Government News
China's Putailai to invest USD297 million in new lithium battery materials plant in Malaysia - March 12, 2026
Chinese battery materials manufacturer Putailai New Energy Technology will invest USD297 million to build a new production base in Malaysia to better meet growing demand from overseas customers.
CPPCC member urges tailored airworthiness rules for low-altitude aircraft - March 10, 2026
China should establish a dedicated airworthiness certification framework for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and other low-altitude aircraft to support the sector's safe growth, national political advisor Shao Chi said.
6G to be commercially available around 2030, expert predicts - March 10, 2026
Sixth-generation network technology is expected to achieve commercial use around 2030, when related standards will be issued, according to a chief scientist at China Information and Communications Technology Mobile Communication Technology.
Chief economists stay positive on China’s economy amid Two Sessions’ strong signal, Yicai poll shows - March 10, 2026
A gauge of sentiment in China’s economy compiled by Yicai remained above the boom-bust line for the eighth straight month in March, as chief economists believe the Two Sessions, China’s annual policy-setting meetings, sent a strong signal that macroeconomic policies will be more proactive.
SAIC-GM has full shareholder backing, GM says as JV deal nears expiry - March 10, 2026
SAIC-GM has the unwavering support of its joint venture parters -- China’s SAIC Motor and the US’ General Motors -- and they have approved follow-up investment plans, General Manager Lu Xiao said.
China businesses benefit from loosening of offshore trade policies - March 10, 2026
For some businesses, financial innovation is icing on the cake. But for Lu Zhen, vice general manager of Huamei (Shanghai) International Trade Co, it's the cake itself.
Shanghai adviser urges stronger support for youth-run small businesses - March 09, 2026
A national political adviser from Shanghai has called for clearer rules and stronger support for youth-run small businesses, saying many so-called youth economy stores face high rents, weak operating capacity and fierce copycat competition.
CPPCC members propose deepening China's health system reform to boost innovative drug profits - March 09, 2026
Two members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference have suggested that the health system reform should be deepened to balance the interests of doctors, hospitals, and innovative drugmakers, so that more such drugs independently developed in China can benefit domestic patients.
AI enters the delivery room as Shanghai hospital launches women's health agent - March 09, 2026
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai has unveiled the city's first artificial intelligence medical agent designed specifically for maternity and female healthcare, integrating the technology into the full medical process.
Reebok’s owner replaces sportswear brand’s Chinese distributor after four years - March 09, 2026
The owner of Reebok has announced that it replaced the core operating partner for the sportswear brand in China, almost four years after appointing Tristate Holdings.
