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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 education
China’s vocational degrees rising as students seek skills over prestige
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?
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
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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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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launches a rocket during a military drill in the Strait of Hormuz in a photo released on Tuesday by the IRGC‘s official website. Photo: EPA/Sepah News
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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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
Founder Securities expects the annual domestic supply of experimental monkeys in China to range between 49,000 and 52,400 animals from 2025 to 2027. Photo: Shutterstock
Japan
Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan plunge 41% in January amid simmering tensions
Impact ripples through Japan’s retail sector, with falling duty-free sales at top department stores highlighting the pain for the industry.
18 Feb 2026 - 4:35PM
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China's population
China and South Korea team up on a vexing issue: their fast-ageing populations
After years of tense relations, the two nations are finding common ground over their need to adapt to an era of ‘super-aged societies’.
18 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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China economy
Budweiser and Heineken face polar opposite fates in China as punters stay home
Beer drinkers in China are veering away from bars and high-end restaurants, instead opting for cheaper stay-at-home options, analysts say.
20 Feb 2026 - 9:36AM
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China-EU relations
Chinese e-commerce giant Shein could face EU ban over ‘childlike sex dolls’
Investigation will also look at the systems the online retailer uses to ensure illegal products are not being sold in Europe.
17 Feb 2026 - 7:40PM
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The investigation will also look at claims the retailer “underestimated the risks” of selling illegal products. Photo: dpa
China economy
Strong Lunar New Year demand fuels China’s gold jewellery market
Retailers offer small discounts to spur holiday sales but are set to raise prices after the festival, as investment banks issue bullish outlooks.
17 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Semiconductors
China’s tech self-sufficiency progress evident in these 2 companies
GigaDevice and Montage carve a niche in the semiconductor sector, with the global memory supercycle boosting their fortunes further.
17 Feb 2026 - 3:54PM
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Retailing
Sam’s Club cracks China market formula even as foreign retailers shut shop
The warehouse retailer opened 10 new stores in 2025, accelerating expansion in smaller cities like Zhangjiagang and Yangzhou.
17 Feb 2026 - 12:30PM
Shoppers at Sam’s Club in Hangzhou on February 1, 2026. The retailer has introduced products catering to local tastes in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Weibo
China jobs
Year-end bonuses shrink in China amid slowing growth, report finds
As China heads into the Year of the Horse, its firms’ bonuses have slowed to a trot, with many employees missing out completely.
17 Feb 2026 - 1:49PM
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China's economic recovery
China’s Xi prioritises ‘AI-plus’ and consumer spending to counter economic risks
Previously unreleased comments by Xi urge income growth and tech breakthroughs, potentially setting stage for measures ahead of March’s parliamentary meetings.
16 Feb 2026 - 3:58PM
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China consumption
‘Disgusting’: pre-made Lunar New Year meals lose lustre for Chinese families
Food fight between star influencer and restaurant chain becomes a hot potato at reunion dinner tables as hosts pick quality over convenience.
16 Feb 2026 - 4:27PM
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Banking & finance
China puts another big bank under stricter watch – why now?
Beijing continues to impose stricter regulatory standards on major lenders, shielding the financial system from mounting strains.
15 Feb 2026 - 10:08PM
A signboard of China Zheshang Bank is seen at its branch in Beijing on March 14, 2016. Regulators have now tightened oversight of the bank. Photo: Reuters
China economy
Fading US dollar trust threatens world economy, ex-IMF official Zhu Min warns
Former Chinese central banker says military spending, government debt and interest rates are also among risks to financial markets.
15 Feb 2026 - 5:39PM
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China consumption
China’s Spring Festival box office faces plot twist after 2025 smashed records
Home-grown films lead the charge but fail to meet the phenomenal success of last year’s Ne Zha 2, which attracted record-breaking crowds.
15 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
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China consumption
China’s gold rush: why families are doubling down on precious metals
Gold is becoming more popular in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, with households viewing the asset as a safety net amid an uncertain economy.
14 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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