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Alibaba’s Top AI Scientist Departs Amid Major Qwen Team Restructuring
Read more: Alibaba’s Top AI Scientist Departs Amid Major Qwen Team RestructuringMarch 4, 2026 — Alibaba Group’s top scientist in charge of its Qwen large language model, Junyang Lin, announced his sudden resignation on social media today, stating simply: “me stepping down. bye my beloved qwen.” His abrupt departure comes amidst a significant internal reorganization of the Qwen development team and follows rare public remarks on…
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Analysis: The Real Drain on Hong Kong Stock Market Liquidity
Read more: Analysis: The Real Drain on Hong Kong Stock Market LiquidityMarch 4, 2026 — A recent surge in South Korean equities, often dubbed the “Korean Wave” (Hallyu), has fueled market speculation that capital flowing into Korea is draining liquidity from Hong Kong’s stock market. However, a detailed breakdown of fund flows indicates that domestic Korean investors, not global capital rotating from Hong Kong, are the…
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China’s Factory Activity Contracts Slightly in February, Services Stabilize
Read more: China’s Factory Activity Contracts Slightly in February, Services StabilizeMarch 4, 2026 (InvestinChina.asia) — China’s manufacturing sector contracted marginally in February, as a longer-than-usual Lunar New Year holiday impacted production, according to official data released Tuesday. The non-manufacturing sector, however, saw a slight improvement, buoyed by a holiday-driven rebound in consumer services. Key Data Points Huoli Hui, a senior statistician at the National Bureau…
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Investor Influx: Daily New A-Share Accounts Hit Record High in February Despite Holiday Dip
Read more: Investor Influx: Daily New A-Share Accounts Hit Record High in February Despite Holiday DipMarch 3, 2026 (InvestinChina.asia) – China’s A-share market continued to attract fresh capital in February, as the daily pace of new retail account openings hit its highest level in over a year, underscoring sustained investor interest despite a shorter trading month. Data released by the Shanghai Stock Exchange shows 2.52 million new investor accounts were…
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Shifting Gears: China’s Car Market Becomes a Crucible for Global Auto Executives
Read more: Shifting Gears: China’s Car Market Becomes a Crucible for Global Auto ExecutivesMarch 3, 2026 (InvestinChina.asia)– A wave of senior management reshuffles is sweeping through multinational automakers in China, signaling a strategic pivot as the world’s largest car market transitions from a cash cow to a critical proving ground for leadership in the electric and intelligent vehicle era. According to a Cailian Presstally, at least five global…
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Hong Kong Stocks: A Tight Funding Picture in 2026 Amid Slowing Credit Cycle
Read more: Hong Kong Stocks: A Tight Funding Picture in 2026 Amid Slowing Credit CycleMarch 3, 2026 (InvestinChina.asia)– Hong Kong’s stock market, particularly the Hang Seng Tech Index, faces a challenging 2026 as analysts forecast a tight liquidity environment compounded by a decelerating credit cycle in China. The Hang Seng Tech Index has slumped approximately 20% from its October 2025 highs, severely underperforming global peers. A detailed liquidity analysis…
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Debunking Economic Myths: Why Infrastructure, Not Consumption, Is China’s Way Out of Deflation
Read more: Debunking Economic Myths: Why Infrastructure, Not Consumption, Is China’s Way Out of DeflationMarch 3, 2026 (InvestinChina.asia) – In a detailed critique of prevailing economic narratives, prominent Chinese economist Yu Yongding has challenged several foundational assumptions guiding policy discussions, arguing for a significant, centrally-funded ramp-up in infrastructure investment to combat deflationary pressures and secure growth. Speaking at the “Chang’an Forum,” Yu, a former adviser to China’s central bank…
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“Jungle Rules” After Iran: An Economist’s Warning on a World of Pure Power
Read more: “Jungle Rules” After Iran: An Economist’s Warning on a World of Pure PowerMarch 3, 2026 (InvestinChina.asia) – Chinese economist Ren Zeping has outlined five lessons from the recent U.S.-Israeli military action against Iran, arguing the event signals a definitive shift toward a world governed by “jungle rules” where power dictates security. In an analysis, Ren frames the conflict as evidence of the post-Cold War order’s collapse. He…
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‘Panic Buying’ of Yuan Emerges as Rally Defies Dollar Strength
Read more: ‘Panic Buying’ of Yuan Emerges as Rally Defies Dollar StrengthChina’s Yuan Rally Tests PBOC’s Resolve as ‘Panic Buying’ Emerges March 2, 2026 (InvestinChina.asia) – China’s central bank is stepping up its defense against a surging yuan, deploying policy tools to temper a rally that has accelerated into what analysts describe as “panic buying” by exporters. The move signals Beijing’s growing discomfort with the currency’s…
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Sector Rotation Ahead: Mapping the Winners as China’s PPI Turns Positive
Read more: Sector Rotation Ahead: Mapping the Winners as China’s PPI Turns PositiveMarch 2, 2026 (InvestinChina.asia) – A critical shift is underway in China’s economic landscape. After more than three years in negative territory, the nation’s Producer Price Index (PPI) is projected to turn positive between May and June, driven by a confluence of factors including stronger external demand, domestic industrial policies, and a stabilizing property sector. This…