--China plans proactive fiscal policy for 2026 --China's industrial profits grow 0.1% in first 11 months --China defense stocks rise following Taiwan drill announcement

--AI breakthroughs from lab to marketplace in 2025 --Chinese high-speed rail network tops 50,000 km in operational routes

--China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions on TikTok deal --Hong Kong SAR embraces Christmas holiday with festive activities and decorations

--China launches new policies to boost foreign investment in high-tech manufacturing --Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank celebrates its 10th anniversary with 111 members and over 350 global projects --U.S. consumers cut Christmas spending amid 26% average holiday gift price hike

--China says it opposes proposed U.S. tariffs on semiconductors --U.S. holiday travel rush is in full swing

--China grants visa-free access to tourists from nearly 80 countries --Global brands expand into China's county-level markets --US economy grows at 2-year high on federal spending, despite weak consumer sentiment

--U.S. GDP beats expectations with 4.3% Q3 growth --China's new tariffs mean upfront cash deposits for EU dairy exporters

--China advances next-gen industries with smart logistics, autonomous vehicles and drones --Hainan launches new weekly air corridor linking Asian and European markets --Gold prices hit record high amid geopolitical tension and expected US rate cuts

--China imposes up to 42.7% tariffs on EU dairy --Central banks signal shift away from rate cuts --Tariffs create perfect storm for toy industry

--China’s 1-year and over-5-year LPRs stay unchanged at 3% and 3.5% in December --Zootopia hits new record, with China accounting for half its global box office --Japan’s 10-year bond yield surges to 26-year high post-BOJ rate hike

--Trump signs executive order to reclassify cannabis --Shoppers aren't buying AI generated holiday ads

--Bank of Japan lifts rates to 30-year high of 0.75% despite government caution --Wenchang leverages low-latitude perks and FTP policies to build a full aerospace ecosystem --U.S. inflation cools to 2.7% in November, but living cost concerns linger

--Island-wide special customs operations kicks off in Hainan --The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% annually in November

--Hainan FTP's two-tier system cuts costs with zero tariffs for 74% of goods --Haikou airport clears first goods batch under Hainan's tariff policy --Latest survey shows Hainan FTP wins strong recognition globally

--70% of commercial goods will enter Hainan tariff-free --Vote to extend U.S. health subsidies may be too late

--Chinese President Xi Jinping hears report from HKSAR chief executive --Hainan free trade port to launch special customs operations within a day --US unemployment rate rises to highest level in 4 years in November

--The international services portal of the Hainan Free Trade Port was officially launched --Unemployment rises in the U.S. and concerns over the economy continue to grow

--Hainan launches new open market policies ahead of Thursday customs switch --Chinese FM Wang Yi tours Middle East to bolster ties with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan --TikTok parent ByteDance faces Dec 16 deadline for US asset sale

--NBS data: China sees steady economic growth in November --The Louvre Museum forced to close due to a staff strike

--China's November economy shows steady progress --China proposes 11 measures to boost domestic spending --Hainan prepares to launch special customs zone to boost trade, investment