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China’s private sector
The latest news, analysis and opinion on China’s private sector. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Workers inspect a power transmission line in China’s central Anhui province. Photo: Xinhua
China energy security

Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift

Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants.

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China’s crackdowns

China charges former AstraZeneca executive – a sign of the times?

Robotics

Before the factory floor, the dance floor: robots find path to market at US$145

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Colombia

Luckin’s 30,000th store milestone adds buzz to China’s brewing coffee battle

Xiamen-headquartered chain pushes to integrate supply network worldwide and accelerate growth in markets from Asia to the US.

Luckin Coffee’s store network spans more than 300 cities across mainland China. Photo: Handout
DJI

Insta360, Vivo challenge DJI’s turf, eyeing a slice of the gimbal camera boom

Insta360 and Vivo plan new handheld cameras to challenge DJI, but analysts say building a content ecosystem will be the tougher battle.

Middle East

China’s Pop Mart gains on earnings hopes as investors eye growth beyond Labubu

The toymaker’s stock gains as user growth, livestream sales and overseas expansion signal resilience despite softer consumer demand in China.

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China Future Tech briefing

Biomedicine | China challenges US in new drugs after industry transformation

Drug makers in China are performing cutting-edge research and licensing products to global giants after a 10-year government push supercharged the industry.

China challenges US in new drugs after industry transformation
China jobs

As jobs dry up, China’s graduates turn to booming ‘micro drama’ industry

The bite-sized series now rival box office hits in popularity – and with that success comes opportunity.

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Mainland China

China’s Year of the Horse shoppers let emotional satisfaction take the reins

Brand prestige fades in importance as consumers favour festival-themed toys, playful designs and pet items.

Hong Kong

How Western brands are adapting to China’s changing consumer landscape

Starbucks’ China stake sale signals a seismic shift, as global firms retreat amid rising competition, price wars and evolving consumer tastes.

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Hong Kong

China’s Kuaishou slapped with US$17 million fine after explicit content probe

The fine comes days after a separate e-commerce penalty, adding pressure on China’s No 2 short-video platform to tighten controls.

Beijing’s Cyberspace Administration launched an investigation following reports of a surge in pornographic streams Photo: Shutterstock
Mainland China

Meituan snaps up Dingdong to deepen push into fresh grocery retail

The US$717 million Dingdong acquisition highlights Meituan’s long-term bet on grocery e-commerce and on-demand consumption in China.

China deflation

China raises taxes on select sectors: a one-off fix or tough times ahead?

A broader push to raise taxes across the private sector is not on the cards, economists say.

Investing

China’s gold trading hub on edge: what is happening – and why now?

Uncertainty spreads in Shuibei as second platform falters, spooking investors.

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Chinese retail investors had rushed to capitalise on the unprecedented rally in global gold prices in recent months, leading many to put their funds into the online metals trading platform JWR. Photo: Xinhua
Banking & finance

China pushes to shore up government finances with tax rises on several sectors

Beijing targets tax incentives in telecoms and other industries after seeing fiscal revenue drop sharply in late 2025.

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China has raised taxes on telecoms giants including China Telecom as part of a push to shore up government finances. Photo: Shutterstock
China economy

Opinion | Fears of overcapacity ignore China’s full balance of payments picture

The right question to ask is whether China’s overall current account represents a destabilising imbalance that siphons growth from trading partners.

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AstraZeneca unveils US$15 billion China investment as Starmer visits Beijing

The drug maker says the funding will expand medicines production and research capabilities, as London and Beijing seek to rebuild momentum.

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Hong Kong stock market

Muyuan Foods courts cornerstone investors for Hong Kong listing

Thai conglomerate expected to join a group of cornerstone investors in a deal that could raise about US$1.5 billion.

Muyuan is among a crop of Chinese companies in the consumer industry that are defying China’s sluggish consumer demand to sell shares in Hong Kong. Photo: AP
United States

Pop Mart rallies in Hong Kong on aggressive push into US retail market

Shares of Labubu toymaker Pop Mart jumped after the Chinese firm unveiled plans to open more than 20 new stores in the US this year.

Shanghai

Partnerships, not plants: Chinese companies rethink overseas expansion strategy

Executives are urging a measured approach as Chinese firms turn to global markets amid intensifying competition at home.

China technology

China’s private sector increases presence among top 100 listed firms

US think tank’s report says non-state sector is bouncing back from three-year slump.

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Bubble tea chain Mixue Bingcheng joined the ranks of China’s top 100 listed companies in the first half of last year. Photo: Reuters
China economy

China’s drug and medical device sector fuels growth with record licensing deals

China’s pharmaceutical industry surges on ageing demand and global expansion, with revenue forecast to top US$2.1 trillion by 2030.

Innovative drugs are expected to outpace other segments with an annualised growth of 20 per cent between 2026 and 2030, according to UBS. Photo: Shutterstock
Regulation

Beijing opens antitrust investigation into Trip.com before Lunar New Year break

The Trip.com case shows how China’s regulatory inquiries into various online platforms have become the norm.

Consumers

Changing tastes: China’s new affluent consumers seek quality not extravagance

Rise of upper middle class reshapes China’s retail market, driving demand for quality goods and creating a battleground for global brands.

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Mainland China

China to probe food delivery platforms under anti-monopoly law

State Council announcement cites ‘excessive subsidies’ and ‘price wars’ in document unveiling market assessment for online delivery services.

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China has announced an antitrust investigation into its food delivery platforms. Photo: Shutterstock
Mergers & Acquisitions

China’s M&A revival points to deeper investor confidence in growth prospects

Deal value is expected to rise, with strategic transactions and overseas ambitions driving momentum.

Sectors representing Chinese firms’ technology innovation will likely be the main engines of China M&A, including automobile components and life sciences, according to industry experts. Photo: Shutterstock
Consumers

Small restaurants in China starve as consumers suppress spending appetite

Per-capita spending per meal has dropped nearly 24 per cent since 2023, data provider says, as property slump sows uncertainty.

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China's economic recovery

China broadens foreign investment list in renewed pitch for overseas capital

The catalogue, which lists the sectors carrying policy incentives for overseas investors, has hundreds of new entries, many in advanced manufacturing.

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