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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
00:00/00:00Caixin 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
00:00/00:00Caixin 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
00:00/00:00Caixin 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
00:00/00:00Caixin 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
00:00/00:00Caixin 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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