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Can the star power of Jay Chou and Shu Qi help Chinese brands escape price war trap?

As Chinese firms battle for slim margins in a saturated domestic market, they are pouring more resources into brand-building in attempts to cultivate customer loyalty.
As Chinese firms battle for slim margins in a saturated domestic market, they are pouring more resources into brand-building in attempts to cultivate customer loyalty.

When ‘poisoned’ AI chatbots recommend fake products to Chinese consumers

This picture taken on February 5, 2026 shows advertising promoting ByteDance's cloud and AI service platform 'Volcano Engine' and chatbot 'Doubao' at the Beijing Capital International airport in Beijing. After soaring to global attention with its hugely popular TikTok app, Chinese tech giant ByteDance is now positioning itself as a major player in the fast-evolving AI arena. (Photo by Adek BERRY / AFP) / To go with AFP story China-business-technology-AI-Bytedance-TikTok, FOCUS by Luna LIN
This picture taken on February 5, 2026 shows advertising promoting ByteDance's cloud and AI service platform 'Volcano Engine' and chatbot 'Doubao' at the Beijing Capital International airport in Beijing. After soaring to global attention with its hugely popular TikTok app, Chinese tech giant ByteDance is now positioning itself as a major player in the fast-evolving AI arena. (Photo by Adek BERRY / AFP) / To go with AFP story China-business-technology-AI-Bytedance-TikTok, FOCUS by Luna LIN

Will China’s new ethnic unity law hasten the erosion of minority cultures?

epa12794117 Staff members pour tea for Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) during the opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 04 March 2026. China's major annual political meetings, known as the 'Lianghui' or 'Two Sessions,' begin on 04 March with the opening of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), while the National People's Congress (NPC) will open on 05 March.  EPA/JESSICA LEE
epa12794117 Staff members pour tea for Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) during the opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 04 March 2026. China's major annual political meetings, known as the 'Lianghui' or 'Two Sessions,' begin on 04 March with the opening of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), while the National People's Congress (NPC) will open on 05 March.  EPA/JESSICA LEE

Cliffside Chinese village draws visitors with cable car. Can this be replicated?

mzrural - An aerial photo of Gulu village in Sichuan province, China. The village is located on a cliff along the Dadu river canyon. 


CREDIT: ZHENG WANGCHUN
mzrural - An aerial photo of Gulu village in Sichuan province, China. The village is located on a cliff along the Dadu river canyon. 


CREDIT: ZHENG WANGCHUN

Ahead of high stakes summit, China Foreign Minister Wang Yi strikes positive tone on ties with US

(FILES) US President Donald Trump (L) shake hands with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as they leave after their talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on October 30, 2025. Xi held a phone call with Trump on February 4, 2026, Beijing's state media said without immediately providing further details. The call came just after Xi spoke to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a video call, where the two countries hailed their "stabilising" ties in the face of a turbulent world. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
(FILES) US President Donald Trump (L) shake hands with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as they leave after their talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on October 30, 2025. Xi held a phone call with Trump on February 4, 2026, Beijing's state media said without immediately providing further details. The call came just after Xi spoke to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a video call, where the two countries hailed their "stabilising" ties in the face of a turbulent world. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

China to spend 7% more on defence amid a widening graft purge in the military

The defence budget is closely watched as the gap between China’s military strength and those of other countries in the region continues to widen.
The defence budget is closely watched as the gap between China’s military strength and those of other countries in the region continues to widen.

China kicks off key political meetings in Beijing under shadow of war in Iran

epa12794123 The opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 04 March 2026. China's major annual political meetings, known as the 'Lianghui' or 'Two Sessions,' begin on 04 March with the opening of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), while the National People's Congress (NPC) will open on 05 March. EPA/JESSICA LEE
epa12794123 The opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 04 March 2026. China's major annual political meetings, known as the 'Lianghui' or 'Two Sessions,' begin on 04 March with the opening of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), while the National People's Congress (NPC) will open on 05 March. EPA/JESSICA LEE

No easy path ahead for China and Europe, even as Western leaders flock to Beijing

China's President Xi Jinping and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz shake hands at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China February 25, 2026. China Daily via REUTERS  ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA.
China's President Xi Jinping and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz shake hands at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China February 25, 2026. China Daily via REUTERS  ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA.

Can Olympic skier Eileen Gu continue to walk the US-China tightrope?

Eileen Gu celebrating after winning the gold medal in the women’s freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Feb 22.
Eileen Gu celebrating after winning the gold medal in the women’s freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Feb 22.

With somersaults, nunchucks, China’s humanoid robots thrill at CNY show – but can they make coffee?

jyrobot - A humanoid robot by Chinese company Zhipingfang serves coffee made by a coffee machine, while a human shop assistant loads cups for use. ST PHOTO: LIM MIN ZHANG
jyrobot - A humanoid robot by Chinese company Zhipingfang serves coffee made by a coffee machine, while a human shop assistant loads cups for use. ST PHOTO: LIM MIN ZHANG

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