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Workers at the Nien Hsing International Garment’s Factory produce Levi’s jeans for the US market in Maseru, Lesotho. Photo: EPA-EFE
China consumption

‘Bullish on China’: US brand Levi’s bucks retail headwinds through localisation

Executive vice-president predicts China will ‘become a much bigger portion of our business globally’.

Elon Musk

As political bet fails, what happens now to Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX and China ties?

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Huawei

No Intel, no Qualcomm: Huawei unveils its first ‘100% domestic’ desktop

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Robotics

China blocks SoftBank’s US$5.4 billion takeover of ABB’s robotics division

Case marks second major deal blocked by China this year after Meta was ordered to unwind its acquisition of AI start-up Manus.

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An employee works next to an ABB robotic arm at a factory in Shenzhen, China, on March 19, 2026. Photo: Reuters
An employee works next to an ABB robotic arm at a factory in Shenzhen, China, on March 19, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s Yutong Bus expands overseas as new-energy bus exports surge

‘Overseas public transport demand is growing fast, and international buyers are seeking more premium electric buses,’ Asia-Pacific CEO says.

China’s private sector

Open Questions | China’s appliance queen on quest for greener cooling, growth overseas

Gree Electric Appliances’ Dong Mingzhu says ‘If making money is not your only purpose, you keep asking harder questions’.

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Hong Kong

Beijing steps up scrutiny with tax queries for 3 Hong Kong IPO candidates

In the first half of this year, at least 80 listed Chinese firms were ordered to repay corporate income taxes and late payment surcharges.

A view of CSRC’s office building in Beijing, on December 18, 2019. Photo: Simon Song
A view of CSRC’s office building in Beijing, on December 18, 2019. Photo: Simon Song
Wealth management

Why Hong Kong wealth managers want broader access to mainland China’s tech markets

Executives say expanded channels could strengthen wealth business and reinforce city’s role as gateway between mainland and global capital.

New World Development

Could Shanghai project smooth indebted New World’s path to cash?

With tenants like Hermes and Rolex moving in, K11 Elysea’s occupancy hits threshold for cash-raising securitisation exercise, analysts say.

US midterm elections 2026

Democrats’ midterm triumph sends US stocks soaring, but Tesla, SpaceX fall

The Dow jumped 1.9 per cent as markets opened on Wednesday, as Democratic midterm victory promises to restrain Trump’s policy excesses.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong stock market

2 cancer drugs from Li Ka-shing-backed Sequencio garner global attention

Subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed company will present preclinical data on two RNA-based vaccines at major US cancer conference.

Encouraging results for the two drug candidates will support their advancement towards human clinical trials. Photo: Getty Images
Encouraging results for the two drug candidates will support their advancement towards human clinical trials. Photo: Getty Images
Tencent

Tencent launches Hy4 in bid to break into AI’s top tier of open-weight models

Tech giant says the new model introduces visual reasoning and powers a comprehensive update to its workplace AI tool WorkBuddy.

Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit 2026

Asia to drive Julius Baer’s growth as investors diversify amid US AI risks: CEO

CEO predicts investors ‘over-indexed’ to US equities, dollar will divest to Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Switzerland as tensions rise.

China property

Why a Guangdong state giant’s troubles are rippling across China’s bond market

Mounting concerns over Huafa’s finances have shaken China’s bond market and renewed scrutiny of local governments’ reliance on land sales.

Zhuhai Huafa Group is the largest local government-owned enterprise in Zhuhai. Photo Handout
China stock market

PBOC pledges support for stocks as China’s market slide defies rescue efforts

Central bank governor signals further support for capital market and property sector after recent measures fail to stem losses.

The PBOC’s moves come after a joint meeting at which several ministry-level agencies pledged to boost market liquidity, restore investor confidence and support the A-share market. Photo: Getty Images
The PBOC’s moves come after a joint meeting at which several ministry-level agencies pledged to boost market liquidity, restore investor confidence and support the A-share market. Photo: Getty Images
Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit 2026

Why Hong Kong’s bridge role matters more than ever in a ‘reglobalisation’ era

Banking leaders say demand for diversification, yuan funding and cross-border capital flows is reinforcing the city’s appeal.

China trade

How Beijing plans to cut trade costs and speed cross-border payments

Draft measures would expand forex services, ease compliance requirements and simplify overseas trade payments, regulator says.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

As sales slow, Chinese carmaker courts controversy with overt marketing tactics

Inflated claims and a slang term have seen Chinese automakers in hot water with consumers.

Xpeng cars on display in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Xpeng cars on display in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
HKEX

HKEX moves closer to round-the-clock trading with longer derivatives session

Bourse operator plans to extend overnight derivatives trading from March 2027 to align more closely with US and European trading hours.

Electric & new energy vehicles

What keeps China’s top carmakers growing as smaller EV rivals face the squeeze?

Sales momentum among leading carmakers contrasts with a domestic market downturn that is accelerating industry consolidation, analysts say.

Hong Kong stock market

Has Hong Kong’s IPO boom hit a wall – or is a year-end rush still to come?

Market volatility, tougher regulatory scrutiny slow listings, but industry players expect city to finish among world’s top three venues.

Hong Kong’s stock market has slowed significantly since October, with only three new listings, all of which closed below their offer prices on debut. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Wealth management

In Focus | Could New York’s tax-the-rich agenda send its wealthiest residents to Hong Kong?

Analysts say Hong Kong could benefit as New York’s tax debate prompts wealthy families to reassess their options.

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Illustration by Henry Wong
Illustration by Henry Wong
CATL

As battery wars intensify, China’s CATL seeks growth beyond its core business

World’s largest battery maker accelerates investments in new businesses as price wars and tax changes cloud earnings outlook.

Amazon

After brutal sell-off, what comes next for the titans of Big Tech?

Following disappointing quarterly earnings, tech giants face wide-ranging challenges, even as AI revenue builds.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng says Chinese flying cars trump Tesla’s Roadster for practical use

The Roadster’s flight time is limited to a few seconds whereas an Xpeng flying car can stay in the air for about 20 minutes, says co-founder.

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A view of the Land Aircraft Carrier on the assembly line at Aridge’s factory in Guangzhou on August 10, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
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