The office for National Statistics said that for the first time since records began, the number of unemployed people was less than the number of job vacancies.

China’s E-bike Brands Going Global: A Review of 26 Leading Players

With the global e-bike market continuing to expand, Chinese e-bike companies are gradually shifting from being a manufacturing powerhouse to becoming a meaningful force in global competition. This article reviews a group of Chinese e-bike players and examines their overseas positioning and market entry paths—looking at how Chinese brands are securing a foothold in the next wave of globalization.

Politburo Meeting Sets Tone for "15th Five-Year Plan" Start, Addressing "Involuted" Competition and Implementing "AI Plus" Initiative

On April 28, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) held a meeting to analyze the current economic situation. The meeting noted that China's economy saw a strong start in the first quarter (GDP grew 5.0% year-on-year), with major indicators exceeding expectations. As the first Politburo meeting focused on economic work following the start of the "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五) cycle, it released policy signals characterized by a high sense of urgency.

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Unpacking China | Key Chinese Firms to Watch This Week （19/04/2026-25/04/2026）

Amid fast-paced changes that fill the business community with excitement, angst and trepidation, EqualOcean will publish a series of roundup articles to document the major events related to Chinese companies going global every week.

Chinese tech giant Huawei and Vietnam’s SHB Bank enter strategic partnership to accelerate penetration into SE Asia's financial cloud market

On April 22, Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) of Vietnam officially announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese tech giant Huawei. Under the agreement, Huawei will be deeply involved in SHB’s technical architecture design, assisting in the construction of its core data platform and providing comprehensive operational stability and security assurance.