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Shanghai’s new high-tech board will be a testbed for policies to overhaul outdated stock market rules. Changes to the initial public offering system and a relaxation of listing requirements will finally open domestic equity markets to fast-growing companies in emerging and high-tech industries.
In Depth: China’s New Tech Board Takes Off for Long-Term Mission
As first-day fireworks calm down, STAR Market must still pioneer long-sought updates for China’s stock markets
In Depth: How an Elite Chinese Alumni Network’s U.S. Real Estate Dream Collapsed
Millions raised from graduates of a top Beijing university for a lucrative California property project were allegedly diverted by fellow alumni, leaving a trail of broken trust
Cover Story: China’s Micro-Dramas Steal the Show and Momentum Seems Unstoppable
Empty malls are turned into studios, AI drives animation and regulators race to keep up
Tech Brief (Nov. 5): China Blames Netherlands for Turmoil After Nexperia Halts Wafer Supply
China plans to expand AI-assisted diagnosis to all primary care institutions by 2030, state-backed cloud provider Inspur names new chairman
Commentary: How China’s Population Scale Is Helping It Win the Trade War
China’s population size is its key advantage over the U.S., but a plummeting birth rate puts that strength, and the nation’s future, at risk
Exclusive: Suning’s $28 Billion Restructuring Plan Tests China’s Approach to Corporate Failure
Most debts will be converted into trust shares, with founder Zhang Jindong retaining limited control as creditors await uncertain recoveries
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: 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
Finance Movers and Shakers: Former Securities Watchdog Chief Yi Huiman Under Graft Probe
Jailed UBS banker banned from Hong Kong’s securities industry for life, former Bank of China executive investigated for suspected corruption
Cover Story: How the Yuan is Taking Over the Dollar’s Role in Global Trade
Economists argue an offshore yuan stablecoin could offer a viable alternative to the dollar
CICC Picks Company Veteran as New President
Wang Shuguang has played a pivotal role in expanding the investment bank’s target clients from state-owned enterprises to private companies and startups
CICC Picks Company Veteran as New President
Wang Shuguang has played a pivotal role in expanding the investment bank’s target clients from state-owned enterprises to private companies and startups
Commentary: To Fuel Its Future, China Must Open Up Services
Beijing’s service industry has grown slowly in recent years, lagging behind historical trends. Now, policymakers are focusing on institutional opening and aligning with international standards to unlock new economic momentum
Caixin Weekly | The Diminishing Allure of the Golden Rice Bowl for Programmers
US computer science graduate unemployment rates rose to 6.1%–7.5% in 2025, with tech layoffs (Meta, Microsoft, etc.) impacting job prospects; over 57,000 US tech jobs were cut by May 2025. Despite high competition and AI’s emergence, the median US computer-related salary remains ~$106,000 annually, and long-term demand is still forecasted to grow. Chinese students in the US and domestic graduates face stiff job markets, as recruitment shifts to AI/high-tech roles with higher requirements, and job stability concerns rise in both countries.
In Depth: Humanoid Robots Need a Job
Despite a lot of investor enthusiasm, high prices and technological limitations are keeping mass adoption of the robots well over the horizon
CX Briefing: Consumer Inflation Levels Off
Also in today’s rundown: Nvidia says it complies with Washington’s rules following rumors it agreed to give a portion of its China sales revenue to the U.S. government, Russian leader Vladimir Putin briefs President Xi Jinping




