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BusinessJul 7Toyota, Honda China sales slide as buyers shift to EVsToyota and Honda are experiencing a decline in sales in China as consumers shift towards electric vehicles. This indicates a significant change in the automotive market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessJul 7Ferrari, BMW Join Tesla, China in Switch from Copper to Aluminum“Ferrari and BMW are rolling out new models featuring lightweight, cost-effective aluminium wiring, accelerating a shift away from copper, the dominant material in electric wiring since the invention of the electric ​battery two centuries ago. The decisions follow similar moves by Tesla and Chinese EV makers and reflect a broader industry trend forecast to affect […] The post Ferrari, BMW Join Tesla, China in Switch from Copper to Aluminum appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
BusinessJul 7Kingsoft receives Overweight rating by Morgan Stanley as it emerges as pure AI cloud play in ChinaKingsoft has received an "Overweight" rating from Morgan Stanley, recognizing its emergence as a dedicated AI cloud player in China. This indicates positive analyst sentiment regarding the company's strategic focus.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessJul 7Where is China heading Filling its vaults with gold while markets collapseChina is reportedly increasing its gold reserves while other markets are collapsing. This raises questions about its economic direction and stability.bankingnews.gr · Greece
BusinessJul 7China extends gold-buying binge to 20th month amid Beijing’s de-dollarisation pushChina’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak to a 20th straight month in June, adding 480,000 troy ounces (14.93 tonnes) to its reserves as policymakers continued to accumulate bullion amid de-dollarisation discussions. The People’s Bank of China said gold holdings rose to 75.44 million troy ounces (2,346 tonnes) at the end of June. The latest addition extended the longest buying streak since 2015. The steady accumulation underscores Beijing’s drive to diversify its foreign-exchange...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 7AI specialty gas tightness drives China best - performing A - Share in H1Tight supply in AI specialty gases is identified as a key factor driving the performance of a top-performing A-Share in China during the first half of the year. This indicates specific market trends related to the AI industry.fastmarkets.com · China
BusinessJul 7Japanese firms flag risks of China's rare earth export controls - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
BusinessJul 7World Bank cuts China growth outlook through 2027Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessJul 7China's smartphone sales slide 13% as higher memory prices hit promotionsSeeking Alpha Tech
BusinessJul 7Peak oil: China’s crude demand set to fall as EV bets ease Hormuz fearsChina’s crude oil demand is expected to peak this year, according to executives from the country’s largest oil firm, a scenario set to further reshape the global energy market following the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The world’s top oil importer would record slowing demand as reductions in the use of transport fuel outweighed gains in petrochemical demand, said Zhang Changbao, vice-president of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Asia-Pacific (Hong Kong), at an event in Hong Kong on...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 7China records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boomChina’s innovation ecosystem has witnessed a resurgence, minting 67 new unicorn start-ups in the first half of 2026 – the biggest increase in almost five years – as AI and robotics kick off a new investment cycle. The growth translates into an average of one new unicorn – private companies valued at US$1 billion or more – in less than every three days and was the highest since the second half of 2021 when 76 new unicorns were created, according to a Monday report by ITJuzi, a start-up...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 6China boosts oil purchases from Middle East as Saudi slashes prices on exports to AsiaChina is increasing its oil purchases from the Middle East in response to Saudi Arabia lowering its export prices to Asian markets. This represents a significant development in global energy trade dynamics.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessJul 6Can India, Europe build a clean energy supply chain beyond China?With China dominating every step of the solar energy production chain, governments in India and Europe are looking to reduce their overreliance on a single supplier.DW News [en]
BusinessJul 6Cathie Wood's weekly recap: builds Tesla, crypto positions; pares Roku, China techCathie Wood's weekly investment recap shows her firm increasing positions in Tesla and cryptocurrency while reducing holdings in Roku and Chinese technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessJul 6China EV deliveries remain stuck in downward spiral , exacerbating industry worriesChina's electric vehicle deliveries are experiencing a continuous decline, causing increasing concern within the industry. This trend suggests potential economic challenges for the automotive sector in China.scmp.com · China
BusinessJul 6China’s EV deliveries remain stuck in downward spiral, exacerbating industry worriesChina’s electric vehicle (EV) deliveries in June failed to match their year-on-year numbers for the sixth month in a row, even as carmakers offered promotions to attract budget-conscious consumers, exacerbating worries about Chinese EV firms’ profitability. A total of 1.04 million pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars were handed to customers in mainland China last month, down 7 per cent from the same period in 2025, preliminary data from the China Passenger Car Association showed. During the...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 6China 830kW Mitsubishi Pajero 4WD rivalChina is developing an 830kW 4WD vehicle positioned as a rival to the Mitsubishi Pajero. This report concerns new automotive product development.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
BusinessJul 6China’s Biren seeks US$900m to fund GPU push and challenge Nvidia amid AI boomChinese artificial intelligence chipmaking champion Shanghai Biren Technology is raising HK$7 billion (US$892.5 million) to boost production of its graphics processing units (GPUs), joining a fierce domestic battle to capture Nvidia’s market share in the country amid a global AI boom. The company, which went public in Hong Kong in January, announced that it would issue 153 million new shares at HK$46.2 each, representing a 9.9 per cent discount to the stock’s closing price of HK$51.3 last...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 6Can China’s budget brands crack developed markets? Mixue shows it won’t be easyThree months after moving from China to Japan, Alisa Lin has yet to buy a single drink from Mixue – the Chinese ice cream and tea giant – despite being a frequent customer back home, where a cup costs under five yuan (73 US cents) during promotions. “It’s not a very popular brand here. Only one of my friends in Japan has ever bought it,” Lin said, adding that value for money was the main consideration behind her own consumer choices in Tokyo. While Mixue’s basic teas are cheap, a plain bubble...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 5Weekend - China Wang Yi seeks closer EU business ties ahead of summitChina's Wang Yi sought to strengthen business ties with the EU in advance of an upcoming summit. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts to foster economic cooperation.investinglive.com
BusinessJul 5China car exports jump 73 % in May as high fuel prices raise interest in EVsChina's car exports increased by 73% in May, driven by high fuel prices boosting interest in electric vehicles. This indicates significant growth in the automotive export sector and a shift towards EVs.agrinews-pubs.com · United States
BusinessJul 5China’s rare earth industry has critical weakness, researchers warnChina’s dominance in rare earth mining, refining and exports has long been viewed as a strategic advantage. But a new study by Chinese researchers argues that the country’s rare earth industry has its own critical weakness. “China is not in a leading position in mastering key core technologies in certain fields,” the researchers wrote in the paper. Published in the latest issue of the Bulletin of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the study shifts the focus away from resource reserves and...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 5Wall Street banks recover in China amid trading boomChina securities units of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan posted record profits last yearFinancial Times
BusinessJul 5U . S . Power Spending on Coal and Gas Set to Surpass China as Data Center Demand Drives $50 Billion Investment – NaturalNews . comU.S. power spending on coal and gas is projected to exceed China's, driven by a $50 billion investment largely due to data center demand. This indicates a major shift in global energy expenditure and infrastructure development.naturalnews.com · United States