‘Perfect Storm’ of factors fuels rise in smartphone recycling
Government initiatives and industry focus on environmental responsibility and standardization are boosting used smartphone sales, even as new product sales flatten By Kerry Xuefeng Chen A confluence of factors…
CHINA BULLETIN: China Further Extends Its Welcome Mat for Foreign Investors
In this week’s issue banks get creative, a doctor gets probed, and Apple’s Tim Cook can’t get enough of China. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the…
ATRenew polishes recycling credentials to record first profit
The recycling specialist has been profitable on a non-GAAP basis for the last two years, but made its first GAAP net profit in last year’s fourth quarter Key Takeaways: ATRenew’s…
CHINA BULLETIN: Economic Growth Target Stays at 5%
In this week’s issue GDP growth target unchanged, Apple sales plunge and a Belle returns to the Hong Kong ball. 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…
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…
ATRenew chases new growth with refurbishment, new Apple partnership
The recycling specialist said its sales of refurbished products more than doubled in the third quarter, as it ramps up business under its new recycling partnership with Apple Key Takeaways:…