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Caixin China Biz Roundup: How China Became World’s Top 5G Market
In today’s episode: the Asian giant boasts 70% of the world’s base stations for the next-generation telecoms tech; Pinduoduo’s relentless pursuit of growth has left employees spending nearly all of their waking hours at work; and behind Beijing’s latest initiative to capture fugitives who have fled abroad
Feb 25, 2021 19:02 PM
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Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: How Poorly Designed Drug Trials Put Lives At Risk
Plus, China-Laos railway set to open for use in December 2021; the world’s second-largest economy considers easing capital controls to allow citizens to invest in overseas securities and insurance products; and Beijing increases its rare earth mining quotas, up 27.6% from the previous year
Feb 25, 2021 11:46 AM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China’s Foreign Minister Sets Out Path to Ease Sino-U.S. Tensions
In today’s episode: Wang Yi calls for a reset of relations with U.S.; copper prices skyrocket above $9,000 a ton as shortfall triggers rally; and agricultural minister hints at support for genetically modified foods
Feb 23, 2021 20:21 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Diving into China’s Digital Currency Ambitions
In today’s episode: what former central bank chief has to say on the nation’s plans to build its own digital currency payments system; Beijing increases rare earths output quotas to a record high, possibly easing fears of export ban; and the country's efforts to tackle chemicals and compounds in the water cycle that could potentially harm human health
Feb 22, 2021 19:34 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: The Deadly Cost of Placebo Drug Trials
In today’s episode: hundreds of heart disease patients died avoidable deaths in placebo-controlled tests on statins; self-flying vehicle-maker EHang’s shares tumble after becoming the latest victim of a short seller; and how an economic split from China could impact American companies
Feb 19, 2021 18:59 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Beijing Does ‘Not Wish To See’ Political Unrest in Myanmar
In today’s episode: Chinese ambassador says his country did not back military takeover in its Southeast Asian neighbor; blue-chip stocks are on track for a record high as markets reopen in the world’s second-largest economy; and Xiaomi retains its crown as India’s leading smartphone vendor
Feb 18, 2021 17:41 PM
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Caixin China Biz Roundup: TikTok Reigns Supreme as World’s Highest-Earning Non-Game App
In today’s episode: the short video sensation raked in nearly $128 million in revenue over January; China’s cinema sector reports record box office takings over the Lunar New Year holiday; and Beijing gets tough on borrowers using fake business loans to snap up property
Feb 17, 2021 17:06 PM
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Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Fraudulent Clinic Sparks Concern Over Private Hospitals
Plus, Chinese material manufacturers gear up to dramatically boost bioplastic output; Lunar New Year rail travel plunges 70% from last year; and money-losing tea giant Nayuki eyes Hong Kong IPO
Feb 17, 2021 13:57 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Tech Titans Google and Microsoft Raise Alarm Over Chip Deal
In today's episode: Google, Microsoft and Qualcomm have reportedly raised concerns over a $40 billion deal between Arm and Nvidia to U.S. antitrust officials; China to fight plastic pollution by ramping up bioplastic production; and tea giant Nayuki plans to go public in Hong Kong
Feb 16, 2021 16:17 PM
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China Stories: ‘Cooling Off’ Periods for Divorcing Couples Could Put Abuse Victims in Danger, Critics Say
China has fleshed out details of mandated ‘cooling-off’ periods for couples seeking divorce, a policy that critics said could leave victims of violent and abusive relationships in greater danger
Feb 14, 2021 17:00 PM
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