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 Why China may buy Nvidia’s H200 chips as Trump eases curbs – and replace them later

China is likely to accept Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips following US clearance, driven by immediate demand in the country’s vast tech sector, according to analysts – though they said Beijing would push to replace them over time. The American chip giant’s second-most-advanced AI processor can be exported to China from Thursday, as long as shipments total no more than half the amount sold in the US, according to the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and...

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3 d. ago Why China may buy Nvidia’s AI chips as US eases curbs – and replace them later

Why China may buy Nvidia’s AI chips as US eases curbs – and replace them later  South China Morning Post

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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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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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8 d. ago Nevada eyes Chinese tech cooperation to boost economic diversification

Nevada eyes Chinese tech cooperation to boost economic diversification  China Daily - Global Edition

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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 More military technologies targeted for civilian sector to boost economy

China will strengthen innovation by developing high-tech industries with military technologies to boost military-civil integration, a move that aims to cultivate new growth drivers and boost the economy, said a recent State Council guideline.

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1 week ago Hong Kong to boost tech and financial services integration amid AI boom: Paul Chan

Hong Kong’s finance chief has pledged to further integrate financial services with technology innovation to foster a thriving ecosystem, following a surge in investor interest in artificial intelligence-related stocks during the first trading day of the year. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Sunday also emphasised Hong Kong’s role as an international capital market in fuelling the growth of frontier mainland Chinese tech firms with the city’s funding and liquidity. “We welcome these...

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1 week ago Hong Kong to boost tech, financial services integration during AI boom: Paul Chan

Hong Kong’s finance chief has pledged to further integrate financial services with technology innovation to foster a thriving ecosystem, following a surge in investor interest in artificial intelligence-related stocks during the first trading day of the year. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also stressed on Sunday the importance of Hong Kong’s role as an international capital market in fuelling the growth of mainland China’s frontier tech firms using the city’s funding and liquidity. “We...

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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 Hong Kong’s IPO dominance in 2025 set to carry on into new year

Hong Kong’s momentum as an initial public offering (IPO) venue is set to hurtle onwards in 2026 after funds raised from share sales more than tripled in 2025, placing the city’s exchange atop the global rankings for the first time since 2019. A total of 114 companies raised US$37.22 billion on the Hong Kong stock exchange’s main board in 2025, according to data released on Friday by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). That translates to a 229 per cent increase from US$11.3 billion in...

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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 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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