Biz Talk

The China International Import Expo is one of the biggest events of the year for foreign businesses selling goods and services to the Chinese market. Representatives for more than 4,000 companies have come to Shanghai to meet Chinese buyers and make deals. Today on the program, we're going to dig into how CIIE works and hear from businesses that take part year after year.

China remains a major growth market for global businesses. From sportswear and cosmetics to pharmaceuticals and beverages, many multinational companies are reporting strong sales growth in the country. These results come amid global economic uncertainty, highlighting the continued appeal of China's consumer market and its vast industrial ecosystem. With the China International Import Expo opening...

China's GDP expanded by 4.6% in the first three quarters of 2026, exceeding analyst expectations. In the third quarter alone, GDP grew 4.5%, quickening from 4.3% in Q2. Trade remained the main engine for the Chinese economy in the third quarter. The data also underscores the challenge that the Chinese economy still leans very much on factories and overseas buyers, while household consumption and p...

Chinese AI models are attracting growing global attention. According to OpenRouter data, DeepSeek's latest model has seen weekly usage surge by more than 800 percent, while Chinese models rank among the top five globally. Apart from powerful models, the AI race also depends on computing capacity, electricity supply, and the cost of running AI at scale. China is investing in a nationwide computing...

China's economy expanded 4.6% in the first three quarters of 2026, with exports and high-tech manufacturing continuing to provide support, while consumption and industrial output picked up in September. What do the latest numbers reveal about China's growth momentum and economic transformation? Can renewed momentum and an improved structure help sustain growth in the months ahead?

China's economy grew 4.6% in the first three quarters of 2026, reaching more than 107 trillion yuan, or 16 trillion US dollars. Data shows that new growth drivers, including high-end manufacturing, the digital economy, and modern services, contributed more than 40% to economic growth. On the demand side, services are increasingly an important engine of consumer spending. What do these figures tell...

China has unveiled 19 new measures to accelerate the development of New Quality Productive Forces, putting tech innovation and industrial upgrading at the heart of its growth strategy. At the forefront are strategic industries such as AI, new-energy vehicles, and semiconductors. China's NEV exports surged 130 percent in the first nine months, while semiconductor exports jumped 99 percent over the...

For decades, China-Germany auto cooperation followed a simple model: German technology and expertise meeting a fast-growing Chinese market. That model is changing. China is now a major innovation hub for EVs, batteries and automotive software. As the relationship shifts from one-way learning to co-creation, can the industries expand the automotive innovation frontier—and what does this mean for th...

China's long holiday is offering a fresh look at how consumers are changing the way they spend. Inbound tourism is surging, industrial sites are becoming new attractions, and younger consumers are spending more on sports, leisure, and experiences. International travelers are venturing beyond China’s traditional tourist destinations, while factory floors and production lines are becoming part of th...

For nearly five decades, the World Economic Forum and China have been part of a changing global economic story. From China's early engagement with Davos to the establishment of the Forum's Beijing office in 2006 and the launch of the annual meeting of the new champions, or summer Davos, in China the following year, that relationship has evolved alongside China's growing role in the global economy....

China is building a nationwide computing power network as AI drives soaring demand for data centers and electricity. As part of its "six networks" infrastructure strategy, China aims to make computing power a new engine of economic growth. Experts say China's share of global computing capacity is expected to reach 30 percent by 2030. How can China turn its infrastructure and energy advantages into...

The summit in Washington between the Chinese and US presidents puts the future of the world's most consequential bilateral relationship back in focus. China and the US have described their ties as a constructive relationship of strategic stability. What would that mean in practice? Can greater predictability take hold even as competition continues? How can deep economic ties help provide a more du...

China and the United States remain deeply intertwined economically. For American businesses, the key question is whether China remains a market they cannot afford to overlook. China and the United States have reached consensus in several areas in their eighth round of economic and trade consultations, covering tariffs, trade and investment, while the two sides also launched their first dialogue on...

The US Federal Reserve has resumed raising interest rates for the first time in three years, while the Bank of Japan has also raised its policy rate to 1.25 percent. With energy prices remaining elevated and inflationary pressures persisting, central banks are taking a more hawkish stance. Will the tightening cycle continue? And what could it mean for the dollar, yen, renminbi, bonds and gold?

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, delivering a quarter-point hike as it steps up its fight against persistent inflation. With U.S. consumer prices accelerating to 3.7% in August and energy costs rising amid geopolitical tensions, the Fed is signaling that borrowing costs could move even higher before the year is out. What does this mean for the U.S. consu...

The 2026 BRICS Summit is taking place in New Delhi, India. Veteran Chinese and Indian experts explain how the expanded BRICS translates into deeper cooperation and a more influential role in global governance.

China has built the world's largest battery industrial system, and manufacturers are capturing a growing global market share. The industry is entering a new phase--one shaped by solid-state batteries, recycling, and increasingly fierce global competition. At the same time, Tesla is also pushing its EV story forward, launching limited driverless ride-hailing services in Austin, Texas, with its Cybe...

Trade, technology and entrepreneurship are creating new opportunities under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. What do these actually mean for young people?

China's semiconductor industry is gaining momentum. Profits across the sector surged more than 18-fold through the first seven months of the year as demand for AI computing, chips, and data-center infrastructure continues to accelerate. But this is more than just about a semiconductor rebound. China is rapidly expanding computing capacity and pushing AI deeper into the real economy, from smart fac...

The yen's sharp plunge has prompted rare US-Japan intervention, yet global bond markets tremble under surging yields, inflation, and debt fears. With Japan facing rising costs and fiscal expansion, could its currency weakness and shifting capital flows intensify worldwide pressure?

China has been known as the world's factory and a global "super seller". But at the same time, China is also one of the world's biggest markets, and its imports are now growing faster than exports. In the first seven months of this year, the country's imports rose 22% compared with a year ago. Beijing is putting strong emphasis on boosting household consumption and domestic demand. So, can China b...

Europe has endured yet another summer of extreme heat, drought, and wildfires, placing mounting pressure on lives, infrastructure, and communities. As climate risks intensify, are governments and the international community adapting fast enough? Analysts share their views on what Europe’s recent experience reveals about climate preparedness, how nations are building weather resilience, and whether...

China's economy maintained overall stability in the first seven months of this year. The country registered stronger growth in advanced manufacturing, digital transformation and foreign trade. Official data showed that China's value-added industrial output increased by 5.3% year on year, while that of high-tech manufacturing rose by 13.8%. Meanwhile, China's imports and exports of goods grew more...

In 2025, global travel and tourism generated a record $11.6 trillion, supported 366 million jobs, and welcomed over 1.5 billion international arrivals. As China opens its doors wider and sets ambitious new targets, the world is watching this defining force reshape the global economy.

Elon Musk recently wrote on X, "China is awesome. I strongly encourage people to visit," a sentiment echoed by his mother. Their comments come as China sees a sharp rise in inbound tourism. In the first half of the year, nearly 23 million foreign visitors entered China, up more than 20 percent, while visa-free arrivals jumped 30 percent. Increasingly, visitors are not just sightseeing, they're sho...