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China stock market
Investors brace as Beijing’s policy huddle tests China’s stock rebound
With China’s stock rally fading, markets are pinning their hopes on the Central Economic Work Conference for signs of clearer policy support.
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China stock market
China, Hong Kong stocks set to gain nearly 20% in 2026, JPMorgan says
2 hours ago
Consumers
China’s cautious shoppers continue to challenge consumer brands
9 Dec 2025 - 6:45PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong launches HKEX Tech 100 Index in pivot towards innovation-driven growth
Unveiling of benchmark tracking Hong Kong-listed tech firms comes amid a wave of property stock delistings.
9 Dec 2025 - 5:51PM
The HKEX Tech 100 Index “covers the leading innovative sectors in our listed issuer universe that have transformed the DNA of Hong Kong’s markets”, says HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks extend losses amid rate-cut caution, muted China policy outlook
Global banks cite lack of urgency in policy signals; Wall Street retreat adds pressure on sentiment.
9 Dec 2025 - 4:29PM
Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)
Hong Kong’s MPF marks 25 years with strong returns, ‘growing public confidence’
Doubling of voluntary contributions reflects retirement scheme’s importance to local residents, MPFA chairwoman says.
9 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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Artificial intelligence
China AI chipmaker MetaX draws more IPO investors than Moore Threads
More than 5 million investors vied for allotments in the chipmaker’s share offering, which aims to raise US$594 million.
8 Dec 2025 - 7:30PM
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Founded in 2020, MetaX is viewed as one of China’s best hopes to develop chips that can rival Nvidia’s high-performance AI processors. Photo: Handout
China stock market
New China guidelines to base asset managers’ pay on the performance of funds
The China Securities Regulatory Commission seeks a performance-based salary mechanism at the country’s 160 mutual fund houses.
8 Dec 2025 - 7:00PM
Banking & finance
China’s CSRC pushes brokerages to build global banks and back tech self-reliance
Securities companies should redouble efforts to help turn China into a global financial powerhouse, says CSRC chairman Wu Qing.
8 Dec 2025 - 3:12PM
American Samoa
L&G Asset Management sees AI equity upside despite US$3 trillion debt concerns
‘We are defensive in terms of allocating to that particular sector,’ says Ben Bennett, L&G’s head of investment strategy in Asia.
8 Dec 2025 - 12:39PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks retreat as Fed decision looms and investors await China signals
Hang Seng Index falls 1.2 per cent as traders weigh US Federal Reserve rate cuts and Beijing’s 2026 policy priorities.
8 Dec 2025 - 4:35PM
The Hang Seng Index swings between gains and losses on Monday. Photo: China News Service
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China’s oldest shipyard Jiangnan plans world’s first nuclear-powered vessel
Construction on 25,000-container ship could start in the next 10 years, but a lot remains to be done, a top executive says.
8 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD founder bets on new tech to win back customers as sales decelerate
Company is pinning its hopes on a 12,000-strong R&D team to come up with technological breakthroughs.
5 Dec 2025 - 8:20PM
Banking & finance
China’s risky shadow banks back in spotlight after debt crackdown
Entities owned by local governments are borrowing billions from trust companies and leasing firms at rates of 8 per cent or higher, sources say.
5 Dec 2025 - 3:03PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks secure weekly gain ahead of key rate meetings
In addition to rate decisions in US and Japan, traders will watch Beijing’s economic work conference this month for potential catalysts.
5 Dec 2025 - 4:25PM
The Marriner S Eccles Federal Reserve Board building is seen in Washington on June 14, 2022. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance
Emerging markets to outperform US stocks as dollar weakness continues: report
Latin America, which has been an underappreciated market for many years, is the stand-out performer in emerging markets.
5 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
Mainland China
Chinese shipyards shift focus to advanced vessels as rivals gain ground
Chinese shipbuilders accounted for 65 per cent of global orders in the first three quarters, down from nearly 75 per cent a year earlier.
5 Dec 2025 - 7:34AM
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China stock market
FTSE’s rebalancing of China indexes to spur US$850 million fund flows: Goldman
Consumer retailers, carmakers and internet companies are expected to bear the brunt of fund outflows.
4 Dec 2025 - 3:01PM
FTSE has added Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) to its China 50 index. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks edge higher as weak jobs data firms up rate-cut bets
Rates traders price in more than 90 per cent probability of a quarter-point reduction next week after private US labour market report.
4 Dec 2025 - 4:45PM
Mainland China
Chinese consumer and tourism firms turn to shareholder perks to stimulate sales
Companies from Sichuan to Anhui offer discounts and free tickets to shareholders amid slowing consumption in mainland China.
4 Dec 2025 - 11:49AM
China’s private sector
US lifts China sentiment, but tensions cloud outlook in Japan: report
Global confidence in China ticked higher in the third quarter, Morgan Stanley says, driven by US companies and policy support in Beijing.
3 Dec 2025 - 5:16PM
China stock market
China’s stock market set for earnings-driven growth after stretching valuations
China stocks’ next phase of growth hinges on earnings, not just higher valuations, says BofA Global Research’s Winnie Wu.
3 Dec 2025 - 8:11PM
China’s AI and robotics sectors could underpin economic growth and stock market gains. Photo: Shutterstock
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla’s China plant sees shipment surge ahead of subsidy expiry
However, the rebound may not be sufficient to help the company reclaim lost ground in China, an analyst says.
3 Dec 2025 - 2:53PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks stumble after 2 days of gains as investors await policy signals
Caution returns ahead of US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan meetings, as well as China’s economic work conference.
3 Dec 2025 - 4:32PM
Banking & finance
China’s JD.com unit Jingdong Industrials aims for US$412 million Hong Kong IPO
Seven cornerstone investors led by London-based M&G Investments pledge a total of US$170 million.
3 Dec 2025 - 3:14PM
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