Dicey Debt Collection
A look at the murky world of debt collection in China, where strong-arm tactics and often violent threats have created a stigma that will not...
Who is Primavera Capital?
The Hong Kong-based firm provided crucial financing to ByteDance and the Ant Group and even acquired Princeton Review, the New York-based college test prep firm.
Failing to Fly
The number of flights between the U.S. and China has barely recovered since the end of the pandemic.
Express Delivery
As Chinese e-commerce giants are called into question over their supply chains, a look at the company that is helping deliver the goods.
New Oriental’s New Direction
The onetime online education giant has reinvented itself as an e-commerce site — and has become profitable again.
China Floats to the Top
The surge in IPOs on domestic markets is a win for Chinese policy makers and local investment banks.
Who is Shunwei Capital?
A look at the Beijing-based venture capital firm whose Xiaomi connections have helped skyrocket it to success.
Hong Kong’s New Crypto Creditor
A look at ZA Bank: the firm’s ties to Chinese online insurer Zhongan Insurance, potential parallels with Silvergate Bank, and what Hong Kong’s crypto openness...
China’s Biggest Bosses
A look at China’s largest employers: who they are, how they’ve changed, and how the largest state and privately-owned companies compare.
Temu’s Big Haul
A look at Pinduoduo’s U.S.-based sister company, Temu, and how it is changing the typical online shopping experience in America.
China’s Crane Reign
A look at ZPMC: how it came to dominate ports around the world; its role in Chinese foreign policy; and the consequences of its links...
China’s Fierce EV Price War
Foreign and domestic auto makers are slashing prices while a battle for battery market share is underway too.