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World business and political leaders are gathering in Davos, Switzerland this week to discuss the global economy and future business trends at the annual World Economic Forum.
China Will Open Financial Sector This Year, Xi Adviser Says
Commitment to give foreign companies wider access, more control over their joint ventures will be implemented in 2018, Liu He tells Davos forum

In Depth: The Consumption Conundrum Dividing China’s Economists
Influential voices say the country needs another massive infrastructure push to bolster growth, arguing consumption is already strong. Others warn this is a delusion and that boosting household income is the only way forward

CX Daily: Controversial Mind-Body Therapy Attracts Over 1 Million Chinese Seeking Miraculous Cures
Gansu province escalates its probe into a lead-poisoning scandal at a kindergarten.

Chinese Firms Should Master Soft Power to Succeed Abroad, Teneo Executive Says
Stronger stakeholder engagement and reputation management are critical as Chinese companies expand globally amid geopolitical tensions, Lauren Chung argues

Opinion: How to Unleash China’s Entrepreneurial Spirit
For entrepreneurs, a stable, fair and predictable business environment is indispensable

Energy Insider: AI Model Aims to Fast-Track Energy Transition, Solar Installations Smash Record
China to launch ‘unified power market’ this year, Longi expands into Indonesia

CX Daily: CATL’s Bet on Europe Shows Challenges of Recreating Supply Chains Abroad
China opens its first offshore gold vault. The price of Moutai’s liquor slides below the critical threshold. Plus, more from the Summer Davos

Gallery: Hot Topics at Summer Davos
As a media partner of the event, Caixin hosted a roundtable dinner to explore China’s new growth dynamics and emerging opportunities

Increasing Incomes Key to Boosting Domestic Demand, Professor Says
Beijing should roll out policies to create more jobs and ease major household outlays like education and housing, Lu Ming says

CX Daily: China Shifts Toward Completed Home Sales to Curb Risks
Beijing unleashes financial measures to boost consumption. An official says the Belt and Road Initiative could generate $1.6 trillion in yearly revenue by 2030

CX Briefing: Beijing Unleashes Financial Measures to Boost Consumption
Also in today’s rundown: Goldman Sachs predicts CSI 300 will surge 10% by year-end, foreign ministry apoints new vice minister

Belt and Road to Generate $1.6 Trillion in Annual Revenue by 2030, Official Says
Beijing’s ambitious infrastructure development initiative has been a catalyst for global economic growth by promoting the liberalization of trade and investments, NDRC deputy head Zhou Haibing says

Radio Davos & Caixin Global: What to Expect From ‘Summer Davos’ and What the West Gets Wrong About China
Caixin Global partners with Radio Davos to produce a podcast ahead of next week’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin

Transcript: What to Expect From ‘Summer Davos’ and What the West Gets Wrong About China
Caixin Global joined Radio Davos in a podcast jointly produced before next week’s World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin

Latest Cover Story | The Great Migration of Global Billionaires
The UK plans to abolish the Non-Dom tax status by April 6, 2025, impacting 74,000 residents by taxing global income after four years of residency and generating £2.7 billion yearly. In response, many wealthy individuals consider relocating, with 10,800 millionaires already leaving the UK by 2024, marking a 157% increase. Ann Kaplan Mulholland, facing new tax burdens, initially sought to form her own country to avoid UK taxes but now plans to move to Italy instead.

Caixin Weekly | Can Direct Supply of Green Electricity Work? Impacting the Changes in East-West Industrial Layout
The climate transition is reshaping global trade, offering development opportunities for countries like Morocco, Brazil, and Australia in green energy sectors such as green ammonia and sustainable aviation fuel. Envision Group's project in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, focuses on an isolated green electricity grid to produce green ammonia, aiming for commercialization despite challenges in maintaining power supply and storage. Domestic demand for green ammonia in China is low, with production costs high; however, European markets offer potential due to their subsidies for green hydrogen, aiming to address overcapacity and evolving industrial trends.