18 h. ago China’s AI and EV boom drives record power demand, widening energy gap with US

China’s total electricity consumption hit a record high of 10.4 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025, more than double that of the US, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Saturday. The 5 per cent jump from the previous year marked the first time in China’s history that annual electricity consumption had surpassed 10 trillion kWh – the highest in the world and more than the combined total of the European Union, Russia, India and Japan, state broadcaster CCTV said, citing NEA...

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21 h. ago Xi’s Enforcers Punished Nearly a Million in 2025—and China’s Leader Wants More

Xi’s Enforcers Punished Nearly a Million in 2025—and China’s Leader Wants More  The Wall Street Journal

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25 h. ago China Consumed Twice the Electricity of the US in 2025: CCTV

China Consumed Twice the Electricity of the US in 2025: CCTV  Bloomberg.com

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37 h. ago China Auto Market Boomed in 2025: Why Growth May Be Softer in 2026

China Auto Market Boomed in 2025: Why Growth May Be Softer in 2026  Yahoo Finance

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40 h. ago China deploys 65GWh of BESS in December, 25% of 2025 global total

China deploys 65GWh of BESS in December, 25% of 2025 global total  Energy-Storage.News

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40 h. ago China dumps more US debt, buys other assets as Trump targets Powell

China trimmed its holdings of US Treasuries in November to the lowest level since 2008, diverging from a global trend that saw total foreign ownership of the debt instruments hit a record high. Analysts say the prospect of a politicised Federal Reserve chairmanship under Donald Trump’s presidency has deepened Beijing’s concerns over its exposure to American debt, with more cuts expected. Beijing’s stockpile fell to US$682.6 billion in November, down from US$688.7 billion in October, according to...

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42 h. ago China suffered $35B losses in natural disasters that killed 763 in 2025

China suffered $35B losses in natural disasters that killed 763 in 2025  Anadolu Ajansı

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44 h. ago Porsche deliveries fall 10% in 2025 as China slowdown weighs

Porsche deliveries fall 10% in 2025 as China slowdown weighs  Investing.com

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44 h. ago Hong Kong’s finance chief warns of market volatility, pledges support for families

Hong Kong’s capital market is likely to experience significant fluctuations this year owing to intensifying geopolitical risks, the city’s finance chief has warned, stressing the need for caution in financial management. Six weeks before the government unveils its annual budget, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po pledged to consider whether there is scope to adjust child allowance to encourage more births, after a Post report revealed that Hong Kong’s registered births hit a record low last...

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45 h. ago Porsche 2025 deliveries drop 10% on weak China demand, EU cybersecurity rules

Porsche 2025 deliveries drop 10% on weak China demand, EU cybersecurity rules  Reuters

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45 h. ago China's natural disasters led to $35 billion in losses in 2025

China's natural disasters led to $35 billion in losses in 2025  Reuters

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49 h. ago China's 2025 economic growth likely slowest in decades: analysts

China's 2025 economic growth likely slowest in decades: analysts  Yahoo Finance

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56 h. ago China’s Civil Aviation Logs Record 5.37 Million Flights in 2025, Signals New Phase of Normalised Growth

China’s Civil Aviation Logs Record 5.37 Million Flights in 2025, Signals New Phase of Normalised Growth  VisaHQ

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63 h. ago China 2025 new bank loans lowest in seven years, policy support needed

China 2025 new bank loans lowest in seven years, policy support needed  Reuters

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63 h. ago China’s auto export engine shifts to overdrive in 2025, powering its industry to record vehicle shipments

China’s auto export engine shifts to overdrive in 2025, powering its industry to record vehicle shipments  Automotive News

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64 h. ago China’s trade surplus hit record $1.19 trillion despite Trump tariffs & US trade war in 2025

China’s trade surplus hit record $1.19 trillion despite Trump tariffs & US trade war in 2025  ThePrint

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65 h. ago China's auto sales reach 34.40 million in 2025, 2026 expected to edge up 1%

China's auto sales reach 34.40 million in 2025, 2026 expected to edge up 1%  Gasgoo

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66 h. ago Omdia: Mainland China’s Smartphone Market Declined 1% in 2025 as Huawei Reclaimed the Top Spot After Five Years

Omdia: Mainland China’s Smartphone Market Declined 1% in 2025 as Huawei Reclaimed the Top Spot After Five Years  Yahoo Finance

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3 d. ago China posts nearly $1.2 trillion 2025 trade surplus as exporters pivot beyond U.S.

China posts nearly $1.2 trillion 2025 trade surplus as exporters pivot beyond U.S.  The American Bazaar

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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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