Out with the Oil, In with the Neo-Commodities
Our infographics look at China’s role producing the commodities of the future, and the key Chinese companies that stand to gain.
Sundown for Suncity
How Alvin Chau's Suncity empire touched casinos from Vladivostok to Melbourne, and what his downfall signifies for China, casinos and Macau.
The Unigroup Bargaining Chip
Alibaba is the frontrunner to take over Tsinghua Unigroup, the debt-saddled semiconductor manufacturer.
The Refrigerator Revolution
A look at appliance brand Haier Group and how Chinese companies have come to dominate the industry.
The Trickle-Down Economics in China’s Poverty Alleviation Drive
A look at the companies that helped carry out Xi Jinping's signature policy initiative.
Microsoft’s Long Past and Uncertain Future in China
A look at Microsoft’s China business, including what’s left and the concessions it has had to make in order to stay.
The Local Government Squeeze
How China’s property downturn could shake local governments.
A Year of ‘Crackdowns’
Exactly one year ago, Jack Ma gave a provocative speech that reportedly contributed to the regulatory actions against Ant Group. A lot has happened since.
China’s Energy Conundrum
Our infographics look at the reasons behind the shortage as well as its global implications.
CATL’s Super-Charged Trajectory
How CATL came to dominate the EV-battery market, and how it has positioned itself to reap rewards from the coming boom in renewable energy.
Ping An and the Wen Family
Tracing how the stakes of Wen Jiabao's family were concealed in the now-infamous Ping An deal.
Italy’s Drone Drama
In 2018, an Italian drone company was 'secretly' sold to two Chinese state-owned enterprises. But how much of a secret was it really?