Opinion | How Shenzhen can win the ‘AI for science’ race
The next big competition in artificial intelligence is over science. The question is shifting from who has the…
Editorial | As Hong Kong boosts governance efficiency with AI, balance is key
Hong Kong has never had the luxury of abundant land for development. A small territory supporting a large…
China’s high-spending counties emerge as bright spot as domestic demand remains weak
Before Sam’s Club – the American membership-only retailer with status appeal among China’s urban middle class – opened…
Despite geopolitical tensions, China’s rare earth producers have profitable first half
China’s rare earth producers have reported or anticipated hefty first-half profits, with Beijing’s use of the strategically critical…
The 7-Step Ladder a Professor Uses to Hit Financial Independence
Miguel Marquez has spent years making complex subjects easier to understand. Originally from Spain, the 47-year-old earned a…
The upside of downsizing: Chinese youth leave the rat race for more affordable small towns
For five years, Alice Zheng, a former bank loan reviewer, followed the path expected of many young Chinese:…
Ikea’s China remodelling: parent firm puts 8 former retail sites on block
Ikea’s parent company Ingka Group has hired property consultancy JLL as its sole sales agent to offload eight…
Opinion | As the UK discusses an EU return, Hong Kong offers lessons
The recent resignation of Keir Starmer as Britain’s prime minister has reignited a debate over the United Kingdom’s…
Hong Kong gazettes bill to enable joint immigration checks at Shenzhen crossing
Hong Kong authorities have gazetted a new law regulating an upgraded border crossing, between the city and Shenzhen,…
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Betting on Shenzhen over Silicon Valley
The Huaqiangbei electronics market in Shenzhen in south China’s Guangdong province Friday, Aug. 08, 2025. Feature China |…
Opinion | Northern Metropolis’ science and education focus key to Hong Kong’s future
China’s new development narrative places science and education at the centre of long-term competitiveness. This is a systemic…
As lay-offs hit, China’s unemployed find sanctuary in Communist Party centres
Most mornings, Joey Zhang can be found in an unusual setting for young professionals: with her laptop open…