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Caixin China Biz Roundup: Court Bars HNA Chairman From Luxury Hotels, Golf
In today’s episode: court gets tough on Chen Feng as the conglomerate grapples with debt disputes; British travel agency Thomas Cook makes a comeback under new Chinese ownership; and top chipmakers apply for licenses to supply Huawei as U.S. tightens regulations
Sep 17, 2020 19:18 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China’s Demand for Chipmaking Talent Soars
In today’s episode: wages surge as domestic semiconductor companies compete for workers; Covid-19 nasal spray vaccine candidate starts clinical trials; and what’s up with the nation’s sweeping regulatory changes for financial holding companies
Sep 16, 2020 18:13 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Lanzhou Residents Remain Sick and Tired After 2019’s Brucellosis Outbreak
In today’s episode: Locals in the Gansu provincial capital continue to suffer from various symptoms after contagion spread from state-owned factory last year; Kaifu Lee’s comments on facial recognition sparks a PR disaster; and how China and the EU are pushing to finalize critical investment treaty talks
Sep 15, 2020 19:26 PM
00:00/00:00The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Huawei’s Big Ambitions for Harmony OS
Plus, the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai releases its latest survey; Beijing allows increased foreign ownership of virtual private network (VPN) services; and a six-month investigation into the harsh working conditions of delivery drivers
Sep 15, 2020 11:34 AM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Microsoft’s Bid to Buy Tiktok’s U.S. Operations Fails
In today’s episode: which U.S. company – if any – will be taking over the Bytedance app’s American assets?; a growing number of luxury brands are tailoring their products to suit China’s palate as the country’s demand for such lavish goods continues to boom; and how foreign entities will be allowed to own as much as 50% of VPN joint ventures
Sep 14, 2020 19:22 PM
00:00/00:00Sunday Long Read - In Depth: Private Equity Firm Accused of Misconduct in Ant Group Stake Sale Involving Trust Investors
Private equity firm accused or bilking investors out of Ant Group stake in sale to founder's siblings
Sep 13, 2020 17:00 PM
00:00/00:00Saturday Long Read - In Depth: Driven by Algorithms, Food Giants' Delivery Riders Win Small Reprieve
Media exposure forces Meituan, Ele.me to ease tight deadlines after revelations of drivers being maimed or killed while racing against the clock to deliver orders
Sep 12, 2020 17:00 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Food Delivery Giants Face Fresh Controversy
In today’s episode: viral article highlights the plight of delivery drivers working for the likes of Meituan-Dianping and Ele.me; Impossible Foods’ long wait to tuck into the Chinese market; and more state-owned enterprises are turning to cloud computing as the U.S. gets tough on Chinese tech players
Sep 11, 2020 19:19 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: A Tale of Murder, Corruption and a Mother’s Quest for Justice
In today’s episode: how a convicted murderer not only dodged his prison sentence but went on to serve as a corrupt village official; bankrupt company linked to Peking University refuses to honor the debts of its subsidiaries; and U.S. businesses grow more conservative about investing in China
Sep 10, 2020 19:22 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Why Chinese Farmers are Hoarding Wheat
In today’s episode: what the latest grain game says about food security; regulator mulls tightening restrictions on the online health-care mutual aid industry; and Beijing to test out policies aimed at opening up the services sector
Sep 09, 2020 18:44 PM
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