The Big Picture Archives - The Wire China https://www.thewirechina.com/category/the-big-picture/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:01:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.thewirechina.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-square_logo-32x32.jpg The Big Picture Archives - The Wire China https://www.thewirechina.com/category/the-big-picture/ 32 32 China’s Luxury Liquor https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/09/08/chinas-luxury-liquor-china-craft-beer/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=50521 Craft flavors are growing more popular in China, while foreign brewers see turbulence in the market.

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China’s Banker Blues https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/09/01/chinas-banker-blues-finance-china/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=49281 China’s finance professionals are having to accept their days of high pay may be numbered.

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The China Risk in Index Funds https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/08/25/the-china-risk-in-index-funds/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=49405 A look into how funds that track major indexes could be investing in companies with controversial links in China.

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Who’s Who in the Rare Earth Industry https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/08/18/whos-who-in-the-rare-earth-industry-china/ Sun, 18 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000 The Wire https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=49836 China has a virtual monopoly over midstream processing of rare earths.

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Walz’s China Chops https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/08/08/walzs-china-chops-tim-walz/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0000 Eliot Chen https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=49635 A look at Tim Walz's China background.

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The Smart Path to Food Security https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/08/04/the-smart-path-to-food-security-china/ Sun, 04 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=48801 China lacks land for farming, but companies are pursuing new technologies to help get the most produce out of every acre.

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Black Prices for White Gold https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/07/28/black-prices-for-white-gold-china-lithium/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=48955 China’s largest lithium producers have warned of losses this year despite expected strong demand for the key battery ingredient.

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Where’s Jack? https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/07/21/wheres-jack-ma-alibaba/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=48228 A timeline of the once-ubiquitous Alibaba founder's public appearances in recent years.

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7 Takeaways From Our Investigation Into a Secret Investor in Jack Ma’s Companies https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/07/21/7-takeaways-from-our-investigation-into-a-secret-investor-in-jack-mas-companies/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Michael Forsythe Katrina Northrop Eliot Chen https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=48766 Behind the scenes, China’s most celebrated and its most notorious billionaires were linked through investments worth at least $1 billion.

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Who is BAI Capital? https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/07/14/who-is-bai-capital/ Sun, 14 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=48537 While Western investment in China slows, Germany’s Bertelsmann has an Asian fund that shows little sign of waning enthusiasm.

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China’s Soft Pork Underbelly https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/06/30/chinas-soft-pork-underbelly/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=47885 China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into European pork, but its import market has already been narrowing.

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The Solar Flood https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/06/23/the-solar-flood-chinese-solar-industry/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=47663 Chinese companies dominate the global solar industry, yet rising capacity has sent prices plummeting.

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The Rare Earth Rumble https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/06/16/the-rare-earth-rumble-northern-minerals-chinese-investors-yuxiao-fund-china-mining/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=47387 A corporate drama in Australia has high stakes for the West’s quest to build a critical minerals supply chain independent of China.

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The Bus Bust-up https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/06/09/the-bus-bust-up-yutong-electric-bus-china/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=47018 There’s another Chinese export concerning the West — electric buses — and the race to catch up is underway.

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Geeking Out Over Warehouse Robots https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/06/02/geeking-out-over-warehouse-robots-chinese-company-geekplus/ Sun, 02 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=46534 As retailers seek to automate their inventories, Chinese company Geekplus stands out in the race for smarter robots

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Old Chips, New Opportunities https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/05/26/old-chips-new-opportunities-legacy-chips-china/ Sun, 26 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=46341 As the U.S. powers ahead in advanced chipmaking, China is reminding the world that older technology still matters.

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Nongfu Spring’s Big Splash https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/05/19/nongfu-springs-big-splash/ Sun, 19 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=44026 The bottled water giant is as familiar in China as Coca Cola is in the West, but it’s not immune from online criticism.

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China’s Fintech Footprint in Africa https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/05/12/chinas-fintech-footprint-in-africa-african-fintech-investments-opay/ Sun, 12 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=43918 With money for building African infrastructure drying up in China, the future looks brighter for fintech investments.

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Who’s Who in the EV Battery Supply Chain https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/05/05/whos-who-in-the-ev-battery-supply-chain/ Sun, 05 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Paul Sédille https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=45638 More than any other country, China finds itself at the epicenter of the lithium-ion battery revolution.

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The Quadrennial Roundup https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/04/28/the-quadrennial-roundup-us-china-headlines/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Ella Apostoaie Chloe Fox Andrew Peaple https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=45212 A look at the last four years of U.S.-China headlines.

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Xiaomi’s Electrifying Gamble https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/04/21/xiaomis-electrifying-gamble-xiaomi-su7/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=44557 The company became a household name selling budget smartphones, but is now staking its reputation on electric vehicles.

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Who’s Who: China-focused Lawyers https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/04/14/whos-who-china-focused-lawyers/ Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000 The Wire https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=44512 A rundown of the key figures in the China-focused legal sphere.

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China’s Red Carpet https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/04/07/chinas-red-carpet-us-china-business-leaders-in-china-ceos-investment-economy/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=44150 While Washington and Beijing remain at loggerheads, China is still welcoming some U.S. business leaders.

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TikTok’s U.S. Rupture https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/03/24/tiktoks-u-s-rupture-senators-bill/ Sun, 24 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=43623 How the Chinese owned app overtook its rivals and the senators who will now decide its future in the U.S..

