Gold Buying by Chinese Households Hits Decadal High
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Gold Buying by Chinese Households Hits Decadal High

Physical gold demand reflects diversification away from property and equity allocations.

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ETF Innovation Drives Retail Participation to Record Levels

Thematic and sector ETFs gain share over actively managed mutual funds among retail investors.

EDITOR'S PICK Onshore Bond Inflows Resume as Spread Differentials Narrow
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Onshore Bond Inflows Resume as Spread Differentials Narrow

Foreign holdings of CNY-denominated treasury bonds have reversed last year's outflow trend.

FEATURED Shanghai’s Financial Hub Status Strengthens Amid Reforms
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Shanghai’s Financial Hub Status Strengthens Amid Reforms

Capital market reforms and international integration position Shanghai as a leading global financial center.

China’s Consumer Market Shows Strong Recovery Momentum
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China’s Consumer Market Shows Strong Recovery Momentum

Retail sales and consumer confidence rebound as domestic demand continues to strengthen.

Logistics Sector Consolidates as Margins Compress
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Logistics Sector Consolidates as Margins Compress

Tier-2 carriers exit or merge; tech-enabled platforms gain share through superior unit economics.

EDITOR'S PICK Pharma Outsourcing Giants Expand U.S. and EU Footprints
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Pharma Outsourcing Giants Expand U.S. and EU Footprints

CDMO leaders are scaling overseas to address customer concerns about geographic concentration.

EDITOR'S PICK RMB Internationalization Hits New Milestone in Trade Settlement
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RMB Internationalization Hits New Milestone in Trade Settlement

Energy and commodities corridors lead the trend; CIPS volumes break previous records.

Service Robot Deployments Accelerate in Hospitality Sector
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Service Robot Deployments Accelerate in Hospitality Sector

Hotel chains and restaurant groups report measurable productivity gains from robotic adoption.

Cross-Border E-commerce Maintains Double-Digit Export Growth
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Cross-Border E-commerce Maintains Double-Digit Export Growth

Direct-to-consumer platforms continue to gain share against traditional wholesale channels.

EDITOR'S PICK Top Family Businesses Plan Generational Handover
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Top Family Businesses Plan Generational Handover

Founder-led conglomerates are formalizing succession plans and bringing in professional management.

Premium M&A Activity Picks Up as Strategic Buyers Return
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M&A Activity Picks Up as Strategic Buyers Return

Industrial consolidation and outbound bolt-on acquisitions drive a meaningful pickup in deal volume.