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Why China’s yuan faces the same ‘illusions’ that stalled the euro: Daniel Gros
Former European economic adviser says Beijing’s bid to build an international currency will hinge on leaders allowing it to fluctuate freely.
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Li Auto targets BMW and Mercedes with premium SUVs in Middle East, Asia-Pacific
26 Apr 2026 - 7:10PM
China travel
Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar by 120%
26 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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China’s private sector
Muddy yet clear-cut: how Chinese investors are turning jungle into a new capital
Chinese construction firms keen to cement trade ties with Jakarta through multimillion dollar projects to build a brand new centre of power.
26 Apr 2026 - 5:27PM
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Construction started on a Chinese-invested commercial centre at Ibu Kota Nusantara, the future Indonesian capital, on September 22, 2025. Photo: Ralph Jennings
China manufacturing
Billionaire behind ‘American Factory’ firm warns of US exit amid trade friction
Fuyao Glass, a major supplier to Ford, GM and BMW in the US, employs thousands across the states of Ohio, Illinois and South Carolina.
25 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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China exports
Flood of small parcels from China pushes Belgian airport to limit
Belgium’s top customs official says main problem is that many products do not meet EU standards.
25 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
Prognosis positive: how AI could help China bridge the medical resources gap
Hospitals, medical professionals and patients stand to benefit as country pushes to integrate AI into healthcare sector.
25 Apr 2026 - 11:06AM
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Banking & finance
Default in our stars: China banks use satellites to track assets, cut loan risks
Analysts say orbital monitoring of sites, property and other assets provides vital data on borrowers.
25 Apr 2026 - 2:21PM
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China technology
As DJI duels Insta360, China sharpens global hardware edge amid US scrutiny
Western competitors like GoPro face shrinking footprints as strategic shifts of Chinese firms disrupt the status quo while navigating FCC-led national security bans.
25 Apr 2026 - 6:40AM
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Banking & finance
Beijing ramps up tax crackdown, frames consumption levies as fiscal lifelines
Authorities target retailers, shell companies and off-the-books manoeuvres to lessen tax liabilities.
24 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers target global expansion at Auto China amid energy shock
Most carmakers taking part in the exhibition have either debuted models designed for export markets or announced expansion plans.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:57PM
Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng speaks at the launch of the Xpeng GX at the Beijing car show on Friday. Photo: AFP
Yuan
‘Paradigm shift’: is China’s deal with mining giant BHP a global yuan milestone?
The agreement to partly link iron ore pricing to the yuan is a breakthrough but US dollar dominance in the trade remains entrenched for now, analysts say.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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China energy security
Why China is spending billions on a robot army to run its power grid
China’s grid operators plan to purchase thousands of robots in 2026 alone, including devices to inspect and maintain vital infrastructure.
24 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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China-EU relations
‘It’s a tightrope’: why Europe’s wind industry faces a growing China dilemma
A debate is swirling in Europe over what role China should play in its wind power push, as the continent confronts the Middle East energy crisis.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:43PM
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China energy security
Explaining China’s new carbon emissions reduction plan
SCMP Plus annotates the 18-point plan issued by the Central Committee and State Council for carbon emissions reductions across strategic sectors.
24 Apr 2026 - 5:34PM
China trade
China places EU defence, aerospace firms on export control list
Seven listed entities are barred from receiving ‘dual-use’ items originating in China, according to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce.
24 Apr 2026 - 10:32PM
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Stock Connect
Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in 5 regions
Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.
24 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
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US-China relations
Beijing’s emphasis on security weighing on US firms’ optimism: AmCham China
White paper recognises improvements and incremental advances, but says data security rules a concern.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:01PM
US and Chinese flags. Illustration: Reuters
China energy security
China targets greener AI data centres, heavy industry to meet 2030 climate goals
New emission rules for strategic sectors come as the Iran war reinforces the need for energy security.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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China energy security
Nuclear power revival gets boost from Iran war
China is set to open seven nuclear reactors this year, and other countries are reconsidering atomic energy as the Strait of Hormuz shutdown disrupts oil and gas supplies.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:18PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s premium EVs mount tech-powered challenge to BMW, Mercedes-Benz at expo
10-day show in Beijing, the world’s largest, to feature 1,451 models and exhibition area of 380,000 square metres.
23 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
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China travel
More bookings, shorter trips: Chinese adjust to pricier fuel for May holiday
Domestic flight bookings up about 8 per cent and domestic package-tour reservations up about 10 per cent, survey finds.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:21PM
Chinese tourists wearing traditional Thai costumes shield themselves from the sun at Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, in Bangkok on April 14. Photo: EPA
Banking & finance
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Euro, yuan unlikely to match US dollar, Daniel Gros says
German economist doubts EU and Chinese currencies will be widely used for international trade or that stablecoins will take off outside the ‘shadow economy’.
23 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
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China trade
Canton Fair defies global trends as overseas buyers flock to buy robots, drones
Foreign buyers queue up to test the latest technological hardware at China’s largest trade show despite softening international demand.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
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China exports
How a Chinese plastics hub shapes Tesla’s supply chain – and moulds the modern world
From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:54AM
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