China's consumer prices rose 1.0% year-on-year in July

Beyond Capital: Why Europe Needs Industrial Partners, Not Just Investors

Europe’s reindustrialization is creating new opportunities for Chinese companies. However, the winners will not necessarily be those seeking quick acquisitions or rapid market access. The real opportunities belong to companies capable of embedding themselves into Europe’s industrial ecosystem and supporting the long-term transformation of local industries.

SHEIN Launches Hong Kong IPO, Targeting Up to US$1.76 Billion

SHEIN（希音）launched its Hong Kong initial public offering on August 24, offering about 280 million Class B shares at HK$47.60 to HK$49.50 each. At the top of that range, the global offering could raise up to HK$13.86 billion (US$1.76 billion) before expenses, placing the fast-fashion retailer among Hong Kong’s largest planned listings of 2026.

SHEIN Reportedly Targets US$26–27 Billion Valuation in Hong Kong IPO

SHEIN (希音), the China-founded global fashion and lifestyle retailer, is reportedly seeking a valuation of US$26 billion to US$27 billion in a planned Hong Kong initial public offering, a sharp reduction from the US$98.2 billion private-market valuation disclosed for its 2022 fundraising round.

ByteDance’s Proposed US$20 Billion Offshore Loan Draws More Than US$30 Billion of Demand

ByteDance (字节跳动) has drawn more than US$30 billion of demand for a proposed syndicated loan that could become its largest offshore borrowing, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 19, underscoring lenders’ appetite to finance the TikTok owner’s expanding artificial-intelligence infrastructure plans.

Another Look at China's Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Industry

For years, China has been building up its own semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry – it's maybe time for the country to make its presence heard.