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JD.Com's CEO Crisis
E-commerce giant's founder and CEO Richard Liu lands in trouble after investigation into rape allegations in U.S.
JD.com CEO Being Investigated for Rape
Newly released police document offers more detail about original sexual misconduct allegation
JD.com Sets Sights on Europe as It Moves to Buy Ceconomy in $2.4 Billion Deal
JD.com moves to acquire German electronics giant operating 1,030 stores in 11 European countries
Chart of the Day: Huawei Reclaims China Smartphone Sales Crown
In the second quarter, the telecom giant shipped over 12 million handsets in China, cornering 18% of the market
The Complexities of Social Media Scrutiny for U.S. Student Visas
The US has tightened student visa scrutiny, requiring all F, M, and J visa applicants to set social media accounts to public and undergo comprehensive background checks, particularly for political activity or sensitive content. Many Chinese students are deleting or editing social media posts to avoid misunderstandings or rejection, but unclear standards and retroactive monitoring still lead to visa denials or revocations. The opaque process has created demand for visa consulting and content-cleaning services, while students face uncertainty and disrupted academic plans.
Race for Hong Kong Stablecoin Licenses Shakes Markets
As Hong Kong prepares to issue just a few stablecoin licenses, the battle draws in Ant, JD, and China’s state-owned behemoths
CX Briefing: Central Banks Plan to Boost Gold Reserves
Also in today’s rundown: U.S. President Trump to delay TikTok ban for a third time, JD.com plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in all major currencies
CX Daily: China’s Exporters Get More Help to Withstand Trump’s Trade War
JD.com is aiming to unseat China’s takeaway king.
In Depth: JD.com Wants to Unseat China’s Takeout King
E-commerce giant is going head-to-head with market leader Meituan, aiming to win over delivery drivers and restaurants with better deals
Xi Emphasizes Private Sector’s Role in Rare Meeting with Business Titans
Markets react to who attended President Xi's meeting – and who didn’t
CX Daily: China Tries New Tack to Spur Economic Growth Through Stimulus Effort
As Chinese miners get shut out from the West, insiders say Africa may be the answer. Plus, more about Indonesia’s China-built high-speed railway
Briefing: China Cuts Benchmark Lending Rates
Also in today’s rundown: UBS upgrades 2024 China real GDP growth forecast on stimulus measures, Huawei plans to launch an upgraded version of its Advanced Driving System next year
In Depth: PDD’s Bare-Knuckle Tactics Upend E-Commerce Landscape
As more merchants protest an opaque regime of fines, critics say the e-commerce company is dragging its rivals to a race to the bottom
JD.com Sales Quicken After Dangling Perks to Woo China Shoppers
The retailer’s results are seen as one of the key bellwethers of Chinese consumption, which has struggled to recover post-pandemic
Baidu Executive That Bragged of Pitiless Management Style Leaves After Backlash
In videos she shared online, PR chief Qu Jing said she had no responsibility for her subordinates’ welfare outside of work and threatened to ruin the careers of those who complained
TikTok’s Fate Hangs in the Political Balance Ahead of U.S. Presidential Election
Uncertainty about the timing of Senate action on a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S. adds to lack of visibility on the Chinese firm’s fate
Cover Story: The Countdown Begins: TikTok Navigates Uncertain Future Amid U.S. Ban Bill
ByteDance maintains it won’t be pressured to sell platform used by 170 million Americans
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