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Caixin China Biz Roundup: State-Owned Enterprise Profits Shrink Almost 60%
In today’s episode: State firms take in 58.8% less profit in the first quarter than in the same period in 2019; Starbucks rolls out new plant-based menu in China; and how one of Beijing’s downtown districts became the country’s only high-risk zone for Covid-19
Apr 22, 2020 19:05 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: U.S. Oil Prices Plunge Below Zero for First Time
In today’s episode: How crude prices landed in negative territory; China plans further bond sales to boost economic recovery; and what American companies have to say about doing business in China in the current tense climate
Apr 21, 2020 18:57 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China Launches Digital Currency Pilot Test in Four Cities
In today’s episode: Behind the nation’s latest and boldest virtual currency experiment; India gets tough on ‘opportunistic takeovers’ by Chinese players; and three rules that may help businesses survive these troubled times
Apr 20, 2020 19:03 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Sunday Long Read — Covid-19 Gives Robots a Chance to Shine
The robotics industry won an unprecedented chance of showcase its latest advancements during the ongoing battle against Covid-19. This episode reveals the eye-opening ways that robots can support the fight against the virus
Apr 19, 2020 17:00 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Saturday Long Read — China’s Remote Office Platforms See Boom During Outbreak
As workplaces and schools across the nation were forced to close during the pandemic, remote office and livestreaming apps have enjoyed explosive growth. This episode delves into what has become one of the most competitive tech battlefronts
Apr 18, 2020 17:00 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China’s GDP Suffers First Quarterly Contraction in Decades
In today’s episode: Virus leads the world’s second-largest economy to shrink for the first time since 1992; drone-maker DJI faces scrutiny over how it handles sensitive data abroad; and Chinese scientists suspend trials of Gilead’s potential Covid-19 treatment
Apr 17, 2020 18:35 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: U.S. to Halt WHO Funding, Trump Announces
In today’s episode: U.S. leader blasts health body for mishandling the coronavirus crisis; tech darlings Alibaba and Tencent invest hundreds of millions in India’s gambling loopholes; and Renault backs out of China joint venture amid lackluster sales
Apr 16, 2020 18:46 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Prepare for Second Wave of Covid-19 in November, Expert Warns China
In today’s episode: Infectious disease expert Zhang Wenhong says imported Covid-19 cases present greatest danger to second wave of infections; dissatisfied parents demand refunds from Beijing’s private schools which have been forced to stay closed during the pandemic; and behind ByteDance’s audacious expansion plans
Apr 15, 2020 18:02 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Guangzhou Accused of Mistreating African Nationals Amid Virus Campaign
In today’s episode: Guangzhou’s controversial Covid-19 control measures spark diplomatic tensions between China and African countries; central bank increases its stake in Indian mortgage lender; and Japan’s bold vision to reshape its manufacturing sector
Apr 14, 2020 18:10 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Could New 5G Messaging Platform Rival WeChat?
In today’s episode: China’s three largest mobile carriers jointly develop 5G-enabled messaging service; Meituan Dianping clashes with Italian startup Idri BK over Mobike; and behind the central bank’s latest efforts to revive the economy
Apr 13, 2020 19:04 PM
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