2 h. ago Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa mark notable Brics shift?

Last week’s naval drills involving China, Russia, Iran and host country South Africa signalled a notable shift for Brics beyond its traditional focus on economic cooperation, analysts said, as the US noted it had closely monitored the exercise. However, observers also described the high-profile exercise as largely symbolic, calling it a diplomatic statement of intent rather than a step towards a formal military alliance. The Will for Peace 2026 drills were launched at a port in Cape Town on...

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3 d. ago China’s EV makers face slowdown in export growth after doubling in 2025

China’s electric vehicle (EV) exports doubled in 2025 amid rising overseas demand for affordable cars and Beijing’s anti-involution campaign. The country – the world’s leading EV manufacturer – sold more than 2.6 million units to overseas markets last year, up 104 per cent from a year earlier, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Wednesday. Despite persistent trade tensions, Chinese brands were expected to further deepen their presence in overseas...

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3 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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3 d. ago China's car exports surged in 2026, but domestic demand slowed

China's car exports surged in 2026, but domestic demand slowed  WRAL

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6 d. ago 8 hurt as coach with mainland Chinese tourists hits KMB bus in Hong Kong

Eight people were injured when a coach filled with tourists from mainland China crashed into the back of a KMB double-decker bus in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin neighbourhood. Both vehicles were travelling along Lung Cheung Road towards Kwun Tong at about 11.40am on Sunday when the KMB bus slowed down near Wong Tai Sin Square. The coach reportedly failed to brake in time and slammed into its rear. Three passengers on the KMB bus – a man and two women aged between 63 and 80 – and five on the tour...

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8 d. ago MiniMax, China's second 'AI tiger' to go public, doubles in value in Hong Kong debut

MiniMax, China's second 'AI tiger' to go public, doubles in value in Hong Kong debut  Reuters

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8 d. ago China demands ‘double materiality’ disclosures in first sustainability standards

China demands ‘double materiality’ disclosures in first sustainability standards  Sustainable Views

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1 week ago Tesla hits record sales; Chinese carmakers eye third of global market: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s EV sector doubles down on discounts and cheap financing as growth cools Electric vehicle makers have kicked off a fresh round of price cuts in mainland China at the start of 2026, despite Beijing’s repeated calls to curb “involution”, as pressure on margins and survival...

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1 week ago CES 2026: China's Hesai will double production as lidar sensor industry shakes out

CES 2026: China's Hesai will double production as lidar sensor industry shakes out  TechCrunch

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1 week ago Turning point: China doubles IPOs in 2025 amid eased curbs to drive tech innovation

Initial public offerings (IPOs) in mainland China nearly doubled in 2025 from a year earlier after the securities regulator rolled back curbs on new listings and resumed approvals for pre-profit technology companies, in line with Beijing’s drive to replace imported tech products with home-grown alternatives. A total of 115 companies raised a combined 128 billion yuan (US$18.3 billion) from IPOs on the Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing exchanges this year, according to Bloomberg data. That eclipsed...

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1 week ago Turning point: China doubles IPOs in 2025 amid eased curbs to boost tech push

Turning point: China doubles IPOs in 2025 amid eased curbs to boost tech push  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China’s EV sector doubles down on discounts and cheap financing as growth cools

China’s EV sector doubles down on discounts and cheap financing as growth cools  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China online shop uses mouse pads, socks, plastic bottles as clothing tags, doubling sales

The owner of an online shop in eastern China has begun using handy daily items as clothing tags to deter exploitative returns and boost sales. The ingenious owner, surnamed Wang, who lives in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, has been praised by customers and netizens alike for his creativity. After his piano business went bankrupt, Wang moved into selling menswear. He shared some of his unconventional clothing tags, such as mouse pads and wiper fluid bottles online. He also designed tags made from...

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2 w. ago China online shop uses mouse pads, socks, plastic bottles as clothing tags, doubles sales

China online shop uses mouse pads, socks, plastic bottles as clothing tags, doubles sales  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago ByteDance to pour US$14 billion into Nvidia chips in 2026 as computing demand surges

ByteDance plans to spend about 100 billion yuan (US$14 billion) on artificial intelligence chips from Nvidia in 2026, a hefty increase from roughly 85 billion yuan in 2025, if the US company is allowed to sell its H200 graphic processing units in China, according to people familiar with the matter. The budget, which could change, is part of the Beijing-based unicorn’s ambitious capital spending plan in AI for 2026. The company, with a private market capitalisation of US$500 billion, has built up...

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2 w. ago Exclusive | ByteDance to pour US$14 billion into Nvidia chips in 2026 as AI demand surges

Exclusive | ByteDance to pour US$14 billion into Nvidia chips in 2026 as AI demand surges  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China's November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October

China's November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October  Reuters

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2 w. ago Hong Kong bond markets, yuan issuance to expand in 2026 under HKMA, SFC road map

Hong Kong is expected to see a rise in bond issuance across multiple currencies in 2026, driven by rising demand for non-US dollar assets amid geopolitical tensions and government initiatives to strengthen the city’s capital markets, according to industry players. As part of efforts to promote the local bond market, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) launched a blueprint in September to expand yuan-linked products and widen the investor base...

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2 w. ago China flags more proactive fiscal policy in 2026 to boost domestic demand

China flags more proactive fiscal policy in 2026 to boost domestic demand  investingLive

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2 w. ago Consumer demand and public services top China’s financial priorities for 2026

Consumer demand and public services top China’s financial priorities for 2026  South China Morning Post

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