• May 28 2025
  The Big Read

  The lessons from China’s dominance in manufacturing

  Beijing’s aggressive investments in domestic production have strained trade relations with western partners. But can the world learn from it?

  
• May 27 2025
  Longi

  Chinese solar billionaire steps back as industry turmoil deepens

  Longi says Li Zhenguo to withdraw from day-to-day management and focus on research and development

  
• May 26 2025
  Electric vehicles

  Chinese EV shares tumble as BYD sparks ‘rat race’ price war fears

  Electric vehicle leader announces fresh round of price cuts for its models

  
• May 26 2025
  China pushes for mergers to create global banking and securities giants

  Sweeping consolidation expected to accelerate as Beijing tries to better equip institutions to weather crisis

  
• May 25 2025
  Free LunchTej Parikh

  Don’t underestimate the Chinese consumer Premium content

  Reforms, urbanisation and demographic shifts could all sustainably boost domestic spending

  
• May 25 2025
  News in-depthFood & Beverage

  How Heineken tapped into China’s beer market

  The country’s biggest brewer is using its Dutch partner to reach more of the growing premium segment

  
• May 25 2025
  News in-depthHong Kong economy

  China’s ‘special forces’ tourists flock to Hong Kong but spend little

  Cost-conscious day-trippers from mainland are replacing luxury shoppers, hitting the retail sector

  
• May 23 2025
  US-China relations

  JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon to ‘deepen engagement’ with China

  State media reports meeting between US investment bank chief and senior officials

  
• May 23 2025
  Special ReportThe Future of the Car

  China vies for lead in the race to self-driving vehicles

  Chinese car manufacturers are pushing to replicate their success with EVs

  
• May 21 2025
  LexProperty sector

  China’s developers at risk as young home buyers walk away Premium content

  There are signs of hope for the market but not enough to help developers out of their current predicament

  
• May 21 2025
  Artificial intelligence

  Nvidia chief Huang condemns US chip curbs on China as ‘a failure’

  World’s top AI semiconductor maker says export controls have accelerated Chinese rivals’ advances

  
• May 20 2025
  EU-China relations

  Chinese direct investment in Europe rises for first time in seven years

  Report shows pivot to greenfield projects but €10bn FDI in 2024 still far below 2016 peak

  
• May 20 2025
  US financial regulation

  Top US state Republicans urge SEC to consider delisting Chinese companies

  Letter asks regulator to protect American investors from opaque Chinese reporting policies

  
• May 20 2025
  Batteries

  CATL founder Robin Zeng expects China truck market to be 50% electric by 2028

  Battery giant’s forecast heralds sweeping disruption of global market in heavy goods vehicles

  
• May 20 2025
  CATL

  Chinese battery maker CATL surges 16% in biggest listing of 2025

  Strong demand for secondary offering in Hong Kong expected to lift amount raised to $5.3bn

  
• May 20 2025
  Chinese economy

  China’s Xi steps up calls for industrial self-sufficiency amid trade war

  Beijing’s emphasis on manufacturing has widened imbalances and drawn complaints from foreign companies

  
• May 18 2025
  News in-depthRare earths

  Global supply chains threatened by lack of Chinese rare earths

  Licensing delays under new regime put at risk shipments of materials crucial for products from EVs to fighter jets

  
• May 18 2025
  Retail & Consumer industry

  Swiss footwear upstart On bets big on China

  Fast-growing trainer maker backed by Roger Federer joins brands taking global market share from Nike and Adidas

  
• May 18 2025
  Chinese equities

  Hong Kong stocks outperform mainland China by most since 2008

  Worries about Chinese economy and enthusiasm for HK tech stocks drive record high flows into city from mainland

  
• May 17 2025
  US Treasury bonds

  UK overtakes China as second-largest US Treasury holder

  Fall in recorded Chinese holdings highlights Beijing’s push to diversify reserves away from America

  
• May 16 2025
  US-China relations

  US considers adding Chinese chipmakers to export blacklist

  Some US officials fear move could jeopardise trade talks with Beijing

  
• May 16 2025
  Nvidia

  Nvidia plans Shanghai research centre in new commitment to China

  US chipmaker considers expanding its presence in the country even as sales are hit by Washington’s export controls

  
• May 16 2025
  Special ReportAsia-Pacific Innovative Lawyers

  China’s emerging multinationals learn from earlier pitfalls

  Commercially focused lawyers are helping groups navigate overseas markets to ensure investments are sustainable

  
• May 16 2025
  Special ReportAsia-Pacific Innovative Lawyers

  Hong Kong’s fintech ambitions keep lawyers busy on policymaking and deals

  Law firms have been advising on fintech regulation to keep pace with innovation in digital assets

  
• May 16 2025
  Special ReportAsia-Pacific Innovative Lawyers

  Legal advisers optimistic about recovery in Chinese M&A activity

  Trade tensions and a drop in the biggest deals mask green shoots for smaller-scale buyouts and growth potential of tech sector