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Shein Fined $26 Million by French Watchdog for Consumer Violations

France’s consumer watchdog has hit the Chinese e-commerce giant with its second multimillion-euro penalty in a year, targeting the platform’s return policies and environmental disclosures

Chinese Chipmaker YMTC Claims 13% of $46 Billion Global NAND Market

Yangtze Memory Technologies is tying for fourth globally and plotting a massive IPO as a multi-trillion-dollar AI data center boom leaves industry leaders entirely sold out

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Business Brief (June 4): China Responds to New U.S. Section 301 Tariffs

Tencent’s market capitalization surges to HK$4 trillion on WeChat AI expectations, BYD ventures into humanoid robots with plans for home use

Jun 04, 2026 11:41 AM

CX Daily: China’s Housing Market Flashes Signs of Life in Core Cities

Real estate transactions and prices in megacities like Shenzhen and Shanghai are rebounding, though a nationwide recovery remains elusive

Jun 04, 2026 09:00 AM

Quota Shortage Forces China’s Overseas-Focused Funds to Curb Inflows

Retail demand for U.S. equity exposure has quickly absorbed new QDII allocations, leaving many funds closed or heavily restricted.

Jun 04, 2026 03:20 AM

Alibaba Opens Qwen AI to Third-Party Services in Push for Agent Dominance

The Chinese e-commerce giant integrates brands like Luckin and KFC into its Qwen app, heating up the battle with Tencent for AI-driven assistant ecosystems

Jun 04, 2026 02:39 AM

Tencent Gains $53 Billion in Value on Reports of WeChat AI Agents

Reports of internal testing for AI agents in China’s top messaging app triggered Tencent’s biggest single-day stock gain in five years, though resource constraints and tough competition lie ahead

Jun 04, 2026 01:11 AM

Xreal Founder Bets AI Will Push Smart Glasses Beyond Hype

Xu Chi, founder of the Chinese augmented reality startup is leaning on a Google partnership to help commercialize smart glasses, though the sector faces hurdles including limited battery life and a lack of apps

Jun 03, 2026 07:31 PM

Business Brief (June 3): U.S. Cuts Tariffs on Farm Equipment

Tencent Cloud slashes AI prices, Ministry of Finance allocates childcare subsidies

Jun 03, 2026 06:22 PM

Energy Insider: China Issues Accounting Guidelines for Non-Fossil Power Consumption

Electric-heavy-truck makers rev up Hong Kong IPOs, SAIC to build $232 million factory in Spain

Jun 03, 2026 06:13 PM

China’s Robotics Funding Frenzy Picks Up

The fundraisings of Astribot, Spirit AI and XYZ Embodied AI exemplify the boom in the industry, whose leaders are moving toward domestic listings

Jun 03, 2026 06:06 PM

China Arms Itself With New Legal Tools to Scruntinize Overseas Investment

Set to take effect next month, the rules enable Beijing to restrict technology transfers and counter foreign sanctions as it seeks to protect strategic industries

Jun 03, 2026 05:58 PM

China Tax Enforcement Drives Surge in Back-Tax Payments

Dozens of listed companies have disclosed more than $675 million in back taxes, late fees and fines so far this year

Jun 03, 2026 05:38 PM

Beijing Moves to Protect ‘Over-Age’ Employees as Pension System Undergoes Reform

Starting July 1, a landmark regulation will grant independent legal status and injury insurance to workers past retirement age, reshaping relations in the world’s rapidly aging labor market

Jun 03, 2026 04:53 PM

Local Party Chief Investigated After Deadly Chinese Coal Mine Blast

Zhao Yongjin, who led Qinyuan county in Shanxi province, is targeted by anti-graft watchdogs following a gas explosion that killed dozens and exposed major safety coverups

Jun 03, 2026 04:43 PM

Surging Demand for Off-Site Medical Care Strains China’s Health Insurance Funds, Report Says

A surge in patients traveling across regions for treatment has driven off-site medical spending to more than a quarter of China’s national health insurance budget, raising pressure on local regulators

Jun 03, 2026 04:40 PM

Tiger Brokers to Curb Chinese Mainland Trades Under Beijing Clampdown

Offshore brokerage to impose restrictions as China tightens cross-border trading rules

Jun 03, 2026 01:05 PM

Commentary: Why Silicon Valley Is Suddenly Hiring Philosophy Majors

Artificial intelligence is commoditizing technical skills. To truly harness its power, humans must master the art of asking the right questions

Jun 03, 2026 12:14 PM



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