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China manufacturing
After Trump visit, China’s top party journal doubles down on manufacturing push
The real economy must remain the bedrock of future growth, according to latest Qiushi article.
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China’s private sector
Meet Zhou Qunfei: the woman seated between Cook and Musk at China state banquet
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Xi and Trump set sights on stability for China and the US – with a note of caution
15 May 2026 - 12:02AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
‘A flying White House’: Trump’s Air Force One fuels fascination in China
Hundreds of Beijing residents join professional photographers at vantage points near airport to capture arrival of the presidential plane.
14 May 2026 - 6:36PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump’s trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals
The 17 American business executives accompanying US president are the wealthiest such delegation to visit the country.
14 May 2026 - 12:26PM
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The Philippines
A year after USAID cuts, Philippine development groups struggle as anger lingers
An investigation by several regional media outlets shows USAID was a target of misinformation after Trump froze aid from the agency.
14 May 2026 - 4:06PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump arrives in China with tech titans and top aides for high-stakes Xi summit
The US president is greeted with elaborate ceremony as he arrives in Beijing for his first trip to China since 2017.
13 May 2026 - 11:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla lures budget-conscious Chinese buyers ahead of state visit by Trump
US President Donald Trump’s entourage for his three-day trip to China includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tim Cook of Apple.
13 May 2026 - 6:44PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Leaving so soon? US, China hold briefest trade talks yet before leaders’ summit
The two delegations met in Seoul’s Incheon Airport, spoke for a few hours and skipped the press conferences typically held after earlier sessions.
13 May 2026 - 5:14PM
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China stock market
Why are Chinese stock markets hitting record highs ahead of Trump’s visit?
Both the ChiNext and SSE Star 50 indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, as investor optimism over China’s tech sector surges.
13 May 2026 - 5:23PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
China and US teams race to find easy summit deliverables at meeting in Seoul
The two sides will seek to ‘iron out any last-minute issues’ in single day of talks, economist says.
13 May 2026 - 1:09PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders’ summit
Trade deals, export controls on critical minerals and the Iran war likely to be talking points as senior officials sit down for negotiations.
13 May 2026 - 11:55AM
Artificial intelligence
China’s booming tech exports give Beijing ‘wind in its sails’ for Trump summit
The role of tech products in April’s trade data reflects how computing-related goods are a ‘new and important growth driver’ for exports.
12 May 2026 - 11:30PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump’s cadre of CEOs hunts for wins in China, from soybeans to semiconductors
Corporate leaders join this week’s state visit, with a diverse group eyeing market access and stability amid frictions.
12 May 2026 - 11:03PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Musk joins Trump’s Beijing delegation as a ‘natural bridge’ for trade
Gigafactory stakes and a push for self-driving software approval cast the billionaire as a key US envoy while seemingly sealing a reconciliation with Trump.
12 May 2026 - 9:30PM
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Melania, Rush Hour director returns to China with Trump’s delegation
Sources close to the filmmaker say he will be working on preparations for latest sequel of Rush Hour action-comedy franchise.
12 May 2026 - 9:40PM
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Trump’s China visit opens door to ‘casual’ networking between business chiefs
Sources say Beijing’s exclusive Capital Club has been reserved for networking opportunities in a ‘less formal’ setting during state visit.
12 May 2026 - 6:37PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump taps Musk, Cook and other leaders for high-stakes China trade mission
Business delegation spanning tech, aviation and finance joins Beijing trip as trade, investment and supply chains top agenda.
13 May 2026 - 3:31AM
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France
Musk uses slurs to mock French prosecutors investigating X
Investigators are probing the US billionaire’s social media platform over political interference, Holocaust denial and sexual deepfakes.
9 May 2026 - 3:20PM
X (formerly Twitter)
French prosecutors open judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X
Move follows tech billionaire’s failure to attend an April summons over possible abuses on his social media network X.
8 May 2026 - 11:13AM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong’s IPO lead
Hong Kong has retained its crown as the world’s busiest market for initial public offerings so far this year, helped by offerings from printed circuit board maker Victory Giant and pork producer Muyuan Foods.
29 Apr 2026 - 12:46PM
Millionaires and billionaires
Elon Musk’s trial against Sam Altman reveals power struggle for OpenAI
Musk, one of the original co-founders of OpenAI, is seeking US$150 billion in damages from the company and Microsoft, one of its largest investors.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:12PM
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Science
Will the future world order be determined by who controls low Earth orbit?
Amid Starlink’s ability to service conflict zones, Chinese article warns of ‘new form of power’ to allow or cut connectivity in real time.
25 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Xpeng sets August goal to overtake Tesla’s self-driving tech in China
Carmaker bets on training AI in China’s dense urban roads to build a competitive advantage for expansion into Europe and Southeast Asia.
25 Apr 2026 - 12:47PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers bet on in-house chips to make cars smarter and more autonomous
Chinese EV makers are showcasing advanced in-house chips at Auto China, powering smarter vehicles and challenging global tech leaders.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
Artificial intelligence
Elon Musk summoned in France to show up over deepfakes on X, Grok probe
French prosecutors want to interview Musk over the dissemination of Holocaust denial and sexual deepfakes, and political interference.
21 Apr 2026 - 1:53AM
Technology
BrainCo’s brain-computer interface wows at HSBC summit with mind-controlled hand
The non-invasive BCI technology offers a safer alternative to surgery for some conditions, BrainCo partner Nyx He says.
16 Apr 2026 - 5:10PM
Semiconductors
Chinese investors cheer Tesla’s AI chip progress, boosting shares of suppliers
Shanghai Beite Technology saw the largest share spike among suppliers, up as much as 4.6 per cent on Thursday morning.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:05PM
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