Hangzhou 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 …
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China’s Ethnic Unity Law takes effect as UNHCR and EU urge repeal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Takes Effect, Prompting Global Calls for Repeal China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress came into force on July 1, 2026, …
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China’s Energy Stockpiles Let Beijing Weather Hormuz Closure, Says Former Biden Official
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s stockpiles blunt impact of Strait of Hormuz closure, analysts say A report warns a Strait of Hormuz closure would favour China, whose large energy stockpiles and diplomatic posture could …
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Kazakhstan pitches rare-earth development to counter China’s processing dominance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKazakhstan Rare Earths: Astana Seeks Role as Alternative to China’s Processing Dominance Kazakhstan rare earths: Astana pitches mines and mining expertise to buyers, seeking investment to build refining capacity as …
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China’s listed banks struggle as property slump threatens bad loan cleanup
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s listed banks hit by shrinking profits as property slump threatens bad-loan cleanup China’s listed banks face shrinking profit margins as nearly 90% fall below an industry threshold, threatening bad-loan …
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China’s securities regulator penalizes Tiger Brokers, Futu and Longbridge, vows two-year crackdown
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina vows to eradicate unapproved overseas brokerages within two years China’s securities regulator pledged on May 22, 2026, to eliminate unapproved overseas brokerages, saying the crackdown will be completed within …