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Long Read Special: China’s Ambitious Plans to Land Rover on Mars Next Year
In July, China launched its first solo mission to Mars with the Tianwen-1, a combined orbiter, lander and rover. This episode not only discusses how the expedition aims to search for hints of life on the red planet, but reflects on China’s rise as a major player in space exploration
Aug 27, 2020 16:10 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Ant Group’s Bold IPO Ambitions
In today’s episode: fintech giant’s dual listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong could raise more than $20 billion; Mengniu drops acquisition deal as Australian treasurer calls takeover ‘contrary to national interests’; and China’s enthusiasm for overseas assets cools amid Covid-19 pandemic and rising geopolitical tensions
Aug 26, 2020 19:24 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China’s Trials and Tribulations in Tapping Giant Iron Ore Field in Africa
In today’s episode: Chinese investors struggle to make the Simandou mining project operational; banking regulator sounds the alarm about nearing the ‘tolerance limit’ for bad small business loans; and online education player Koolearn suffers major losses despite industry hype
Aug 25, 2020 19:13 PM
00:00/00:00The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Is the U.S. Considering ‘Partial Ban’on Wechat?
Apple and other companies have been given assurances by the White House that they will continue to be able to offer, and to use, the wildly popular app; a vaccine candidate for African swine fever enters a new stage of trials; and China’s wheat imports have more than doubled in the first seven months of 2020 compared with the same period last year — signaling the possibility of a food shortage due to China’s severe summer flooding
Aug 25, 2020 17:58 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: The Chinese Developers Caught Up in an LA Corruption Scandal
In today’s episode: the alleged multimillion-dollar bribery scheme raises questions on Chinese investment in the U.S.; the Trump administration is reportedly looking into a ‘partial ban’ on WeChat; and how it has become a lot more affordable to get your hands on one of Nio’s electric cars
Aug 24, 2020 19:19 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: U.S. Trade Talks to Resume 'Soon', China's Commerce Ministry Says
In today’s episode: Chinese and U.S. trade negotiators will hold talks 'soon,' says Beijing, after rumored meeting is cancelled; Domestic chip makers see shares rise again; Japanese lawmaker ponders local buyout of TikTok, and Alibaba's second-quarter sales beat Wall Street expectations
Aug 21, 2020 19:06 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Passenger Flights Between U.S and China to Double as International Travel Recovers After Pandemic
In today’s episode: Aviation authorities in China and the U.S agree to double weekly passenger flights to eight on either side, although that's still far fewer than pre Covid-19; Taiwan to restrict mainland video streaming services, singling out two of the biggest providers; Hong Kong stock exchange reports record IPO income so far this year, while in mainland markets, new investor accounts in July numbered 2.4 million, double the June figure.
Aug 20, 2020 19:09 PM
00:00/00:00The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: TikTok, Bribery and a Profile of a Mainland iPhone Maker
On this week’s Caixin-Sinica Business Brief podcast: - China-U.S. and China-India friction focuses in on Tiktok, Tianjin-based financial heavyweight accused of bribery, embezzlement and bigamy, and tech manufacturer Luxshare bursts into the headlines after buying iPhone factory
Aug 20, 2020 15:29 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Row Over Money-Losing China Railway’s Costly Dividend Bill
In today’s abridged episode: How will Financial institutions share their burden of the fallout from the pandemic? Two new China climate change indices are published: Australian wine faces sanctions;Zoom expands into Southeast Asia.
Aug 19, 2020 19:46 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: U.S. Companies Remain Confident About China Business Operations
In today’s episode: US-China Business Council survey finds nearly 90% of American firms have no plans to move production out of the Asian country; how Huawei and ZTE could soon be excluded from India’s 5G trials; and another lender looks set to join a regional banking merger in Shanxi province as part of an ongoing corruption cleanup campaign
Aug 14, 2020 19:04 PM
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