Economy
China's H1 GDP Grows 4.7% as Economy Shows Mixed Signals
China's H1 2026 GDP grew 4.7% year-on-year to 69.57 trillion yuan, with strong exports and high-tech manufacturing offsetting a real estate slump.
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BusinessTechnology
70 Years On: China's Auto Journey from Truck to World Lead
China marks 70 years since its first domestically made car, celebrating its journey from one truck factory to the world's top auto market and EV leader.
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EconomyTrade
Monopoly Maker's U.S. Experiment Exposes Tariff Reality
A Monopoly importer tried making games in the U.S. to avoid tariffs. The result: no dice makers, double costs, and a lesson in reshoring challenges.
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International EconomyLabor
China's Robot Revolution Leaves Millions of Workers Behind
China's rapid automation has displaced over 30 million factory workers since 2013, raising urgent questions about labor, retraining, and social stability.
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Economy
China Logistics Index Hits 50.6% in June, Signaling Recovery
China's logistics index rose to 50.6% in June, a second straight month of expansion signaling continued economic recovery.
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Economy & FinanceTechnology
China Economy Shows Steady Growth in Trade, Robotics, Tech
China reports robust economic data: 8,000 freight trains, 900 billion yuan in robotics revenue, and a breakthrough in high-precision measurement.
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Economy & Industry
China's Shipbuilding Dominates Global Market in Q1 2026
China's shipbuilding industry leads the world in new orders, completed tonnage, and order backlog for Q1 2026, with new orders surging 195.2% year-on-year.
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EconomyTechnology
China's Robot Exports Surge: 10.38 Million Units Shipped
China exported 10.38 million robots worth 19.99 billion yuan in early 2026, led by cleaning robots, signaling a shift in high-end manufacturing.
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EconomyEnergy
China Solar Efficiency Standards Target Overcapacity
China issues mandatory solar efficiency standards effective Jan 2027, targeting overcapacity that has caused 50B yuan in industry losses.
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EconomySociety & Culture
Chinese Mobile ACs Surge in Europe Amid Trade Tensions
Chinese mobile ACs sell out across Europe as a record heatwave drives demand, challenging EU trade narratives and exposing Europe's cooling gap.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Targets 2.5 Trillion Yuan Industrial Internet by 2030
Eight Chinese ministries unveil a plan to grow the industrial internet to 2.5 trillion yuan by 2030, with 50,000 5G networks and AI-driven manufacturing.
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BusinessAutomotive
BMW Invests $1.7B in SC, Unveils First U.S.-Built EV
BMW completes $1.7B South Carolina investment, unveils fifth-gen X5 with five drivetrain options including the electric iX5 built in the U.S.
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BusinessTechnology
BMW to Build Electric SUV in South Carolina in $1.7B Deal
BMW completes $1.7 billion South Carolina investment, confirms iX5 as first US-assembled EV starting late 2026, and unveils five-drivetrain X5.
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Economy
China Logistics Up 5.2% as High-Tech and Green Sectors Rise
China's social logistics total hit 146.6 trillion yuan in Jan-May, up 5.2% YoY, driven by high-tech manufacturing, green energy, and cross-border trade.
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Economy
China's Industrial Profits Surge 18.8% on AI Boom
China's industrial profits rose 18.8% in Jan-May 2026, driven by a 103.9% surge in electronics as AI chip demand soared, while downstream sectors lag.
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EconomyIndustry
China Industrial Profits Rise 18.8% in Jan-May 2026
China's industrial profits rose 18.8% in Jan-May 2026, driven by AI chip demand and raw materials. NBS warns of supply-demand imbalance.
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TechnologyEconomy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Calls for New AI Social Norms
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls for new social norms in the age of AI, urging widespread adoption while addressing regulation and manufacturing challenges.
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TechnologyEconomy
Nvidia's Huang: AI Will Create Jobs, Texas Factory Is Test
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI will create manufacturing jobs, not eliminate them. A $2B Texas factory with Coherent puts that claim to the test.
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TechnologyEconomy
AI Moves from Digital to Physical: Industry Leaders Map Path
At Bosch Connected World 2026, leaders from Bosch, Alibaba and Volkswagen outlined how AI is moving from digital to manufacturing and robotics.
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Economy & Trade
World Cup Boosts Yiwu Exports as Global Supermarket Delivers
Yiwu supplies 70% of World Cup merchandise as the 2026 tournament opens, showcasing China's shift from low-cost to innovation-led exports.
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Economy & Trade
China's Jan-May Trade Surges 15.3% as Manufacturing Evolves
China's Jan-May 2026 trade reached 20.68 trillion yuan, up 15.3%. High-tech and green exports surge as manufacturing shifts to innovation-driven growth.
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EconomyChina
China's May Commodity Index Signals Steady Economic Growth
China's May CCPI rose to 132.5 points, up 0.3% month-on-month and 20.2% year-on-year, signaling steady economic growth amid sector divergence.
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Economy & Business
China Manufacturing Flatlines as New Export Orders Decline
China's manufacturing PMI hit 50.0 in May as new export orders fell. High-tech sectors surged while traditional industries contracted.
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Economy
China Manufacturing Flatlines as May PMI Shows Mixed Signals
China's manufacturing PMI slipped to 50.0 in May, ending two months of expansion. High-tech sectors thrive while exports and SMEs struggle.
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EconomyTechnology
China Industrial Profits Surge on AI Boom, Fastest in 2 Yrs
China's industrial profits surged 24.7% in April, the fastest in over two years, driven by AI demand, semiconductors, and higher oil prices.
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Economy
China Logistics Data: 5.5% Growth Signals Surging Momentum
China's Jan-Apr logistics value reached 121.7 trillion yuan, up 5.5% YoY. High-tech manufacturing and instant retail surge as cross-border networks expand.
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ManufacturingTechnology
China's Second Homebuilt Cruise Ship Passes Sea Trial
China's second domestically built large cruise ship Ada Huacheng Hao completes all 149 trial items in a single voyage, drawing praise from foreign experts.
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Economy
China's High-Tech FDI Surges 20.3% in Early 2026
China's high-tech FDI surged 20.3% in early 2026, reaching 116.33 billion yuan, as over 20,000 new foreign-invested enterprises were established.
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