Latest News
Chinese drugmaker Huahai rises after signing USD340 million deal with Spain’s Almirall - March 30, 2026
Huahai Pharmaceutical’s shares gained after the Chinese drugmaker said a deal with Spanish dermatology specialist Almirall could bring in royalty payments of USD340 million.
'First in Shanghai' campaign highlights city's role in debut economy - March 30, 2026
Step into Zhangyuan Garden in downtown Shanghai and you'll find a whole array of product displays, beautiful apparels and attractive handicrafts. It is part of the "First in Shanghai" events that showcases the city's leading position for product debuts.
'First stores' opening: Jing'an stays ahead of the pack in Shanghai - March 30, 2026
Jing'an opened about five new "first stores" a week last year, keeping it ahead of other Shanghai districts and underscoring its appeal to global brands entering China.
Eight Shanghai SOEs launch AI agents contest with 50 application scenarios - March 30, 2026
Eight large state-owned enterprises have kicked off an artificial intelligence competition in Shanghai, opening up 50 application scenarios for AI agents to innovative companies, research institutions, and one-person firms to boost the integration of technology and business.
Predatory hegemony: The US must learn the limits of its power - March 24, 2026
For three decades the unipolar moment delivered a sugar high so intoxicating that Washington forgot the difference between great power and unlimited power.
Innovation drives nation's EV success - March 23, 2026
In news that marks a structural shift in a key manufacturing industry, Chinese automakers sold roughly 27 million vehicles in 2025, compared with the 25 million of Japanese brands, claiming the top spot.
Development forum reinforces that China remains a gateway to global opportunities - March 23, 2026
The two-day China Development Forum 2026 that began in Beijing last Sunday offers the global business community a chance to better understand China's proposed economic trajectory over the next five years as outlined in the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) and to assess what that means for the world.
Takaichi walking tightrope of give and take in Washington amid geopolitical tensions - March 22, 2026
There is a particular kind of diplomatic misfortune that arrives with a sudden change in circumstances, often with a bang. Before Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi boarded her government jet from Tokyo to Washington last Wednesday, she probably believed she was flying to star in a carefully choreographed debut in the United States. Instead, she has landed in the middle of someone else's war.
China’s five-year priority is to build a modern industrial system, prominent economist says - March 22, 2026
China’s priority over the next five years, a critical period for the country’s modernization process, is to build a modern industrial system, according to the distinguished Chinese economist Gan Chunhui.
CIFI holdings gains after debt restructuring allows return to profit - March 18, 2026
Shares of troubled Chinese real estate developer CIFI Holdings Group surged on March 17, after revealing that it returned to profit last year following a lengthy period of losses, thanks to income of CNY40 billion (USD5.8 billion) from its debt restructuring.
