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Monthly Archives For September 2024
BYD recalls nearly 97,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus EVs in China over fire risk concerns
BYD, one of China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers, is recalling nearly 97,000 of its electric vehicles (EVs) due to a manufacturing defect that poses potential fire hazards. The recall, …
Markets with Bertie: IPO mania and the case of the ever-expanding valuation premium
Join fund manager Bertie as he dives into another strategist’s forecast of India’s valuation cooling off, while IPO mania heats up. With emerging market companies racing to list, Bertie examines the …
10 Reasons Shenzhen Should Be Your Next Stop
So, whether you’re already in town, or considering a quick hop-over from Hong Kong (or beyond), here are 10 reasons to make Shenzhen your next stop. This sinuous red pathway winds through lush …
Shanghai to Shenzhen, China eases home-buying rules to wrest property slump
The measures are the latest in a raft of pledges out of Beijing since last week aimed at kickstarting the world’s number two economy …
Communist China is celebrating its 75th birthday. But not everyone is in the party spirit
For much of the past year since China reopened to the world following the Covid-19 pandemic, a pall has hung over large swathes of the country as its economy struggles to regain momentum.
China’s BYD recalls 97,000 top-selling EVs owing to major manufacturing fault
BYD has informed the Chinese regulator it is recalling nearly 97,000 electric vehicles (EVs) for a manufacturing fault involving a steering control unit that could lead to fire risks, the market …
China factory surveys show economy weakening, as Beijing steps up support
Surveys of Chinese factory managers show the economy weakening in recent weeks, as the government ratchets up stimulus.
No longer merely world’s factory, China also sets trend
Yihong is not alone. Powered by advancements in manufacturing and supply chain strength over the past decade, China is no longer just the world’s factory, but a critical player in shaping the future …
Defense-Tech Startups Need a New Supplier: Anyone but China
Defense startups developing weapons to counter China have a problem. They depend on the country for parts. China is the dominant supplier of batteries, motors, sensors, rare-earth materials and other …
China Has Broken the ‘Critical Minerals’ Market
A slump in cobalt and lithium prices doesn’t guarantee security of the supply of these elements essential to the energy transition.
China PMIs Signal Continued Weakness, Backing Case for Bolder Policy Action
China’s latest batch of manufacturing and services activity data didn’t give much to cheer about, backing the case for stronger policy action to tackle deepening economic challenges.
China Megacities Ease Homebuying Rules To Lift Ailing Property Market
Three Chinese megacities on Monday eased restrictions on buying homes and Beijing’s central bank said it would ask financial institutions to lower mortgage rates, as the country seeks to pull itself out of a housing…