BEIJING – China is in the midst of what proponents are heralding as its harshest crackdown on financial risks in history: a campaign that is by no means a fleeting gesture. This is not the…
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China takes on aviation giants as first passenger jet completes maiden flight
The C919 passenger jet has been billed as China’s answer to Boeing’s 737 and the Airbus A320 and the country’s first step in challenging western domination of the lucrative aviation market. State television screened a…
China's First Bike Rental Firm Hits Legal Bump on Ride to IPO
Before the halt on its IPO process, Youon said that the claimed patent infringement … been infringing the IP rights of a cellphone-lock technology, and has asked the Beijing Intellectual Property Court for damages. The…
Tire Imports: The Truth About Chinese Brands
Have tires that are “Made in China” finally arrived? Darrin Bossence can recall a time when Japanese products were not considered the best on the market. “Now, they’re one of the premium global manufacturers,” says…
China’s New Jetliner, the Comac C919, Takes Flight for First Time
SHANGHAI — China’s commercial aerospace dreams took wing on Friday, as the first Chinese-built passenger jetliner completed its first public flight test, embodying the country’s ambitions to take on the industry champions, Boeing and Airbus.…
Exploring Business in China: Tech Firms Head Out on Istuary Trade Mission
Entrepreneurs and enterprise companies from Canada and the U.S. are looking to build connections with China’s local governments, as well as increase their knowledge of local market dynamics and policies regarding China’s growing technology sector.…
Bona Film Group Takes First Step Towards China IPO
Beijing-based distributor and producer Bona Film Group took … Bona was a co-financier on Fox’s The Martian. A Bona IPO would be the first major bow since last year when both China Film Co. and…
Kings and dragons drive Apple in China, even as iPhone sales stall
BEIJING: Apple Inc has a new China growth driver: animated dragons and warring royals. As sales of its iPhones slip in a fiercely competitive market, the US company is seeing stronger growth in its services…
What China's Drone Makers Could Teach Other Chinese Brands
For big Chinese brands, the classic story is this: They grow huge in their home market, then find it tougher to build global brands. That’s been the case for many Chinese electronics or appliance companies,…
China General Nuclear Seeks Banks for IPO of Power Assets Bought From 1MDB
China General Nuclear Power Corp. is seeking banks to help list the power assets the Chinese state-owned firm acquired from Malaysia’s state investment company 1MDB for $2.3 billion, people familiar with the process said Wednesday.…
Top Hot Pot Chain Tests Waters with Sister Company’s Listing
(Beijing) — A second sister company of top hot pot chain Sichuan Haidilao Catering Co. has gone public, heating the waters in a thriving Chinese restaurant sector as Haidilao itself reportedly is eyeing an initial…
Haidilao Tests Waters with Sister Company’s Listing
(Beijing) — A second sister company of top hot pot chain Sichuan Haidilao Catering Co. has gone public, heating the waters in a thriving Chinese restaurant sector as Haidilao itself reportedly is eyeing an initial…
China Craves Foreign Goods. Students in Australia Supply Them.
MELBOURNE, Australia — Zhang Yuan’s business started with favors for relatives: an aunt who wanted baby formula, a cousin looking for Ugg boots. She was a college student here in Australia and every dollar helped,…