’s traditional heritage to main...

Hong Kong Hosts Asia-Pacific University Robotics Contest With Teams From 15 Countries and Regions

The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Robot Contest has opened in Hong Kong with engineering teams from fifteen countries and regions competing in technical challenges, showcasing the city’s role in regional youth innovation and academic t...

Hong Kong Moves Toward Formal Ride-Hailing Licences After Surge in Driver Applications

Hong Kong plans to invite major ride-hailing platforms to apply for official operating licences in the coming weeks after more than seven thousand five hundred drivers applied for the newly combined taxi and ride-hailing written test.

More Than 94% of Wang Fuk Court Homeowners Accept Hong Kong Government Acquisition Offer

More than ninety-four percent of homeowners at Wang Fuk Court have accepted the government’s acquisition offer ahead of the August deadline, clearing the way for a major urban renewal and infrastructure redevelopment project.

Hong Kong Home Prices Rebound 18% as Rents Reach Record High

Hong Kong residential property prices have recovered eighteen percent from their previous market low as lower mortgage rates and mainland Chinese demand support the market, while strong leasing demand has pushed the city’s rental index t...

Hong Kong Exchanges Extends Bonnie Chan’s Term and Eases New Listing Rules

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has extended Chief Executive Bonnie Chan’s tenure through 2030 while giving prospective issuers a twelve-month application window, part of efforts to strengthen the city’s appeal as an international finan...

Hong Kong Opens Kuala Lumpur Trade Office to Deepen Southeast Asian Economic Ties

Hong Kong has opened an Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur as the city seeks closer commercial links with Southeast Asia and greater connections between ASEAN investors and opportunities across the Greater Bay Area.

Shein Delays Hong Kong IPO to September Amid Cautious Investor Demand

Fast-fashion retailer Shein has postponed its Hong Kong stock market debut from August to September as slower-than-expected order-book building highlights cautious sentiment among institutional investors in Asian equities.

MTR First-Half Profit Doubles to HK$15.8 Billion on Property Gains

MTR Corporation reported first-half net profit of fifteen point eight billion Hong Kong dollars, roughly double the previous level, driven largely by property development gains, with the rail operator planning to reinvest funds in infras...

Hong Kong Raises 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.5%-4.5% on Strong Exports and Domestic Demand

Hong Kong has upgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast to a range of three point five to four point five percent after strong second-quarter expansion and rising global demand for artificial intelligence-related electronics boosted exp...

AI Companies Account for 55% of Hong Kong IPO Funds Raised Since December

Artificial intelligence companies accounted for fifty-five percent of initial public offering funds raised in Hong Kong between December and May, generating about twelve billion United States dollars and reinforcing the city’s role as a ...

China Sets Out Five-Year Push to Expand Domestic Oil and Gas Infrastructure

China’s State Council has issued a plan prioritizing higher domestic hydrocarbon production, expanded pipeline networks and greater national storage capacity as Beijing seeks to strengthen energy security against geopolitical and maritim...

LandSpace Tests Successful Vertical Landing of Reusable Rocket Booster

Chinese private aerospace company LandSpace has completed a vertical landing test of its Zhuque-3 booster, marking progress toward reusable launch technology and lower costs for putting payloads into orbit.

Chinese Electric Vehicle Brands Reach Record 14.2% Share of Western European EV Market

Chinese automakers captured fourteen point two percent of Western Europe’s electric vehicle market despite European Union tariffs of more than thirty-five percent, underscoring the competitiveness of China’s integrated battery and vehicl...

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