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1. China’s imports, exports cool as US tariffs cast chill over trade
China’s export growth slowed in the first two months of 2025 compared to the end of 2024, a slackening observed after a late-year rush to front-load shipments ahead of additional tariffs from the United States that have since been enacted.
2. 8 takeaways from China’s top diplomat Wang Yi at the ‘two sessions’
Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday sought to present China as a source of stability in the world amid turbulent times, saying Beijing would fight for peace while staunchly defending its interests.
3. The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.
4. Is China’s ‘era of undervalued assets’ over? Investors bet big on bull market
Beijing’s supportive economic policies and optimism presented at the ongoing parliamentary session have buoyed a new bull run, riding momentum from January’s release of DeepSeek’s groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model that shifted global attention to Chinese assets, while sending Hong Kong and Chinese mainland stock markets on a tear.
5. Light-speed chip from China-led team could be future of ultra-fast processing

A new 100 gigahertz chip that harnesses light – not electricity – to synchronise processors could unlock the future of high-speed AI computing, next-generation communications and remote sensing, according to an international group of scientists led by China’s Peking University.
6. Guangdong eyes industry modernisation with economic crown on the line
Guangdong will further strengthen its manufacturing and industrial base and make it more “modern” to maintain its decades-long status as China’s economic powerhouse, according to the top official in the country’s richest province.
7. ‘Two sessions’ 2025: how can China get its private sector back on track?

China will need stronger action to ensure a level playing field – as the struggles of its first privately owned high-speed railways show.


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Betting on China’s bull market, ‘revolutionary’ light-speed chip: SCMP daily highlights

China’s annual “two sessions” parliamentary gathering is helping fuel hopes of a prolonged bull run among investors in China. Photo: Xinhua

Illustration: Catherine Ma

Computing as we know it could be poised for major leap forward according to a group of international researchers led by a team from Peking University. Image: Shutterstock

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China pledges to help Africa develop as ‘land of hope for the 21st century’

Workers from Niger and China work on an oil pipeline, one of the scores of Chinese-funded projects across the continent. Photo: AFP

CPPCC chief Wang Huning calls for ‘safe and orderly’ religious activities: report

Top Chinese officials this week have called for stepped up restrictions on religious activities across the country. Photo: AFP 

CPPCC chairman Wang Huning addresses this year’s session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters 

China has more tools in ‘reserve’ to face economic headwinds amid Trump threats

China’s top finance and economic officials address the media as part of the annual ‘two sessions’, in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: AP

China’s top finance and economic officials address the media as part of the annual ‘two sessions’, in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua

Addressing the press conference are (from left) securities regulatory chief Wu Qing, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, NDRC chair Zheng Shanjie, Finance Minister Lan Foan and central bank governor Pan Gongsheng. Photo: AP

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From Wang Yi at the ‘two sessions’ to a visual guide to Xi Jinping and Donald Trump’s key people, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage


From Wang Yi at the ‘two sessions’ to a visual guide to Xi Jinping and Donald Trump’s key people, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.


Betting on China’s bull market, ‘revolutionary’ light-speed chip: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Wang Yi at the ‘two sessions’ to a visual guide to Xi Jinping and Donald Trump’s key people, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage

1. China’s imports, exports cool as US tariffs cast chill over trade

From Wang Yi at the ‘two sessions’ to a visual guide to Xi Jinping and Donald Trump’s key people, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage