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# Cover Story #
How AI Is Reshaping China’s Programming Landscape
The AI revolution is boosting productivity, but could it spell the end of the programmer?
# Finance #
In Depth: Banks Worry Individuals Are Using Loans to Ride Stock Market Boom
Both regulators and lenders have said that personal loans must not be used to buy stocks
Saudi Arabia’s China-Focused ETF Poised for Record-Breaking Debut
Product is likely to attract over $1.3 billion, becoming the largest ETF in the Middle East, a person with knowledge of the matter says
# Research & Analysis #
Analysis: Potential Trump Reelection Looms Over Weakening Yuan
The former U.S. president has indicated support for a strong greenback, which could add fuel to the dollar’s rebound
# Business #
EU Tariffs on Chinese EV Imports Get Final Nod
While Beijing denounces levies as ‘protectionist,’ the country’s carmakers remain keen on European market
In Depth: China’s Restaurant Chains May Be Biting Off More Than They Can Chew Overseas
As slowing growth at home builds appetite for global expansion, supply bottlenecks and cultural hurdles are posing challenges
# News Graphics #
China’s Investment Lead on Solar, Wind ‘May Fade Entirely’ by 2027
Other economies have increased their spending on domestic industries in response to China’s rapid capacity growth and competitive pressure, according to Rystad Energy
# China #
In Depth: Testing Mind-Controlled Computers in China’s Skies
Bai Hao, who is paralyzed, was the first patient in the country to test a brain-computer interface device on an airplane
# World #
Caixin Explains: How BRICS Has Expanded
The bloc’s latest summit was the first to be attended by its four new member states ― Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and the UAE — since their accession this year
# Opinion #
The Role of Money Supply in Reviving China’s Stock Market
The core issue behind China’s current deflationary pressures is stagnation in money circulation rather than an overall credit contraction
Cross-Sector Partnerships Can Unlock Solutions to Global Problems Like Climate Change
To build a sustainable future, we need to reframe Asia’s challenges as opportunities and collaboratively build the platforms and mechanisms to seize them
# Weekend Long Read #
The Rise of Generic Drugs in China
To ensure proper oversight of generic medications, it is essential to understand their differences with brand name drugs and the history of how they have been regulated
# Gallery #
Gallery: China’s Shenzhou-19 Space Mission Takes Off
# Podcast #
Caixin Deep Dive: China’s Economy at a Crossroads
Breaking down the country’s third-quarter GDP growth and what comes next
