Why is China Cracking Down on Alibaba?
The Chinese authorities’ antitrust action against the e-commerce giant appears arbitrary, which will not bolster investor confidence in China’s thriving internet firms.
The Long Arm of SASAC
The state-owned enterprises reach beyond China’s borders.
The Chip Choke Point
A single machine from the Netherlands could catapult China to the leading edge of the semiconductor industry. If the U.S. allowed it, that is.
China’s E.V. Startup Boom
The country is pumping out electric vehicle startups. Have you heard about Aiways, the first Chinese electric car marketed in Europe?
China’s Falling Star
In 2017, the HNA Group went on a global shopping spree and bought a stake in Deutsche Bank. Now it is heading toward bankruptcy.
China’s Biggest Retailers
There are three things to know: digitalization, consolidation, and Alibaba.
The Crypto Kid
How Justin Sun, a Chinese entrepreneur, became one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters. (From the archive.)
What’s Behind Huawei’s Deal?
Last November, with U.S. sanctions starting to bite, the Chinese telecom giant sold off its Honor smartphone brand — to the state. Why?
The Empire Jack Built
While the business world wonders where Jack Ma is, we asked another question: Who else in his circle should we be watching?
The Playtika Prize
A hot, mobile gaming startup was born in Israel. Then Chinese investors, including Jack Ma, bought it. On Friday, it went public on Nasdaq.
The Bidding War
After winning contracts from the U.S. Air Force, a small Wisconsin-based company went bankrupt. Now, a Chinese businessman is poised to take control of its...
Michael Dunne on China JVs and Electric Vehicle Startups
Dunne, an expert on Asia’s auto markets, explains how cars became one of the most dynamic and competitive industries in China.