https://www.scmp.com/rss/521480/feed People’s Daily is a prominent Beijing-based state-run media outlet, and the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CCP). Its primary mission is to report on national and international news, reflecting governmental perspectives and disseminating CCP policies and viewpoints. The institution focuses on public information and propaganda, operating across various platforms, including a significant multilingual online presence. Recognised as the largest newspaper... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Minxiao Chang,Coco Feng Minxiao Chang,Coco Feng The administration of Donald Trump has threatened action to shield the US artificial intelligence industry from being “distilled” by Chinese rivals, in a move analysts say could weed out weaker players in China’s AI sector within a year. In a memo released on Thursday, Michael Kratsios, the science and technology adviser to the US president, warned that “surreptitious, unauthorised distillation campaigns” were enabling foreign entities – mainly in China – to release models that appear to match... https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351359/us-crackdown-threat-could-shake-out-chinas-distillation-ai-copycats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351359/us-crackdown-threat-could-shake-out-chinas-distillation-ai-copycats?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:08 +0000 Alyssa Chen Alyssa Chen As key allies turn away and war costs soar, the US military campaign against Iran is spurring a growing consensus among Chinese observers and state media – that Washington’s unrivalled global dominance is crumbling. Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily issued a sharp critique on Thursday, warning that the United States’ shift from an “international rule-builder” to a “predatory hegemon” would ultimately undermine its prosperity and influence. “In the post-Cold War era, while the... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351155/why-iran-war-surest-sign-us-decline?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351155/why-iran-war-surest-sign-us-decline?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:09 +0000 Dannie Peng Dannie Peng China’s “desert wheat farms” have survived repeated sandstorms and continue to grow following an initial trial in the country’s largest desert, as part of an ongoing effort to combat desertification and unlock the land’s potential for strengthening national food security. Two years ago, on the fringes of the Taklamakan Desert in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China launched an unprecedented project to plant wheat in sand. The first harvest, covering 400 hectares (988 acres) on the... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349579/two-years-china-proves-its-desert-wheat-farms-are-not-hoax?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349579/two-years-china-proves-its-desert-wheat-farms-are-not-hoax?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:09:48 +0000 Sylvia Ma Sylvia Ma People’s Daily, a mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party, has warned Japan that higher military spending and what the newspaper called a looming “defence bubble” will not save an economy weakened by the falling yen and Iran war energy crisis, amid a protracted diplomatic row between Beijing and Tokyo. In a Tuesday commentary published under the “Zhong Sheng” pen name – a pseudonym used to voice Beijing’s position on global affairs – the paper said the administration of Japanese Prime... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347708/china-warns-japan-new-militarism-takaichinomics-risk-instability?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347708/china-warns-japan-new-militarism-takaichinomics-risk-instability?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:14 +0000 Mia Nurmamat Mia Nurmamat The Formula One (F1) Chinese Grand Prix drew record crowds over the weekend, another indication the wide-ranging efforts from host city Shanghai to raise its profile as a global sports and event destination are paying off. The three-day event, which concluded on Sunday, attracted more than 230,000 cumulative spectators, the highest attendance headcount reported by the Chinese financial centre in nearly two decades. On the opening day, the number of foreign arrivals through Shanghai’s ports... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346721/shanghai-sees-massive-f1-turnout-boosting-citys-pitch-sporting-destination?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346721/shanghai-sees-massive-f1-turnout-boosting-citys-pitch-sporting-destination?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:10 +0000 Yuanyue Dang Yuanyue Dang In the cutthroat world of Chinese civil service exams, the most dangerous opponent is not necessarily the person in the next seat: it is the “ghost” candidate designed to scare you away before you even show up. A bizarre case of inflating applicant numbers to deter potential candidates has become a national talking point, as tougher job prospects raise interest in civil service examinations on the mainland. First reported by state media in December, the case involved the illegal purchase of... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3344010/chinas-tight-economy-fake-exam-takers-scheme-has-touched-nerve?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3344010/chinas-tight-economy-fake-exam-takers-scheme-has-touched-nerve?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:00:16 +0000 Alice Yan Alice Yan A secondary school pupil in southern China has trended on social media for carrying a large amount of luggage neatly packed on his back. The youngster’s bag-carrying exploits have received praise from internet users who have lauded his independence. A photograph of the back of the teenage boy, who was pushing a suitcase and carrying various belongings on his back while waiting for a train at an underground station in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, went viral on mainland social media, the... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3342200/small-built-china-pupil-praised-carrying-large-bulk-luggage-his-way-home-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3342200/small-built-china-pupil-praised-carrying-large-bulk-luggage-his-way-home-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:18 +0000 Phoebe Zhang Phoebe Zhang China’s top medical watchdog has ordered a nationwide review of the country’s psychiatric institutes following media reports that multiple hospitals in central China had locked up patients – including people who were not suffering from mental illness – as part of an insurance scam. The National Healthcare Security Administration said on Wednesday that its provincial bureaus should hold talks with directors of all psychiatric institutes in their area by Sunday. They were also told to ensure that... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3342493/china-probes-mental-hospitals-over-reports-patients-are-being-locked-insurance-scam?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3342493/china-probes-mental-hospitals-over-reports-patients-are-being-locked-insurance-scam?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:22:14 +0000 Jane Cai,Bob Zhao Jane Cai,Bob Zhao For 26-year-old Tianjin office worker Celine Wang, it is an extra cup of milk tea. “One for me and the other for lao ji,” she said, placing the double order on a workday afternoon in January. “After going through all the difficulties from trying to be the best performer at school to surviving at my workplace, I feel tired. “I’ve decided to treat myself well … ai ni lao ji,” she said, using a buzzword that took off in the gaming world and has become a mantra for personal wellness in China. The... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3340250/love-yourself-young-chinas-new-wellness-mantra-cope-rat-race?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3340250/love-yourself-young-chinas-new-wellness-mantra-cope-rat-race?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:15 +0000 Alice Li,Sylvia Ma Alice Li,Sylvia Ma China has vowed to deepen cooperation in new energy and green minerals with the nations in the Global South, saying the move is in line with their industrial goals and a step towards further advancing Beijing’s economic opening-up, according to the latest front-page commentary in the Communist Party’s official newspaper. “Amid profound changes in the global environment, [China’s commitment to further opening up] underscores our confidence and responsibility in upholding openness and win-win... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339569/china-pledges-green-energy-push-global-south-signals-wider-market-opening?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339569/china-pledges-green-energy-push-global-south-signals-wider-market-opening?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:05:24 +0000 Sylvia Ma,Alice Li Sylvia Ma,Alice Li A mouthpiece for China’s ruling Communist Party has warned against conflicting economic measures, urging officials to better guide market expectations in a front-page commentary highlighting Beijing’s growing focus on policy coordination. “The more policies there are, the greater the risk they will be working at odds,” the People’s Daily editorial said on Friday, pointing to China’s increasingly complex economic environment, “with more and more policy dilemmas emerging and greater demands on... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339364/china-cautions-against-compound-errors-clashing-policies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339364/china-cautions-against-compound-errors-clashing-policies?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:30:18 +0000 Sylvia Ma,Alice Li Sylvia Ma,Alice Li China’s economy has successfully weathered mounting shocks, including US tariffs and technology curbs, and continues to innovate despite a challenging environment, according to the mouthpiece of the ruling Communist Party. “Practice has fully demonstrated that China’s economic fundamentals are solid and its resilience strong, and that it is fully capable of withstanding rough waters and even stormy waves,” the People’s Daily said in an editorial on Thursday, published at the start of the first... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339170/china-says-us-trade-war-tech-curbs-have-spurred-independent-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339170/china-says-us-trade-war-tech-curbs-have-spurred-independent-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:08:27 +0000 Alice Li,Sylvia Ma Alice Li,Sylvia Ma As the period covered by China’s next five-year plan begins, the official newspaper of the country’s ruling Communist Party urged local governments to curb the herd behaviour that could fuel “involution” – the fierce competition that has driven down prices and undermined sustainable growth within several industries. “China has a vast territory, and the imbalances between regions and between urban and rural areas remain significant. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for high-quality... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339062/china-discourages-trend-chasing-among-officials-warning-involution?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339062/china-discourages-trend-chasing-among-officials-warning-involution?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:12 +0000 Meredith Chen Meredith Chen Chinese state media outlets have ramped up criticism of what they characterise as Japan’s growing “neo-militarism”, warning that Beijing has sufficient policy tools in reserve to respond should Tokyo endanger China’s core interests. People’s Daily, a mouthpiece for China’s ruling Communist Party, said that “neo-militarism” – the resurgence of Japanese militarism after the end of the second world war – had dealt a serious blow to bilateral relations and undermined regional peace and... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337723/china-sharpens-criticism-japans-neo-militarism-signals-readiness-respond?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337723/china-sharpens-criticism-japans-neo-militarism-signals-readiness-respond?