06/17
2026 Wed.
China's financial regulator plans to improve offshore financial regulation and support pilot programs for new financial businesses in Shanghai, a senior official said on Wednesday. Speaking at the 2026 Lujiazui Forum, Ding Xiangqun, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, said authorities will support the early implementation of new financial business models in Shanghai. Ding also said regulators will jointly introduce measures with Shanghai to accelerate the city's development as an international reinsurance center and step up international cooperation in shipping insurance.
China will support efforts to defuse risks in the property sector and local government debt, the country’s top financial regulator said on Wednesday. Speaking at the 2026 Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, Ding Xiangqun, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, said regulators would strengthen supervisory standards, step up risk prevention measures and ensure that systemic financial risks are avoided. Authorities will also continue to address risks at smaller financial institutions in an orderly manner, he said.
China will accelerate efforts to update its banking and insurance laws as part of a broader push to strengthen financial regulation, the country's top financial regulator said on Wednesday. Speaking at the 2026 Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, Ding Xiangqun, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, said authorities would push forward updates to the Banking Supervision Law and the Insurance Law. Ding said regulators would also improve supervisory rules in a targeted manner and enhance the adaptability of financial legislation and regulatory practice.
06/16
2026 Tue.
A source in Apple's supply chain has denied reports that the company's first foldable iPhone has been pushed back from a planned 2026 launch to early 2027 because of technical issues involving its hinge and printed circuit board design. The source told Securities Times that the claim was "false."
06/13
2026 Sat.
North Africa offers Chinese companies a strategic gateway to European, African and Middle Eastern markets, HANLeimeng, executive chairman of the China-Africa Economic Cooperation Center under CEGA, said on June 13. Speaking at the 2026 China Enterprises Global Impact Dialogue, Han cited the region's tariff advantages, logistics connectivity, distribution networks and trade service infrastructure as key attractions for businesses expanding overseas. He said companies could reduce costs and strengthen their competitiveness by sharing logistics facilities, increasing local procurement and developing joint assembly operations.
Jiemian-Cailian Press on June 13 launched a full-chain service matrix designed to support Chinese companies pursuing global growth, offering services ranging from market intelligence and professional research to resource matchmaking, brand communications and policy analysis. The platform was unveiled at the 2026 China Enterprises Global Impact Dialogue in Shanghai, an event guided by Shanghai United Media Group and organized by Jiemian-Cailian Press, with support from the China Enterprise Globalization Alliance (CEGA) and the South China Morning Post. Positioned as a trusted partner for global growth, the platform aims to provide end-to-end support throughout the overseas expansion process, helping companies navigate market opportunities, mitigate compliance and operational risks, strengthen localized execution and elevate their global brands. Leveraging Jiemian-Cailian Press's more than a decade of financial media expertise, together with its research capabilities, industry resources and digital-intelligence tools, the platform seeks to make every step of global expansion more informed, efficient and effective.
06/12
2026 Fri.
Tencent's Honor of Kings remained the world's highest-grossing mobile game in May, according to data released by mobile app analytics firm Sensor Tower. Chinese-developed titles also featured prominently across the rankings, with several games appearing among both the world's top earners and fastest-growing titles by revenue during the month. Sensor Tower's rankings are based on estimated player spending across Apple's App Store and Google Play.
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival opens on Friday and runs through June 21, with screenings continuing until June 28. Organizers said the festival received nearly 4,100 film submissions from 125 countries and regions, setting a new record for global entries. World or international premieres account for 82% of participating films, underscoring the growing appeal of Shanghai as a launch platform for filmmakers from China and abroad. More than 420 international films will be screened across themed sections, with over 1,600 screenings scheduled during the event. The festival is jointly hosted by the China Film Administration, China Media Group and the Shanghai municipal government.
06/11
2026 Thu.
Chinese brain-computer interface company NeuroXess said two quadriplegic patients in Shanghai and Jiangxi completed a remote game of Chinese chess using its self-developed brain-computer interface system. The participants made no physical movements, controlling virtual chess pieces through neural signals via a digital chessboard and an exoskeleton glove, the company said. NeuroXess said the test used its "fully implanted, fully wireless, fully functional"brain-computer interface system, with end-to-end latency kept below 50 milliseconds. The company said the trial demonstrated the system’s ability to decode brain signals in real time and provide precise motor assistance in dynamic scenarios.
06/10
2026 Wed.
China's vehicle exports rose 68.7% year-on-year to 930,000 units in May, marking the second consecutive month in which exports exceeded 900,000 units, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). New-energy vehicle exports climbed 110% from a year earlier to 446,000 units during the month. In the first five months of 2026, China exported 4.059 million vehicles, up 63% year-on-year. NEV exports reached 1.833 million units, accounting for more than 45% of total vehicle exports.
