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The ups and downs of China's 2018 bear market, and Beijing's moves to calm jittery investors.
Caixin View: Stock Jitters Settle, But What Next
Government needs a long-term plan to restore confidence and support the private sector. Key December policy meeting may offer some clues
China’s Securities Chief Makes Global Pitch in Paris, Rio
Wu Qing meets French and Brazilian regulators, global investors to deepen ties and tout capital market reforms
CX Daily: Chinese Local Governments Risk Replicating Mistakes of LGFVs
Localities are setting up “culture and tourism” firms to repackage financing vehicles and sidestep borrowing limits
AI-Powered Stock Index Bests Benchmarks in Debut Year
The index posted a total return of 23.2% in its first year, demonstrating the viability of automating investment strategies without human intervention
Commentary: The Internationalization of the Yuan and the Role of Stablecoins
Even as U.S. policy instability challenges the dollar’s safe-haven status, the yuan has failed to capitalize. While Hong Kong’s stablecoin licensing offers a new path, capital controls and competition from e-CNY remain major obstacles
Commentary: The Yuan Forges Its Own Path
No longer just a reflection of the dollar’s weakness, China’s currency is now appreciating on its own merits, fueled by resilient exports, shifting interest rate differentials, and a weakening yen
Business Brief (Oct. 28): China Opposes U.K. Sanctions on Chinese Firms
Wang Yi holds phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, Chinese stock market hits 10-year high
Commentary: An Investor’s Guide to a Market of Entangled Risks
While the AI boom and geopolitical flare-ups grab headlines, a deeper analysis reveals a complex interplay between stagflationary pressures, credit vulnerabilities, and a potential tech bubble, requiring a multi-pronged defensive strategy
Fibocom’s Sharp Debut Drop Tests Hong Kong’s IPO Euphoria
First-day plunge ends winning streak for new listings, raising questions about retail access and market froth under revised IPO rules
China’s Property Market Splinters From Stocks as Buyers Hold Out for Bargains
Housing transactions surge in big cities on local policies, but nationwide prices fall as sellers cut deals
China’s Film Industry Faces Reckoning as Holiday Hits Fall Flat
Once a reliable profit engine, the National Day movie season faltered under soft demand and lackluster titles
Business Brief (Oct. 20): China Kicks Off Key Meeting to Map Out 15th Five-Year Plan
Top economic officials from China and the U.S. agree to a new round of trade talks; Trump imposes a 25% tariff on imported trucks
Cover Story: Trade War Deepens as U.S. and China Open New Fronts at Sea and in Silicon
From rare earths to AI chips, the two superpowers are rebuilding supply chains for a long economic war
Commentary: The U.S.-China Rivalry Enters Deeper Waters
Tensions have shifted from tariffs to targeted tech and security measures. This isn’t a sudden crisis, but a predictable new phase of a long-term strategic competition
Commentary: What’s Behind China’s ‘Liquidity Bull Market’ Debate
A series of state-led policy packages has fundamentally altered market dynamics, channeling funds into equities and fueling a rally. But questions over its sustainability, robustness, and competition from other assets remain
Li Auto Chairman Tops Hong Kong Pay List With $90 Million Package
Li Xiang’s compensation is mostly in share awards, as rankings show Chinese mainland entrepreneurs dominating the top earners at Hong Kong-listed firms





