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  • China Stories: Crackdown on Sex Doll Rentals Fires Debate About Migrant Men’s Needs

    The controversial businesses, which exist in a legal gray area, are popular among low-paid factory workers left out of a hypercompetitive marriage market

    Sep 24, 2021 17:00 PM

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  • Caixin China Biz Roundup: Bureaucrat’s One-Day Stint as Delivery Driver Shines Spotlight on Tough Work Conditions

    In today’s episode: Beijing official Wang Lin made less than half his expected income after 12 hours on the job, saying the experience left him feeling humiliated; financial regulators summon 13 tech companies as the country takes more steps to rein in the fast-growing fintech sector; and Morgan Stanley is poised take almost full control of its two Chinese mainland joint ventures

    Apr 30, 2021 17:45 PM

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  • Caixin China Biz Roundup: Hong Kong Stock Exchange Sees Record Earnings

    In today’s episode: Hong Kong bourse's strong performance in first quarter was fueled by a surge in trading and public listings; a knife-wielding man attacked at least 16 children and two teachers at a kindergarten, local media reports; and ticket prices for flights from China to the U.S. skyrocketed as the American government eases travel restrictions on students from the Asian nation

    Apr 29, 2021 18:17 PM

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  • Caixin China Biz Roundup: U.S. Eases Travel Restrictions for Chinese Students

    In today’s episode: although Washington has rolled back disease control measures for certain countries, obtaining a student visa amid ongoing embassy and consulate shutdowns remains tricky; China’s Mars rover could land on the red planet in less than a month; and regulators get tough on copyright infringements on short video platforms

    Apr 28, 2021 13:59 PM

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  • Caixin China Biz Roundup: Meituan Probed for Unsavory Business Practices

    In today’s episode: market regulator launches investigation into food-delivery giant for suspected monopolistic actions; China could have the capacity to generate more electricity from non-fossil fuel sources than from burning coal by the end of this year; and the country takes steps to ramp up facial recognition security

    Apr 27, 2021 16:13 PM

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  • Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Tesla Struggles to Put Brakes on PR Crisis

    Plus, top health authority launches an investigation into medical malpractice after a whistleblower alleges widespread misconduct in the treatment of cancer patients; ByteDance says it has no plans to go public anytime soon; and China takes aim at the livestreaming industry

    Apr 27, 2021 14:12 PM

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  • Caixin China Biz Roundup: ByteDance Dismisses IPO Whispers

    In today’s episode: after months of speculation, TikTok’s parent says it has no imminent plans to go public; China experiences a dramatic slump in couples tying the knot amid the pandemic; and Guangzhou boasts the world’s busiest airport

    Apr 26, 2021 18:20 PM

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  • China Stories: China’s Film Industry Suffers Brain Drain as Game Developers Poach Talent

    Movie-makers are now struggling to recruit digital artists as gaming companies lure them with salaries three times higher

    Apr 24, 2021 17:00 PM

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  • Caixin China Biz Roundup: Internet Celebrities Get Slammed For ‘Wealth Flaunting’

    In today’s episode: state media blasts influencers for their not-so humble bragging on social media; Beijing puts a stop to green bonds being used to fund certain fossil fuel power projects; and despite their rising popularity, China’s audio content businesses still struggle to make money

    Apr 23, 2021 20:00 PM

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  • Caixin China Biz Roundup: Authorities to Investigate Allegations of Widespread Malpractice in Cancer Treatment

    In today’s episode: probe comes after whistleblower claimed more than 100 cancer patients received improper treatment; Greenpeace report says the country’s internet sector is far from clean and green; and Beijing trims import duties to boost innovation

    Apr 22, 2021 19:28 PM

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