Tag: China

Chinese Actor Kidnapped in Southeast Asia In a shocking turn of events, a Chinese actor was recently kidnapped while traveling in Southeast Asia. This incident has sparked widespread concerns over the safety of travelers in...

Who Shaved $250bn from Kweichow Moutai’s Market Value? In a shocking turn of events, Kweichow Moutai, a prominent state-owned company in China, has faced a staggering loss of $250 billion in market value. This drastic...

Electric Vehicle Trade War: China vs. the West - Escalating Tensions In the midst of the ongoing trade war between China and the West, tensions have reached a boiling point with a battle specifically focusing...

China Faces Demographic Challenges Amid Declining Population China's population drop for the third consecutive year presents a significant challenge to the world's second most populous nation. The decline of 1.39 million people in 2024 puts...

Tencent's Investment in Skydance Faces Scrutiny Amid U.S. Military Blacklist Tencent's recent investment in Skydance-Paramount has come under intense scrutiny from lawmakers in the United States, particularly in light of the company's presence on the...

**The Race to Produce Lithium: A Planet Money Indicator** **Who:** The global competition for lithium production **What:** A crucial component for electric vehicles, semiconductors, and grid-scale batteries **Where:** Once led by the U.S., now dominated by China **When:**...

Breaking the Airbus-Boeing Duopoly: Can China Become a Contender? In a showdown that could potentially change the landscape of the aviation industry, Airbus and Boeing, the dominant players in the global aircraft market, faced off...

China's Revised Company Law: What You Need to Know Aug 8th 2024Last month, China's government implemented the most sweeping reform to company law in the country since the changes that were made following its accession...

Struggling Chinese Manufacturers: Reasons and Solutions In a surprising turn of events on August 5th, Hengchi, an electric-vehicle (EV) maker owned by Evergrande, a failed property developer in China, made a shocking announcement to its...

Pinduoduo Faces Setback in China's E-commerce Market In a surprising turn of events, Pinduoduo, a once-thriving Chinese e-commerce giant, is now facing a significant setback in the fiercely competitive market. The company, founded...

**Tech Giants like Foxconn Expanding Global Influence** In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, major players like Foxconn are making bold moves to diversify their offerings and expand their global footprint. This shift signals a new...

**Renault Revs Up to Challenge Chinese Automakers** In a bustling Parisian suburb, a bright yellow Renault 5, the latest electric vehicle from the French automaker, sits proudly outside a 1920s brick building. This eye-catching car...