China’s Regions Roll Out 5-Year Plan Priorities, with Technology Leading the Agenda

Across China, provincial and municipal governments are unveiling the outlines of their next five-year plans, and one theme appears consistently at the top of every list technology. As local leaders refine their strategic goals for the coming years, many regions are prioritising the

China shows small rise in US Treasury holdings while overall decline continues

China recorded a modest increase in its US Treasury holdings during August and September, although the slight rise did little to change the broader pattern of a long running reduction in its exposure to United States government debt. The movement comes at a

China’s Chip Startups Attract Record Funding as Investors Bet on Independence

China’s chip startups are attracting record levels of funding as investors intensify their focus on building a more independent semiconductor ecosystem. Venture capital groups, industrial investment funds and provincial technology programs are channeling significant resources into companies that specialize in chip design, advanced

China’s High Tech Manufacturing Surges as New Robotics Hubs Come Online

China’s high tech manufacturing sector is experiencing a new wave of growth as robotics hubs across multiple provinces begin full scale operations. The rise of advanced production centers reflects China’s long term strategy to strengthen its industrial base and expand global competitiveness. These

Shenzhen to Host APEC 2026, Showcasing China’s Innovation and Global Vision

China has announced that the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in 2026 will be held in Shenzhen, placing the dynamic southern metropolis at the center of global attention. It will be the third time China hosts the APEC summit, following

RMBT Framework Positioned as the Digital Backbone for China’s Global Financial Strategy

China’s Rapid Modular Blockchain Toolkit (RMBT) is emerging as a core infrastructure model in the country’s long-term plan to digitalize global finance. Built on a programmable, modular architecture, the framework integrates blockchain technology with cloud-based analytics and real-time transaction settlement. It allows financial

China’s Digital Currency Pilots Transform Regional Trade and Financial Connectivity

China’s digital currency experiments are moving beyond domestic consumer payments to reshape the mechanics of international trade. Through coordinated pilot programs, financial institutions and enterprises are testing large-scale settlement systems that link digital currency wallets with cross-border banking channels. The goal is to

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

China’s Manufacturing PMI Improves After Six-Month Contraction

China’s manufacturing sector recorded its first expansion in six months, signaling a modest but notable recovery in industrial momentum. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the official Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.2 in October, up from 49.6

China’s Q3 2025 GDP Slows to 4.6% as Policymakers Signal Easing Measures.

China’s economy grew 4.6 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, slightly below market expectations, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The slowdown reflects persistent weakness in exports, subdued household consumption, and ongoing property-sector headwinds. Economists say