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:25 +0000 William Zheng William Zheng Multiple documents on websites run by public institutions in China were found to feature fake names and people, a pattern state media warned could harm government credibility and provide a haven for corruption. The series of blunders unfolded when internet users on December 3 found that a tender document listed what appeared to be a fake judging panel, with the names of all five members coinciding with the first five entries on Baidu’s “10,000 Popular Chinese Names” archive. The proposal was... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3336266/chinas-fake-name-scandal-sparks-warnings-about-government-credibility-and-corruption?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3336266/chinas-fake-name-scandal-sparks-warnings-about-government-credibility-and-corruption?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:00:20 +0000 Vanessa Cai Vanessa Cai Beijing intensified its pressure on Tokyo and demanded a clear declaration of its stance on the one-China principle as the two countries continued to clash on Wednesday over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan. On Tuesday, the Japanese cabinet adopted a written response to a lawmaker’s question about Takaichi’s remarks, noting that they “do not change the government’s consistent position”. Such statements were “far from enough”, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3334263/beijing-demands-clarity-japan-one-china-principle-diplomatic-row-escalates?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3334263/beijing-demands-clarity-japan-one-china-principle-diplomatic-row-escalates?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:07:13 +0000 Dewey Sim Dewey Sim People’s Daily, the Communist Party’s flagship mouthpiece, has published yet another sharply worded attack on the Japanese leader’s comments on Taiwan, warning that Sanae Takaichi was leading her country to its “demise”. The commentary on Saturday – written under the “Zhong Sheng” pen name often used to voice Beijing’s position on global affairs – is the fourth signed commentary on the issue in the newspaper in nine days, an unusually high rate that reflects the weight of Beijing’s criticism of... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3333792/chinas-peoples-daily-goes-anti-takaichi-overdrive-warning-japans-demise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3333792/chinas-peoples-daily-goes-anti-takaichi-overdrive-warning-japans-demise?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:00:09 +0000 Fan Chen Fan Chen China’s ambassador to the United Nations said on Tuesday that Japan was “totally unqualified” to become a permanent member of the Security Council – the latest salvo in a row about the new Japanese prime minister’s comments about Taiwan. Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the UN, condemned Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks as “highly dangerous” and “extremely mistaken”. “In light of Sanae Takaichi’s atrocious behaviour, how can the international community trust that Japan will... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3333355/japan-unqualified-permanent-place-un-security-council-chinese-ambassador-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3333355/japan-unqualified-permanent-place-un-security-council-chinese-ambassador-says?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:23:06 +0000 Orange Wang Orange Wang China has ruled out a leaders’ meeting with Japan at the coming G20 summit in South Africa, as ties between the two Asian giants continue to fray over Taiwan. “I can tell you that Premier Li Qiang does not have a meeting arrangement with Japanese leaders,” Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for China’s foreign ministry, said at a regular media briefing on Monday. Li and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are expected to attend the Group of 20 gathering in Johannesburg on November 22 and 23, and it was... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3333071/taiwan-row-stay-high-alert-peoples-daily-warns-japan-seeks-ease-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3333071/taiwan-row-stay-high-alert-peoples-daily-warns-japan-seeks-ease-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:21:15 +0000 Mia Nurmamat Mia Nurmamat As China prepares to unveil its next five-year plan on Thursday, the mouthpiece of the country’s ruling Communist Party has styled the nation’s socialist system as a source of strength that powers the development of the vast Chinese economy and provides stability to the global economy. In an editorial published on Thursday morning, People’s Daily said that China’s five-year plans provided clear direction and predictability amid global uncertainty, with the country estimated to have contributed... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3330018/chinas-fourth-plenum-wraps-editorial-hails-system-anchor-stability?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3330018/chinas-fourth-plenum-wraps-editorial-hails-system-anchor-stability?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:01:01 +0000 Genevieve Donnellon-May Genevieve Donnellon-May Could China’s new K visa reshape the global competition for top talent? Beijing certainly aims to do just that. Officially rolled out this month, the visa is aimed at young foreign professionals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. It targets graduates and professionals with at least a bachelor’s degree in STEM from recognised institutions or engaged in relevant education or research. Unlike other Chinese visas for employment or research, the K visa does not... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3328850/how-china-can-position-its-k-visa-success-race-global-tech-talent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3328850/how-china-can-position-its-k-visa-success-race-global-tech-talent?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:30:09 +0000 Sylvia Ma Sylvia Ma The mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party has urged the nation to break through technological “choke points” and avoid becoming “subordinate to other nations” in a series spotlighting the country’s achievements in hi-tech industries. The series of editorials comes as Beijing prepares to outline its next five-year plan and amid a renewed escalation in trade tensions with the United States. “Only by keeping core technologies firmly in our own hands can we truly take the initiative in... