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Global Market: China’s IPO boom gains momentum as AI, robotics fuel investor appetite

China’s IPO market is gaining momentum, fuelled by strong investor appetite for AI, robotics and advanced technology companies. Hong Kong and Shanghai have already raised over $54 billion through IPOs and secondary listings in 2026, while blockbuster debuts such as CXMT and Unitree highlight the enthusiasm for tech stocks.

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Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks slip as weak economic data and property overhaul weigh

Chinese and Hong Kong stocks declined as weak economic data highlighted a fragile recovery, while new measures to reform China’s housing presale system triggered a sharp selloff in property shares. Gold stocks also weakened after hawkish Fed signals, while strong first-half earnings from major banks offered some support.

The Economic Times

Fashion firm Shein readies for long-awaited stock market float

Investors will find how much the company is initially valued at when it makes its debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday.

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Why the head of Taiwan’s stock exchange wants you to look past TSMC—and embrace the ‘technology island’

Taiwan overtook India to become the world’s fifth-largest stock market in May, and yet two-fifths of that value comes from TSMC.

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AI and robotics drive an IPO boom in China as Shein lists in Hong Kong

In the latest big stock listing, shares in China-founded e-commerce and fast fashion giant Shein are due to debut Tuesday in Hong Kong in a blockbuster initial public offering raising $1.7 billion, in one of the city's biggest new share sales this year.

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Alibaba’s Chairman Just Bought Shares After a Major AI Funding Deal. How Investors Should View the Move.

Alibaba’s chairman and CEO bought more than $15 million of shares after the company raised $10.2 billion to fund its AI infrastructure plans, even as the new-share sale diluted existing holders.

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The last refuge for forbidden books? Hong Kong’s independent bookstores feel the squeeze

Hong Kong's independent bookstores are facing unprecedented pressure and closures. Recent arrests of booksellers under a new sedition law have created fear. These spaces once offered a refuge for mainland Chinese readers seeking banned ideas. Authorities claim the laws are vital for maintaining stability and security. The situation reflects a…

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Hong Kong's independent bookstores, a refuge for Chinese readers, are under threat

Independent bookstores in Hong Kong offer a window for mainland Chinese readers who seek ideas suppressed at home

The Independent UK

The Week Ahead (Aug. 31-Sept. 6): Shein Set to Raise $1.8 Billion in Hong Kong IPO

U.S. to impose up to 100% tariffs on imported drones; U.K. temporarily lowers audit requirements for Chinese listings

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Global Market: Shein’s Hong Kong debut marks a major shift towards its Chinese roots

Shein is set to debut in Hong Kong, marking a shift toward embracing its Chinese roots after failed US and UK listing efforts. Regulatory approval, strong manufacturing and supply-chain ties, and domestic economic contributions helped secure the listing. The IPO highlights growing geopolitical pressures and Shein’s sharply reduced valuation.

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Hong Kong court hears arguments over sentencing for former Tiananmen vigil organizers

Three former organizers of Hong Kong’s annual vigils in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have returned to court for arguments over their upcoming sentences

The Independent UK

Global Market: China stocks steady as property shares offset Biotech, chip losses

Chinese stocks were largely steady on Friday as gains in property shares offset losses in biotechnology and semiconductor stocks. The Shanghai Composite edged up 0.1%, while the CSI300 slipped 0.1%. Hong Kong equities advanced, supported by Wall Street gains and Nvidia’s upbeat outlook, which boosted global AI sentiment.

The Economic Times

UK Settlement Grants Hit Highest Level Since 2010 as Nearly 200,000 Migrants Race To Beat Britain's Tightening Residency Rules

The UK granted a record number of settlement permits in 2026, driven by policy changes and a surge in applications from Hong Kong and EU nationals, amid ongoing political debate.

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Global Market | Shein set to raise $1.7 billion in Hong Kong IPO at $26.5 billion valuation: Reports

Shein is expected to price its Hong Kong IPO near HK$48.56 per share, raising about $1.7 billion at a $26.5 billion valuation. The listing marks a major milestone after years of regulatory challenges. Despite strong investor demand, Shein faces slower growth, shrinking margins, higher trade costs and increasing competition globally.

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Hong Kong’s Votee AI is taking on English and Mandarin’s AI dominance with a Cantonese model

Votee is one of a growing number of companies that are trying to tackle AI’s neglect of "low-resource" languages.

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Global Market: China stocks rise as Nvidia outlook boosts AI and hardware shares

China’s mainland stocks rose on Thursday, led by AI, semiconductor and hardware companies after Nvidia delivered an upbeat revenue outlook, reinforcing expectations of strong AI infrastructure demand. The CSI300 and Shanghai Composite gained, while Hong Kong shares traded lower. Gold miners and non-ferrous metal stocks also extended their recent rally.

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The London stock market dodged a bullet with Shein

China’s fashion giant will list in Hong Kong with a shrunken price tag – and big questions over its business model

The Independent UK

Shein’s £20bn stock market float: Should you be buying clothes or shares?

Shein previously attempted to list on the London Stock Exchange - should investors still consider it?

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China Evergrande fiasco: Court stops PwC International's attempt to distance itself from its local arm's doings

PricewaterhouseCoopers International's attempt to exit the multibillion-dollar Evergrande lawsuit has been dismissed by a Hong Kong court. Liquidators of the company filed the suit alleging audit shortcomings and misrepresentation. The case seeks billions in damages from PwC and its affiliates for their work.

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Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks rise as AI rebound boosts investor sentiment

On Wednesday, stocks in China and Hong Kong surged, reflecting a favourable global market environment. Technology and artificial intelligence supply-chain companies attracted significant investor interest. Alibaba shares rose after the company’s chairman purchased additional stock.

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Global market: Mainland China stocks slip as metal shares drop, investors await Jackson Hole cues

Mainland Chinese stocks declined, led by non-ferrous metals, amid Middle East tensions and caution ahead of Jackson Hole. Investors await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s remarks for policy clues, while Hong Kong equities also fell. Unitree’s sharp post-IPO decline raised valuation concerns, though Morgan Stanley expects potential catalysts from September.

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Quote of the day by Bruce Lee: ‘Research your own experience, absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, add what is essentially your own’ — a lesson on the importance of learning from experience, keeping what works, letting go of what doesn’t and developing your own path instead of blindly following others

Quote of the day by Bruce Lee: Bruce Lee's enduring philosophy encourages personal research and adaptation of knowledge. He advised absorbing useful lessons and rejecting what is useless for growth. True mastery comes from combining learned skills with one's own unique personality. Lee's journey from Hong Kong to global icon…

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The Guardian view on the Tiananmen vigil convictions: Hong Kong too has been silenced. Others should speak out

Editorial: Two activists who organised commemorations of the bloody crackdown on China’s 1989 pro-democracy protests now face jail. Remembering is not a crime

International Business Times

Alibaba Is Betting Another $10 Billion On AI. Investors Aren't Sold Yet And Its Stock Fell.

Alibaba's Hong Kong shares fell as much as 10.5% on Monday.

The Economic Times

Global Markets: Fast-fashion giant Shein shrinks value to up to $27 billion in Hong Kong IPO

Shein is set to launch its Hong Kong IPO with an ambitious goal of raising up to $1.8 billion. However, the company's valuation has plummeted to about 70% below its highs in private markets. Investor appetite is being hampered by slower growth and increased competition. In the offering, cornerstone investors…

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