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TESLA’S CHINA SLOWDOWN: LOCAL EV MAKERS TAKE THE LEAD
Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory saw deliveries fall in July despite a booming domestic EV market, as cheaper Chinese electric vehicles and shifting consumer habits redefine competition.
Aug 5, 20253 min read


From Bags to Baristas: Luxury Brands Are Opening Cafés in China
With China’s luxury market slowing and consumers pulling back on big-ticket purchases, global fashion houses are opening branded cafés to stay present, relevant, and socially visible.
Jul 23, 20253 min read


Why Fewer Chinese Students Are Studying Abroad—And It’s Not Just About Geopolitics
As outbound student numbers fall, rising costs, tightened visa policies, and shifting priorities are reshaping how Chinese families view foreign education—and revealing a deeper transformation in global academic influence.
Jul 23, 20253 min read


The World’s Largest Dam: What’s Really Flowing Beneath China’s “Project of the Century”?
The $167 billion megaproject in Tibet has already sent energy and construction stocks soaring — but it’s also raising serious geopolitical and environmental concerns.
Jul 22, 20252 min read


China Delivered 95 Billion Parcels in 6 Months - That’s 12 Packages for Every Person on Earth
Powered by AI, drones, and cold-chain logistics, China’s parcel network is transforming both rural life and national commerce at unprecedented scale.
Jul 18, 20252 min read


Chinese Ozempic? Inside the Launch of China-Made New Weight-Loss Drug
Innovent Biologics is launching China’s first approved dual-action GLP-1 drug for weight loss - and it's doing it through JD Health’s massive online healthcare network.
Jul 15, 20252 min read


What the Calm Around '618' Tells Us About China’s Next Consumer Era
Despite setting a new sales record, China’s 618 e-commerce festival no longer feels like the nationwide shopping carnival it once was. But behind the calm is a smarter, more sustainable shift in consumer behavior.
Jul 11, 20252 min read


The Shadow of the Third Line: What China’s Cold War Strategy Reveals About Today
As the U.S. hits China with new tariffs, Beijing is quietly shifting economic power inland. Guizhou, once a remote province, is now at the center of a strategy to protect key industries and reduce risk.
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Is China’s War on Waste Killing Its Restaurant Industry?
Calls grow louder to correct local over-enforcement of anti-banquet policies as millions of Chinese restaurant workers feel the heat.
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Pop Mart Stock Falls as China Calls Blind Boxes Addictive
Even as its toy sales soar overseas, Pop Mart faces pressure at home over how it markets blind boxes.
Jun 20, 20252 min read


China’s Factory Activity Accelerates in March on Strong Export Boost
China’s manufacturing grew in March, driven by exports and improved employment, but domestic demand remains weak.
Apr 2, 20252 min read


China Strengthens Social Credit System with 23 New Guidelines
China introduces 23 new guidelines to expand its social credit system, aiming for greater transparency and improved market competitiveness.
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Tesla Rolls Out Interest-Free Loan for Model Y to Lift Sales in China
Tesla boosts sales in China with interest-free loans for Model Y and reduced delivery times, amid rising competition from local EV makers.
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Xiaomi Faces Backlash After Fatal SU7 Crash, Stock Drops 5.5%
Xiaomi’s stock dropped after a fatal SU7 crash raised concerns over its autonomous system, prompting an investigation.
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Huawei Reports Strong Revenue Growth in 2024, Driven by Smartphones and Domestic Demand
Huawei’s consumer business rises 38%, fueled by strong smartphone sales and profitable automotive solutions, despite US sanctions.
Mar 31, 20252 min read


Chagee Reports US$1.71 Billion Revenue Surge Ahead of U.S. IPO
Chagee, a top Chinese tea chain, reports a revenue surge and plans a U.S. IPO, driven by strong product demand.
Mar 31, 20252 min read
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