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China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 6.3 percent year on year in the first two months of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.

China's central SOEs invest 1.1 trln yuan in Xinjiang during 14th Five-Year Plan period2026-03-14
China's centrally-administered state-owned enterprises (SOEs) invested a total of 1.1 trillion yuan (about 159 billion U.S. dollars) in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), official data showed Friday.

Volkswagen, XPeng's first jointly developed EV rolls off line in China2026-03-14
The first vehicle model jointly developed by Volkswagen Group and Chinese EV maker XPeng rolled off the production line in China on Friday, the German carmaker said, in the latest sign of Volkswagen's push to deepen its presence in the Chinese market.

Chinese yuan weakens to 6.9007 against USD Friday2026-03-13
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 48 pips to 6.9007 against the U.S. dollar Friday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

Apple to lower commissions on in-app purchases in China2026-03-13
Apple announced on Friday that it will cut its commissions on in-app purchases that apply to the Chinese mainland from March 15, 2026.

Chinese firm joins international automotive standardization organization2026-03-12
Chinese automaker BYD has officially joined the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), an international standardization organization in the automotive industry, the company announced on Wednesday.

Cathay Group reports 9.5 pct net profit growth in 20252026-03-12
Hong Kong airline Cathay Group reported an attributable profit of 10.8 billion Hong Kong dollars (about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, up 9.5 percent from a year ago and marking the third consecutive year of solid financial performance, the carrier said on Wednesday.

AmCham report shows China remains magnet for foreign investment2026-03-11
China remains a key destination for foreign businesses, with more companies surveyed continuing to invest in the market despite global economic uncertainties, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China).

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opens 1.31 pct higher2026-03-10
The Hang Seng Index gained 331.83 points, or 1.31 percent, to open at 25,740.29 points on Tuesday.

China reports continued improvement in factory-gate prices in February2026-03-09
China saw continued improvement in factory-gate prices last month, with the decline in its producer price index (PPI) continuing to narrow, according to official data on Monday.

China ramps up consumption push as policy priorities set through 20302026-03-07
Getting people to spend more has emerged as a major economic task for China in 2026 and beyond, aligning with the country's broader shift toward a consumption-driven growth model.

China voices concern over EU proposal restricting foreign investment in strategic sectors2026-03-07
China will closely follow the legislative process of the European Union (EU)'s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), carefully assess its impact on Chinese interests and firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.

China's 2026 economic growth target "proactive and pragmatic": official2026-03-06
China's economic growth target for 2026 is "proactive and pragmatic," reflecting a broad assessment of domestic conditions and shifts in the external environment, an official said Thursday.

China to create new forms of smart economy2026-03-05
China will advance and expand its "AI Plus" initiative, promote faster application of new-generation intelligent terminals and AI agents, and encourage large-scale commercial application of AI in key sectors and fields, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

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China's headline consumer inflation of 0.2 percent in January represents a moderation from the previous month, but this is largely a story of the calendar rather than a lack of vitality. Because the Lunar New Year fell in January last year, the comparison base was higher than usual.