53 h. ago Why China’s next development priority must be secondary education

If you were asked which middle-income country has one of the lowest levels of educational attainment, very few would say China. We continually hear stories about mass university expansion, record numbers of annual graduates and elite institutions that rank among the world’s best. Despite these impressive strides, gaps in education remain a large roadblock for China’s further economic development. The country remains largely undereducated for its level of economic development: only about 31 per...

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54 h. ago U.S. Officials Monitor Expansion of China’s Global Satellite Ground Infrastructure

U.S. Officials Monitor Expansion of China’s Global Satellite Ground Infrastructure  news.satnews.com

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8 d. ago How Investors May Respond To Walt Disney (DIS) Renewed China Push And Shanghai Disneyland Expansion Talks

How Investors May Respond To Walt Disney (DIS) Renewed China Push And Shanghai Disneyland Expansion Talks  simplywall.st

Economics

1 week ago China stocks to see 20% upside on AI boom, overseas expansion: Goldman Sachs

China stocks to see 20% upside on AI boom, overseas expansion: Goldman Sachs  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago China stocks to see 20% upside on AI boom, overseas expansion: Goldman

China stocks to see 20% upside on AI boom, overseas expansion: Goldman  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China’s M&A market poised for 2026 expansion as investors regain confidence in assets

China’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is poised for another year of growth as investors regain confidence in the country’s assets and long-term growth prospects, and look beyond geopolitical and economic headwinds, according to industry experts. Investor optimism in 2026 would build on a deeper understanding of risks associated with regulatory restrictions, improved market conditions and success stories in the past year, said Kevin Yu Zhe, Shanghai-based partner at Zhong Lun Law...

Economics

2 w. ago As history makes clear, a powerful China is not expansionist

Beneath the “China threat” thesis, often heard in Western policy circles, is the assumption that China will become expansionist as it grows more powerful. But history gives us little reason to treat that as inevitable. At moments of peak strength, China has not consistently converted power into the kind of overseas colonialism, expansionism or conquest that marked the ascent of Western great powers. There are three often-cited reasons to suggest China’s rise might lead to expansionism. First,...

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2 w. ago Opinion | As history makes clear, a powerful China is not expansionist

Opinion | As history makes clear, a powerful China is not expansionist  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China warns satellites from Elon Musk’s Starlink are ‘safety and security’ risk

China has warned that the rapid expansion of internet satellite constellations such as SpaceX’s Starlink presented “pronounced safety and security challenges”. Beijing’s representative cited several incidents – including near collisions between Starlink satellites and the Chinese space station in 2021, and a satellite that disintegrated in December – while speaking at an informal United Nations Security Council event initiated by Russia on Monday. They also pointed to the disregard of countries’...

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2 w. ago Davis Commodities stock soars as company evaluates China expansion

Davis Commodities stock soars as company evaluates China expansion  Investing.com

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2 w. ago Chinese cities face subway delays as Beijing targets wasteful spending, high debt levels

China is tapping the brakes on some subway expansions, including in certain affluent cities, a decision analysts said reflects a shift from the debt-fuelled infrastructure boom of the past to a new era of fiscal discipline and investment efficiency. Rich eastern hubs such as Ningbo and Suzhou are among those facing regulatory roadblocks in securing Beijing’s approval for new lines as policymakers scrutinise loss-making projects. In an online response to public inquiries, the Ningbo Municipal...

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2 w. ago No more empty trains: China tightens rules on subway expansions to curb debt

No more empty trains: China tightens rules on subway expansions to curb debt  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five

China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan  KITCO

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4 w. ago British embassy in Beijing celebrates Air China Cargo expansion at Glasgow Prestwick Airport

British embassy in Beijing celebrates Air China Cargo expansion at Glasgow Prestwick Airport  American Journal of Transportation

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4 w. 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

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4 w. ago China’s video game sales reach record in 2025 amid overseas expansion, AI investment

China’s video game industry revenue grew 7.7 per cent to a new high this year, as domestic titles from the likes of Tencent Holdings and NetEase continued to expand globally and bets on artificial intelligence paid off, according to data released on Friday by the country’s semi-official gaming industry association. The country’s gaming market posted total sales of 350.8 billion yuan (US$49.8 billion) for the year, breaking the previous record of 325.8 billion yuan set last year. The numbers were...

Economics

4 w. ago China’s video game sales reach record amid overseas expansion, AI investment

China’s video game sales reach record amid overseas expansion, AI investment  South China Morning Post

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