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Saturday Long Read: Decoding China’s First Civil Code
Today’s episode explores how this new, sweeping legislation spells out the rights of 1.4 billion people to their own personalities, property, privacy, marriage, divorce, and inheritance
Jun 06, 2020 17:00 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Beijing Readies Law to Make Bad-Mouthing Traditional Chinese Medicine a Crime
In today’s episode: China’s capital prepares to criminalize acts of slander or defamation against the centuries-old medical practice; Huawei ruffles feathers in the U.K.; and how Shenzhen may pave the way for China’s first personal bankruptcy legislation
Jun 05, 2020 19:29 PM
00:00/00:00Wild China Book Club: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Every month, Wild China and Caixin Global’s new podcast series dives into a different, fascinating book from across the globe. Our first show is dedicated to Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation with Amy Chua, the global phenomenon behind this international best seller
Jun 05, 2020 17:49 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China Eases Restrictions on Foreign Airlines as U.S. Ramps Up Pressure
In today’s episode: Trump suspends visas of students with links to the Chinese military and announces ban on the country’s airlines; Jay Chou nearly breaks the internet with his new Kuaishou account; and investors rush to buy shares of a producer of mobile vendor stalls and booths
Jun 04, 2020 18:56 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Peacocks Block Major Hydropower Project
In today’s episode: Environmentalists decry damn construction in landmark case; plans to put tropical island Hainan on the map as a top free trade port; Premier Li Keqiang pledges support to street vendors, marking a turnaround from past official crackdowns
Jun 03, 2020 19:33 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Luckin Founder to Sell 21% Stake in Major Car Rental Company
In today’s episode: The latest drama from the disgraced coffee chain; why green financing schemes aren’t always as environmentally friendly as they appear; central bank to purchase billions of microloans from domestic lenders to help small businesses pull through
Jun 02, 2020 18:59 PM
00:00/00:00The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: China's First Civil Code
China’s national legislature approves the nation’s first civil code; Premier Li Keqiang sends out a powerful signal that the country could join the CPTPP, and EHang gets state approval to have its drones used for air logistics
Jun 02, 2020 14:55 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Beijing Open to Joining Asia-Pacific’s Biggest Trade Deal
In today’s episode: What China’s participation in CTPTPP could mean for geopolitics; testing times may lie ahead for exports and employment; and how the nation’s first civil code could change the government’s relationship to markets and enshrine certain rights
Jun 01, 2020 19:27 PM
00:00/00:00Sunday Long Read: Should China’s Central Bank Buy Government Bonds?
As the pandemic continues to shake the economy, policymakers are divided on whether the PBOC should buy government bonds. Those in favour say such action is warranted given Covid-19’s devastating economic impact. Critics voice concerns including higher inflation and currency depreciation
May 31, 2020 17:00 PM
00:00/00:00Saturday Long Read: How Chinese Companies Can Get Off Social Credit Blacklists
Six years ago, China introduced a system intended to track and punish unscrupulous businesses. Not surprisingly, credit restoration services have now sprung up help such dodgy companies clear their names and get off this blacklist without spending much time or money
May 30, 2020 17:00 PM
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