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In FocusChina is building nuclear reactors faster than the West. Can it keep up the pace? While delays and soaring costs bog down projects in the US, China’s state-directed model is moving at record speed – but geographical limits pose huge challenges When Francois Morin, China d

Nvidia to team with Wall Street on US$500 billion package for AI infrastructure projects Apollo Global Management, Blackstone and Goldman Sachs are among the firms in talks with Nvidia on the deal, the Financial Times reported A group of US investment giants are partnering with N

Wave of US tariff refunds flows back to Chinese firms, buoying profits by millions Five listed firms, operating mainly in automotive and healthcare sectors, disclosed payouts, as reversal of duties strains US customs revenue The wave of US tariff refunds is reaching Chinese compa

China set to compete with global drug giants in a decade, analysts say Amid systemic efficiency and a wave of innovation, the country’s biotech sector is expanding at a pace that has caught the market off guard Thanks to an efficiency edge that transcends simple cost advantages,

China completes first full test of canal link to Southeast Asia ahead of September launch Patrol vessel’s full run along Pinglu Canal moves megaproject closer to a planned September launch From Friday to Saturday, the Guangxi Maritime Safety Administration sent a patrol vessel to

How long can the AI memory price boom last? Research suggests not much longer AI demand is keeping supplies tight, but slower pricing momentum and expansion by CXMT and YMTC are raising questions over how long boom can last While data-centre spending continues to fuel appetite fo

Panda bond boom offers ‘historic’ yuan chance, but cheap funding not enough: Goldman Sachs Issuance of yuan-denominated debt surges, including in dim sum bond market, but sustained global use of yuan seen requiring broader access and stronger finance links China’s booming panda b

China’s top AI is still trained on Nvidia chips. What is delaying a switch to local tech? High transition costs are keeping AI developers in China reliant on Nvidia chips, industry sources say While domestic hardware continues to advance, changing chip architecture presents a ste

Reboot of Dayong Ancient City tests if China’s loss-making tourism projects can be revived A 150,000-visitor opening offers an early signal, but analysts warn that lasting cash flow will require stronger products, local culture and tighter operations In mid-July, Dayong Ancient C