PODCAST: China EVs Under Attack, and Alibaba’s Sputtering Split-up
China accuses US of unfair EV subsidies at the WTO. Will the US fight back with a counter claim against Chinese EVs? And Alibaba cancels an IPO for its Cainiao logistics unit. Is its bigger plan to break up the company falling apart?
PODCAST: US Targets China EVs, and the Passing of a Beverage Tycoon
President Joe Biden has launched an investigation into whether Chinese new energy vehicles could pose a national security threat. And beverage tycoon Zong Qinghou is dead at the age of 79.
PODCAST: China’s Private Equity Clampdown, and a Tech Hotshot Drives Out of America
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine China is raising the bar for its vast field of venture capital and private equity companies, a move that looks aimed at avoiding a…
PODCAST: The rebounding yuan, and China approves a chip mega-merger
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine After falling to multiyear lows, China's yuan has come roaring back in recent weeks. But what has changed, and are the gains for real?…
PODCAST: A Xi-Biden Summit Takes Shape, and Stellantis Rescues an EV Startup
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine A summit between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden is looking increasingly likely after China’s foreign minister traveled to Washington last week. But will such…
PODCAST: China-built Battery Plant Hits the Skids in U.S., and Pet Site Boqii Bows from NYSE
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine Ford has put the brakes on a battery plant being built for it in the U.S. by China’s CATL. Is this the end of…
PODCAST: China’s steps up the stimulus, and U.S. Commerce secretary comes calling
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine China sharply stepped up its economic stimulus efforts last week, rolling out new initiatives to boost the stock market and support small businesses and…