Can Anything Slow China's Export Juggernaut? — China's export sector has become a dominant global force over the past two decades, with wealthy industrialized nations initially welcoming its low-cost goods, a shift that contributed to significant manufacturing job lo (Bloomberg Business, 2026-09-30)
The risks of HSBC's return to its roots — HSBC is pivoting its strategy to focus on Chinese outbound wealth, primarily through its Hong Kong base, after reversing its previous global expansion. The bank sees a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in serving 73 million (Financial Times News, 2026-09-30)
China's Two-Speed Economy Spurs Yawning Gap Between Stocks, Yuan — China's two-speed economy is causing a widening divergence in its financial markets, with stocks and bond yields hitting more than one-year lows this month while the yuan strengthens. This divergence reflects markets dis (Bloomberg Business, 2026-09-30)
iHuman Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results — iHuman Inc. reported second quarter 2026 revenues of RMB173.4 million ($25.6 million), down 17.8% from RMB210.9 million in the prior-year period, driven by a decline in China's newborn population and more conservative co (PR Newswire, 2026-09-29)
Toyota's China sales tumble as high fuel prices deter buyers — Toyota's China sales declined 23% in August, marking the seventh consecutive monthly fall and the most severe downturn in at least a decade for the world's largest automaker. Year-to-date sales in China have dropped near (Financial Times News, 2026-09-29)
The Nike Lifer Driving a High-Stakes Turnaround in China — Nike China head Cathy Sparks is leading a high-stakes effort to revive the brand's sales in China, where revenue has fallen nearly 30% from its peak. Sparks, a 30-year Nike veteran who started as a store associate in Ore (The Wall Street Journal, 2026-09-28)