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China telecoms face US exit risk as FCC deepens crackdown on data centres
Chinese companies could be required to sell, transfer or shut down their US-based data centres and network nodes, analysts say.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:55PM
China stock market
China loosens ChiNext listing rules as it doubles down on tech self-reliance
10 Apr 2026 - 7:13PM
Banking & finance
China healthcare stocks shine in Hong Kong amid Middle East turmoil
10 Apr 2026 - 4:25PM
China stock market
China stocks advance as ceasefire hopes lift Shanghai and Hong Kong benchmarks
Mainland China and Hong Kong markets gain ground as easing political tensions and stronger factory-gate prices lift sentiment.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:43PM
People walk near screens showing stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai, China. Photo: EPA
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba’s Qwen family captures over 50% of global open-source downloads: report
Qwen hits nearly 1 billion cumulative downloads, far surpassing rivals like Meta Platforms’ Llama and DeepSeek, researchers say.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Solid-state battery firms in China and US charged up for IPO run
A trio of battery developers are advancing listing plans as high oil prices and geopolitical tensions boost interest in energy storage.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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China amps up battery buildout to ‘10 times US 2025 capacity’
China’s battery expansion plans highlight a widening gap with the US, as renewable energy demand fuels rapid growth in storage systems.
9 Apr 2026 - 10:54PM
An employee works on the production line at FoxESS, a global leader in the development of inverter and energy storage solutions. Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba cloud growth forecast to climb with AI push, higher charges: analysts
The company’s cloud and AI businesses are gaining speed, with token usage and pricing changes fuelling growth, analysts say.
9 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
Banking & finance
Data errors push Xin Hua Fund into spotlight after rare central bank warning
The incident marks an unusual intervention by the People’s Bank of China, which typically leaves oversight of mutual funds to the securities regulator.
9 Apr 2026 - 5:45PM
Banking & finance
Mainland China and Hong Kong IPOs drive Citic to the top of banking fee rankings
Citic leads Asia-Pacific in fees in the first quarter as IPOs in Hong Kong and mainland China offset weaker debt and M&A activity.
9 Apr 2026 - 5:02PM
CATL
CATL expands green energy footprint with 45% stake in Hangzhou Zhonhen Electric
As part of the deal, CATL will be entitled to appoint one board director and one general manager of the listed company.
9 Apr 2026 - 4:34PM
A CATL display is seen at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 30, 2024. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Banking & finance
Yiwu market owner eyes Hong Kong IPO to support overseas expansion
Hong Kong listing plan comes after the company reported net profit of 4.2 billion yuan for 2025, up 36.8 per cent from a year earlier.
9 Apr 2026 - 2:06PM
IPO
Hangzhou ‘Six Little Dragons’ member Manycore seeks US$130m from Hong Kong IPO
The spatial design software developer is selling 161 million shares priced between HK$6.72 and HK$7.62 each, with listing set for April 17.
9 Apr 2026 - 5:47PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Volkswagen tests China’s appetite for locally developed EVs
The three models, which will be launched over the next two weeks, use technology developed by Volkswagen’s Chinese partners.
9 Apr 2026 - 11:57AM
Banking & finance
Everest’s US$250 million buy signals rising global appetite for China biotech
Sovereign wealth funds from Singapore and Abu Dhabi join Chinese state capital as cross-border biotech licensing reaches record highs.
9 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
Cross-border out-licensing by Chinese drugmakers has reached a record US$60 billion in the first three months of the year. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence
AI fuels global trade growth as China-US flows shift, McKinsey finds
Data-centre expansion and AI investment push global trade ahead of economic growth, consultancy says.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
Artificial intelligence
China’s Zhipu AI open-sources GLM-5.1, raises prices to trim gap with US rivals
The company’s second price increase this year signals a push to monetise advanced AI models while keeping costs below US peers.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
China’s DeepSeek adds expert chatbot mode ahead of much-awaited V4 release
The Hangzhou start-up’s latest chatbot update sparks speculation over whether the expert mode is linked to the long-delayed V4 model.
8 Apr 2026 - 6:36PM
The changes come ahead of the much-anticipated release of DeepSeek’s next-generation flagship model V4 this month. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese carmakers bet on solid-state batteries to drive next EV phase
Carmakers push next-generation battery tech as they chase longer range and improved safety, despite high costs.
8 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
IPO
China’s Sigenergy Technology seeks US$561.6 million from Hong Kong IPO
The Shanghai-based energy storage systems provider is selling 13.57 million shares at HK$324.20 each.
8 Apr 2026 - 2:48PM
Hong Kong stock market
Stocks rise and oil slumps on US-Iran truce as Alibaba leads AI charge
Asian stocks found footing and oil plunged after a two-week ceasefire was reached, subject to Tehran’s vow to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:37PM
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Biomedicine: Companies
Global drug makers face pricing pressure as China targets affordable healthcare
As pharmaceutical firms navigate China’s aggressive pricing reforms, their profits could be squeezed further this year.
8 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
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A pharmaceutical production line in Meishan, China. Photo: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Artificial intelligence
Chinese AI glasses maker Rokid planning Hong Kong IPO: sources
Listing plan comes as giants Apple, Meta, Alibaba, Baidu, Xiaomi and Huawei, plus start-ups like Xreal, Rayneo, anticipate market growth.
8 Apr 2026 - 1:54PM
China stock market
China tightens trading scrutiny on major shareholders and executives
New CSRC rules curb short-term trading by major shareholders to boost investor confidence and encourage long-term market participation.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:20PM
Banking & finance
ICBC and CCB lead China’s biggest banks in US$61 billion dividend payout
Record payouts come as regulators push listed companies to enhance dividend frequency and predictability.
7 Apr 2026 - 10:31AM
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