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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
00:00/00:00Caixin-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
00:00/00:00China 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
00:00/00:00Caixin 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
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Customer Protest Shines Uncomfortable Spotlight on Tesla
In today’s episode: Tesla apologizes as it faces backlash for its handling of customer complaint; central bank reaffirms green finance initiatives to support the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy; and are the subsidies for the China-EU rail link becoming unsustainable?
Apr 21, 2021 18:31 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: China’s Creative Tactics to Speed Up Covid Vaccine Rollout
Plus, state-owned enterprises’ profits triple in the first-quarter; China emerges as the world’s largest buyer of chip equipment in 2020; and the Hong Kong government plans to ease travel restrictions between the financial hub and the Chinese mainland
Apr 21, 2021 16:48 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China and U.S. Agree to Cooperate on Climate Challenges
In today’s episode: the world’s two top carbon emitters release joint statement on how to tackle the climate change crisis; Hong Kong bars flights from the Philippines, India and Pakistan amid contagion concerns; and Boao Forum report forecasts the Asian region's economy could grow 6.5% this year
Apr 20, 2021 18:37 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Stand-Up Comedy Gets China Giggling
In today’s episode: despite their rising popularity, comics may find that public opinion and regulatory supervision are no laughing matter; centrally administered SOEs see their profits triple in the first quarter; and Beijing emerges as the globe’s top buyer of chip gear for all of 2020
Apr 19, 2021 20:41 PM
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