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Weekly Must-Read: China Grapples With Hangover From Consumer Lending Boom

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# Finance #

In Depth: China Grapples With Hangover From Consumer Lending Boom

The banking regulator has expanded a pilot program for disposal of nonperforming personal loans, allowing hundreds of financial institutions to offload their bad debt

# Asia New Vision Forum #

China, U.S. Must Step Back From Confrontation, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Says

At Caixin’s inaugural Asia New Vision Forum, Heng Swee Keat calls for the economic powerhouses to avoid conflict, as the international community does not want to be forced to choose sides

Asia Is Key to Easing Sino-U.S. Tensions, Says Asia Society Co-Chair

The region needs to actively want to ‘define the future’ and no longer just be recipients of ‘the wisdom of others,’ says John Thornton at Caixin’s Asia New Vision Forum

Southeast Asia’s Young Population Offers Big Opportunities for Investment

Panelists at Caixin’s inaugural Asia New Vision Forum in Singapore highlight fintech, health care, and new energy as areas of focus

China-SE Asia Have ‘Great Potential’ in Green, Digital Development, Experts Say

Asian nations need to collaborate in areas such as renewable energy, panelists at Caixin’s Asia New Vision Forum say

# Cover Story #

China Changes Pricing Model for World’s Largest Power Grid

New electricity rates will treat all businesses as favorably as large industrial users

# Business #

EV-Battery Giant CATL Teams Up With Thai Automaker

The Chinese firm will supply Arun Plus with the technology and production line for manufacturing cell-to-pack batteries in Thailand

# Economy #

In Depth: Where Are Chinese Consumers Willing to Spend?

In a post-Covid economy, consumers are favoring experiences and services, leaving less discretionary income for buying things

# China #

In Depth: How China Is Tightening Controls Over Cross-Border Data Transfers

Regulators are struggling to strike a balance between enhancing data security and promoting data-driven economic growth, expert says

# World #

Blinken Heads to China on Mission to Stabilize Ties

American secretary of state plans meetings June 18–19 in Beijing as world’s two biggest economies seek to de-escalate tensions

# Opinion #

What to Watch for Amid China’s Economic Recovery

Leading companies in traditional industries will benefit from the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as the country’s effort to build a unified domestic market

# Weekend Long Read #

How Can China Keep the Yuan Stable Amid Heightened Global Uncertainty

The redback is a window for risk to enter the country’s financial system — the PBOC must grow its toolbox for managing the exchange rate

# Gallery #

Gallery: Caixin Forum Spotlights Opportunities in Tech

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