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China ports pass stress test with about 30% throughput buffer

The stress tests showed ports hold financial stability under sharp volume decline.
3 days ago

China ousts western rivals from global top five wind suppliers

In China, wind turbine manufacturers installed 18,291 units in 2025.
6 days ago

China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated

New export orders climbed whilst domestic demand indicators weaken across industries.

China manufacturing PMI steady at 50.3 as exports rise

Factory activity settled higher than expected.

China drives 76% of coal mine methane emissions

Ember says global emissions remain steady.

Rising climate losses test China’s insurance safety net

Profitable insurers face limits in passing disaster risk despite market scale.

Beijing retail outlook 2026 hinges on consumer confidence recovery

Retail recovery remains linked to broader economic conditions.

China smartphone shipments fall 3.3% as Huawei, Apple gain

Premium demand supports margins despite supply and cost pressures.

Emerging brands expand in Shenzhen as consumers shift to lifestyle categories

Flagship openings and store upgrades also rise to enhance customer experience.

Emerging tech brands seize Shenzhen malls as smartphone giants retreat

The report noted that only 38% of their stores are in suburban areas as of 2025.

China consumption edges up during Qingming holiday as travel surges

Retail and catering sales recorded year-on-year growth.

Greater China manufacturing expands in March despite rising input costs

PMI rebounds as new orders and output rise, whilst purchase prices hit its highest level since 2022.

Starbucks eyes 20,000 China stores as Boyu Capital takes majority stake

Starbucks retains 40% ownership and continues to own and license its brand.