When assessing how best to work with China, countries would be better served by historical analogies from Asia than those drawn from European traditions and Europe’s history of aggression against … ( read original story…
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Why some Chinese are buying local electric car brands like Nio — instead of Tesla
CNBC spoke to some Chinese consumers and asked why they bought electric cars from Tesla competitors Nio, Li Auto and Xpeng. ( read original story …)
‘Two sessions’: China expected to unveil new controls on Hong Kong
China is expected to unveil new political controls on Hong Kong at this week’s meeting of its rubber-stamp parliament, which is also likely to showcase President Xi Jinping’s further consolidation of … ( read original…
Siemens kicks off smart infrastructure road show in Shenzhen
Global technology powerhouse Siemens AG kicked off a road show for its smart infrastructure truck in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Tuesday, aiming to team up with a number of local industry … ( read original…
‘Gray rhino’ real estate risks need to be tamed
China’s property market is the biggest “gray rhino”, a very obvious yet ignored threat, in terms of financial risks, given it is so deeply intertwined with the financial industry, and it is necessary … (…
China, looking post-virus, to push tech autonomy at Congress
Chinese leaders are shifting focus from the coronavirus back to long-term goals of making China a technology leader at this year’s highest-profile political event, the meeting of its ceremonial … ( read original story …)
‘If the others go I’ll go’: Inside China’s scheme to transfer Uighurs into work
China’s policy of transferring hundreds of thousands of Uighurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang to new jobs often far from home is leading to a thinning out of their populations, according to … (…
China prepares for a big annual meeting to chart a growth strategy
The Chinese government is set to kick off an annual parliamentary meeting this week for approving national priorities for 2021. ( read original story …)
Here’s how brands are responding to hate crimes against Asian Americans
Unprovoked attacks targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have skyrocketed in recent months, prompting the public to demand that brands and their leaders speak up to denounce these hate … ( read original story …)
Kontoor Brands Inc [Ktb/I] (KTB) Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
Q4 2020 Earnings CallMar 2, 2021, 8:30 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGreetings. Welcome to Kontoor Brands Fourth Quarter … ( read original story …)
Cartesian-backed Tim Hortons China picks up new investors
Tim Hortons China, a portfolio company of Cartesian Capital Group, has secured undisclosed financing. Sequoia Capital China and Tencent led the deal, with participation from Eastern Bell Capital. Tim … ( read original story …)
Caribbean looks to China, India for vaccines to revive economy
The Caribbean is turning to India and China for vaccines at a time when global supplies are strained and richer nations are ahead in line for shots. ( read original story …)
AI panel urges US to boost tech skills amid China’s rise
An artificial intelligence commission led by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is urging the US to boost its AI skills to counter China, including by pursuing “AI-enabled” weapons – something that … ( read original…