3 h. ago Mainland Chinese buyers pour US$2 billion into Hong Kong super

After several subdued years, 2025 marked a turning point for demand in Hong Kong’s most prestigious housing enclaves, as mainland buyers streamed back into scarce ultra-luxury homes once prices stabilised and transaction momentum rolled into the new year. That shift was most visible in The Peak and Southern district – two low-density, ultra-wealthy neighbourhoods on opposite ends of Hong Kong Island. Mainland purchasers bought about HK$16 billion (US$2.05 billion) worth of homes in the areas in...

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4 d. ago World’s first 20 MW offshore wind turbine installed in China, will power 40,000 homes

World’s first 20 MW offshore wind turbine installed in China, will power 40,000 homes  Interesting Engineering

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6 d. ago How Hong Kong’s AI IPO surge supports China’s economic strategy

Hong Kong has started 2026 with a wave of IPOs driven by artificial intelligence (AI), led by the recent listing of Chinese chipmaker Biren Technology. Beyond the revival of market activity, the surge points to a clearer strategic direction. China is increasingly using Hong Kong as an offshore capital platform for funding priority technologies – at a time when geopolitics is reshaping where innovation can be financed and how international capital can be accessed. This repositioning aligns...

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1 week ago China Vanke offshore bondholders face near wipeout in Barclays worst

Offshore bondholders of distressed developer China Vanke could face near-total losses in a worst-case scenario, according to Barclays, underscoring the deepening risks in mainland China’s property sector. In a base-case scenario, bondholders may recover just 10.1 per cent of what they were owed, roughly half what already deeply distressed market prices suggested, the British bank said in a report. However, in a worst-case scenario, assuming lower proceeds from onshore assets and netting out...

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1 week ago China Vanke offshore creditors face near wipeout in Barclays worst

China Vanke offshore creditors face near wipeout in Barclays worst-case scenario  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago From Private Jets to Budget Seats: How China’s Offshore Aviation Shift Is Reshaping Travel Routes for Global Tourists

From Private Jets to Budget Seats: How China’s Offshore Aviation Shift Is Reshaping Travel Routes for Global Tourists  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Why are rich Chinese ‘quietly’ moving private jets offshore, slumming it in budget seats?

China’s ultra-wealthy are quietly parking their private jets offshore to sidestep tougher compliance rules at home, while corporate executives are downgrading to commercial flights, analysts say, as economic headwinds hit the country’s business aircraft fleet. Aircraft owned by affluent Chinese nationals are said to be increasingly resurfacing in hubs such as Singapore and Japan, while more billionaires and corporate executives are turning to first-class commercial cabins or timeshare jet...

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2 w. ago Why are rich Chinese moving private jets offshore, slumming it in budget seats?

Why are rich Chinese moving private jets offshore, slumming it in budget seats?  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago China’s offshore yuan breaks major benchmark as appreciation momentum builds

China’s offshore yuan strengthened further on Thursday, dipping below the benchmark rate of seven against the US dollar – another sign of the currency’s continued appreciation after a brief breach of the same threshold on Wednesday evening. The recent fluctuations mark the currency’s first appreciation past the major psychological marker in 15 months, suggesting a change in market sentiment and providing more support for the global investors and economists who have argued the currency has been...

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3 w. ago China Offshore Financial Index Inches Up in 2024 as Growth Shifts to Stabilization

China Offshore Financial Index Inches Up in 2024 as Growth Shifts to Stabilization  Yicai Global

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3 w. ago China's CNOOC commences new offshore oil project in the South China Sea

China's CNOOC commences new offshore oil project in the South China Sea  Reuters

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3 w. ago Xinhua News | China's largest offshore oilfield reports record annual oil, gas output

Xinhua News | China's largest offshore oilfield reports record annual oil, gas output  Xinhua

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3 w. ago China's largest offshore oilfield reports record annual output over 40 million tonnes

China's largest offshore oilfield reports record annual output over 40 million tonnes  news.cgtn.com

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3 w. ago China's largest offshore oilfield reports record annual oil, gas output

China's largest offshore oilfield reports record annual oil, gas output  Xinhua

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4 w. ago Offshore Wind Farm in China Becomes a Haven for Oysters, Barnacles, and More, Study Finds

Offshore Wind Farm in China Becomes a Haven for Oysters, Barnacles, and More, Study Finds  Scientific American

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