Physical AI in spotlight at CES 2026, Chinese robotics gain attention
More than 1,000 Chinese technology firms participated in the event, many showcasing foundational models and platforms designed to accelerate the development of physical AI systems such as robots, self-driving cars or e-bikes.
Macro
Record trips underscore Greater Bay Area connectivity deepening
The Zhuhai land port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has handled over 100 million inbound and outbound passenger trips as of Tuesday since it opened to traffic in 2018. This milestone came shortly after the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link saw its 100-millionth passenger trip.
In-depth
Economic Watch: Key takeaways from Chinese local authorities' first meetings of 2026
Aiming at planning key tasks for the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and setting new development priorities, various local authorities across China have held their "first meetings of the new year" one after another.
moreEconomic Watch: China inflation ticks up in December as producer price decline narrows
China's inflation ticked up in the final month of 2025, and the decline in producer prices further narrowed as government policies aimed at boosting domestic demand continued to make a positive impact on the economy.
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Industries
China's postal delivery volume hits 216.5 billion items in 2025
China's postal industry processed 216.5 billion delivery items in 2025, an increase of 11.5 percent year on year.
China's civil aviation sector achieves steady growth in 2025
China's civil aviation industry maintained stable development in 2025, with key indicators all recording solid growth.
