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Jun 04, 2026 11:41 AM- 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 03:20 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 02:59 AM- 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
Jun 04, 2026 02:39 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 01:11 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 12:44 AM- 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
Jun 03, 2026 07:31 PM- 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
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- 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 06:13 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 06:06 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 05:58 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 05:38 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 04:53 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 04:43 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 04:40 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 04:36 PM- Analysis: Why China Chip Stocks Are Sliding After Sharp Rally
- Sharp rally unwinds as profit-taking, stake cuts and IPO pipeline pressure sentiment
Jun 03, 2026 01:05 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 12:14 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 02:54 AM- China’s Ex-Top Graft Inspector Swept Up in Corruption Probe
- Li Xiaohong, a former top anti-corruption enforcer and securities industry veteran, is under investigation
Jun 03, 2026 12:23 AM- Macao Joins $56 Billion Central Bank Digital Currency Platform mBridge
- Eleven local banks begin trading on the blockchain-based platform as the Digital Macao Pataca enters sandbox testing
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