China’s EV Exports Rise 15% Year-on-Year as BYD and NIO Lead Global Shipments

China’s electric vehicle (EV) exports rose 15 percent in the first ten months of 2025, maintaining the country’s position as the world’s largest EV supplier.Automakers BYD, NIO, and SAIC Motor accounted for the majority of shipments, supported by policy incentives, competitive pricing, and

ByteDance Unveils New Data Cloud for AI Developers

ByteDance has introduced a new data cloud platform designed specifically for artificial intelligence developers, marking its latest move to expand beyond consumer applications into enterprise-grade digital infrastructure. The platform, called ByteCloud AI, aims to provide developers and research institutions with high-performance computing, model

China Expands National Blockchain Network for Cross-Border Fintech

China has expanded its National Blockchain Service Network (BSN) to support cross-border fintech operations, enhancing connectivity between domestic and international digital finance systems. The upgrade aims to facilitate real-time settlements, improve data traceability, and enable regulatory-compliant smart contracts for trade, banking, and insurance

Alibaba and Huawei Announce AI Chip Collaboration for 2026 Launch

Alibaba Group and Huawei Technologies have announced a joint venture to co-develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, marking a major step toward China’s goal of technological self-reliance. The partnership will focus on next-generation AI processors designed for data centers, cloud computing, and large-scale

China Expands Renewable Energy Grid Across Western Provinces

China is rapidly expanding its renewable energy grid across western provinces, with new solar and wind projects coming online at record pace. The National Energy Administration (NEA) announced that more than 120 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity were added in 2025, with nearly

China Launches New Satellite to Enhance Global Mapping and Belt and Road Logistics

China successfully launched a new high-resolution satellite designed to strengthen global mapping, trade logistics, and environmental management under its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The satellite, named Gaofen-14 02, was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province aboard a Long

Yuan Stabilizes as China’s Central Bank Intervenes in Foreign Exchange Markets

China’s yuan has stabilized after weeks of depreciation pressure, following targeted intervention by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC). The central bank’s recent liquidity operations and policy signaling have helped strengthen market confidence and limit speculative trading, keeping the exchange rate near 7.27

EV Exports Hit Record as BYD and NIO Lead Global Mobility Shift

China’s electric vehicle (EV) exports have reached an all-time high, positioning the country as the world’s dominant supplier of zero-emission vehicles. According to customs data released this week, EV exports rose 64 percent year-on-year in the first ten months of 2025, with shipments

Beijing Releases AI Governance Code 2026 for Responsible Innovation

China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has issued the AI Governance Code 2026, a landmark framework outlining ethical, technical, and legal guidelines for artificial intelligence development and deployment. The new code, unveiled in Beijing this week, sets national standards for algorithmic transparency,

China–EU Economic Talks Resume Amid Trade Tensions

China and the European Union have resumed high-level economic and trade talks in Brussels after months of diplomatic tension over tariffs, green subsidies, and data regulations. The discussions, co-chaired by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis,