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China-U.S. Rivalry
China and the United States, the world's two largest economies, have been engaging in a tense competition for geopolitical, economic and tech supremacy.
China-U.S. Relations Are More Complicated Than a ‘Cold War,’ Experts Say
Scholar says two dangerous trends are emerging — one, framing everything in terms of security and, two, each side seeing the other as an ideological foe when it is not the case
Commentary: Why the Yuan Is Soaring
A dovish U.S. Federal Reserve, a stronger central bank fixing, and booming domestic stocks have fueled a sudden rally. While the pace may slow, China's export resilience and the appeal of its assets suggest the currency has room to run
Business Brief (Sept. 1): Xi Meets Modi, Calling for Stronger Strategic Communication
The U.S. tightens export controls on chipmakers in China, China PMIs show modest recovery
Business Brief (Aug. 29): Cambricon Warns of Price Risk Amid Chip Frenzy
China outlines its 2035 urbanization and real estate development plan, senior Chinese trade official to meet with U.S. counterparts in Washington
In Depth: How Wahaha Founder’s Daughter Took Control Amid a Family Squabble
Zong Fuli has pushed a series of corporate reforms to secure her leadership at the company as her half-siblings sue for a share of their father’s fortune
Business Brief (Aug. 27): China Unveils “AI+” Guidelines to Boost Adoption by 2027
Premier Li Qiang highlights service trade liberalization, Trump hopes for China visit this year
Commentary: For Its Next Five-Year Plan, China Must Navigate Three Key Dilemmas
Faced with escalating U.S. pressure and faltering domestic growth engines, Beijing must rebalance its economy by managing the relationships between supply and demand, investment and consumption, and manufacturing and services
Commentary: Future Opportunities in an Era of Great Upheaval
America’s power is fading as its domestic problems compound. for the rest of the world, this portends an era of instability, but also historic opportunities for those prepared to seize them
Trade War Monitor, Aug. 18: Sluggish Economic Indicators as Trade Talks Drag
China’s industrial output in July grew by 5.7% year-on-year, the lowest so far this year
CX Weekly Briefing: Bank Lending Falls for First Time in Decades
Also in this week’s roundup: Trump extends trade truce with China, Nvidia toes the line with Washington
Reporter’s Notebook: Mystery in Anchorage as Trump-Putin Summit Looms
With less than 48 hours until the high-stakes meeting to address the Ukraine war, suspense hangs over Alaska’s largest city as even the location remains a closely guarded secret
CX Daily: Trump’s Tariff-by-Tweet Tactics Are Pushing Global Trade Into Perpetual Uncertainty
Beijing lifts suburban homebuying limits. China’s robotics executives outline overseas expansion plans.
CX Briefing: Consumer Inflation Levels Off
Also in today’s rundown: Nvidia says it complies with Washington’s rules following rumors it agreed to give a portion of its China sales revenue to the U.S. government, Russian leader Vladimir Putin briefs President Xi Jinping
CX Daily: China’s Politburo Strikes Cautious Tone on Economy, Signals Flexible Policy for Second Half
China details the rollout of its first national childcare subsidy. Plus, more on U.S. company layoffs in China.
Analysis: What’s Behind the Spike in U.S. Company Layoffs in China?
American firms are restructuring their local businesses amid uncertainties from U.S. tariffs, the rise of AI, and growing competition from Chinese rivals
Cover Story | The Truth Behind the Wahaha Inheritance Dispute: A Prolonged Battle Involving Multiple Parties, Far More Than a Palace Intrigue
Wahaha faced leadership turmoil after founder Zong Qinghou’s 2024 death, with daughter Zong Fuli’s succession challenged in court by three half-siblings over $1.8 billion in suspected offshore trust assets. Under Zong Fuli, key management, employee contracts, and company profits shifted to her-controlled entities, triggering internal opposition and over 50 employee lawsuits about equity and benefits. The succession dispute and corporate power struggle have exposed complex family dynamics, offshore wealth, and governance issues in one of China’s iconic consumer brands.
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