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The Pacific Power Game https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/03/17/the-pacific-power-game-china-us-pacific-islands/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=43298 With a new multi-billion dollar aid package agreed, the U.S. is trying to keep up with China in a strategically important region.

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Ruling the Metaverse https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/03/10/ruling-the-metaverse-rokid-xreal-apple-augmented-reality-ar/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=42946 A look at Rokid, the company at the forefront of China's augmented reality industry.

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China’s Big Box Shoppers https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/03/03/chinas-big-box-shoppers-costco-china/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=42554 Costco's membership model is proving a hit with cost-conscious Chinese consumers.

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Who’s Who in the Semiconductor Supply Chain https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/02/25/whos-who-in-the-semiconductor-supply-chain-chinese-us-firms/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Paul Sédille https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=41975 A detailed analysis of the companies involved in chip manufacturing globally shows a big role for both U.S. and Chinese firms.

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Big Mac, Big Ambitions https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/02/18/big-mac-big-ambitions-mcdonalds-china/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=41877 McDonald's is aiming to have more than 10,000 restaurants in China by 2028.

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Automakers at Sea https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/02/11/automakers-at-sea-byd-shipping/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=41580 As China becomes the world’s biggest auto exporter, BYD and its peers are moving into shipping.

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The Food Security Gene https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/02/04/the-food-security-gene-china-gm-crops-seeds/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=40588 A look at how Beijing is shedding its skepticism about GM crops.

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The Rising Cost of the Climate Crisis https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/01/28/the-rising-cost-of-the-climate-crisis-in-china/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=40359 Besides the human cost, natural disasters are causing ever more damage to China’s economy.

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Containing the Risk https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/01/21/containing-the-risk-cosco-red-sea-shipping-suez-canal/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=40877 Disruption to shipping in the Red Sea is having big impact on routes vital to China.

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Playing the Trump Card https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/01/14/playing-the-trump-card-china/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=40589 Chinese interests have emerged as by far the biggest spenders at Trump organization properties during the former president's term.

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Taiwan’s Election at a Glance https://www.thewirechina.com/2024/01/07/taiwans-election-at-a-glance-taiwan-president-candidates/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=39869 A guide to this month’s vote which will determine who runs the island for the next four years.

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China’s Adorable Diplomats https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/12/31/chinas-adorable-diplomats-pandas-china/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=38820 Lending pandas to foreign zoos is a useful soft power tool for Beijing, but tense international relations are clouding the practice.

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The Mineral Hunt https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/12/17/the-mineral-hunt-critical-raw-minerals/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=39424 A look at the American effort to catch up on critical raw material supply by searching closer to home.

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Who is ZhenFund? https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/12/10/who-is-zhenfund/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ella Apostoaie https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=38632 A look at one of China’s largest angel investors, with a penchant for artificial intelligence.

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The Chinese Recycling Gem https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/12/03/the-chinese-recycling-gem-green-eco-manufacture-batteries-recycle/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=38708 A look at one of the Chinese firms spearheading the growing industry around recycling batteries.

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Li Keqiang: A Premier Measurement https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/11/19/li-keqiang-a-premier-measurement-economy-china/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=38400 How Li Keqiang's alternative way of assessing the health of China's economy stacks up today.

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Foxconn Under Fire https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/11/12/foxconn-under-fire-terry-gou/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=38084 The Chinese authorities are probing the iPhone assembler as its founder Terry Gou’s political ambitions grow.

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Caffeinating the Nation https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/11/05/caffeinating-the-nation-cotti-coffee/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ella Apostoaie https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=37808 A look at Cotti Coffee, the fast-expanding coffee chain with major links to Luckin.

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Winning The Laser Battle https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/10/29/winning-the-laser-battle-china-lidar/ Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=37582 China has raced into a strong lead in Lidar systems vital to autonomous driving.

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Debt Woes Spoil The Country Garden https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/10/22/debt-woes-spoil-the-country-garden-china/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=37357 The real estate giant, once thought to be among China’s strongest, has succumbed to the malaise plaguing the sector.

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China’s Road to the Middle East https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/10/15/chinas-road-to-the-middle-east-israel-china-iran-saudi-arabia-palestine/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=37128 The outbreak of conflict in Israel shows it will be harder for China to match its economic clout in the region with diplomatic influence.

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How China Gets its Podcast Fix https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/10/08/how-china-gets-its-podcast-fix/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000 Ella Apostoaie https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=36919 A look at Ximalaya, the online audio platform at the summit of China’s ‘ear economy’.

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China’s Nuclear-Powered Future https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/10/01/chinas-nuclear-powered-future-nuclear-energy-power/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=36552 China's advances in nuclear energy have become another flashpoint with the U.S.

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XPeng’s Charge https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/09/24/xpeng-s-charge/ Sun, 24 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=36387 The electric vehicle maker is expanding overseas despite growing political challenges.

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China’s New Skincare Routine https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/09/17/chinas-new-skincare-routine-chinese-skincare-brands/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000 Ella Apostoaie https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=36128 Chinese consumers are going to ever greater lengths to protect their skin, boosting foreign and domestic companies.

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Joining the Chips Race https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/09/10/joining-the-chips-race-biren-technology/ Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000 Aaron Mc Nicholas https://www.thewirechina.com/?p=35776 A look at Biren Technology, which is challenging companies like Nvidia in the field of advanced chips.

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