China’s economic growth model has created a serious overcapacity problem that will continue to derail future growth unless tackled now.
China Roundup: Apple China is Hot-Again
Apple China is back in the reckoning; Walmart announces brave expansion plan and Alibaba gives the YunOS a renewed push.
Why the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Matters
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has ruffled many feathers even before its formal launch. We bring you the lowdown on what it is and how it compares with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
Mapping the New Silk Road
A huge shift in trade and relations could be underway across Eurasia, and China’s New Silk Road policy is at the heart of it
China Roundup: The Chinese Economy Posts Weak Numbers
This week, various economic indicators released on the Chinese economy showed slower growth and Alibaba invested in Snapchat
China Roundup: China GDP Growth Target Downscaled
This week, Premier Li Keqiang lowered the China GDP growth target to 7% from 7.5% last year; US President Barack Obama voiced concerns over China’s proposed anti-terrorism law because of its likely impact on US technology companies; and Xiaomi entered GoPro territory.
Is There a Start-Up Bubble in China?
Venture capitalists are pouring billions into start-ups and valuations are high. Are these signs of a bubble in China’s buzzing start-up sector?
China Roundup: What’s Behind China’s Required Reserve Ratio Cut?
This week, China’s central bank finally bit the bullet and cut the required reserve ratio by 50 basis points; and the manufacturing purchasing managers’ index hit a new low
Is There a Chinese Silicon Valley?
As China seeks to innovate and upgrade its economy, has it developed any region that can definitively be called the Chinese Silicon Valley?
China Roundup: Taxi App Didi Dache Gets a $700 million Warchest
This week, taxi app Didi Dache secured funding of more than $700 million, easily the biggest private investment in China’s mobile internet sector; LeTV announced an audacious plan to get into Tesla’s territory; and China’s import and export numbers slowed.
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