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China food security

Robots’ arrival set to give Chinese asparagus farmers a boost

Intelligent robots that can harvest, transport and sort the lucrative vegetable made their debut in Lianshui county last month.

China trade

US buyers at China’s largest trade fair soar over 20% after Xi-Trump meeting

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Electric & new energy vehicles

How China’s EV quality drive may help foreign carmakers regain ground

China travel

Chinese tourists avoid Thailand amid fears of floods, kidnapping and scams

October downturn partly stems from Bangkok floods, with travellers warned to remain vigilant against scams promising high-paying jobs.

Thailand is losing its shine among Chinese travellers as worries about kidnappings, scams and flooding cloud the country’s appeal as a tourist destination. Photo: EPA-EFE
Thailand is losing its shine among Chinese travellers as worries about kidnappings, scams and flooding cloud the country’s appeal as a tourist destination. Photo: EPA-EFE
China stock market

Former Evergrande economist faces WeChat gag order after ‘buy the dip’ call

Economist Ren Zeping, once famed for predicting a bull market, is now restricted on a social media platform.

China stock market

Beijing calls for more efforts to stabilise stock market after renewed sell-off

China’s State Council pledges enhanced market stabilisation measures after the stock market fell again amid a broader global sell-off.

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US-China relations

‘Speed up’: US ag exporters urge faster progress on trade deal with China

US agricultural exporters, hit hard by last year’s trade war, call for Washington and Beijing to implement trade deals agreed earlier this year.

People walk past the US Soybean Export Council booth during the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Friday. Photo: AFP
People walk past the US Soybean Export Council booth during the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Friday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Could a paused US blacklist rule signal room for progress in China trade talks?

Suspension of rule affecting overseas units of blacklisted firms extended in what analysts say is an effort by the US to seek stability.

China property

China’s next skyscraper landmark? Shenzhen tower draws international attention

The Shenzhen Bay Financial Centre Tower is scheduled for completion in 2029 after construction stalled during Evergrande’s debt crisis.

China stock market

AI bubble bursts, fifth plenum resolution, Singles’ Day

This week: Stocks fall as US Democrats’ landslide jeopardises data centre boom, Communist Party posts resolution from fifth plenum, and Russia says Putin may meet Trump and Xi. Next week: October inflation data comes out, Cop31 gathers in Turkey, Singles’ Day shopping festival concludes, and more.

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: Reuters
China’s private sector

In Focus | ‘Quid pro quo’: under Lula, Chinese firms must invest in Brazil, not just sell

Following Brazil’s knife-edge election result, uncertainty remains for Chinese investors navigating a complex, politically polarised country.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
US-China trade war

What does midterm humbling mean for Bessent ahead of US-China trade talks?

Analyst says US side now has greater political incentives to secure a trade deal, but might have less ability to make durable commitments.

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US-China trade war

China ready to expand US farm imports – on 1 condition

Soybean purchases are on track to meet this year’s target, an agricultural trader said, but a separate US$17 billion commitment remains largely unfulfilled.

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China energy security

Oil prices slump as Trump election rout eases Middle East conflict risks

Concerns about Middle East oil shipments to China and other Asian nations have eased after US Republicans suffered a historic polling defeat.

A woman fills up her car at a service station in the US state of Illinois. Photo: AP
China birth rate

China sees nearly 10% drop in marriages, foreshadowing lower birth rate in 2027

A drop in marriage registrations signals a lower birth rate looking ahead, an analyst says.

Couples take part in a group wedding ceremony for PhD students in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on September 26. Photo: Xinhua
Couples take part in a group wedding ceremony for PhD students in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on September 26. Photo: Xinhua
China’s Communist Party

China’s fifth plenum resolution

SCMP Plus annotates resolution adopted at the Communist Party’s fifth plenum outlining tighter oversight of senior officials, stronger party discipline and an intensified anti-corruption campaign.

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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China-Russia relations

Russia’s ‘eastward pivot’ gains steam as Putin confirms new China railway

The new railway track will use the same standard gauge as China, a sign of Moscow’s ‘pragmatic’ focus on boosting ties with Beijing, analysts say.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
China consumption

Why are Chinese consumers tuning out of annual online shopping festival?

Stock market slump and declining property values see many families make debt reduction and deleveraging greater priorities.

US-China trade war

‘More carve-outs’? How the midterms could affect US trade policy on China

The US election results could embolden Congress to exert greater control over trade policy, though president retains broad sway, analysts say.

China exports

Chinese exporters see respite as Beijing curbs yuan rise amid record surplus

The central bank’s move to slow the yuan’s offers a breather to exporters, they say.

A person showcases cashmere products during a live-streaming session at a workshop in China’s Hebei province on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
China consumption

Guangdong plan to revive consumer spending focuses on tourism, healthcare

AI will be another major focus, with measures to encourage development of AI-powered phones, computers, wearables and robots.

A shopping centre in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. Photo: Getty Images
A shopping centre in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. Photo: Getty Images
US midterm elections 2026

Trump suffers midterms trouncing weeks before Xi meeting

A collapse in the president’s poll ratings helped Democrats gain control of both houses of Congress in midterm elections.

China trade

At this year’s CIIE, EU firms test Beijing’s promise to open up its markets

Amid ongoing trade frictions and increasing deficit with China, European firms seek openings at trade event, with noteworthy absence of Dutch chip firm ASML.

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
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