Foreign investors' holdings of Chinese A-shares hit over 4 trillion yuan ($588 billion) in the first half of 2026 to set a new high, with some overseas institutions continuing to expand their allocations in Chinese science and tech companies, according to a report by state broadcaster China Central

Asked by media inquiry for comment regarding the International Institute for Management Development's 2026 World Competitiveness report, which ranked the Chinese mainland 12th globally and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region second, as well as remarks by business leaders describing China as

July 1 marks the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)'s return to the motherland and serves as an important vantage point for assessing the city's economic resilience and its role as an international financial center.At a time when global growth is slowing,

Driven by surging demand for AI computing power, Chinese semiconductor-related enterprises are speeding up their IPOs.

On Dec. 18, 2025, the Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched island-wide special customs operations. Since then, many businesses have shifted from a wait-and-see stance to strategic layout, and from tentative trials to in-depth development.

Japan raised its departure tax, formally known as the international tourist tax, from 1,000 yen (about 6.14 U.S. dollars) to 3,000 yen, effective on Wednesday, local media reported.