17 h. ago Chinese electric vehicle makers set to ‘crack open’ Western markets as trade barriers fall

This year is likely to be a watershed one for the global drive by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, as more Western countries open up their markets to high-performance made-in-China models. Despite low expectations for a hefty jump in overseas sales, EV assemblers like BYD and Geely are expected to get off to a strong start in some of their untapped markets, honing their image as world leaders in terms of production and technology before establishing a long-term foothold, according to...

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20 h. ago Could flying wind farms be the future of energy generation in China?

A giant airship launched in a densely populated area of southwestern China earlier this month has set social media on fire. Footage of the S2000, the world’s most powerful flying wind farm, in the skies above Yibin, Sichuan province, prompted comparisons with an alien spaceship or the airships that featured in the animated film Big Hero 6. The white airship – measuring 60 metres (200 feet) in length and a width and height of 40 metres – was filled with helium on the ground before ascent,...

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67 h. ago Canada, China set for ’historic’ gains from new partnership, Carney says By Reuters

Canada, China set for ’historic’ gains from new partnership, Carney says By Reuters  Investing.com

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68 h. ago Canada, China set for 'historic' gains from new partnership, Carney says

Canada, China set for 'historic' gains from new partnership, Carney says  Reuters

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69 h. ago Canada, China set to make ’historic gains’ in new partnership, says Carney By Reuters

Canada, China set to make ’historic gains’ in new partnership, says Carney By Reuters  Investing.com

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69 h. ago Canada, China Set to Make 'Historic Gains' in New Partnership, Says Carney

Canada, China Set to Make 'Historic Gains' in New Partnership, Says Carney  U.S. News & World Report

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3 d. ago China’s Slowdown Is Set to Deepen as Pivot to Consumption Stalls

China’s Slowdown Is Set to Deepen as Pivot to Consumption Stalls  Bloomberg.com

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3 d. ago China's growth set to slow to 4.5% in 2026, raising pressure on policymakers: Reuters poll

China's growth set to slow to 4.5% in 2026, raising pressure on policymakers: Reuters poll  Reuters

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3 d. ago China urges Canada to ‘deepen cooperation’ against ‘interference’ as premiers set to meet

China urges Canada to ‘deepen cooperation’ against ‘interference’ as premiers set to meet  Anadolu Ajansı

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4 d. ago Venezuelan oil exports to China set to drop as US blockade limits cargoes

Venezuelan oil exports to China set to drop as US blockade limits cargoes  Reuters

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4 d. ago Opinion | China set to double down on property market stability

Opinion | China set to double down on property market stability  South China Morning Post

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5 d. ago China’s central bank sets onshore yuan fixing at strongest point in nearly 16 months

China’s central bank strengthened the yuan’s daily fixing for a third consecutive session to a nearly 16-month high, as the currency also held firm in offshore markets despite recent US dollar strength. On Tuesday, the People’s Bank of China set the yuan’s midpoint rate, also known as the daily fixing rate, at 7.0103 to the US dollar – the strongest showing since the end of September 2024, when the rate was set at 7.0074. That official midpoint rate, however, was still weaker than that of the...

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6 d. ago Lithium prices surge as China set to revoke battery export tax rebates (LIT:NYSEARCA)

Lithium prices surge as China set to revoke battery export tax rebates (LIT:NYSEARCA)  Seeking Alpha

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7 d. ago China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 – but halve in Japan

China’s vast outbound travel market is set for further growth in 2026, boosted by the spread of visa-free policies for Chinese nationals and a stronger yuan. But visits to Japan could plummet by nearly 50 per cent amid a political dispute between Beijing and Tokyo, according to analysts and industry insiders. Mainland Chinese travellers are expected to take about 165 million to 175 million cross-border trips in 2026, up from an estimated 155 million last year, the travel marketing and technology...

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2 w. ago China conflict won’t benefit South Korea, Lee Jae Myung says ahead of state visit

Ahead of his state visit to China, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that while security cooperation with the US was an “unavoidable reality” for Seoul, its relations with Beijing should not move towards confrontation. In an interview with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV on Friday, Lee called for more frequent leader-level dialogues – at least annually – to explore mutually beneficial opportunities amid an increasingly complex global environment. His four-day trip to China, set to begin...

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2 w. ago BYD posts slowest annual sales growth in 5 years, but China’s EV giant is still set to outsell Tesla for the first time

BYD posts slowest annual sales growth in 5 years, but China’s EV giant is still set to outsell Tesla for the first time  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago China’s record hypergravity machine, Nepal’s ‘bride buying’ probe: SCMP’s 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China builds a record-breaking hypergravity machine to compress space and time China is set to break its own record in hypergravity research with a colossal new centrifuge that can spin multi-tonne samples at unmatched intensities. 2....

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2 w. ago China’s January 1 silver curbs to deepen global crunch, analysts warn amid volatility

China’s move to restrict silver exports is set to keep the metal in the spotlight, with analysts warning of a supply crunch following weeks of volatile price swings. Effective Thursday, the Ministry of Commerce will implement a two-year special government licence for exports of silver, along with tungsten and antimony. While Beijing says the measure is aimed at protecting resources and the environment, market watchers see it as a signal that supply to overseas markets will be further...

