As China has opened up, the symbolism that once connected it to many nations around the world has been replaced by new business partnerships, economic ties, and cultural exchanges. This new era of what I…
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China’s financial planning platform: Jianpu Technology sets terms for $214 million US IPO
Jianpu Technology, which provides a wealth management platform in China, announced terms for its IPO on Friday. The Beijing, China-based company plans to raise $214 million by offering 22.5 million ADSs at a price range…
China Search Engine Company Sogou Ready For $540 Million IPO
Beijing-based Sogou, which is also backed by Tencent Holdings … Sogou considers its strategic strength to be its prowess in artificial intelligence. It expects the IPO to reap $501 million in net proceeds, which it…
Beijing on smog alert as choking winter looms
Beijing has issued its first orange smog alert ahead of the winter when air pollution levels usually soar in northern China as power is ramped up to fuel central heating systems. The orange alert, the…
Tencent’s China Literature $1.1 Billion IPO Speaks Volumes About Value of IP in China
In China, a whole new industry chain surrounding online literature IPs is taking form and now involves music, games, TV dramas, and movie production. China Literature has raised $1.1B after pricing its Hong Kong IPO…
Chinese startups challenging foreign condom brands
“Now, more domestic brands have entered the industry with new technologies and fresh marketing ideas as their driving forces. Made-in-China condoms are no longer synonymous with low prices and poor quality. You can now find…
China to step up checks on illegal financing of property: state media
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s central bank, its banking regulator and the housing ministry have asked banks to step up checks on property downpayment sources, including income authenticity, state news agency Xinhua reported on Friday. China…
China dispute’s Trump’s claim of ‘flood’ of fentanyl into U.S.
China doesn’t deny that some fentanyl produced illicitly inside the country is contributing to the epidemic, Wei Xiaojun, deputy director-general of the Narcotics Control Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, said at a news…
China disputes Trump’s claim of ‘flood’ of fentanyl into US
China doesn’t deny that some fentanyl produced illicitly inside the country is contributing to the epidemic, Wei Xiaojun, deputy director-general of the Narcotics Control Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, said at a news…
China says has agreement with Vietnam on managing South China Sea dispute
BEIJING/HANOI (Reuters) – China and Vietnam have reached agreement on managing … “They reached an important consensus,” Chen told a news briefing. “Both sides will uphold the principle of friendly consultations and dialogue to jointly…
Domestic startups challenging foreign condom brands
“Now, more domestic brands have entered the industry with new technologies and fresh marketing ideas as their driving forces. Made-in-China condoms are no longer synonymous with low prices and poor quality. You can now find…
Virtual Reality in China: Unlimited Possibilities for Luxury Brands
Virtual reality is booming worldwide and, as often is the case, China is leading the way. At the Global ARVR China Summit held this year in Shanghai, local startups released pioneering innovations that compete with…
L Brands’ founder sees company’s future growth will be in Far East
L Brands’ founder, chairman and CEO, Leslie H. Wexner, was in an optimistic mood Thursday as he addressed an investor update crowd at the retailer’s headquarters. The reason, in great part, boiled down to one…