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Chinese CEO Of OKEx Crypto Exchange ‘Arrested’ Again; Whales Bail
Star Xu is MIA. One of China’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges sees massive outflows as CEO situation questionable. ( read original story …)
Miniso, the Japanese-looking variety store from China, sees shares jump in US IPO
Investors are jumping aboard a value store chain that is bringing Japanese-inspired lifestyle goods to consumers around the world. The company, Miniso, raised $608 million from an initial public … ( read original story …)
China Market Update: Hong Kong Rebounds On Ant Group’s $280B Valuation To Close Out A Positive Return Week
Mainland and Hong Kong markets closed -2% in a broadly risk-off day Thursday as China released September inflation data. ( read original story …)
Crypto exchange OKEx halts withdrawals in China probe
One of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges has halted withdrawals after revealing it has lost contact with an employee who is “co-operating” in a Chinese government investigation. OKEx, an … ( read original story …)
China-owned gaming firm Playtika files confidentially for U.S. IPO
Playtika Holding Corp, a mobile gaming company owned by a Chinese investor group, said on Friday it has confidentially submitted paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an … ( read original story…
Crypto exchange OKEx halts withdrawals on China probe
CoindeskMalta-based OKEx is one of the more active cryptocurrency trading platforms. At issue, according to the company, is that one of its key holders has “been out of touch” while cooperating with a … (…
Alleged Hunter Biden emails reveal scope of business in China
Attorney Alex Swoyer with her takeaways from the emails. ( read original story …)
China’s most valuable brands grow 12%: Moutai rises as Alibaba dominates
The 100 most valuable Chinese brands gained 12% in value this year, with Alibaba holding number one position with a rise of 9% to $153bn, while Moutai rose two places to number three, according to…
Blockchain And Big Tech in China’s Countryside
Big tech companies in China are revitalizing rural areas with blockchain chicken farms and e-commerce villages. ( read original story …)
China’s Economic Recovery Seen Broadening in Q3 as Consumers Re-Emerge: Reuters Poll
China’s economic recovery likely stepped up in the third quarter as consumers returned to shopping malls and major trading partners reopened for business, shaking off the record slump seen earlier … ( read original story…
Wilmar’s China IPO rides on its cooking oil power
Kuok Khoon Hong pulled off a remarkable second act. The billionaire sold shares of his China business in the biggest ever initial public offering (IPO) on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, thanks to the … (…
Yelp’s new ‘racist’ business alert likened to China’s social credit system
Yelp’s new racism alert is raising concerns among many who see it as a threat to business owners who will be living in fear of losing their livelihoods due to false accusations. ( read original…
