The Year of the Renminbi?
China is confident it will have a global reserve currency soon. But the dollar has proved stubbornly resistant.
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.
The Red Capitalist
With his recent actions against Jack Ma and with measures to increase control of private firms, Xi Jinping has alarmed the corporate world. But the...
Goldman’s Big Bet
Nearly 17 years after setting up its joint venture in Beijing, Goldman Sachs is taking full control and — like Wall Street — doubling down...
Nü Problems for China’s Economic Growth
When it comes to the labor force, Chinese women are no longer holding up half the sky.
VW’s New Dynasty?
The People’s Car is attempting to remake itself in the People’s Republic. With massive new investments, VW is doubling down on China’s electric vehicle market...