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China May Find Cure for Stagflation by Studying Japan’s Experience
As Japanese economy rises from slump, China’s woes look familiar
China’s Housing Market Woe Deepens with Price Drops in More Cities
Latest data shows that new-home prices in 70 major cities fell 0.4% in November from the previous month despite measures to boost sales
Beijing and Shanghai Further Relax Policies to Boost Home Sales
A reduction in down-payments homebuyers must find and an easing of the value-added tax sellers face on profits are designed to revitalize house sales in China’s leading cities
In Depth: Perpetual Bonds Become Lifeline for China’s Capital-Hungry Insurers
Taikang Life’s issuance has opened the door to a wave of sales by insurers who need to strengthen their balance sheets and comply with new solvency requirements
In Depth: What China’s New Capital Rules Mean for Banks
The regulations, which were last updated across-the-board in 2012, go into effect on Jan. 1 and bring the country into line with international standards on measuring the risks of banking assets
Q&A: Charles Li Explains His New Loan Model for Small Businesses
Chinese banker and former CEO of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange says he welcomes regulation of his Micro Connect venture
Overseas Sales of Chinese Self-Developed Games Drop for Second Straight Year
Stiff market competition and shifts in privacy policies have posed challenges to global expansion this year, according to China Audio-video and Digital Publishing Association
U.S. Chipmaker Qorvo Sells China Facilities in Supply Chain Revamp
Chinese iPhone producer Luxshare to buy U.S. chipmaker Qorvo’s assembly and test facilities in Beijing and Dezhou as part of America’s reshaping of its semiconductor industry
Chinese Shipping Giant COSCO Halts Red Sea Transit Amid Attacks
The firm joins the world’s other top shippers in suspending routes in the area, underscoring rising concerns over impact to global trade, analysts say
SenseTime Co-Founder Tang Xiao’ou Dies at 55
Tang was one of China’s leading AI specialists and was ranked among the top five computer scientists in Asia in 2020 by Guide2Research
IMF Deputy Calls for Higher Carbon Prices to Fight Global Warming
The global price should reach $85 per ton by 2030 to keep the temperature increase this century below the U.N. threshold of 2 C above pre-Industrial Revolution levels, Li Bo says
Where to Seek Economic Vitality
To ensure growth and vitality, reform is key, but systemic guarantees to prevent actions that stifle economic and social dynamism are also crucial
Lessons From China’s Push to Go Global
To succeed in developing economies, companies shouldn’t hesitate to move manufacturing there to increase local incomes and create a wealthier customer base
Deadly Quake Strikes Northwest China
Caixin Global invited Dr. Zhang Jianyu, Executive Director of BRI Green Development Institute, to share his insights on what international investors should know about the opportunities and challenges for carbon-intensive industries.
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