CXMT Surges Past Tencent to Become Mainland’s Most Valuable Listed Company Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT surpasses Tencent in market value after its July IPO, shaping investor sentiment as AI capex …
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Zhu Rongji dies at 97, architect of China’s WTO entry and reforms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiZhu Rongji, former Chinese premier, dies in Beijing at 97 Zhu Rongji dies at 97 in Beijing on August 12, 2026; the former Chinese premier oversaw WTO accession and sweeping …
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China’s pressure on Japan intensifies after Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks challenging US-led order
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina-Japan tensions escalate after Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks provoke Beijing rebuke China-Japan tensions deepen as Tokyo’s remarks on Taiwan by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi draw sharp criticism from Beijing, heightening …
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China’s ChangXin Memory supplies chips to HP, Asus and Acer amid shortage
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPC Makers Turn to ChangXin Memory Technologies as AI-Fueled Shortage Bites HP, Asus and Acer start using ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) chips as AI-driven memory shortages push PC makers to …
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Pigeon CEO seeks new growth as China’s birth rate hits record low
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPigeon China faces growth squeeze as CEO Ryo Yano seeks new engines after birthrate slump Pigeon China, the Japanese infant-care group’s largest market, now drives more than 60% of operating …
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Hangzhou reclaims status as China’s fine-dining capital with Xi Yin revival
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHangzhou culinary scene rebounds as eastern Chinese city emerges as a fine-dining hub Hangzhou culinary scene surges as chefs rework Zhejiang ingredients, turning the city once labeled a "food desert" …
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Hongqi overtakes Rolls-Royce in China’s ultra-luxury car market as patriotic buyers surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHongqi’s limousines surge as sales eclipse Rolls‑Royce in China’s ultra‑luxury market Hongqi’s state‑backed limousines are rising in China’s ultra‑luxury market, with the Guoli special edition unveiled in Beijing and sales …
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China’s Big Three Airlines Forecast Deeper H1 Losses as Fuel Prices Surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s big three airlines brace for deeper H1 losses as fuel costs soar China’s big three airlines—China Southern, Air China and China Eastern—expect deeper H1 losses as soaring jet fuel …
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China’s trade surges 21% in H1 2026 as AI investment fuels growth
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina trade surges as June exports jump 27% and imports rise 36% China trade surged in June as exports rose 27% and imports climbed 36%, lifting first‑half trade 21% on …
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Uniqlo suppliers move production to Southeast Asia as China’s share drops
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUniqlo suppliers shift production to Southeast Asia as China’s import share falls Uniqlo suppliers and other apparel manufacturers are increasingly shifting production to Vietnam, Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries …