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CXMT’s 212x Oversubscribed IPO: What China’s Chip Investment Surge Means for Foreign Equipment Makers

Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT's STAR Market IPO was oversubscribed 212 times, raising $8.8 billion. What the semiconductor buildout means for foreign equipment and materials suppliers.

Airbus Lands Major China Order: How Foreign Aerospace Suppliers Can Ride China’s Aviation Boom

Airbus secures major Chinese airline order as COMAC projects 9,200 new aircraft needed by 2043. How foreign aerospace suppliers can access China's aviation supply chain in 2026.

Tianjin FTZ Data Export Rules: 45 Data Types Under China’s First Cross-Border Negative List

Tianjin FTZ released China's first cross-border data negative list covering 45 data types across 13 categories. Here's what the framework means for foreign investment location decisions in 2026.

Chinese Biotech Licensing Deals Surge as AI Reshapes Drug Discovery Timelines in 2026

Chinese biotech licensing deals accelerate in 2026: BrightGene’s GLP-1, Ollin’s US$330M eye drug, and AI compressing drug discovery to 1–2 years. What foreign pharma needs to know.

China’s GDP Grows 4.7% in H1 2026: What the Two-Speed Economy Means for Foreign Investors

China’s H1 2026 GDP grew 4.7%, missing the 5% target path. A two-speed economy means cost pressure for consumer-facing foreign firms but opportunity in EV, green tech, and manufacturing.

Data Localization Update: Autonomous Driving Data Must Stay in China — Key Takeaways

Data Localization Update: Autonomous Driving Data Must Stay in China — Key Takeaways As of October 2024, China's revised Data Security Law mandates th