China
Chinese e-commerce firms turn to drones amidst intense competition
Chinese e-commerce firms turn to drones amidst intense competition
Companies are using drones to improve speed and efficiency.
12 hours ago
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.
China retail shifts to omnichannel as store expansion moderates in lower-tier cities
Leasing sentiment is improving in tier I cities.
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.
Pinglu Canal to deepen ASEAN-China manufacturing links: report
Lower costs may raise export pressure.
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.
China PMIs rebounded on holiday distortions: study
The March rise does not signal recovery.
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