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3328810/china-must-overcome-tech-choke-points-peoples-daily-warns-amid-us-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3328810/china-must-overcome-tech-choke-points-peoples-daily-warns-amid-us-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:01:04 +0000 Xinlu Liang Xinlu Liang More than a hundred government employees in the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan have been caught illegally claiming benefits for the unemployed. In a rare report on grass-roots corruption, the Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily said on Friday that 119 officials under the supervision of the city of Shifang, which is about 50km (30 miles) from the provincial capital Chengdu, were found to have been collecting welfare payments while receiving public salaries. The scam had been... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3328523/over-100-chinese-village-officials-caught-making-illegal-jobless-benefit-claims?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3328523/over-100-chinese-village-officials-caught-making-illegal-jobless-benefit-claims?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:00:09 +0000 Sylvia Ma,Ji Siqi Sylvia Ma,Ji Siqi In a series of eight op-eds published in the Communist Party’s mouthpiece newspaper ahead of a meeting that will set the tone for China’s next five years of development, Beijing described the country’s economy as an “unsinkable economic aircraft carrier” capable of withstanding internal and external uncertainties. The articles in People’s Daily, carrying a byline widely seen as representing the party’s Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, touted China’s stability and resilience... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3328247/ahead-plenum-party-mouthpiece-likens-chinas-economy-unsinkable-aircraft-carrier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3328247/ahead-plenum-party-mouthpiece-likens-chinas-economy-unsinkable-aircraft-carrier?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:00:14 +0000 SCMP Reporter SCMP Reporter Liu Haixing, a veteran diplomat specialising in European affairs, has been appointed as the head of the International Department, the Communist Party’s diplomatic arm. He replaces Liu Jianchao, who has not been seen in public since late July amid speculation he could be facing a disciplinary investigation. Sources said the diplomat was detained shortly after returning from a trip to Algeria. Liu Haixing, 62, has served in a variety of diplomatic roles over the past three decades and has been... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3327422/veteran-chinese-diplomat-liu-haixing-head-partys-international-liaison-department?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3327422/veteran-chinese-diplomat-liu-haixing-head-partys-international-liaison-department?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:51 +0000 Xinlu Liang Xinlu Liang Several planned concerts in mainland China by Hong Kong Cantopop idol William So Wing-hong have been cancelled following a public backlash over his past drug involvement, reigniting debate around whether artists convicted of drug offences are allowed to re-enter the spotlight. The incident drew strong criticism from Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily, which argued that it was not enough to just cancel the concerts – those responsible for approving the event had to be held legally... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3326110/china-cancels-idol-william-sos-concerts-over-past-drug-arrest-says-its-not-enough?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3326110/china-cancels-idol-william-sos-concerts-over-past-drug-arrest-says-its-not-enough?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:28:42 +0000 Alcott Wei Alcott Wei Air raid sirens sounded in more than 100 cities across mainland China on Thursday to mark the anniversary of the “Mukden Incident” in 1931, the beginning of Japan’s invasion of China. The incident refers to the evening of September 18 when the Japanese Kwantung Army in Shenyang, Liaoning province, used an explosion on the South Manchuria Railway as a pretext for an invasion and quickly occupied three northeastern provinces. Many Chinese view the incident as a day of national humiliation. But in... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3326020/china-marks-grim-anniversary-tied-japans-aggression-air-raid-sirens-film-debut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3326020/china-marks-grim-anniversary-tied-japans-aggression-air-raid-sirens-film-debut?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:02:56 +0000 Xinlu Liang Xinlu Liang Xi Jinping has arrived in Tibet for events to mark the 60th anniversary of the autonomous region, making him the first Chinese president to attend the once-a-decade activities. He arrived in Lhasa around noon on Wednesday with a high-level entourage including Wang Huning, China’s top political adviser and fourth-ranking official; Cai Qi, the president’s chief of staff; Li Ganjie, head of the United Front Work Department; Vice-Premier He Lifeng; and Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong,... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3322542/chinese-president-xi-jinping-arrives-tibet-landmark-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3322542/chinese-president-xi-jinping-arrives-tibet-landmark-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:22:54 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The Victory Day parade in Beijing on September 3 commemorates Japan’s formal surrender 80 years ago and the end of the second world war. August 15, the day the Japanese government actually conceded defeat, prompts solemn reflection on the history of Japanese aggression that cost millions of lives. It is timely to recall the quote, “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it”. On this particular day, lessons of war must be learned, particularly by Japan. As we report, China’s... