Move set to put pressure on market frontrunners ofo and Mobike and open way to mergers

But growth remains vulnerable to financial crises, inflation shocks and war

Landmark inclusion of A-shares on MSCI’s emerging market index is just the beginning

French president seeks better diplomatic and trade relations as US retreats from global stage

Market hit by oversupply likely to benefit from anti-pollution measures

Industry faces competition for young, affluent Chinese consumers as rivals catch up

Price of fossil fuel used for electricity reaches highest level since late 2016