In the face of a dwindling economy and an unprecedented demographic shift, China's youth are postponing their retirement plans. The Chinese government in Beijing is advocating for early retirement planning, but are their appeals falling on deaf ears?

In an effort to forge a stronger economic bond between the prosperous coastal territories and the resource-abundant inland regions, Beijing has given the go-ahead for a monumental artificial waterway project. This canal, linking the wealthy Zhejiang to the resource-rich Jiangxi, is a pivotal part of China's plan to integrate their contrasting economies.

China gives the go-ahead for an ambitious canal project, connecting the resource-abundant Jiangxi to the prosperous Zhejiang. This is part of Beijing's initiative to enhance artificial waterways, an essential move to merge the economies of inland areas with their wealthier coastal counterparts, according to experts.

Justin Sun, founder of Tron and major holder of the $TRUMP memecoin, rejoices over what he perceives as a 'strong signal' to the crypto industry following a dinner with Trump. He shared with The Post that recent crypto developments in the US could have implications for China.

Analysts suggest that Beijing's vigorous resistance to the recently enacted US restrictions on Chinese chips is fuelled by an increasing belief that it can outmanoeuvre Washington in this ongoing conflict.

The Beyond Expo in Macau was a spectacle of robotics brilliance, headlined by China's Unitree. The strong showing from robotics firms highlights the escalating domestic rivalry within the fast-expanding sector.

Shenzhen, the leading exporter of China, bore the brunt of US tariffs in April, causing the nation to lag behind. The city's general trade experienced a significant 8.3% decline last month. An analyst labelled Shenzhen's export activity over the past four months as 'unstable'.

In the face of potential blows from the US, Chinese minds are on high alert, underscoring the urgency for dialogue. The significance of regional collaboration has been amplified for China, following the tariff onslaught by Trump. Influential policy advisors caution that yielding to his demands would only invite further pressure.

For the first time, Shenzhen-based automaker BYD has outpaced Tesla in Europe. According to Jato Dynamics, BYD sold 7,231 battery-powered electric vehicles in April, slightly edging past Tesla's 7,165 sales. This marks a significant 169% surge in battery EV sales.

China's stand against India's military chopper and Hong Kong's exciting new tourism developments are among the key highlights from the recent reports of the South China Morning Post. Also featured is a look back at Singapore Airlines' turbulent year, alongside China's push for a dam in Pakistan.

As top banks in China slash deposit rates below 1% for the first time, the nation's savers are left scrambling for alternative investment avenues. This unexpected development is captivating the attention of English observers.

Xiaomi's new XRing O1 chip, a result of four years of intense development, has successfully given a tough competition to Apple's A18 Pro in specific tests, showcasing the tech prowess of Xiaomi's founder.