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What does China's new 'new three' mean for the world?

2026/7/28

China welcomes WTO ruling against Türkiye's vehicle restrictions

China welcomes a ruling made by the World Trade Organization (WTO), which found Türkiye's restrictive measures on electric and certain other types of vehicles originating from China violate global trade rules, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

2026/7/29

This robot hand gets 'real'

A new robotic hand from a Norwegian humanoid robot company claims to have approached human-level dexterity, with fully actuated fingers, palm and thumb.

2026/7/20

AI-powered robots take over cotton topping

2026/7/18

China-Europe railway hits 10,000 trips in 2026 via Xinjiang ports

On July 17, a freight train bound for Poland departed from Alataw Pass in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking the 10,000th China-Europe Railway Express service to transit through the twin ports of Alataw and Khorgos in Xinjiang in 2026.

2026/7/20

100-day countdown to CIIE 2026: preparations busy ongoing

2026/7/27

China reaffirms commitment to Global Development Initiative

2026/7/29

Chinese regulator fines Ctrip operator for monopoly abuses

China's State Administration for Market Regulation said on Saturday that it has imposed administrative penalties on Trip.com Group, the operator of Ctrip travel platform, for abusing its dominant market position in violation of the country's anti-monopoly law.

2026/7/25

Global governments respond to US's new Section 301 tariff regime

The US has imposed new Section 301 tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of economies over alleged forced labor concerns, replacing Section 122 global import duties that are set to expire.

2026/7/24

APEC executive director: Crucial to improve interoperability

As the age-old debate over open-source versus closed-source gains new momentum in the AI era, APEC Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa says the grouping prioritizes interoperability in digital cooperation.

2026/7/24

China's major industrial firms see profits surge 18.7% in H1 2026

China's major industrial firms saw their combined profits jump 18.7% year-on year to 3.95 trillion yuan ($583.28 billion) in the first half of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

2026/7/27

Global leaders share their takes on China's AI progress

Global leaders have shared their takes on China's AI progress, and how it's helping shape the future of AI worldwide.

2026/7/23

USMCA trade negotiations intensify

2026/7/24

BizDataDive: China's AI boom: Innovation shifts into high gear

WAIC 2026 is underway in Shanghai from July 17 to 20. AI is powering investment, industrial upgrading and new quality productive forces in China.

2026/7/17

Brazil and China strengthen trade ties as US raises tariffs

New U.S. tariffs on thousands of Brazilian imports have now taken effect, marking a new escalation in the trade dispute between Washington and Brasília.

2026/7/22

Foreign firms deepen China investment as high-tech gains momentum

Nearly 4,800 foreign enterprises have ramped up their investment in China in the first half of 2026, according to Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong at a press briefing on Thursday.

2026/7/23

Dr Congo to enforce local ownership rule for mining companies

The Democratic Republic of the Congo will begin enforcing a long-delayed law requiring mining companies to transfer part of their ownership to Congolese nationals from July 31.

2026/7/22

Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT surges 531% in record-breaking debut

Chinese memory chipmaker Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) surged 531.06% to end the morning session at 54.65 yuan (about $8.05) per share on Shanghai STAR Market debut.

2026/7/27

When China's economy met World Cup 2026

The intersection of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and China's economy makes for very interesting analysis.

2026/7/20

US latest tariff salvo sparks condemnations amid trade uncertainty

The latest round of US tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from most trading partners, has triggered widespread criticism, with countries accusing Washington of unilateralism and warning that the measures could hurt American consumers and disrupt global trade.

2026/7/25

Whose AI model will win real-world application race?

2026/7/18

Chinese mainland: Cross-Strait trade reflects cooperation potential

2026/7/22

What are the new drivers of China's consumption?

2026/7/17

Spectacular feats of robots at WAIC 2026

2026/7/19

Why China's approach is outperforming flashy narratives

China's steady focus on tangible infrastructure, trade, and investment has quietly earned it broader Global South approval than its narrative-heavy rivals, proving that substance can outweigh rhetoric in the long run.

2026/7/18

Engel's Law at work: China's H1 income and consumption data in context

The National Bureau of Statistics' mid-year release on households' income and consumption expenditure delivers a data-driven rebuttal to persistent claims of stagnation in China. Disaggregated data reveals a classic expression of Engel's Law in a maturing economy: As incomes rise, the share of spending on basic necessities declines relative to discretionary and higher-order categories, driving structural upgrading.

