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How China’s 5-year energy plan could change the way it powers its economy
Beijing will prioritise energy security through large-scale projects and greater regional self-reliance, as risks mount at home and overseas.
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US-China trade war
China braces after Trump imposes new global tariff – how will it respond?
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s Geely bets on longer-range, faster-charging tech over fresh EV price war
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China stock market
China’s top court backs legal action against corrupt firms amid equity rally
The court’s initiative marks ‘a positive sign that the market would sustain its upward momentum’, hedge fund manager Zhou Ling says.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
A statue of a bull is displayed outside the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Photo: Reuters
China consumption
Ne Zha 2 hangover? China’s Lunar New Year box office plunges to 6-year low
China’s holiday box office fell nearly 40 per cent year on year as studios failed to find a breakout hit to match last year’s Ne Zha 2.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:30PM
China travel
Chinese tourism to Japan plunges 50% over Lunar New Year as Thailand cashes in
Thailand was the top destination for China’s outbound travellers over the extended holiday, with tourists avoiding Japan amid rising tensions.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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China trade
US-Indonesia deal threatens China’s ‘entrenched position’ in nickel market: analysts
A new deal gives America unrestricted access to Indonesia’s nickel – and challenges China’s ‘preferential’ position in the market, analysts say.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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A worker conducts a tapping process at a nickel processing plant in Sorowako, Indonesia. A new US-Indonesia trade deal could complicate China’s position in the Indonesian nickel industry. Photo: EPA
China travel
‘Chinese everywhere’: why tourists ditch Tokyo for Seoul as Japan ties sour
Diplomatic row with Japan sent more Chinese travellers packing for Korea, filling its hotels over the nine-day holiday and offering relief to a sluggish domestic economy.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:35PM
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US-China trade war
What next for China’s export machine after top US court blocks Trump’s tariffs?
The high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi may determine whether current reprieve gives way to a more durable trade deal, analyst says.
23 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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China consumption
Boom or bust? China’s Lunar New Year spending data is in – here is what we know
Initial figures show record travel, shifting spending patterns and a weak box office.
23 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Low-cost models dominate China EV sales, surpassing Tesla and BYD
Geely’s and Wuling’s sub-100,000 yuan battery EVs ranked first and second in mainland China last year, each selling over 400,000 units.
23 Feb 2026 - 10:43PM
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Geely’s Xingyuan was the top-selling EV on the mainland last year. Photo: Weibo
China travel
Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds
China’s travellers outspend even their Indian and Saudi peers, splashing twice the regional average on luxury goods, airport retail study says.
23 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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China airliners
China’s C909 jet gets international uplift with funding for adoptive airline
Chengdu Airlines, an affiliate of C909 manufacturer Comac, has received a capital injection to help widen the jet’s international coverage.
23 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV insurers move towards profitability on higher premiums, AI adoption
Chinese insurers are turning to AI as the technology cuts labour costs and enhances pricing accuracy.
23 Feb 2026 - 10:30AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China bets on electric ships in push to decarbonise waterways, expand EV success
Twin strengths, battery technology and shipbuilding, are being fused to electrify maritime transport, moving beyond short-haul passenger vessels to commercial cargo.
22 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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China is building electric cargo ships to decarbonise the nation’s waterways. This December 2024 image shows the nation’s first “clean drift transfer” ship, which is a zero-emission vessel designed to collect floating debris and waste from rivers, lakes or coastal areas. Photo: Getty Images
China education
China’s vocational degrees rising as students seek skills over prestige
Job-placement rates for vocational undergraduate colleges now outpace traditional universities, as youth unemployment drives pivot to more reliable employment path.
22 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
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US-China relations
Is China’s Xi set to host a weakened Trump after tariffs setback in US court?
The big question is whether a weaker hand for US president at coming Beijing summit will give any advantage to China.
21 Feb 2026 - 8:05PM
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China trade
As high-speed railways saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?
As Chinese giants eye Eurasia for new infrastructure, analysts speculate on what it will take to keep overseas projects from going off the rails in different host nations.
21 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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A high-speed train leaves Tegalluar Station, located along the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway in Indonesia. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war
Why looming US-China trade talks could hinge on an obscure metal: gallium
China’s ban on exports of the vital metal could kick in again in November – and the US still has no realistic alternative supplier.
20 Feb 2026 - 11:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
How Chinese AI put a new spin on Winter Olympics action
Chinese tech firms have been using the Milano Cortina Games to showcase their capabilities to a global audience.
20 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
China energy security
What would blocking the Strait of Hormuz mean for global oil and LNG shipments?
Tehran temporarily and partially closed the strategic waterway during a military drill, prompting speculation over an extended blockade.
20 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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China trade
Why more foreign medical patients are opting for ‘China speed’
The speed, efficiency and affordability of treatment in China is attracting foreign patients, but some bottlenecks need to be cleared.
20 Feb 2026 - 2:23PM
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Specialists perform orthopaedic surgery using a robotic system at the Tongzhou branch of Beijing Anzhen Hospital in Beijing on February 3. Photo: Xinhua
China consumption
Why are so many South Korean visitors flocking to China’s Guangzhou?
Safety concerns in Southeast Asia and China’s visa-free travel policy among factors fuelling boom in golf tourism.
19 Feb 2026 - 10:59AM
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China consumption
China targets foreign tourists for Lunar New Year ‘consumption feast’
Beijing sees huge untapped potential in spending by inbound travellers as it strives to drive up demand over the crucial nine-day holiday.
18 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
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China’s private sector
Lab monkey price tag climbs to US$20,000 thanks to China’s biotech boom
The cost of a single monkey exceeds the average annual salary in China and approaches a pandemic-era spike amid growth in drug licensing deals.
18 Feb 2026 - 8:54PM
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