3 h. ago Patent cliffhanger: will China biotech throw Big Pharma a lifeline?

If pharmaceutical drug patents are an hourglass turned over on the day of approval – with the approaching loss of exclusivity known in the industry as the “patent cliff” – then Big Pharma is currently watching the final grains of sand slipping through the neck of the glass. At the bottom of the hourglass awaits an unforgiving world of generic and biosimilar competition. Between 2025 and 2030, the patent cliff is set to be one of the biggest since 2010 by revenue at risk, according to...

Science

7 h. ago After a 95% Crash, This China Education Stock Has Drawn a $35 Million Bet From One Institutional Investor

After a 95% Crash, This China Education Stock Has Drawn a $35 Million Bet From One Institutional Investor  The Motley Fool

Economics

14 h. ago China's game industry reaches new heights, while overseas expansion gains momentum

China's game industry reaches new heights, while overseas expansion gains momentum  China Daily - Global Edition

Politics

14 h. ago Alipay+ announces sponsorship deal with WNBA team New York Liberty amid global push

Ant International, the Singapore-based affiliate of Chinese fintech giant Ant Group, on Friday announced a partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team New York Liberty. The multi-year initiative would see the company’s Alipay+ fintech platform become an “official sponsor” and “innovation partner for sustainability” of the team, to “jointly support community programmes designed to advance community empowerment, environmental sustainability and youth development”...

Economics

15 h. ago Beijing eyes becoming a leading global hub for resolving intl commercial disputes

Beijing eyes becoming a leading global hub for resolving intl commercial disputes  China Daily

Politics

16 h. ago Opinion | China's domestic market stands as one of world's most valuable strategic assets amid slowing global growth

Opinion | China's domestic market stands as one of world's most valuable strategic assets amid slowing global growth  中青在线

Politics

17 h. ago China–Cartel Nexus: The Liquidity Architecture Transforming the Global Drug Economy

China–Cartel Nexus: The Liquidity Architecture Transforming the Global Drug Economy  New Lines Institute

Events

17 h. ago Lululemon sees China business surge despite global profit decline

Lululemon sees China business surge despite global profit decline  Dao Insights

Economics

19 h. ago Chinese FM firmly opposes US FY2026 defense act’s negative China provisions, urges Washington to not implement them

Chinese FM firmly opposes US FY2026 defense act’s negative China provisions, urges Washington to not implement them  Global Times

Events

19 h. ago ‘An Absolutely Extraordinary Vision of China’: Shen Yun Begins Global Tour With Shows in France

‘An Absolutely Extraordinary Vision of China’: Shen Yun Begins Global Tour With Shows in France  NTD News

Politics

22 h. ago Myanmar hospital air strikes heighten election turmoil amid global inaction

The Myanmar junta’s recent air strikes on a hospital just days before a general election this month are aimed at securing more territory and “intimidating” voters while major powers look the other way due to their own economic and strategic interests, according to analysts. The country’s junta said last Wednesday’s air strikes on a hospital in Mrauk-U in the western state of Rakhine were part of a counterterrorism operation targeting armed groups using the facility as a base for their...

Politics

23 h. ago China’s Outsized Role in West Africa’s Illegal Resource Trade

China’s Outsized Role in West Africa’s Illegal Resource Trade  The China-Global South Project

Events

23 h. ago Energy Asia 2025 offers clear road map for sustainable global net

The need for a flexible mindset, long-term investment and cooperation between Asian nations as the world embraces more sustainable ways to produce, distribute and consume energy were the key action points from top-level discussions involving policymakers and industry leaders. The three-day Energy Asia 2025 forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hosted by the Malaysian energy company, Petronas, examined how Asia can meet its soaring energy needs while advancing its climate goals, a difficult balance...

Politics

24 h. ago Indonesian elephants tasked to help in flood recovery spur conservation debate

When the Indonesian island of Sumatra was struggling to recover from devastating floods last week, local authorities in Aceh turned to an unconventional form of help to clear debris: elephants. The move to deploy four trained elephants in Pidie Jaya Regency, however, has drawn mixed reactions, with some experts praising the effective response to extreme conditions and others criticising it due to the risks faced by the critically endangered species. Triggered by days of torrential rain last...

Events

24 h. ago As global scrutiny grows, Chinese firms look to call Singapore home

As global scrutiny grows, Chinese firms look to call Singapore home  Reuters

Politics

24 h. ago China, Ukraine Diplomats Discuss Russia Invasion in Beijing Talks

China, Ukraine Diplomats Discuss Russia Invasion in Beijing Talks  The China-Global South Project

Politics

25 h. ago Hong Kong stocks cap longest rising streak in 3 weeks on cooling US inflation data

Hong Kong stocks rose for a third day on Friday, sending the benchmark gauge to its longest winning streak in three weeks, after softer US inflation data bolstered the case for monetary easing and allayed concerns about frothy valuations of global equities. The Hang Seng Index advanced 0.8 per cent to 25,690.53 at the close, paring the weekly loss to 1.1 per cent. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 1.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 0.3 per cent and the Shanghai Composite...

Politics

25 h. ago China Outbound Fund Products Hit Hurdle in Blow to Global Firms

China Outbound Fund Products Hit Hurdle in Blow to Global Firms  Bloomberg.com

Events

25 h. ago China urged to win ‘hearts and minds’ to fill global leadership void as US retreats

As the United States undergoes a strategic shift in its global priorities, experts in China are pushing Beijing’s vision for a new world order – but they say the country must improve its messaging. Leading political scientist and government adviser Zheng Yongnian said China had two guiding principles: maintaining its agency while engaging with the world; and extending the ladder it climbed to help other nations ascend. Zheng made the remarks on Tuesday at the International Forum on Mutual...

Politics

26 h. ago CX Daily: How an Acclaimed Education Experiment in Beijing Ended Up on the Brink

CX Daily: How an Acclaimed Education Experiment in Beijing Ended Up on the Brink  Caixin Global

Politics