The fallout from Beijing’s crackdown on the ride-hailing app Didi has ensnared even those who made it a point to not mix business with politics.
Monthly Archives For July 2021
China locks down border town as Myanmar battles COVID-19 outbreak
The lockdown shut down all businesses and public institutions except hospitals, pharmacies and essential shops such as grocery stores, according to a notice posted online.
Scientists under probe on Covid leak rumor – China
BEIJING: Prominent US and Australian scientists focused on the Covid-19 origins tracing are now facing tremendous political pressure and some have been sidelined for not yielding to politicians-driven …
Farmer in China faces reduced fine after having eight children, reports say
A Chinese farmer who broke China’s laws by having eight children had his fine reduced to $14,000 from $400,000 as the country changes its outlook on family planning.
China fines tech giants, including Alibaba, in anti-monopoly cases
Companies including internet giants Alibaba and Tencent were fined Wednesday by anti-monopoly regulators in a new move to tighten control.
NBA wants to play the ‘positive role’ and help defuse U.S.-China tensions
The NBA’s business operations in China is worth more than $5 billion, and the league plans to continue showing its product despite a feud between the two global superpowers.
U.S.-China Trade Recovery Slows to Near Stall In May 2021
The following analysis discusses several of the major factors that contributed to May 2021’s figures: China’s trade growth showed slower exports but faster imports. What’s behind this divergence?
China corn imports to fall as farmers dump other crops to cash in on bumper profits
China’s maize output in 2021/22 is set to rise by at least 6 per cent after farmers expanded corn planting this year following a corn import binge last year.
Why building brands is a growing priority for China’s digital marketers
Another reason why I think it is important to continue doing search advertising is because competition is now so fierce in China. There are so many new hip brands that you don’t know which company…
Didi’s IPO was a disaster. Here’s why Chinese companies keep listing in the US
On Tuesday, shares in Didi crashed 20% after Chinese authorities opened an investigation into the ride-hailing giant that raised $4.4 billion last week in a massive IPO in New York. The botched IPO is …
China’s cabinet says it will use RRR cuts to support real economy
China will use timely cuts in the bank reserve requirement ratio (RRR) to support the real economy, especially small firms, the cabinet said on Wednesday.
China’s Cabinet to Use RRR Cuts to Support Real Economy – State Media
China will “use monetary policy tools … podcast featuring tips and expert insight on all things money: personal finance, careers, investing, real estate and more. The Most Important Ages …
China Clampdown Could Spur Fresh Short-Selling of U.S.-Listed Shares, Says S3
China’s market regulator on Wednesday fined … podcast featuring tips and expert insight on all things money: personal finance, careers, investing, real estate and more. Investing for Retirement …