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Two Sessions 2026
Beijing vows to expand imports amid ‘China shock’ fears
Beijing promises to source advanced tech, consumer goods and agricultural products from overseas while diversifying markets.
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Two Sessions 2026
China’s eastern, southern economic powerhouses vie for innovation leadership
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Cathay Pacific
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Hong Kong authorities rule out chartering Cathay Pacific flights to Middle East
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Two Sessions 2026
China’s 15th 5-year plan maps bold push for AI, fusion and frontier science
Beijing’s sweeping 2026-2030 plan lays out blueprint for navigating a complex and turbulent international environment.
1 hour ago
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Two Sessions 2026
China pledges full support for tech sector with broad range of new policies
China’s top economic officials outline plans to support tech firms with stock market reforms and measures to stimulate demand.
2 hours ago
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China-Middle East relations
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US-Iran conflict puts China’s pragmatism to the test
For Beijing, the danger is less about losing Iran as a partner than losing stability in the energy-rich Middle East.
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Yuan
Beijing vows yuan stability, fires back at currency-depreciation claims
PBOC governor reaffirms yuan stability, refuting trade partners’ accusations ahead of critical US talks in Paris.
3 hours ago
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China stock market
China’s market regulator vows more oversight to shore up confidence
Crackdown on fraud, stronger governance, higher dividends and more buy-backs will enhance appeal of Chinese assets, CSRC chief Wu Qing says.
3 hours ago
Two Sessions 2026
8 takeaways from the economic briefing at China’s ‘two sessions’
China’s top economic officials laid out their priorities for trade, technology and investment in 2026.
4 hours ago
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Two Sessions 2026
China to pursue commercial health insurance to ease strain, support innovation
Commercial health insurance enters China’s policy agenda as an ageing population and costs strain basic coverage.
4 hours ago
Science
Could Iran war confirm China’s prediction on US military’s hypersonic nightmare?
Footage shows Iranian missiles breaching Israeli, US defences and striking military targets, indicating poor hypersonic weapon interception.
5 hours ago
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Two Sessions 2026
China’s last CMC general standing urges more ‘political rectification’ for PLA
Combat readiness and loyalty to Xi Jinping also highlighted in Central Military Commission vice-chairman’s remarks at ‘two sessions’.
5 hours ago
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Hong Kong economy
CK Hutchison escalates legal action over Panama ports seizure
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate accuses Panama authorities of ignoring requests for communication and keeping group in the dark.
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Two Sessions 2026
China’s AI focus, growth target cut, US-China trade talks
This week: China aims to boost the digital economy, the full-year growth target is set at the lowest since 1991, Wang Yi calls for end to war in Iran. Next week: US-China trade talks, ‘two sessions’ press briefings, February CPI release and more.
6 hours ago
China economy
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China’s energy transition proves a boon in the Iran crisis
China is expected to face no significant disruption but as the ‘two sessions’ open in Beijing, energy security is staying a top focus.
6 hours ago
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HKEX
HKEX sees more women on boards but little progress on tenure cap rules
HKEX is using regulatory policies to promote gender diversity, including a listing rule that bans single-gender boards from January 2025.
6 hours ago
Two Sessions 2026
Hitting inflation target is key to China’s other economic goals, adviser says
Economist Zhang Bin says this year’s 2 per cent inflation target ‘corresponds to a state of relative equilibrium between supply and demand’.
6 Mar 2026 - 3:32PM
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Two Sessions 2026
China vows support for tech, trade rebalance, stock reforms - as it happened
The heads of China’s major economic institutions detailed plans for growth, trade and tech on the sidelines of the ‘two sessions’.
4 hours ago
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Arctic
Middle powers Canada, South Korea set Arctic course between China-Russia and US
Seoul’s security agreement with Ottawa is also a ‘hedge’ against a transactional Washington, an analyst says.
6 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Top Chinese EV makers are selling more cars overseas than at home
Top EV makers such as BYD, Great Wall Motor and Chery are selling more cars in overseas markets than at home.
6 Mar 2026 - 3:29PM
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Two Sessions 2026
China pivots to ‘investing in people’ strategy as growth engine switches gears
Premier announces changes in spending priorities, aiming to boost consumption, but doubts remain whether resources will match ambitions.
6 Mar 2026 - 1:05PM
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SCMP Highlights
Woman marries 2 men in Thailand, China’s bamboo-fibre drone: 7 highlights
From a woman marrying two men in Thailand to a bamboo-fibre drone, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
6 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
Science
China plans to fire up world’s first accelerator-driven nuclear reactor
Device deemed to burn uranium 100 times more efficiently, while cutting nuclear waste lifespan to less than a thousandth of current span.
6 Mar 2026 - 3:25PM
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Jimmy Lai trial
Jimmy Lai will not appeal 20-year sentence after national security trial: source
Legal source confirms 78-year-old Apple Daily founder will not file application to Court of Appeal before standard 28-day deadline.
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s BYD looks to make EV charging as fast as filling up with petrol
Company says its new Blade Battery 2.0 can be charged from 10 per cent to 70 per cent in 5 minutes.
6 Mar 2026 - 11:15AM
Two Sessions 2026
Why China is moving away from tax cuts and pushing for reform
Tax revenue is way below peer countries – and Beijing is pushing for change.
6 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM
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Two Sessions 2026
Chinese vice-premier stresses shared duty in Hong Kong’s executive-led governance
Ding Xuexiang calls the executive-led model vital for aligning the city with China’s five-year plan and national integration.
4 hours ago
Women and gender
Alarm sounded on mentally disabled women forced into marriage in rural China
CPPCC member Jiang Shengnan calls for crisis intervention centres and reporting hotlines as part of comprehensive prevention mechanism.
3 hours ago
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