CHINA BULLETIN: Bank Loan Growth Hits Record Low
In this week’s issue bank lending sags, the holiday box office roars, and Huawei gets an unwanted call in France. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the…
CHINA BULLETIN: Provinces Get Set for Slower Growth
In this week’s issue provincial economic realism, a new reserve rate cut and vanishing game regulations. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a 50 for…
PODCAST: China’s Premier in Davos, and Shein IPO Hits a Speedbump
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine Chinese premier Li Qiang told the World Economic Forum that China's economy grew 5.2% in 2023. But will it be able to maintain that…
Shein’s Chinese roots likely to rub some shine from its IPO
Despite working hard to recast itself as a Singaporean company, the fast fashion giant may find that Chinese regulatory scrutiny is its biggest obstacle to a planned U.S. IPO Key…
CHINA BULLETIN: Premier Li Qiang premieres in Davos
In this week’s issue a Premier premieres in Davos, more property pain and the U.S. talks tough on export controls. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the…
China has a new e-commerce top dog as global gains lift PDD past Alibaba
The company formerly known as Pinduoduo passed Alibaba in terms of market value after reporting strong third-quarter growth fueled by its international Temu platform Key Takeaways: PDD’s Temu international platform…
CHINA BULLETIN: Keep Your Supply Chains in China, Beijing Says
In this week’s issue supply chain mania, a solar shakedown and the world’s first bird’s nest stock. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a 40…