China leads in 5G, but the U.S. has an edge in other crucial niches—for now. ( read original story …)
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How Thousands in China Gently Mourn a Coronavirus Whistle-Blower
Dr. Li Wenliang tried to warn his country but was silenced. Now its traumatized people visit his spirit online. ( read original story …)
Insta-Star Wars: China Tensions in Southeast Asia Flare Online
The quarrel, which has seen Southeast Asian internet users join forces with those in Taiwan and Hong Kong, has highlighted old tensions between China and its smaller neighbours fanned by the emergence … ( read…
China stifles coronavirus research in apparent bid to control narrative, analysts say
Two websites for leading universities in China seem to have published and then deleted academic research about the origins of the c, according to a report. ( read original story …)
China’s exports fall in March as pandemic hits world markets
China’s exports fell in March but at slower pace than the 17% contraction seen in January-February as the coronavirus shutdown paralyzed much business activity. Exports … ( read original story …)
Reopenings Weighed; China Makes Pledge to Africans: Virus Update
Countries across the globe weighed the timing for easing restrictions, as the CDC said the outbreak has stabilized across the U.S. and other hot spots showed slower rates of infections. ( read original story …)
Beijing tightens grip over coronavirus research, amid US-China row on virus origin
China has imposed restrictions on the publication of academic research on the origins of the novel coronavirus, according to a central government directive and online notices published by two Chinese … ( read original story…
Hong Kong shares end higher as China trade data lifts sentiment
Hong Kong shares closed higher on Tuesday after China reported smaller-than-expected contractions in imports and exports in March, and as fears over the global spread of the new coronavirus eased. ** … ( read original…
China approves 5 new IPO applications
China’s top securities watchdog has approved the initial public offering (IPO) applications of five companies. Xiangyang Changyuandonggu Industry Co., Ltd., Three’s Company Media Group Co., Ltd., … ( read original story …)
Alibaba-Backed AI Startup Sales Triple Enroute to IPO
Megvii Technology Ltd. for the first time revealed the stunning growth fueled by a nation’s obsession with security.The Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.-backed startup tripled revenue to 949 million yuan … ( read original story …)
U.S. Blacklist Hurt China AI Giant’s Sales Ahead of IPO Attempt
Megvii, backed also by Alipay-operator Ant Financial, Lenovo Group Ltd. and China Mobile Ltd., this year allowed its application for a Hong Kong IPO to lapse, throwing its future plans into question. ( read original…
Citi Replaces Credit Suisse on WeDoctor IPO Role
Citigroup Inc. has been picked for a top role on WeDoctor’s Hong Kong initial public offering, replacing Credit Suisse Group AG, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ( read original story …)
China probes alleged fraud at Luckin Coffee, banks review IPO work
“It will affect potential U.S. IPOs from China. China’s economy is not doing well already and with Luckin’s scandal these companies will face much tighter scrutiny for going public,” said … ( read original story…
