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Caixin China Biz Roundup: Former Taiwan Leader, Lee Teng-hui Dies at 97
In today’s episode: looking back at the life of one the most influential characters in Taiwan’s political sphere; China’s overseas M&A deals hit a 10-year low; and company behind potential Covid-19 vaccines plans to go public on the STAR market
Jul 31, 2020 19:07 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Search Dog Versus the Top Dog
In today’s episode: Could Tencent’s Sogou knock Baidu from its top search engine spot?; outcry erupts as provincial courts have been citing a legal document which doesn’t seem to exist; and China suspends Hong Kong extradition agreements with Britain, Australia and Canada
Jul 30, 2020 18:17 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Beijing Reports New Covid-19 Case
In today’s episode: Chinese capital confirms new virus case after three-week streak of zero infections; financial regulators step in to resolve Sichuan Trust’s repayment crisis; and despite all the hype, online education players are still struggling to profit
Jul 29, 2020 19:14 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Is China Running Out of Movies?
In today’s episode: Bona Film Group founder warns cinemas may run out of new movies after coronavirus halted filming; how much impact does overseas money have on China's bull market; and an Indian court subpoenas Jack Ma in an unfair employee dismissal case but can’t track down the tech mogul
Jul 28, 2020 19:34 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Huawei CFO’s Lawyers Say U.S. is ‘Poisoning’ Her Extradition Case
In today’s episode: Meng Wanzhou’s legal team say Washington is using their client as a bargaining chip; China’s latest plan to keep struggling SOEs above water; and how the Trump administration is tightening visa restrictions once again for international students
Jul 27, 2020 19:31 PM
00:00/00:00Sunday Long Read: A Remote Region’s Fragile Victory Over Poverty
As part of a national drive to end poverty, Liangshan has been lavished with resources and financial support. However, some fear what will happen when the campaign ends and warn that region’s economic transformation has not been built on a solid foundation
Jul 26, 2020 17:00 PM
00:00/00:00Saturday Long Read: What Will Chinese Apps Do After India Ban?
In June, India sent shockwaves through the tech industry by effectively banning 59 Chinese apps, including the hugely popular Tiktok. This long read special not only discusses the factors contributing to the tech tensions between the world’s two population billionaires, but also reveals how the ban could impact Chinese tech companies in the long run
Jul 25, 2020 17:00 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Youku’s Toy Story
In today’s episode: how China’s answer to Youtube managed to sell hundreds of thousands of collectible figurines in just 60 seconds; Shenzhen tackles land redevelopment holdouts — and how this could impact the rest of country; and three years after acquiring Syngenta, ChemChina is deep in debt
Jul 24, 2020 18:52 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Chinese Tech Titans Take a Crack at Financial Services
In today’s episode: How the likes of Didi, Meituan and Xiaomi are rolling out microlending and wealth management services; the synthetic milk ambitions of Hong Kong’s richest man; and the central bank introduces new rules on blockchain technology – but what do they actually mean?
Jul 23, 2020 19:20 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China Dismisses Report of Possible Retaliation Against EU Telecoms
In today’s podcast: Beijing says it won’t get tough on Nokia and Ericsson if EU tightens restrictions on Huawei; knock-on effects of India’s ban on 59 Chinese apps; and Blackstone CEO, Stephan Schwarzman, discusses challenges and opportunities of investing during coronavirus pandemic
Jul 22, 2020 19:20 PM
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