Zhong Shanshan, whose schooling was interrupted during China’s cultural revolution, worked in construction, as a reporter and in the bottled-water business. Today, he’s worth $17 billion after his … ( read original story …)
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Blockchain Bites: OCC’s Crypto Letter, Eth 2.0’s ‘Official’ Testnet and Dinwiddie’s Tokenized Airball
Visa said crypto is part of “the future of money,” members of the U.S. Senate think the dollar should go digital and OCC will allow banks to custody crypto. ( read original story …)
Unions and NGOs call on big brands to stop using forced labor from China
A coalition of labor unions and NGOs on Thursday urged clothing brands and retailers not to exploit labor from the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in China. The organizations called on brands to … ( read…
More than 400,000 5G stations rolled out in China by June
A China Mobile employee adjusts and tests 5G base station equipment at Tongling Railway Station in East China’s Anhui Province on April 27. Photo: cnsphoto China is steadfast in pushing 5G rollout … ( read…
Better Buy: Beyond Meat vs. Yum China
Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) and Yum China both emerged as unique plays in the saturated food market in recent years. Beyond Meat started selling plant-based meat products in 2013, a … ( read original story …)
Brands urged to stop sourcing from China’s Xinjiang over forced labour fears
Major retailers must stop sourcing from China’s Xinjiang region due to the “grave risk of forced labour”, a coalition of civil society groups said on Thursday, amid mounting global pressure on Beijing … ( read…
Tencent-Backed Waterdrop Weighs IPO at $4 Billion Value
Waterdrop Inc. is preparing for an initial public offering as soon as this year, seeking a valuation of about $4 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story …)
Ant Group Unveils New Technology Brand AntChain and All-in-One Workstation AntChain Station for Express Blockchain Deployment
Ant Group, a leading provider of financial services technology, and the parent company of China’s largest mobile payments business Alipay, today offic … ( read original story …)
Quirky IPO Rule Means Wall Street Won’t Lead Ant Group’s Shanghai Sale
Most Wall Street firms are going to miss out on a chance to lead what could be China’s biggest stock deal when Ant Group goes public in Shanghai. ( read original story …)
A Visit to the AI International Hub of China, reveals how the “magical” institutes are changing people’s lives
Human faces with a mask can be recognized; a system automatically captures and locates visitors that violate safety guidelines, … ( read original story …)
Li Auto Seeks U.S. IPO For Development Efforts
Li Auto has filed to raise public investment for its development needs. The firm designs and manufactures electric SUVs in China. ( read original story …)
China-U. S. Confrontation Intensifies on All Fronts
In defense, trade, technology, media and diplomacy, among other areas, the cold war between the Trump administration and China’s ruling Communist Party is widening and worsening. ( read original story …)
How the Cold War Between China and U.S. Is Intensifying
In defense, trade, technology, media and diplomacy, among other areas, the rancor between the Trump administration and China’s ruling Communist Party is worsening. By Rick Gladstone Tensions between … ( read original story …)