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A skip loader shifts earth at a rare earth metals mine in China’s Jiangxi province. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

China’s critical minerals grip faces test as new Asian financing tool launches

Japan, Britain and other nations have pledged millions to the new scheme, as China’s dominance of critical minerals sector faces fresh challenge.

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Full charge: Xiaomi shares surge on EV sales boost

Gold rush: Hong Kong bullion imports from Dubai jump amid US-Iran war

Markets

Hong Kong Exchange Fund records smallest gain in 5 quarters amid market slump

The war chest used to defend the city’s currency takes a hit as conflicts in Middle East prompt investors to move from stocks to safer assets.

A view of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority office at Two International Finance Centre in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
A view of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority office at Two International Finance Centre in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse

Banking & Finance

Kazakhstan’s AIFC discussing stock-trading links with Shanghai, Hong Kong

Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor.

Business

Dialling down the dazzle: Hang Lung reshapes its China retail formula

Westlake 66 offers early test of Hang Lung’s ‘V3’ strategy, prioritising efficiency, tenant mix and organic expansion over new mega-projects.

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China Business

Who could gain from DeepSeek’s V4 with China chips poised for stronger demand?

Breakthrough launch could lift stocks from chipmakers to model developers as demand for computing power builds and adoption widens: analysts.

The launch of DeepSeek’s V4 may lower the costs of AI integration into daily lives and broaden commercial usage, according to analysts. Photo: AFP
The launch of DeepSeek’s V4 may lower the costs of AI integration into daily lives and broaden commercial usage, according to analysts. Photo: AFP

China Business

Ant Group’s bank adds stock trading to Alipay app in Hong Kong

Move comes weeks after Ant Group strengthened foothold in city’s brokerage market through acquisition of stake in Bright Smart Securities.

Banking & Finance

Why Singapore wealth-tech firms pick Hong Kong as their first overseas market

Chocolate Finance joins Syfe and Endowus in targeting the city’s wealthy population and idle savings.

Business

Shenzhen office market gains steam on tech and services demand

Leasing activity in core districts is picking up, driven by tech occupiers, but analysts warn oversupply will keep vacancies elevated.

Shenzhen’s technology sector – spanning artificial intelligence, consumer electronics and robotics – remains a key driver of leasing activity. Photo: Reuters

Business

Singapore’s safe-haven status draws more Chinese property investment

Mainland firms’ investments in Singapore fixed assets zoomed to 21 per cent of the total in 2025 from 2.5 per cent a year earlier.

Interest from mainland groups and their affiliates has increased bidding activity for land sales in Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock
Interest from mainland groups and their affiliates has increased bidding activity for land sales in Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock

Tech

ByteDance’s drug unit presents AI-designed therapies at global conferences

Chinese tech giant fields teams in Boston, Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona as its unit unveils frameworks and therapies powered by AI.

China EVs

Shifting gears: how foreign giants aim to catch up in China’s EV era

International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals.

China Business

Lights, camera, traction: China’s EV race rolls out film-projecting headlights

Ultra-fast charging technology and a wave of smart features are helping Chinese EVs win over overseas buyers.

A GAC Montx concept car is displayed on the opening day of Auto China in Beijing. Photo: AFP

Banking & Finance

Gold, cruises and Dior: Hong Kong lenders aim to entice mainland China visitors

With 980,000 visitors from the mainland expected during golden week, Hong Kong lenders line up incentives to capture wealthy customers.

Mainland tourists flock to Tsim Sha Tsui during the Golden Week holiday on May 3, 2025. Photo: Nora Tam
Mainland tourists flock to Tsim Sha Tsui during the Golden Week holiday on May 3, 2025. Photo: Nora Tam

China Business

Chinese property stocks primed for comeback as industry shows signs of turning

Early signs of a recovery present a buying opportunity for property stocks, which have been under pressure since home prices peaked in 2021.

Business

Global banks bullish on China housing as inventory shrinks, policy support grows

The first 18 days of April saw primary home sale volumes across 30 key cities rise 3 per cent year on year: Bank of America data.

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China Business

China’s drug makers are speeding up – will AI be their secret weapon?

Chinese biotech firms are striking big global deals as drug makers, but could artificial intelligence take them to the next level?

Illustration by Henry Wong
Illustration by Henry Wong

Markets

Can Hong Kong’s listing reform 2.0 win over innovative firms?

The reforms enhance the city’s appeal for AI, biotech and other firms by slashing the market cap threshold and enabling confidential filings.

Big Tech

Competition or ‘co-opetition’: how is convergence shaping Sino-US AI race?

Speech by CEO of Chinese AI start-up at Nvidia event in US highlights symbiotic nature of tech relationship despite geopolitical tensions.

China EVs

How China’s EV makers think they can outrun disastrous price wars

At Beijing’s urging, an industry largely built on discounting must hold the line on prices and convince buyers to pay for better technology.

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OPINION
Kun Tian

Opinion | Hong Kong’s stablecoin roll-out puts banks at the centre of digital money

Kun Tian
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | How the rupee’s fall shows India’s struggle to overcome vulnerabilities

Nicholas Spiro
Anthony Rowley

Macroscope | Why dollar and gold prices are looking abnormal amid Iran war

Anthony Rowley
Nicholas Spiro

The View | War-induced interest rate shocks unlikely to upset Asia’s property markets

Nicholas Spiro
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | China is weathering the Iran war oil shock better than others in Asia

Nicholas Spiro
Muyi Yang,Dinita Setyawati

Opinion | Why Asia’s future depends on breaking the shackles of fossil fuels

Muyi Yang
Dinita Setyawati
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Gold scams in China and changing global politics

How geopolitics is fuelling the rise of gold scams in China
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