China’s Trademark Push
The U.S. trademark registry has been overwhelmed by applications from Chinese companies, many of them with bogus products.
China Digs a Hole for Bitcoin Miners
China’s recent measures against bitcoin are notable because they are, in part, motivated by environmental worries.
Fast Fashion, Faster Profits
Thanks to impressive e-commerce operations and social media marketing, Shein, a little known Chinese brand, is giving global giants a run for their money.
The Competition Conundrum
Biden’s infrastructure and clean energy plans want to ‘outcompete’ China — but they also rely on it.
The Hackers Next Door
China seems more than willing to let North Korea hackers run loose.
The Logic of U.S.-China Competition
The U.S.-China relationship is a “cooperative rivalry,” in which the terms of competition will require equal attention to both sides of the oxymoron.
Opioid Whack-a-Mole
With the arrival of “iso,” Chinese drug manufacturers have found a new way to tap into America’s huge demand for opioids.
The Czech Man in China
Before Petr Kellner died last month, he was the richest man in the Czech Republic — in large part because of his Home Credit business...
The SPAC Craze Reaches China
‘Special Purpose Acquisition Companies’ offer Chinese companies what they want: a quick and easy way to get foreign capital and a foreign listing.
Weakening Links
LinkedIn is apparently being punished by Chinese internet regulators for not censoring aggressively enough — a particularly inopportune setback for the social media giant's parent...
Red Curaçao
Curaçao’s fledgling stock exchange intended to attract Latin American companies seeking to raise money from European investors. Instead, Chinese firms came.
A Kernel of Hope
During the past year, U.S. corn exports to China have reached record levels. Will the surge last?