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2 w. ago Meta’s multibillion Manus buyout draws plaudits, but raises spectre of a China AI exodus

Meta Platforms’ multibillion-dollar acquisition of Manus, a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence agent start-up, has set off a mix of excitement and unease in China’s tech circles, opening what some see as a new “cash-out” route for AI entrepreneurs beyond the traditional IPO playbook. Industry observers said the acquisition was made possible by two key developments: Manus’ progress in building a globally competitive general AI agent and the founders’ decision to relocate the business...

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2 w. ago Xi Declares China’s Economy Set to Hit 5% Growth Goal in 2025

Xi Declares China’s Economy Set to Hit 5% Growth Goal in 2025  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago China’s Plans for Humanlike AI Could Set the Tone for Global AI Rules

China’s Plans for Humanlike AI Could Set the Tone for Global AI Rules  Scientific American

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2 w. ago China Advances Digital Yuan With Major Overhaul Set For 2026

China Advances Digital Yuan With Major Overhaul Set For 2026  Crowdfund Insider

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2 w. ago China’s LNG Imports Set to Climb a Second Month, Kpler Data Show

China’s LNG Imports Set to Climb a Second Month, Kpler Data Show  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago China Set To Share #1 Position in Grape Exports With Peru in 2025/26

China Set To Share #1 Position in Grape Exports With Peru in 2025/26  Produce Report

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3 w. ago South Korean president set to visit China next month, with North Korea high on agenda

Lee Jae-myung is set to become the first sitting South Korean president to travel to China since 2019 with a visit scheduled for early January. Analysts said Lee was expected to engage Beijing on security issues, including North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and the enforcement of international sanctions, while seeking to build on his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in October. Neither side has confirmed the visit, but preparations are under way, highlighted by a recent strategic...

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3 w. ago Surreal humanoid robots are set to begin border patrol duties between China and Vietnam

Surreal humanoid robots are set to begin border patrol duties between China and Vietnam  Earth.com

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3 w. ago Silver set for best year since 1979 as China crackdown fuels rally

Silver set for best year since 1979 as China crackdown fuels rally  The Telegraph

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3 w. ago China’s Airlines Are Set to Carry Record Number of Passengers This Year, Report Says

China’s Airlines Are Set to Carry Record Number of Passengers This Year, Report Says  Yicai Global

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3 w. ago China set the yuan fix at ¥7.0358 per dollar, 301 pips weaker than market estimates

China set the yuan fix at ¥7.0358 per dollar, 301 pips weaker than market estimates  MSN

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3 w. ago CATL poised to bring Yichun lithium output back online after licence lapse

Contemporary Amperex Technol­ogy Ltd (CATL), the world’s biggest maker of electric-vehicle batteries, is set to restart a major lithium mine in eastern China, in a move that could ease raw material costs for the EV supply chain. Jiemian News, a Shanghai-based financial outlet, reported that the Yichun mine in Jiangxi province was expected to receive regulatory approval to resume operations shortly before or after the nine-day Lunar New Year break, which begins on February 15. CATL declined to...

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3 w. ago U.S. Department of Defense/War Annual Reports to Congress on China’s Military Power—2000 to 2025—Download Complete Set + Read Highlights Here | Andrew S. Erickson

U.S. Department of Defense/War Annual Reports to Congress on China’s Military Power—2000 to 2025—Download Complete Set + Read Highlights Here | Andrew S. Erickson  Andrew S. Erickson

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3 w. ago U.S. Department of Defense/War Annual Reports to Congress on China’s Military Power—2000 to 2025—Download Complete Set + Read Highlights Here

U.S. Department of Defense/War Annual Reports to Congress on China’s Military Power—2000 to 2025—Download Complete Set + Read Highlights Here  Andrew S. Erickson

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3 w. ago China’s AgiBot targets US$142 million revenue as march of humanoid robots gathers pace

AgiBot, one of the fastest-growing robotics start-ups in China, has set its sights on exceeding 1 billion yuan (US$142 million) in revenue for 2025, as the industry accelerates the commercialisation and large-scale deployment of humanoid robots. AgiBot was expected to ship a total of 5,000 humanoid robots in 2025, chairman and CEO Deng Taihua said in a company event on Monday. AgiBot’s output and sales targets, which the start-up confirmed on Tuesday, were expected to maintain “multi-fold”...

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3 w. ago As Germany’s trade deficit with China nears new high, analysts warn of backlash

Germany’s trade deficit with China is on track to hit a record high in 2025 amid shrinking demand for German goods – a trend that appears unlikely to be reversed in the short term and which could trigger a protectionist backlash, according to analysts. China, already Germany’s biggest import partner, is set to increase its total exports to Germany by 7.2 per cent, with the value reaching €168 billion (US$197 billion), according to a forecast last week by Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), an...

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3 w. ago Russia's Pipeline Gas Exports to China Set for 25% Surge in 2025

Russia's Pipeline Gas Exports to China Set for 25% Surge in 2025  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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3 w. ago Uber, Lyft set to trial robotaxis in the UK in partnership with China's Baidu

Uber, Lyft set to trial robotaxis in the UK in partnership with China's Baidu  CNBC

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