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More than 40 new achievements will be unveiled at the China International Big Data Industry Expo 2026, in areas that include the coordinated development of computing power and electricity, data circulation and generative artificial intelligence (AI), a senior data official said Tuesday.

Profits of China's major industrial firms up 18.7 pct in H12026-07-27
Profits of China's industrial firms above designated size increased 18.7 percent year on year during the first half (H1) of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Monday.

China's NEVs deliver global gains through "full-chain" expansion2026-07-27
Now the world's largest NEV exporter, China is rapidly reshaping its global strategy, shifting from product exports to localized, ecosystem-driven global development.

Antitrust penalty on travel giant underscores China's push for healthier platform economy2026-07-26
China's antitrust action against leading online travel service provider Trip.com Group on Saturday underlines the country's commitment to fostering a fairer and more innovation-driven platform economy, making it clear that market dominance and technological advantages should not be exploited to undermine competition.

China launches green electricity certificate price index2026-07-25
China's National Energy Administration (NEA) launched a price index for green electricity certificates (GECs) Friday in a bid to better reflect the development of green power market.

China approves registration of hot-rolled coil and stainless steel options2026-07-25
China's securities regulator said on Friday that it has approved the registration of hot-rolled coil and stainless steel options on the Shanghai Futures Exchange.

Photonics industry thrives in east China's Suzhou2026-07-25
Putting on safety goggles, a visitor at the exhibition hall of Suzhou Maxphotonics Technology Co., Ltd. grips a welding gun weighing just 300 grams, lighter than a bottle of water, and in under a minute, a seamless, hairline-thin weld takes shape across a metal plate.

China's rural investment, consumption register steady growth in H12026-07-25
China's investment and consumption in rural areas achieved solid growth in the first half (H1) of 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Friday.

China's summer grain output exceeds 150 million tonnes2026-07-25
China's summer grain output reached a record 150.75 million tonnes this year, surpassing the 150‑million‑tonne mark for the first time, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Friday.

Chinese automakers deepen integration into Spain's auto industry2026-07-25
Chinese automaker Geely Auto and U.S. automaker Ford announced a new cooperation agreement in Spain on Thursday, as Chinese automotive companies continue to grow in the country in terms of vehicle sales, local production and mobility technologies.

China clarifies individual income tax rules for offshore trusts2026-07-25
China's tax authorities have issued detailed rules that address long-standing ambiguities in the taxation of offshore trusts, bringing the existing legal provisions into more effective operation.

From factory floor to innovation hub: how foreign firms deepen China presence2026-07-25
At a medical device plant in the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone, technicians in sterile suits assemble fully automated blood coagulation analyzers. Components sourced from Europe and China are assembled and tested before being delivered to hospitals and laboratories across the country.

China's commercial performance box office revenue up 9.41 percent in H12026-07-25
The box office revenue of commercial performances in China reached 30.408 billion yuan (around 4.49 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2026, the China Association of Performing Arts (CAPA) said Friday.

China's humanoid robots face their real test on the factory floor2026-07-25
Separating two pieces of fabric may look simple. For a humanoid robot, however, the soft, slippery material is a demanding test of dexterity: too much force can distort it, while too little leaves it beyond the robot's grip.

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Beyond cheap money: Why Indonesia and other sovereigns are turning to panda bonds

This week, Indonesia moved from speculation to execution. The government successfully issued 7 billion yuan (around US$1.03 billion) in yuan-denominated Panda Bonds on July 23, marking its first entry into China’s onshore bond market.