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Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s pr o gram Mainland buying in Hong Kong stock market doubles in first seven months; China's summer box office surpasses 7 billion yuan mark. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours Southbound capital flowing into the Hong Kong stock market hit an all-time high in the first seven months of 2025, reflecting investor confidence...

Stephanie: Hey everyone, welcome back to CBN x ASEAN Watch. I’m Stephanie, and today we’re zooming in on a surprising trend in Malaysia: Chinese tourists flocking in for concerts. It’s not just about music—it’s a full-on economic and cultural wave. Joining me is Amy, our correspondent, who’s been on the ground exploring the“concert tourism” in Malaysia.  Amy, what’s the vibe like? Amy: Thanks...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Global investors accelerate Chinese asset purchases with major ETF inflows surging in July; China vows to pledge more economic support at top meeting. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Global investors are demonstrating remarkable confidence in Chinese assets, with five major overseas China equity exchang...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China and the U.S. agree to seek further tariff pause after Stockholm talks; IMF raises China's 2025 growth forecast on stronger-than-expected H1 performance. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Chinese and U.S. officials on Tuesday concluded one and a half days of high‑level trade talks in Stockholm, agree...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China introduces a nationwide childcare subsidy of CNY3,600 per year for child aged under 3; CNY45 billion worth of deals were inked at this year’s WAIC. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China released a nationwide childcare subsidy policy offering families CNY10,800 per child during their first three ye...

Hello! Welcome to this edition of CBN Perspective. I’m Stephanie Li. Coffee shops are increasingly becoming the go-to spots for many Chinese consumers, either for informal business rendezvous, meeting friends, working or studying.   The perfect choice, for many years, has always been Starbucks, for its middle-class vibe, open space, premium locations and better service.   Recently, the U...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Polysilicon and coking coal prices surge in China on supply-side reform hopes; Chinese tech, auto companies move up ranks of Fortune 500 list. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Prices of key Chinese bulk commodities such as polysilicon and coking coal, which are essential in solar panel and steel producti...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Global institutions have issued over CNY1 trillion of panda bonds, highlighting investor confidence in Chinese market; Guangzhou sees surge in drone exports this year. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  As of Tuesday, the total issuance of panda bonds, or yuan-denominated bonds issued by foreign financial...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China sets up new central SOE to oversee the CNY1.2 trillion Yarlung Zangbo hydropower project; Guangdong posts record import and export volumes in H1. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China has founded a new central state-owned enterprise that will be responsible for building and operating the CNY1.2 tr...

Hello! Welcome to this edition of CBN Perspective. I’m Stephanie Li. After a long era of peace, smoke now rose across the country, and a “war” mostly affecting the cities had broken out, again. In a scramble to capture and retain both customers and delivery riders, the country’s three biggest delivery platforms have gone into “war mode.” China’s leading delivery platforms—Meituan, Taobao Flash Sal...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Nvidia’s Jensen Huang praises Chinese tech as he attends CISCE for the first time; China records 38 million border crossings by foreign nationals in H1 2025. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Jensen Huang, Founder & CEO of Nvidia, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the third China Internati...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China's H1 GDP expands 5.3%, demonstrating resilience amid complex global environment; Jenson Huang said in Beijing that Nvidia's H20 chips are cleared for sales to Chinese market. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China's GDP grew by 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2025 to CNY 66.05 trillio...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China's foreign trade of goods rose 2.9% in 2025 H1 to CNY21.79 trillion; Australian PM's China visit aims to boost cooperation amid global challenges. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China's imports and exports of goods in yuan-denominated terms rose to reach CNY21.79 trillion, driven by the country's...

Hello! Welcome to this edition of CBN Perspective. I’m Stephanie Li. For most kids, summer vacation is probably one of the happiest time in a year. If you’re still making traveling plans, the newly-launched LEGOLAND in east China might just be the place to go, especially if you’re looking for “happiness.” The resort in Shanghai, currently the largest LEGOLAND globally and the first in China, offer...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Over 40 internet giants rush to apply for issuance as Hong Kong’s stablecoin legislation takes effect soon; English-language version of Ne Zha 2 starring Michelle Yeoh is hitting overseas theaters in August. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Chinese mainland internet heavyweights have accelerated steps to...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China achieves “unprecedented” economic growth in 2021-25, the NDRC said; China's consumer prices slightly rebound in June. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China's economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), with its economic increment projected to e...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program BRICS Summit concluded on Monday in Brazil, urging to be vanguard in advancing global governance reform as it stands at the forefront of the Global South; The PBOC will broaden onshore access to offshore bonds via Bond Connect with Hong Kong. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours The 17th BRICS Summit concluded on...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Legoland Shanghai opening sparks surge in local hotel demand; HK tops global IPO rankings with 42 new listings in H1. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Legoland Shanghai Resort officially opened to the public on Saturday, which saw visitors lining up early in the morning, many of them coming from Shanghai...

Hello! Welcome to this edition of CBN Perspective. I’m Stephanie Li. While many fans eagerly count down to the next FIFA World Cup, football fever has already surged through eastern China. Stadiums pulse with human waves, bars are packed, and social media is ablaze - all in celebration of an amateur football league known as the "Su Super League." Named with tongue-in-cheek flair after the English...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Post-gaokao economy sweeps the country with shopping and travel spree, fueled by government and industry subsidies; Guangdong motorists can apply for HK entry permits from November. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  With the results of China's national college entrance exams, or gaokao, now rele...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China's NEV makers post record H1 deliveries amid robust domestic and overseas demand; Hong Kong IPO market surges in H1, with funds raised up 688%. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Several Chinese new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers have reported record-breaking deliveries for the first half of 2025,...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Hong Kong celebrates the 28th anniversary of its return to the motherland, with CE stressing the city to be “reformer”; China’s box office hits 29 billion yuan in first half of 2025, with "Ne Zha 2" concluding China run with over 15 billion yuan. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Hong Kong Chief Executive...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China's manufacturing PMI edged up to 49.7 in June; China yesterday conditionally resumed imports of aquatic products from certain regions of Japan. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China's factory activity gauge improved slightly in June, but was still below the 50-point mark that separates contraction...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China is confident in achieving healthy economic growth in 2025, with full-fledged government policy support, NDRC said; Hong Kong unveils its second policy statement to boost use of digital assets. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China is confident and also capable of minimizing the uncertainty and adv...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Summer Davos attendees are optimistic over China's prospects amid rapid AI and NEV progress; Guotai Junan International soared after getting HK’s approval for cryptocurrency trading. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours Industry representatives and experts from around the world showed strong interest in the boomin...