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Markets and FinancePlenum Notes
June 22, 2026

Self-Driving Comes to Chinese Logistics

Nearly 30,000 robovans were deployed across China in 2025, and growth is accelerating fast; JD alone aims to have 1 million robovans by 2030.
Markets and FinancePlenum Notes
June 16, 2026

AI Sole Buoy of Dragging Economy in May

May extended the Chinese economy’s rough patch; the only bright spots were in AI-related sectors.

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