China is a major supplier of coronavirus vaccine, giving it enormous leverage in pandemic-ravaged nations. Brazil, recently hostile to the Chinese company Huawei, has suddenly changed its stance. ( read original story …)
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China asks Alibaba to curtail media assets: WSJ
China’s government has asked Alibaba Group Holding Ltd to dispose of its media assets, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Discussions over the matter … ( read original…
China electric cars: Xpeng receives US$77 million investment from Guangdong government to strengthen expansion plan
The funds, which will be given to one of Xpeng’s subsidiaries, reinforces its commitment to building a comprehensive EV infrastructure, founder He Xiaopeng says. ( read original story …)
What China’s five-year plan could mean for venture capital’s tech sectors
China recently unveiled its strategic economic … restricts or bans activity in sensitive sectors such as aerospace and finance. The wish list includes a call to attract foreign capital to … ( read original story…
“The 6th (Daguan·Keweiwei) China Brand Value Top 100 List” and “The First World Brand Value Top 900 List” were successfully released
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China’s New Expo in Hainan Attracts Global Brands
This is China’s first state-level premium consumer goods expo. The total exhibition area spanning 80,000 square meters will include 60,000 square meters dedicated to international brands and two … ( read original story …)
Biggest sandstorm in a decade turns Beijing skies yellow: “Like the end of the world”
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In Japan, top Biden administration officials attempt to set the tone on China
President Biden’s secretary of state and defense secretary began a multi-nation tour in Asia with a stop in Japan as they seek to address concerns about China with allies and partners in the region, ……
Billion-dollar crypto lawsuit against Nvidia dismissed over lack of evidence
The suit dates back to 2017, though the amended complaint was filed in 2020. It essentially claimed that throughout 2017 and 2018, 60 to 70 percent … ( read original story …)
Alibaba-backed China AI company Megvii counts losses ahead of IPO
Losses for Chinese artificial intelligence startup Megvii are far outpacing revenues as the company prepares for an initial public offering of nearly $1 billion on Shanghai’s STAR Market while under … ( read original story…
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This is the most intense sandstorm in China in the past 10 years,” China’s National Meteorological Center said Monday. ( read original story …)
Singapore Property Dynasty’s China Deal Is a Cautionary Tale
When Singapore’s richest property family invested in a Chinese real estate group, the deal was touted as “game-changing” for its expansion in Asia’s largest economy. Almost a year later, it has … ( read original…