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Caixin China Biz Roundup: Beijing Hits Back at U.S. for Clamping Down on Alipay, WeChat Pay
In today’s episode: Foreign ministry condemns Trump’s executive order banning eight Chinese payment platforms; the world’s second-largest economy rolls out new rules for its long-awaited carbon market; and Huawei’s budget unit Honor teams up with Qualcomm on 5G devices
Jan 07, 2021 18:19 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Is China Warming to Genetically Modified Crops?
In today’s episode: a senior agriculture official says that the country should pursue biotech solutions to boost national food security — but convincing the public the practice is safe remains a major challenge; the southern island of Hainan could soon become the nation’s top free trade port; and how the finance ministry intends to measure the performance of state-owned commercial lenders
Jan 06, 2021 18:25 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Death of Pinduoduo Worker Sparks Criticism of Overtime Work Culture
In today’s episode: tragic news triggers backlash against the e-commerce giant as well as ‘996 phenomenon’; what’s up with the Huawei-Tencent dispute over revenue sharing; and novel coronavirus has been identified on auto parts packaging across northern China.
Jan 05, 2021 17:31 PM
00:00/00:00The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Tech Giants Huawei and Tencent Clash Over Revenue Sharing
Plus, concerns persist over a possible property bubble; the country’s top legislative body confirms it will begin its annual session on March 5; and behind the recently signed EU-China investment treaty
Jan 05, 2021 15:38 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: NYSE to Drop Chinese Telecoms With Alleged Military Links
In today’s episode: The stock exchange prepares to delist three companies in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order; how China’s new investment treaty could make it easier for EU businesses to enter the world’s second-largest economy; and Shanghai reports the country’s first imported case of the more contagious Covid-19 variant that was first identified in the U.K.
Jan 04, 2021 18:02 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: EU and China Seal Investment Deal
In today’s episode: behind the long-awaited investment treaty; in a revision, the world’s second-largest economy wipes $67 billion off its official 2019 GDP; and regulators take aim at personal data violations
Dec 31, 2020 18:21 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Online Tutoring Player Teaches Customers Painful Lesson
In today’s episode: disgruntled parents have demanded tuition refunds after Xueba100 suddenly suspended most of its operations; Shanghai introduces a seven-day ‘cooling off’ period for gym memberships in a bid to counter impulsive spending and buyer’s remorse; and legendary Chinese pianist Fou Ts’ong has died from Covid-19
Dec 30, 2020 18:47 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Gaming Big Shot Jailed for Stock Manipulation
In today’s episode: Shanghai court sentences Kingnet founder Wang Yue to over five years behind bars; a number of cities have been forced to restrict electricity use amid power shortages; and Hong Kong confirms 19 new Covid-19 cases from super spreader situation at a hospital
Dec 29, 2020 18:15 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Yoozoo CEO Dies After Allegedly Being Poisoned by a Colleague
In today’s episode: police arrest suspect in death of gaming studio chief; regulators order fintech giant Ant Group to overhaul its business; and Beijing warns of a potential Covid resurgence after the city confirms new locally transmitted cases
Dec 28, 2020 19:21 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Christmas Special Part 2 — Caixin’s Reading List in 2020
Today’s festive special counts down 2020’s best five books according to recommendations by Caixin’s very own editor-in-chief, Wang Shuo!
Dec 25, 2020 16:38 PM
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