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: Analysis: China Races to Build Its Own Gene-Editing Toolkit — With an AI Assist
To avoid a messy, billion-dollar U.S. patent fight over CRISPR-Cas9, Chinese biotech startups are engineering proprietary DNA scalpels from scratch

: In Depth: Southeast Asia’s AI Data Center Boom Has a Power Problem
Chinese tech giants and global operators are building related industrial parks across the region, but grids, gas turbines and transmission systems are struggling to keep up with the industry’s rapidly rising energy demands

In Depth: Shein Heads for Hong Kong IPO as Growth Slows, Regulatory Pressure Mounts

The fast-fashion giant’s projection valuation has plummeted in the face of intensifying competition and rising costs overseas

: Hong Kong Court Keeps PwC International in Evergrande Liquidators’ $8.6 Billion Lawsuit
Judge rejects bid by PwC’s global network entity to be removed from the case, allowing Evergrande liquidators’ claims against three PwC units to proceed

Brazil Fines ByteDance $30 Million Over TikTok’s Handling of Minors’ Data

The country’s data protection authority said the platform failed to adequately safeguard children and teenagers, ordering ByteDance to delete improperly collected data and strengthen compliance measures

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: China’s Medical Insurance Exodus Prompts Calls for Sweeping Elderly Subsidies
A steep seven-year decline in resident medical insurance enrollment has prompted public health experts to urge Beijing to shoulder more of the costs for seniors and vulnerable households
Aug 27, 2026 11:59 AM

: Nepal Mudslide Slams Into Xizang Border Port, Killing 3 and Leaving Hundreds Missing
A suspected avalanche unleashed a torrent of mud and debris across the Gyirong crossing, burying vehicles and infrastructure as China mounts a major rescue operation
Aug 27, 2026 11:34 AM

: CX Daily: China Races to Build Its Own Gene-Editing Toolkit — With an AI Assist
To avoid a messy, billion-dollar U.S. patent fight over CRISPR-Cas9, Chinese biotech startups are engineering proprietary DNA scalpels from scratch
Aug 27, 2026 11:32 AM

: Country Garden Services Returns to Core Profit Growth as Receivables Climb
The property manager posted its first increase in core net profit in two years, while mounting third-party receivables and weak operating cash flow highlighted persistent pressure on collections
Aug 27, 2026 03:43 AM

: Greentown Management’s New Project Contracts Tumble as Government Clients Pull Back
The company said weaker land buying by local government financing vehicles and tighter project screening drove a steeper decline than the industry average, even as revenue and profit continued to rise
Aug 27, 2026 03:19 AM

: Foreign Funds Offload Commercial Properties in Beijing and Shanghai at Deep Discounts
As fund maturities approach and debt pressures build, overseas investors are selling prime assets in China’s top-tier cities at steep markdowns, underscoring a broader repricing in the commercial real estate market
Aug 26, 2026 11:34 PM

: Blast at Russia-China Chemical Project Kills Seven, Leaves Nine Chinese Missing
Fire and explosion at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia’s Far East trigger a criminal probe, with authorities examining possible industrial-safety violations
Aug 26, 2026 10:21 PM

: Business Brief (Aug. 26): U.S. Plans Massive Visa Revocations
U.S. and China hold dialogue in Beijing, Huawei to release tri-fold smartphone featuring new operating system
Aug 26, 2026 06:56 PM

: EHang Scraps Revenue Target in Wake of Fatal Aircraft Crash
Tighter oversight of low-altitude flights has delayed the flying-car maker’s commercial passenger operations, forcing it to focus more on other businesses like logistics
Aug 26, 2026 06:40 PM

: The Blacklisted Chinese Businessman Behind a $100 Million Trump Crypto Bet
Zhou Guren, facing unpaid debts in China and a U.K. money laundering probe, has emerged as the largest known backer of World Liberty Financial
Aug 26, 2026 06:22 PM

: Chinese Battery-Makers Raise Prices as Consumption Tax Returns
Leading battery companies including EVE Energy seek to pass the added cost on to customers, but smaller rivals may have less leverage in pricing negotiations
Aug 26, 2026 04:54 PM

: China Mutual Fund Firms Post Profit Surge as Giants Consolidate Power
Midsize managers leverage niche strategies for explosive growth
Aug 26, 2026 02:37 PM

: Chinese Banks Launch ‘Token Loans’ to Fund AI Firms
Token usage acts as a new credit reference, though lenders still rely on traditional risk controls and state backing
Aug 26, 2026 01:46 PM

: China Aims to Clarify Liability for Autonomous Cars
An amendment to the Road Traffic Safety Law seeks to hold automakers or importers accountable for traffic violations committed by self-driving vehicles, paving a legal path for the technology’s large-scale commercialization
Aug 26, 2026 01:01 PM

: Pioneering Injury Lawsuit Could Finally Hold China’s Gig Platforms Liable
After a severe brain trauma left a veteran KFC delivery rider with no one to cover his medical bills, legal advocates are pushing a novel ‘joint employer’ theory to hold companies accountable
Aug 26, 2026 12:15 PM

: Jack Ma, Alibaba Top Executives Buy $102 Million of Stock After Record Share Sale
The massive follow-on offering spooked the market, dragging shares below the placement price before news of management purchases prompted a slight rebound
Aug 26, 2026 10:04 AM