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A job fair at Harbin University of Science and Technology in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, in March. Photo: Xinhua

China Economy

Job fears make AI a hot subject at China’s vocational schools

Tsinghua University study finds that nearly half of China’s vocational schools have rolled out introductory AI courses.

How Beijing became China’s biggest tech venture capitalist, from AI to chips

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China wants unique access to minerals with Indonesia offer, analyst says

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Global Economy

US 30-year Treasury streak: what do 5% yields mean for global investors?

The historic run is forcing investors to ask whether high borrowing costs are a short-term headache or the new normal.

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The Federal Reserve Board building in Washington on November 14, 2025. Photo: Reuters
The Federal Reserve Board building in Washington on November 14, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Banking & Finance

China places former deputy of top financial regulator under investigation

Fang Xinghai, former vice-chairman of China Securities Regulatory Commission, is latest financial official to be probed by anti-corruption body.

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Global Economy

China energy giant expands Korean footprint, helps fuel Seoul’s AI ambitions

The state-owned firm’s new project, independently managed by the company’s South Korean subsidiary, brings its number of power facilities in the country to five.

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China Economy

Beijing to upgrade railway freight services to Europe

Agreement to build first phase of a multifunctional terminal at Kuryk, a Kazakh port on the Caspian Sea, signed in Shanghai recently.

A China-Europe freight train leaves Xian, Shaanxi province, in November. Photo: Xinhua
A China-Europe freight train leaves Xian, Shaanxi province, in November. Photo: Xinhua

China Economy

Trump’s new tariffs, stock market intervention, mega IPOs

This week: Trump levies new tariffs against 60 US trading partners, China’s ‘national team’ investors prop up tumbling stock market, and Bessent threatens sanctions against Chinese AI developers. Next week: CXMT debuts in Shanghai followed by Zhongji Innolight in Hong Kong after blockbuster IPOs, China’s Politburo likely to discuss economy, ChinaJoy draws gamers in Shanghai, and more.

Global Economy

China adds 14 EU entities to export control list, hitting back at sanctions

Ministry of Commerce action follows a new round of EU sanctions on Russia that affected 14 firms from mainland China and Hong Kong.

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China Economy

Why is China building another high-speed rail for the Greater Bay Area?

New 350km/h route aims to reduce congestion while bridging city centres and aviation hubs, with an intended cross-border extension.

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Travellers prepare to board a high-speed train at the Guangzhou South Railway Station. Photo: Roy Issa

China Economy

China’s 15th five-year plan for renewable energy development

Beijing unveils renewable energy targets for the next five years, aiming to increase green energy consumption by more than 50 per cent.

Photo: AP
Photo: AP

China

Fresh US tariffs on 60 economies; first China duo win Fields Medal: 7 highlights

From a new Chinese AI model to a Singapore minister’s resignation, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

China Economy

Open Questions | Nobel economist on anti-China, anti-science US, AI’s risks

MIT’s Simon Johnson, former IMF chief economist, on Trump’s wrong turns, including tariffs, the AI threat to Chinese jobs and the chances of a global recession.

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China Economy

China’s income tax revenue soars 13% – but average pay has little to do with it

Local authorities are turning to stricter tax enforcement to shore up mounting budget strains, even as broader income growth lags.

A man stands at a crossroads in Lujiazui financial district in Pudong, Shanghai, on March 5, 2021. Photo: Reuters

China Business

Investors fret as China’s A-share divorces echo Bezos’ Amazon split

Retail investors worry about secondary share-price movements following equity transfers resulting from large shareholders’ divorces.

Retail investors worry more about secondary share-price movements following the divorces of large or controlling shareholders in China's A-share market. Photo: Shutterstock
Retail investors worry more about secondary share-price movements following the divorces of large or controlling shareholders in China's A-share market. Photo: Shutterstock

Policy

Power play: CATL wades into hydropower as China opens state projects further

Battery giant’s stake in Sichuan plant reflects Beijing’s push to diversify funding and inject market discipline into public infrastructure.

Business

Hongkongers increase cross-border shopping splurges, spending data shows

Price differentials, changing consumer habits make mainland China a ‘major hotspot’ for Hongkongers’ spending, UnionPay International says.

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Global Economy

Why America’s brute-force effort on rare earths may not work against China

China spent decades carving out a commanding lead in the rare earth realm. Now the US wants its old piece of the supply chain back – is it still within reach?

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

Global Economy

Chinese ‘vertical dramas’ are booming in America. Should Hollywood be worried?

Chinese platforms hosting bite-size soap operas about werewolves and mafia dons are drawing big audiences – and shaking up the streaming market.

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China Economy

As megacities slow, China’s smaller counties lead as new consumer hotspots

Survey last year found that nearly 80 per cent of consumers in China’s third- and fourth-tier cities were optimistic about the economy.

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China Economy

China rises up ‘elite quality’ league table as AI investment booms

China ranked 19th in the latest Elite Quality Index, which assesses whether national elites create sustainable value for their countries.

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Visitors watch humanoid robots fight at the Unitree Robotics booth during the World Robot Conference in Beijing. China has invested heavily in artificial intelligence, robotics and other emerging sectors in recent years. Photo: Reuters
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OPINION
Michael Jinghan Zeng

Opinion | 4 ways Hong Kong can shape its future – and the world’s

Michael Jinghan Zeng
David Dodwell

Outside In | Why Donald Trump may regret reheating his global trade war

David Dodwell
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | Emerging markets have a concentration problem. Investors will have to live with it

Nicholas Spiro
Li Qiang

Opinion | Why China’s low-cost business model resists reform

Li Qiang
Nargiza Umarova

Opinion | China is growing its export channels with railways through Central Asia

Nargiza Umarova
Wang Huiyao

Opinion | To prosper, China must become a magnet for international students

Wang Huiyao
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MULTIMEDIA
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How China’s malls are trying to stay relevant

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World’s top condom maker to raise prices over Iran war

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The Iran war is going to hurt your skincare routine

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Small hobby businesses hit by rising costs from Iran war

Thai figurine studio founder calls for an urgent lifeline to help small businesses stay afloat
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