CHINA MARKET WATCH

SemiconductorSMIC Reports Q1 Growth Amid AI-Driven Demand Surge, Initiates Price Increase Cycle

Several NEV Makers Announce Price Hikes Driven by Rising Raw Material and Chip Costs

Apple Launches Major iPhone 17 Series Discounts Across E-Commerce Platforms Ahead of 618 Shopping Festival

China Lowers Breeding Sow Retention Target to Keep Hog Prices at Reasonable Levels

China’s Core City Land Supply Shifts to “Small but Premium” Residential Plots, Private Developers Increase Participation

China Seen Focusing on Ensuring Thermal Coal Supply Sufficiency Again

TechnologyAlibaba’s Q1 Performance Misses Expectations, Dual-Track AI and Instant Retail Strategy Causes Sharp Profit Drop

TechnologyAlibaba Q1 AI Revenue Hits 8.97B Yuan, Sustains 11 Consecutive Quarters of Triple-Digit Growth

AITencent Flags Challenges in Paid AI Subscription in China, Advances Intelligent Agents for WeChat Mini Programs

Sichuan Expands Drone-Friendly Airspace, Spanning Over 80% of Province

TechnologyTencent Q1 Report: Core Business Stable, Revenue Growth Slows, Rising AI Investment Pressures Profits

China’s Tech-Heavy ChiNext Index Hits New High, Surging 166% Since “924” Rally

ShippingAnother Chinese Supertanker Passes Through Strait of Hormuz, UAE Launches Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers

China’s Auto Price Wars Undermine Consumer Confidence, Market Returns to Brand Competition, Shows Survey

Real EstateChina Vanke Secures Another 2.5B Yuan Loan from Major Shareholder, Updates Executive Pay System