Podcast

Caixin-Sinica Podcast: Heatwaves and Huawei
Plus, the yuan weakens below 7, labor complaints at Foxconn and Amazon, and Tesla gets ready for China-made cars

Bytedance Thumbs Nose at History With Moves Into Search, Smartphones
Bytedance thumbs nose at history; Alipay expands digital marriage certificate service; Chinese mainland suspends moviemakers from attending major Taiwan-based film festival; and more

How Fake Activity Fuels China’s Internet
China’s services sector grows at slowest clip in five months; how fake activity fuels China’s internet; China securities regulator rewards whistleblowers in three cases; and more

Smash Hit ‘Nezha’ Poised to Break Record for Animated Films
U.S. and China end Shanghai trade talks without reporting progress; smash hit ‘Nezha’ poised to break record for animated films; Canada puts off decision on Huawei’s 5G role until after election; and more

Could U.S. Financial Markets Become Next Front in Trade War?
China vows to support economy without property stimulus; ‘patriotic purchases’ drove Huawei’s record Q2 smartphone share: analysts; and more

Swine Fever Continues to Ravage China’s Pork Industry
China provides $290 million incentive fund to back small-business financing; swine fever continues to ravage China’s pork industry; sluggish stocks deepen disappointment for Xiaomi; and more

ICBC, Cinda Confirm Investment in Troubled Bank of Jinzhou
ICBC, Cinda confirm investment in troubled Bank of Jinzhou; PepsiCo gobbles up 26% stake in Chinese health-food giant; Wanda fire sale continues with sputtering sports unit IPO; and more

Snubs of Olympic Swimmer Sun Yang Spark Outrage on China’s Internet
First private Chinese company launches rocket into orbit; rights lawyer fights decision to revoke license; snubs of Olympic swimmer Sun Yang spark outrage on China’s internet; and more

20 Bankers Have Been Placed Under Corruption Investigation This Year
Buffett lunch winner barred from foreign travel; 20 bankers have been placed under corruption investigation this year; China will expand 5G network to rural areas despite cost concerns; and more

Regulator to Inspect Banks’ Property Loans to Curb Risks
Regulator to inspect banks’ property loans; Didi sets up Mideast, North Africa partnership with Symphony Investments; China’s Starbucks challenger eyes Middle Eastern foray; and more
Bytedance Thumbs Nose at History With Moves Into Search, Smartphones
Bytedance thumbs nose at history; Alipay expands digital marriage certificate service; Chinese mainland suspends moviemakers from attending major Taiwan-based film festival; and more
Aug 08, 2019 14:55 PM
00:00/00:00How Fake Activity Fuels China’s Internet
China’s services sector grows at slowest clip in five months; how fake activity fuels China’s internet; China securities regulator rewards whistleblowers in three cases; and more
Aug 06, 2019 11:19 AM
00:00/00:00Smash Hit ‘Nezha’ Poised to Break Record for Animated Films
U.S. and China end Shanghai trade talks without reporting progress; smash hit ‘Nezha’ poised to break record for animated films; Canada puts off decision on Huawei’s 5G role until after election; and more
Aug 02, 2019 11:52 AM
00:00/00:00Could U.S. Financial Markets Become Next Front in Trade War?
China vows to support economy without property stimulus; ‘patriotic purchases’ drove Huawei’s record Q2 smartphone share: analysts; and more
Aug 01, 2019 11:06 AM
00:00/00:00Swine Fever Continues to Ravage China’s Pork Industry
China provides $290 million incentive fund to back small-business financing; swine fever continues to ravage China’s pork industry; sluggish stocks deepen disappointment for Xiaomi; and more
Jul 31, 2019 11:02 AM
00:00/00:00ICBC, Cinda Confirm Investment in Troubled Bank of Jinzhou
ICBC, Cinda confirm investment in troubled Bank of Jinzhou; PepsiCo gobbles up 26% stake in Chinese health-food giant; Wanda fire sale continues with sputtering sports unit IPO; and more
Jul 30, 2019 11:18 AM
00:00/00:00Snubs of Olympic Swimmer Sun Yang Spark Outrage on China’s Internet
First private Chinese company launches rocket into orbit; rights lawyer fights decision to revoke license; snubs of Olympic swimmer Sun Yang spark outrage on China’s internet; and more
Jul 27, 2019 12:14 PM
00:00/00:0020 Bankers Have Been Placed Under Corruption Investigation This Year
Buffett lunch winner barred from foreign travel; 20 bankers have been placed under corruption investigation this year; China will expand 5G network to rural areas despite cost concerns; and more
Jul 25, 2019 13:47 PM
00:00/00:00Regulator to Inspect Banks’ Property Loans to Curb Risks
Regulator to inspect banks’ property loans; Didi sets up Mideast, North Africa partnership with Symphony Investments; China’s Starbucks challenger eyes Middle Eastern foray; and more
Jul 24, 2019 12:12 PM
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