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Caixin China Biz Roundup: Beijing’s Latest Coronavirus Outbreak Plunges Businesses into Renewed Uncertainty
In today’s episode: Chinese capital’s second Covid-19 wave pushes many small and midsize companies to the brink of bankruptcy; how Tunghsu’s $7 billion pile of cash seemingly vanished into thin air; and environment ministry announces end to solid waste imports from next year
Jul 03, 2020 19:06 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Luckin Co-founder’s Dilemma
In today’s episode: Disgraced coffee chain co-founder could be booted from his chairman position following an internal probe; fugitive accused of helping illegally raise of billions through a Ponzi-style scheme has been returned to China following his extradition from Greece; and advertising industry body gets tough on e-commerce livestreaming
Jul 02, 2020 19:23 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: India’s Tiktok Ban
In today’s episode: Indian government bars 59 Chinese apps on national security grounds; Beijing slashes handouts to solar projects by nearly 90%; and Hainan province's ambitions to transform the island into a duty-free shopping mecca
Jul 01, 2020 17:44 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: EU Mulls Plan to Open Borders to Chinese Nationals
In today’s episode: Brussels contemplates easing travel restrictions on inbound Chinese travelers as long as Beijing is willing to return the favor; how British chipmaker Arm became locked in a bitter battle with its Chinese joint venture; and Chinese crypto mining player Ebang seeks to establish an offshore exchange for digital assets in 2020
Jun 30, 2020 19:43 PM
00:00/00:00The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Apple to Remove Thousands of Unlicensed Games from Chinese App Store
Plus, profits are up for industrial enterprises; regulators to allow commercial banks to offer securities services; and a dustup between the CEO and the board of directors at chipmaker ARM’s Chinese joint venture company
Jun 30, 2020 11:21 AM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: The Mystery Behind Kingold’s Fake Gold Scandal
In today’s episode: 83 tons of gold bars used as loan collateral turn out to be gilded copper; can Tencent-backed livestreaming service Trovo overtake Amazon’s Twitch?; and why the state’s plan to issue brokerage licenses to commercial banks could fundamentally change the sector
Jun 29, 2020 18:56 PM
00:00/00:00Sunday Long Read: How a Chinese Miner Lost the Rights to a Pacific Island Gold Mine
A dispute over mining rights in Papua New Guinea has seen one of China’s biggest mining companies accelerate a spending spree that has left it saddled with debt, and facing a potential downgrade by the three major ratings firms
Jun 28, 2020 17:00 PM
00:00/00:00Saturday Long Read: Why Hong Kong Is Poised to Benefit From a Rush of China Listings
Hong Kong has become increasingly attractive to mainland-based companies as American investors grow wary of Chinese companies after a series of fraud scandals poisoned the U.S. regulatory environment
Jun 27, 2020 17:00 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Beijing Baffled by Covid-19 Patient’s Repeated False Negative Results
In today’s episode: Why depending on a single type of coronavirus test could lead to missed diagnoses; securities regulator turns to satellite data to uncover Zoneco’s fishy figures; and Gome's shares jump following founder’s prison release
Jun 26, 2020 18:08 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China’s Crackdown on Livestreaming Platforms
In today’s episode: Internet watchdog punishes 10 of the nation’s top livestreaming apps; think tank calls for drastic reform to pension system and family planning to counter aging population challenges; and leaked video of a car safety test sparks concern
Jun 24, 2020 19:14 PM
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