2026/7/28

What is an AI world model?

2026/7/18

Cuban healthcare workers deployed around Latin America feel the strain

U.S. sanctions are making it more difficult for many countries to continue receiving aid from Cuban caregivers, even when they have helped hundreds of thousands of patients.

2026/7/22

China rejects "overcapacity" allegations

2026/7/29

Cyprus ambassador: Hospitality constant across Chinese provinces

2026/7/25

China becomes a summer hotspot for European travelers

2026/7/28

Mainland says fishery resource survey east of Taiwan Island 'lawful'

A Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday that a fishery resource survey conducted by a mainland research team in waters east of Taiwan Island was "completely justified and lawful," describing it as a normal scientific research activity that benefits people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

2026/7/29

BizFocus Ep. 145: Theme park boom fuels China's tourism push

2026/7/28

Will Europe follow the path of American-style protectionism?

American-style protectionism is characterized by placing domestic law above international law, cloaking double standards under the banner of "fair trade," and abusing protectionist measures whenever they serve the US interests. What is deemed "fair" depends solely on whether it benefits the United States. Ultimately, the objective is to reshape international trade rules in ways that overwhelmingly favor the US interests.

2026/7/28

China expresses strong opposition to EU's fine on AliExpress

2026/7/22

Chinese industrial robot exports accelerate in H1 2026

China's robotics sector demonstrated notable export growth in the first half of 2026.

2026/7/16

How China keeps the world cool this summer

Summer heat is driving demand for cooling appliances worldwide.

2026/7/22

Why is China's AI path different?

2026/7/17

US imposes additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods

The United States is imposing a tariff of 50% on a wide range of Canadian products in response to what it called Canada's "discriminatory treatment" of US cars, alcohol and dairy, according to the White House.

2026/7/20

Mexico adopts new trade strategy amid Trump tariffs

2026/7/26

New US tariffs face lawsuit, IMF warning and global backlash

The Trump administration's 10-12.5% tariffs on around 60 trading partners, covering nearly all US imports, took effect July 24. Two US small businesses have filed lawsuits, challenging the tariffs under Section 301 as unlawful. Australia, Brazil and Japan have all voiced opposition.

2026/7/25

Chinese cinemas seek new growth by diversifying business models

China's summer movie season is heating up, with cinemas not only benefiting from a surge in audiences but also exploring new business models that transform traditional theaters into multifunctional cultural and entertainment spaces.

2026/7/28

BYD surpasses 100,000 cars made in Brazil factory

2026/7/22

Foreign institutions voice strong confidence in Chinese assets

A growing number of global financial institutions are upgrading their outlook on Chinese equities, with major players including Citi, UBS and Standard Chartered releasing bullish market outlooks in July.

2026/7/23

Thailand-China Investment Forum strengthens economic partnership

2026/7/18

New consumption models reshaping Shanghai's commercial landscape

Shanghai's consumer market continued to expand in 2026.

2026/7/20

301 tariff relay: Fresh push to sideline US in global trade landscape

The US is replacing its expiring Section 122 tariffs with new 301 tariffs on around 60 economies — which is a transparent legal charade with pre-set outcomes. Yet, evidence shows tariffs fail to curb deficits or revive manufacturing, while global trade hastens its realignment around non-US blocs. Washington's unilateralism is increasingly sidelining itself, not its targets.

2026/7/24

China issues five-year plan for promoting port modernization

2026/7/22

Industry insider: AI glasses' 'iPhone moment' still 3-5 years away

The "iPhone moment" for AI glasses has not yet arrived, and the industry still needs three to five years to overcome key bottlenecks in hardware, chips, displays and ecosystem, said Rokid Co-Founder Cai Guoxiang.

2026/7/20

Chinese AI chipmaker: Open collaboration is key to the future of AI

China's homegrown AI innovations, such as optoelectronic computing, will help build an open global AI ecosystem across both domestic and international dimensions, said Zou Tianqi, CEO of MakeSens, in an interview with CGTN reporter He Jingyi at WAIC 2026.

2026/7/19