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3322056/history-japanese-aggression-teaches-lessons-must-not-be-forgotten?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3322056/history-japanese-aggression-teaches-lessons-must-not-be-forgotten?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:15:08 +0000 Ben Jiang Ben Jiang A People’s Daily opinion piece urged Nvidia Corp to prove the safety of its products a day after the US semiconductor giant denied the existence of alleged back-door features in its China-tailored H20 chip. The article, entitled “How can we trust you, Nvidia”, called on the US company to “comply with requests and provide convincing proof of security” to help regain the trust of its Chinese customers. “Guarding network security is as important as protecting national territory,” the article said,... https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3320500/how-can-we-trust-you-chinas-state-media-calls-nvidia-prove-safety-h20-chip?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3320500/how-can-we-trust-you-chinas-state-media-calls-nvidia-prove-safety-h20-chip?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:14:21 +0000 Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma China’s top market regulator summoned representatives of the country’s biggest online food delivery platforms last week, urging them to rein in a cutthroat price war that began in February. The State Administration for Market Regulation met representatives from Ele.me – a unit of South China Morning Post owner Alibaba Group Holding – Meituan and JD.com on Friday, and called on them to engage in “rational” competition. Ahead of the meeting, a senior Meituan executive said “irrational competition”... https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3318997/china-talks-tough-need-curb-price-wars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3318997/china-talks-tough-need-curb-price-wars?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:08 +0000 Vanessa Cai Vanessa Cai Beijing has pledged to punish those who enforce Taiwan’s residency restrictions for mainland Chinese spouses, with Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily slamming Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s recent remarks about “removing impurities” on the island. On Wednesday, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office, described the island’s tightened residency rules as “a typical case of illegal abuse of power” and accused Taiwanese authorities of “discriminatory treatment... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3318477/beijing-vows-punishment-over-taiwans-tightened-residency-rules-mainland-spouses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3318477/beijing-vows-punishment-over-taiwans-tightened-residency-rules-mainland-spouses?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:13:06 +0000 June Xia June Xia Catering at luxury hotels typically involves high-end banquets and formal entertainment, with exquisite decor and masterfully crafted dishes often seen as worth the high price tag. But for many consumers in China, that is changing. In July, the five-star Zhongwu Hotel in Changzhou, Jiangsu province – ranked second among 10 luxury hotels in the city on Trip.com – surprised observers when it launched a street vendor service offering budget meal boxes prepared by its catering team. “You must first... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3317876/chinas-luxury-hotels-sell-street-food-survive-tough-business-climate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3317876/chinas-luxury-hotels-sell-street-food-survive-tough-business-climate?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Jul 2025 08:00:11 +0000 Phoebe Zhang Phoebe Zhang China’s Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily hailed the late former premier Li Keqiang for his steadfast dedication to the party and loyalty to its leadership, in an article published on Thursday to mark what would have been his 70th birthday. The article, attributed to the Institute of Party History and Literature, said Li had “dedicated all his energy to the cause of the party and the state, and made significant contributions to it”. Li was an “outstanding member of the party, time-tested... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3316796/chinas-communist-party-pays-tribute-late-premier-li-keqiang-70th-birth-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3316796/chinas-communist-party-pays-tribute-late-premier-li-keqiang-70th-birth-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:17:38 +0000 Frank Chen Frank Chen China’s Communist Party mouthpiece has taken another shot at the unsustainable price wars dragging down industrial profits in the world’s second-biggest economy, urging firms to abandon the race to the bottom and refocus on quality. In a front-page editorial on Sunday, People’s Daily raged against cutthroat neijuan tactics “infesting” various industries with excess capacity, including electric vehicles, photovoltaics and batteries. Neijuan, also known as “involution”, refers to a self-defeating... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3316293/stop-price-wars-chinas-state-media-guns-target-cutthroat-industrial-competition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3316293/stop-price-wars-chinas-state-media-guns-target-cutthroat-industrial-competition?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:59:07 +0000 William Zheng William Zheng Officials across China are avoiding dining out to “play safe”, as the country’s latest austerity drive spirals into an overbearing campaign of excessive control like many similar ones before it. Several officials interviewed said that the lifestyle change, even if temporary, was largely prompted by the ever-shifting local austerity measures, which could be even more stringent than the regulations originating from the central state and party bodies. An official in southwestern Sichuan province... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3316160/why-are-chinese-civil-servants-down-line-saying-no-dining-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3316160/why-are-chinese-civil-servants-down-line-saying-no-dining-out?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:00:13 +0000