24 h. ago China’s top cities, inland provinces lead GDP growth as domestic demand rises

As China stays on track to achieve its annual growth target, top-tier cities Shanghai and Beijing – along with several inland regions – outperformed the national average in the first three quarters of 2025, with domestic demand driving expansion amid renewed trade tensions with the United States. Shanghai, the nation’s financial hub, reported 5.5 per cent year-on-year growth in gross domestic product for the first nine months of the year, outpacing the 5.2 per cent national average, according to...

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32 h. ago Hilton to launch new brands in China as it seeks to expand presence to more than 300 cities

Global hotel chain operator Hilton plans to introduce new brands to mainland China, aiming to meet evolving lifestyle demands amid its rapid expansion in the world’s second-largest economy. Qian Jin, president of Hilton Greater China and Mongolia, said in an interview this week that the US hospitality group remained bullish on the mainland’s market, where Gen Z consumers and millennials’ pursuit of cultural and personal enrichment created a new growth engine for international hotel brands. “From...

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32 h. ago Hilton to launch new brands in China, eyes presence in 320 cities

Global hotel chain operator Hilton plans to introduce new brands to mainland China, aiming to meet evolving lifestyle demands amid its rapid expansion in the world’s second-largest economy. Qian Jin, president of Hilton Greater China and Mongolia, said in an interview this week that the US hospitality group remained bullish on the mainland’s market, where Gen Z consumers and millennials’ pursuit of cultural and personal enrichment created a new growth engine for international hotel brands. “From...

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32 h. ago Hilton to prioritise luxury in China, eyes presence in 320 destinations

Global hotel chain operator Hilton plans to double down on brands that can meet evolving lifestyle demands and offer luxury experiences in mainland China, reinforcing its rapid expansion in the world’s second-largest economy. Qian Jin, president of Hilton Greater China and Mongolia, said in an interview this week that the US hospitality group remained bullish on the mainland’s market, where Gen Z consumers and millennials’ pursuit of cultural and personal enrichment created a new growth engine...

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3 d. ago China AI plan offers hope for robot companions and kids by 2035

When the Chinese government launched the “AI+” initiative in August, it was widely perceived as a new economic stimulus. However, observers may have underestimated Beijing’s true ambition. On October 10, senior officials and experts published a series of analyses in the official journal E-Government, offering the public its first comprehensive look at the initiative’s deeper strategic intent. Far from being merely an economic policy, “AI+” is a decade-long national blueprint designed to propel...

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4 d. ago Chinese loans fuel Angola’s future cities but analysts cautious over the costs

Since nearly three decades of civil war ended in 2002, Angola has been relying heavily on China – its key financier of post-war infrastructure – to help the southern African country’s government deliver on its promise of a million new homes. When the West was unwilling to finance its projects, Luanda secured loans from Chinese state banks under the so-called Angolan model, using its oil as collateral. Angola became the largest recipient of Chinese financing in Africa, attracting 270 loans worth...

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4 d. ago China Home Prices Drop Faster Even as Top Cities Expand Support

China Home Prices Drop Faster Even as Top Cities Expand Support  Bloomberg.com

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6 d. ago Nexperia said to halt salaries and system access for Chinese employees

Nexperia has withheld access to work accounts and halted salaries for its employees in China, according to local news reports citing a letter from the Chinese unit of the Dutch chipmaker, marking the latest escalation in a growing political dispute between the Netherlands and China. The Chinese unit of Nexperia informed customers on Friday that it had been notified by headquarters that salary payments would cease and employees’ access to company systems would be suspended, according to Chinese...

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6 d. ago China’s Expanding Shopping Tourism: How Cities like Beijing, Hainan, and Shenzhen Are Drawing Global Shoppers with Tax Breaks and Tech Deals

China’s Expanding Shopping Tourism: How Cities like Beijing, Hainan, and Shenzhen Are Drawing Global Shoppers with Tax Breaks and Tech Deals  Travel And Tour World

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6 d. ago Dutch seized Nexperia over fears Chinese owners planned to move chip production to China

The Dutch government believed chipmaker Nexperia’s Chinese owners planned to move its manufacturing operations to China, prompting the unprecedented seizure of the company that has sent shock waves through the global tech world. Earlier this month, authorities seized control of Nexperia’s management and ousted its Chinese CEO, Zhang Xuezheng, citing national security concerns. In response, China’s Ministry of Commerce on October 4 imposed export controls on Nexperia’s Chinese subsidiary and its...

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6 d. ago Air China Cancels 20 New Flights Over 8 Chinese Cities: Beijing, Chengdu, Wuhan, Taiyuan, Dali, Mianyang, Changchun, Nanjing and More Affected Areas in China – All You Need to Know

Air China Cancels 20 New Flights Over 8 Chinese Cities: Beijing, Chengdu, Wuhan, Taiyuan, Dali, Mianyang, Changchun, Nanjing and More Affected Areas in China – All You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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6 d. ago EcoVision: Mapping China’s Cities at Submeter Precision | Newswise

EcoVision: Mapping China’s Cities at Submeter Precision | Newswise  Newswise

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8 d. ago China's foreign ministry says jailed Swedish publisher is Chinese citizen

China's foreign ministry says jailed Swedish publisher is Chinese citizen  Reuters

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8 d. ago Rising seas and sinking cities signal a coastal crisis in China

Rising seas and sinking cities signal a coastal crisis in China  Phys.org

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1 week ago China’s Second Cities Are Splurging. Little Luxuries Are Big Business.

China’s Second Cities Are Splurging. Little Luxuries Are Big Business.  Barron's

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1 week ago Citi, JPMorgan Tout China Value Stocks as Haven Amid Tariff Risk

Citi, JPMorgan Tout China Value Stocks as Haven Amid Tariff Risk  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago Trump to Hit China With Additional 100% Tariff, Citing Restrictions on Rare

Trump to Hit China With Additional 100% Tariff, Citing Restrictions on Rare-Earth Elements  The Wall Street Journal

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1 week ago Trump threatens to reignite trade war with China, citing Beijing’s rare earth move

Trump threatens to reignite trade war with China, citing Beijing’s rare earth move  Politico

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1 week ago Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on China Citing Restrictions on Rare

Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on China Citing Restrictions on Rare-Earth Elements  The Wall Street Journal

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1 week ago SF Express looks at drone deliveries between Hong Kong, 4 mainland China cities

China’s largest courier, SF Express, has said that it is looking at offering cross-border drone delivery services between Hong Kong and four mainland cities. The company revealed its plan on Friday as Hong Kong’s transport chief stressed the need for a resilient logistics ecosystem with geopolitical tensions rising. Kenny Lau, chief technology officer at SF Express Hong Kong, said that the second stage of the company’s plan would be to expand the service to cover all cities in the Greater Bay...

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