Podcast

Caixin China Biz Roundup: Cosmetics Company Apologises for ‘Victim Shaming’ Advert
In today’s episode: Purcotton faces backlash on Weibo for ad that seems to make light of sexual harassment; lithium prices surge as domestic NEV sales bounce back; and no imported forms of a key cancer drug will be available on China’s public health insurance

The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: China Battles its Worst Covid-19 Outbreak in Months
Plus, a former top financial official is sentenced to death; internal clashes at SMIC have spurred resignations from the executive suite; and social media users debate overtime work culture after Pinduoduo employee dies

Caixin China Biz Roundup: Second Pinduoduo Worker Death Reignites ‘996’ Culture Debate
In today’s episode: e-commerce giant reports employee suicide, marking the second death at the company in less than two weeks; Irish whiskey-makers are thirsty to crack the Asian market; and China ditches limits on credit card interest rates

Caixin China Biz Roundup: China Issues New Rules to Counter ‘Unjustified’ Foreign Laws
In today’s episode: how Beijing’s latest regulations block citizens and companies from having to follow foreign legislation and other measures; faux meat player Impossible Foods hungers for a bite of the world’s second-largest economy; and the northern city of Shijiazhuang mobilizes 3,000 medical workers to test its 11 million-strong population

Caixin China Biz Roundup: Northern China Grapples with Country’s Worst Coronavirus Outbreak in Months
In today’s episode: Shijiazhuang, a city of 11 million in Hebei province, has gone into strict lockdown amid a surge in new cases; China’s biggest chipmaker stops trading in the U.S. after presidential order cuts it off from American investment; and how online education companies seem to be building war chests and burning through cash as competition heats up

Caixin China Biz Roundup: Beijing Hits Back at U.S. for Clamping Down on Alipay, WeChat Pay
In today’s episode: Foreign ministry condemns Trump’s executive order banning eight Chinese payment platforms; the world’s second-largest economy rolls out new rules for its long-awaited carbon market; and Huawei’s budget unit Honor teams up with Qualcomm on 5G devices

Caixin China Biz Roundup: Is China Warming to Genetically Modified Crops?
In today’s episode: a senior agriculture official says that the country should pursue biotech solutions to boost national food security — but convincing the public the practice is safe remains a major challenge; the southern island of Hainan could soon become the nation’s top free trade port; and how the finance ministry intends to measure the performance of state-owned commercial lenders

Caixin China Biz Roundup: Death of Pinduoduo Worker Sparks Criticism of Overtime Work Culture
In today’s episode: tragic news triggers backlash against the e-commerce giant as well as ‘996 phenomenon’; what’s up with the Huawei-Tencent dispute over revenue sharing; and novel coronavirus has been identified on auto parts packaging across northern China.

The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Tech Giants Huawei and Tencent Clash Over Revenue Sharing
Plus, concerns persist over a possible property bubble; the country’s top legislative body confirms it will begin its annual session on March 5; and behind the recently signed EU-China investment treaty

Caixin China Biz Roundup: NYSE to Drop Chinese Telecoms With Alleged Military Links
In today’s episode: The stock exchange prepares to delist three companies in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order; how China’s new investment treaty could make it easier for EU businesses to enter the world’s second-largest economy; and Shanghai reports the country’s first imported case of the more contagious Covid-19 variant that was first identified in the U.K.
The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: China Battles its Worst Covid-19 Outbreak in Months
Plus, a former top financial official is sentenced to death; internal clashes at SMIC have spurred resignations from the executive suite; and social media users debate overtime work culture after Pinduoduo employee dies
Jan 12, 2021 19:19 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Second Pinduoduo Worker Death Reignites ‘996’ Culture Debate
In today’s episode: e-commerce giant reports employee suicide, marking the second death at the company in less than two weeks; Irish whiskey-makers are thirsty to crack the Asian market; and China ditches limits on credit card interest rates
Jan 12, 2021 19:09 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China Issues New Rules to Counter ‘Unjustified’ Foreign Laws
In today’s episode: how Beijing’s latest regulations block citizens and companies from having to follow foreign legislation and other measures; faux meat player Impossible Foods hungers for a bite of the world’s second-largest economy; and the northern city of Shijiazhuang mobilizes 3,000 medical workers to test its 11 million-strong population
Jan 11, 2021 19:14 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Northern China Grapples with Country’s Worst Coronavirus Outbreak in Months
In today’s episode: Shijiazhuang, a city of 11 million in Hebei province, has gone into strict lockdown amid a surge in new cases; China’s biggest chipmaker stops trading in the U.S. after presidential order cuts it off from American investment; and how online education companies seem to be building war chests and burning through cash as competition heats up
Jan 08, 2021 19:08 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Beijing Hits Back at U.S. for Clamping Down on Alipay, WeChat Pay
In today’s episode: Foreign ministry condemns Trump’s executive order banning eight Chinese payment platforms; the world’s second-largest economy rolls out new rules for its long-awaited carbon market; and Huawei’s budget unit Honor teams up with Qualcomm on 5G devices
Jan 07, 2021 18:19 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Is China Warming to Genetically Modified Crops?
In today’s episode: a senior agriculture official says that the country should pursue biotech solutions to boost national food security — but convincing the public the practice is safe remains a major challenge; the southern island of Hainan could soon become the nation’s top free trade port; and how the finance ministry intends to measure the performance of state-owned commercial lenders
Jan 06, 2021 18:25 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Death of Pinduoduo Worker Sparks Criticism of Overtime Work Culture
In today’s episode: tragic news triggers backlash against the e-commerce giant as well as ‘996 phenomenon’; what’s up with the Huawei-Tencent dispute over revenue sharing; and novel coronavirus has been identified on auto parts packaging across northern China.
Jan 05, 2021 17:31 PM
00:00/00:00The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Tech Giants Huawei and Tencent Clash Over Revenue Sharing
Plus, concerns persist over a possible property bubble; the country’s top legislative body confirms it will begin its annual session on March 5; and behind the recently signed EU-China investment treaty
Jan 05, 2021 15:38 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: NYSE to Drop Chinese Telecoms With Alleged Military Links
In today’s episode: The stock exchange prepares to delist three companies in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order; how China’s new investment treaty could make it easier for EU businesses to enter the world’s second-largest economy; and Shanghai reports the country’s first imported case of the more contagious Covid-19 variant that was first identified in the U.K.
Jan 04, 2021 18:02 PM
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