Podcast

Caixin China Biz Roundup: Bytedance’s Bold Plans for Tiktok Global
In today’s episode: Tiktok’s parent plans to keep majority ownership of the new company while U.S. executives will control its board; market regulator orders e-commerce and food delivery giants to crack down on illegal sales in a bid to protect the Yangtze River’s biodiversity; and China’s aviation authorities suspend Shanghai-Manila flight route that brought in Covid-19 from overseas

The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Wechat’s Fate in U.S. Remains Uncertain
Plus, Washington further tightens the screws on Huawei; and the makeup of the board of TikTok Global

Caixin China Biz Roundup: U.S. Judge Puts Trump’s Wechat Ban on Hold
In today’s episode: federal judge halts nationwide crackdown on WeChat as its American users argue such a move would violate free-speech rights; White House approves Tiktok deal between Bytedance and Oracle; and China is on the way to revamping its medical insurance system — a move that will affect 300 million people

Saturday Long Read: Four Things to Know About the Comprehensive China-EU Investment Agreement
Both the EU and China have strong reasons to complete the long-running negotiations by the end of 2020

Caixin China Biz Roundup: Liquor-Maker Moutai’s Latest Thirsty Work
In today’s episode: Moutai to issue to $2 billion to save debt-ridden fellow SOE; China’s leading science academy pledges to counter the tech decoupling with the U.S.; and experts call on the nation to abandon any timeline for phasing out gasoline and diesel car

Caixin China Biz Roundup: Court Bars HNA Chairman From Luxury Hotels, Golf
In today’s episode: court gets tough on Chen Feng as the conglomerate grapples with debt disputes; British travel agency Thomas Cook makes a comeback under new Chinese ownership; and top chipmakers apply for licenses to supply Huawei as U.S. tightens regulations

Caixin China Biz Roundup: China’s Demand for Chipmaking Talent Soars
In today’s episode: wages surge as domestic semiconductor companies compete for workers; Covid-19 nasal spray vaccine candidate starts clinical trials; and what’s up with the nation’s sweeping regulatory changes for financial holding companies

Caixin China Biz Roundup: Lanzhou Residents Remain Sick and Tired After 2019’s Brucellosis Outbreak
In today’s episode: Locals in the Gansu provincial capital continue to suffer from various symptoms after contagion spread from state-owned factory last year; Kaifu Lee’s comments on facial recognition sparks a PR disaster; and how China and the EU are pushing to finalize critical investment treaty talks

The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Huawei’s Big Ambitions for Harmony OS
Plus, the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai releases its latest survey; Beijing allows increased foreign ownership of virtual private network (VPN) services; and a six-month investigation into the harsh working conditions of delivery drivers

Caixin China Biz Roundup: Microsoft’s Bid to Buy Tiktok’s U.S. Operations Fails
In today’s episode: which U.S. company – if any – will be taking over the Bytedance app’s American assets?; a growing number of luxury brands are tailoring their products to suit China’s palate as the country’s demand for such lavish goods continues to boom; and how foreign entities will be allowed to own as much as 50% of VPN joint ventures
The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Wechat’s Fate in U.S. Remains Uncertain
Plus, Washington further tightens the screws on Huawei; and the makeup of the board of TikTok Global
Sep 22, 2020 17:28 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: U.S. Judge Puts Trump’s Wechat Ban on Hold
In today’s episode: federal judge halts nationwide crackdown on WeChat as its American users argue such a move would violate free-speech rights; White House approves Tiktok deal between Bytedance and Oracle; and China is on the way to revamping its medical insurance system — a move that will affect 300 million people
Sep 21, 2020 19:08 PM
00:00/00:00Saturday Long Read: Four Things to Know About the Comprehensive China-EU Investment Agreement
Both the EU and China have strong reasons to complete the long-running negotiations by the end of 2020
Sep 19, 2020 17:00 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Liquor-Maker Moutai’s Latest Thirsty Work
In today’s episode: Moutai to issue to $2 billion to save debt-ridden fellow SOE; China’s leading science academy pledges to counter the tech decoupling with the U.S.; and experts call on the nation to abandon any timeline for phasing out gasoline and diesel car
Sep 18, 2020 18:48 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Court Bars HNA Chairman From Luxury Hotels, Golf
In today’s episode: court gets tough on Chen Feng as the conglomerate grapples with debt disputes; British travel agency Thomas Cook makes a comeback under new Chinese ownership; and top chipmakers apply for licenses to supply Huawei as U.S. tightens regulations
Sep 17, 2020 19:18 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China’s Demand for Chipmaking Talent Soars
In today’s episode: wages surge as domestic semiconductor companies compete for workers; Covid-19 nasal spray vaccine candidate starts clinical trials; and what’s up with the nation’s sweeping regulatory changes for financial holding companies
Sep 16, 2020 18:13 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Lanzhou Residents Remain Sick and Tired After 2019’s Brucellosis Outbreak
In today’s episode: Locals in the Gansu provincial capital continue to suffer from various symptoms after contagion spread from state-owned factory last year; Kaifu Lee’s comments on facial recognition sparks a PR disaster; and how China and the EU are pushing to finalize critical investment treaty talks
Sep 15, 2020 19:26 PM
00:00/00:00The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Huawei’s Big Ambitions for Harmony OS
Plus, the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai releases its latest survey; Beijing allows increased foreign ownership of virtual private network (VPN) services; and a six-month investigation into the harsh working conditions of delivery drivers
Sep 15, 2020 11:34 AM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Microsoft’s Bid to Buy Tiktok’s U.S. Operations Fails
In today’s episode: which U.S. company – if any – will be taking over the Bytedance app’s American assets?; a growing number of luxury brands are tailoring their products to suit China’s palate as the country’s demand for such lavish goods continues to boom; and how foreign entities will be allowed to own as much as 50% of VPN joint ventures
Sep 14, 2020 19:22 PM
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