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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
Commentary: Stabilizing China’s Stocks Will Take More Than ETF Buying
State-backed funds can help contain market declines, but a durable recovery depends on rebuilding risk appetite through clearer improvements in private-sector investment, housing and household demand
CX Daily: China’s Green Lending Boom Leaves Polluting Industries Struggling for Funds
Banks are competing for established pure green projects, while financing the decarbonization of high-emission industries remains costly and risky
In Depth: China’s Offshore Trust Tax Grace Period Ends as Questions Linger
Some wealthy taxpayers are selling assets to cover substantial bills, while disputes persist over valuations and how far back authorities can collect unpaid taxes
Beijing Stock Exchange Plans IPO Allotment Changes and BSE 50 ETF
The proposals are part of a broader effort to strengthen links between primary and secondary markets and attract long-term capital
The Week Ahead (Oct. 19-25): China Releases Quarterly Economic Data; APEC Finance Ministers Meet
Hong Kong hosts the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting, Brazil voters head to the polls for a presidential runoff
Analysis: Global Tech Sell-Off Tests Confidence in the AI Spending Boom
Inflation concerns and rising credit-market anxiety are putting pressure on technology valuations, while fund outflows complicate prospects for a swift recovery
CXMT Shares Suffer Biggest Drop Since July IPO
The Chinese company lost about 290 billion yuan in market value as investors reassess the outlook for memory chip prices and industry profits
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index to Expand to 50 Stocks
Index overhaul will broaden exposure to AI, advanced hardware and other emerging technologies
Seazen Sells Rare 100 Million Yuan Unsecured Bond
The Shanghai-listed builder cleared a 100 million yuan tranche at 7.8%, marking a rare breakthrough for private firms largely locked out of credit markets since 2021
Business Brief (Sept. 17): U.S. Fed Hikes Rates for First Time in Three Years
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming becomes Asia’s richest person
Analysis: China Adopts Market-Driven Solution to Stale Loan Rate Benchmark
The new pricing anchor stems from the ebbing efficacy of the central bank-quoted LPR, which hasn’t changed for over a year despite a low-rate environment
The Week Ahead (Aug. 31-Sept. 6): Shein Set to Raise $1.8 Billion in Hong Kong IPO
U.S. to impose up to 100% tariffs on imported drones; U.K. temporarily lowers audit requirements for Chinese listings
AI Companies’ Success Lies in the Apps, Bain’s China Chairman Says
Model developers and infrastructure suppliers have captured the first wave of investment, but lasting value will ultimately depend on practical applications for business, Jonathan Jia Zhu says
AI Companies’ Success Lies in the Apps, Bain’s China Chairman Says
Model developers and infrastructure suppliers have captured the first wave of investment, but lasting value will ultimately depend on practical applications for business, Jonathan Jia Zhu says
In Depth: Millions Tied Up as Hong Kong IPO Fund Network Runs Into Trouble
ZD Group is at the center of a massive redemption crisis, leaving investors locked out of roughly HK$1 billion





