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A youth triumph that offers hope for Chinese football

Jun 12, 2026 54m

They are champions. They are trailblazers. And they're only 12 years old. A group of Chinese youngsters has stunned Europe, becoming the first Asian team to win Italy's prestigious Sigismondi Cup,…

China expands access to public services for non-Hukou residents

Jun 05, 2026 54m

China has unveiled a landmark reform that could affect hundreds of millions of migrant workers and their families. Supporters say it's a breakthrough for fairness and opportunity. Critics wonder…

China tightens crackdown on illegal cross-border brokerage activities

May 29, 2026 54m

China's securities regulator has launched a major crackdown on illegal cross-border securities activities, targeting online brokerages operating outside the country's regulatory framework. Why is…

Is Europe's de-Sinicization push about security or economic self-harm?

May 22, 2026 54m

From new supply chain rules and punitive tariffs to restrictions on Chinese technology in Europe's green transition, Brussels is taking increasingly aggressive steps to reduce dependence on China.…

New start for easing China-U.S. tech tensions or just a brief pause?

May 16, 2026 54m

As U.S. President Donald Trump has returned to China, are Beijing and Washington heading toward a tech thaw or merely pausing before tensions further escalate? From chips and AI to EVs, robotics,…

Ports, power and risk: Landbridge's Darwin Port fight tests future of global investment rules

May 08, 2026 54m

Chinese company Landbridge is fighting to hold on to Darwin Port after Australia said it may reclaim the lease. Landbridge has launched arbitration at the International Center for Settlement of…

What DeepSeek V4 signals for the global AI race beyond computing

May 01, 2026 54m

China's DeepSeek AI startup has unveiled its latest model, reportedly at just a fraction of the cost of comparable U.S. systems. Could that price edge help it win over users? Reports say the launch…

Beyond the screen: how “film+” tourism and AI redefine moviegoer experience

Apr 24, 2026 54m

As the Beijing International Film Festival takes over the city, films are no longer just something we watch in cinemas. They’re connecting tourism, retail, entertainment, and even cutting-edge tech.…

AI glasses, flying cars, humanoid robots at CICPE 2026 — gimmicks or the future?

Apr 17, 2026 54m

From AI-powered glasses to flying cars and next generation of humanoid robots, companies from home and abroad have gathered in China’s Hainan province for the 6th China International Consumer…

SMILE: When China and Europe meet beyond Earth

Apr 10, 2026 54m

SMILE, a joint China–Europe satellite, is about to capture something we've never seen before: Earth's magnetic shield in action. What is it trying to do? Why does it matter, and how could it affect…

China's ocean economy at a turning point

Apr 03, 2026 54m

Since elevating the goal of becoming a "maritime power" in 2012, China has made significant progress. What are the most eye-catching achievements? As the focus shifts from speed to quality, how could…

China's consumer rebound: What's really driving the new trends?

Mar 27, 2026 54m

China's consumer spending has shown a noticeable rebound in the first two months of the year. What are the key drivers? Though the performance beat expectations, it remains the weakest start to a…

Is Apple becoming more compliant in China?

Mar 20, 2026 54m

Apple is lowering its App Store commission in China, a move believed to be a major concession in one of its most important markets. What's driving the change? How may it affect developers, consumers,…

Is the era of U.S. stocks dominance shifting?

Mar 13, 2026 54m

Global financial giant UBS has downgraded U.S. stocks, as markets stumble into one of their worst starts in decades. Is this a routine reset or a warning shot? Where is capital moving now? Are…

Two Sessions Special: Decode China's financial priorities for the coming year

Mar 07, 2026 54m

China will set up a national-level mergers and acquisitions fund to help venture capital investors find an exit. How urgent is the need? And with cumulative dividends and share buybacks hitting a…

2026 Two Sessions: China’s Global Governance Initiative in action

Feb 27, 2026 54m

For the first time, the Global Governance Initiative, a framework for reforming international relations, is set to feature in the recommendations for China’s new Five-Year Plan. This comes as…

Will the U.S. rare earth futures plan undermine China's dominance?

Feb 19, 2026 54m

Chicago-based financial services company CME Group is reportedly working on a plan to launch the world's first rare earth futures contract. Can the U.S. reshape pricing power without controlling…

When the world comes to China for Spring Festival

Feb 13, 2026 54m

This Spring Festival, China isn't just welcoming the Year of the Horse. It's welcoming the world. Foreign flight bookings are up more than 400 percent, with visitors flooding in from Russia, Europe,…

China bans hidden car door handles: Safety fix or global rule-setting moment?

Feb 06, 2026 54m

Sleek, flush, futuristic--hidden door handles once symbolized the EV era. Now, they're being flagged as safety risks. China is set to ban them, becoming the first country in the world to do so. What…

Why does China aim for a price recovery?

Jan 30, 2026 54m

The world seems to be experiencing a split. While Europe and the U.S. work to bring inflation down, China is grappling with a different problem, persistently weak prices. What's going on? Why do low…

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