Weekly Must-Read: Five Ways AI Will Put China Ahead

Kai-fu Lee: Five Ways AI Will Put China Ahead
China is well-poised to maintain its position as the world’s factory by virtue of its advantages in big data, AI, automation and intelligent production capacity, writes Kai-fu Lee
The Rocky Path Facing Chinese Companies Tapping U.S. Markets
New requirements for government cybersecurity reviews in proposed IPOs adds to headwinds for tech companies seeking foreign share sales
Exclusive: China’s Fintech Giants Get Until End 2022 to Overhaul Credit Reporting Business
Regulators are in talks with the companies to come up with a ‘compliant’ business model, PBOC source says
Five Things to Know About How China Is Tackling ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’
New rules will require financial institutions to write living wills detailing how they will cope in the event of a crisis
In Depth: Why Hong Kong Could Gain From China’s Foreign Share-Sale Crackdown
Under Beijing’s new cybersecurity rules for shares issued abroad, HKEX doesn’t count as a ‘foreign’ exchange, making it more of a draw for tech companies
China’s National Carbon Market Debuts With Turnover of 4.1 Million Tons
China opens coal reserves to ease tight supply as output falls in June; first-half steel production rises 11.8%; China-built solar farm in Singapore starts operation
Didi Probe Has Domino Effect on China Tech’s Overseas IPO Plans
Chill has spread throughout the sector, as tough new regulations appear on the horizon
In Depth: Huawei’s Plan to Snatch Alibaba’s Cloud Crown
The beleaguered tech giant has a host of advantages that make its ambition feasible, but Alibaba isn’t about to roll over
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In Depth: What’s Darkening the Skies for China’s Cloud Kingpins
Domestic clients turning into competitors and the encroachment of foreign giants are threatening the sky-high growth of Alibaba, Tencent and Huawei’s cloud businesses
Editorial: Economic Rationality Should Be the Priority in Hosting Global Sporting Events
As the shadow of Covid-19 lingers, the Tokyo Olympics will set an important example for the Beijing Winter Olympics
Ex-Evergrande Executive Charged With Attempted Rape in Hong Kong, Lawyer Says
Chen Fen, the real estate giant’s former deputy general manager in the city, stands accused of trying to rape a woman on March 2
Torrential Rains and Flooding Leave 25 Dead in Central China
Floodwaters swamp a train and subway station in Henan province’s capital Zhengzhou, forcing a rescue operation
Central China Rains Wreak More Havoc
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In the China Chat 07, we discussed the future of China’s internet companies with IT industry expert Hu Yanping and Caixin senior ICT reporter Qian Tong. Click here to know more.
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