Neil Denslow
Chief Production Editor, SCMP Plus
Neil Denslow has previously worked as a journalist for Bloomberg, S&P Global and ITP Media in Hong Kong, London and Dubai. He is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) charter holder.
Neil Denslow has previously worked as a journalist for Bloomberg, S&P Global and ITP Media in Hong Kong, London and Dubai. He is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) charter holder.
Areas of Expertise:
China, Corporate Finance, MarketsLanguages Spoken:
English, Spanish
This week: Xi Jinping and Donald Trump discuss AI and Taiwan in summit, the trade-war truce is prolonged until January, and China cracks down on fentanyl. Next week: Manufacturing PMI may show third month of contraction, RoboTechnik headlines four Hong Kong IPO debuts, holidaymakers take advantage of National Day golden week, and more.
This week: Chinese and US officials hold final talks before a White House summit on Thursday, Xi offers AI support to Brics nations, the Pinglu Canal opens in southwest China and retail sales unexpectedly cool. Next week: World leaders address the UN General Assembly, Malaysia’s prime minister visits China, Hong Kong hosts state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, Asian Games open, and more.
The first US interest rate increase in more than three years is unlikely to damp China’s surging tech exports while potentially worsening a squeeze on other manufacturers.
This week: Xi heads to India for Brics summit, state-owned banks and insurers get 360 billion yuan capital boost and China shows willingness to broker Trump-Kim summit. Next week: EU’s Von der Leyen delivers annual address as China trade deadline looms, defence officials attend Beijing Xiangshan Forum, Fed may raise interest rates, lanterns light up Hong Kong and more.
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This week: The US and China both back limited AI regulation at G20 event, China blocks G20 communique criticising large trade surpluses, Xi visits Kyrgyzstan and Egypt. Next week: China factory-gate prices may rise for sixth month, August trade data may show further boom, SCMP holds Central Asia conference, and more.
This week: President Xi Jinping may take China business delegation to US and sign trade-war truce extension with Trump, hundreds killed in Nepal-China disaster, Alibaba holds record Hong Kong share sale. Next week: Xi attends SCO summit, Shein begins trading after long-delayed IPO, August PMI may show factory slowdown and more.
The Microsoft co-founder may travel to Beijing in November as he seeks support for global cooperation on managing potential AI risks.
The Chinese tech giant will use the US$10.2 billion in proceeds raised to help fund its artificial intelligence buildout.
This week: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Seoul amid US-South Korea strains, July economic data misses expectations, and US says China should join Iran sanctions. Next week: Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks at Jackson Hole, Shein may begin delayed IPO, Chang’e-7 lifts off in search of lunar water, and more.
The US Treasury tried to cool rising borrowing costs in the dollar debt market with a surprise intervention, while yields in China are near the lowest in a year.
July data adds to signs of slowdown in China’s economy, while an ex-US trade representative argues that the nation’s over-reliance on exports poses global risks.
This week: SMIC plans to boost chipmaking capacity on AI demand, former premier Zhu Rongji dies and retail investors flood Unitree IPO. Next week: Shein may open Hong Kong IPO, China retail sales may accelerate, Baidu and Alibaba post earnings, robots go on show in Beijing, and more.
This week: China manufacturing surprisingly contracts, the Politburo dampens stimulus expectations, memory maker CXMT surges after IPO, and the US bans imports of Chinese robots. Next week: The PLA celebrates its 99th anniversary, July exports may cool, HSBC posts earnings, soccer giants play in Hong Kong, and more.
This week: Trump levies new tariffs against 60 US trading partners, China’s ‘national team’ investors prop up tumbling stock market, and Bessent threatens sanctions against Chinese AI developers. Next week: CXMT debuts in Shanghai followed by Zhongji Innolight in Hong Kong after blockbuster IPOs, China’s Politburo likely to discuss economy, ChinaJoy draws gamers in Shanghai, and more.
Washington mulls penalties after Anthropic and OpenAI say Chinese tech firms are stealing intellectual property by distilling their frontier models.
This week: China allows limited imports of Nvidia H200 chips, the US and Iran resume attacks in the Middle East, and a Chinese submarine fires a test missile into the Pacific Ocean. Next week: Second-quarter GDP numbers come out, CXMT starts mainland IPO, Hong Kong Book Fair opens its doors, and more.
An unprecedented missile launch by a PLA nuclear submarine will prompt Nato leaders to focus more on the Asia-Pacific region.
This week: China signals openness to cutting EU trade gap, President Xi hails Communist Party’s ‘significant global influence’ and factory activity returns to expansion. Next week: Nato summit takes place in Turkey, US moves towards new tariffs, Kung Fu Soccer may hit the screens, and more.
Hopes of progress in paring the EU’s trade deficit with China by autumn will mean overcoming some seemingly insurmountable barriers.
This week: Automakers ready to debut 150-plus EVs before year-end, China blacklists US companies including rare earth miners, foreign businesses encouraged to sell shares in China. Next week: Commerce Minister Wang Wentao heads to Brussels, new overseas investment rules take effect, June factory activity data release and more.
This week: The G7 moved to reduce reliance on Chinese rare earths, while the EU discussed trade defences, the US and Iran signed a peace deal that reopened the Strait of Hormuz, and China’s retail sales fell for the first time since 2022. Next week: Summer Davos takes place in Dalian, China’s legislators meet, Chinese hit indie movie Dear You opens in the US, and more.
Anti-sanctions measures and efforts to globalise the yuan were among key topics as Chinese finance regulators and policymakers addressed the 2026 Lujiazui Forum.
Slower consumer spending and cutthroat competition are pushing global brands such as Pizza Hut and Starbucks to reshape their China business.
A decline in retail sales in May and weakening investments stand in contrast to China’s booming exports.
A deal to end hostilities between the US and Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz while failing to address long-standing differences.
This week: China seeks to avert EU trade war, Xi hails ‘unwavering’ ties with North Korea, and US blacklists Chinese tech giants for alleged military ties. Next week: May retail sales data may show little growth, China tightens minerals controls, Nvidia gaming chip challenger comes to market, and more.
Stocks in China and Hong Kong are suffering in a global sell-off after being laggards in the AI boom.
Higher oil costs and the AI boom are driving up producer prices, while weak domestic demand is weighing on consumer prices.
