U.S. initial public offerings in 2023 recovered moderately from 2022, but remained muted as the market was constrained by rate hikes, bank failures, and geopolitical turmoil. Some 107 IPOs launched …
Monthly Archives For January 2024
Countries around the world are passing crypto laws — but the U.S. is the top cop out there
In a year that saw crypto giant Binance hit with a $4 billion settlement and high-profile SEC lawsuits, regulators overseas have been busy pursuing new laws.
‘Certain things require a machete’: House China Committee chair defends aggressive approach to Beijing
China-focused congressional committee faces struggle in translating a year’s long communications campaign on Beijing’s national security threat into viable legislation in 2024.
China went through its Gilded Age; but no model lasts forever
A term from US history is useful in assessing those accomplishments and stumbles. China has gone through its own “Gilded Age,” delivering growth but also creating many new problems.
Best of 2023: Chinese investors scrambling to sell overseas properties tops most-read China economy stories
A report on Chinese investors unloading their overseas properties amid shaky economic conditions garnered the most views China’s dwindling exports, durian, shipping and canals, the US-China tech war …
Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan during his televised New Year’s address, renewing Beijing’s threats to take over the self-ruled island, which it …
China’s Xi hails ‘resilient’ economy in bullish New Year speech
President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown “more resilient and dynamic” in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls. – Greetings …
Move Over Japan, China Poised To Be World’s Top Car Exporter
China is close to overtaking Japan for selling cars outside its borders thanks to strong sales in Russia and Mexico …
Trends From China’s Domestic Fragrance Disruptors For 2024
Young and agile, China’s domestic perfumers are better placed to tap the current cultural moment in a fragrance market on track to reach $3.1 billion by 2025.
China’s Xi Jinping Warns of Economic ‘Winds and Rains’ as Recovery Disappoints
The leader’s remarks came as data showed the country’s factory and service sectors continuing to contract to close out 2023.
Sweeping Chinese Military Purge Exposes Weakness, Could Widen
Chinese President Xi Jinping waves from a vehicle as he reviews the troops at a military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of People’s Republic of China, China October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo Reuters…