China Says Business Spats with Myanmar Can Be Resolved
China is pushing Myanmar's new government to resume the controversial dam scheme through friendly talks.
China Tightens the Trade Screws on North Korea
China has banned most imports of North Korean coal and iron ore, the country's main exports.
When It Comes to Luxury, China Still Leads
A younger and more sophisticated generation of shoppers is emerging, who are educated, well-traveled and tech-savvy.
The Rise of Entrepreneurship in China
The entrepreneurial spirit runs deeper than just in business. It manifests itself in the government and in the desires of ordinary people.
Media
04.05.16
Chinese Censors Rush to Make ‘Panama Papers’ Disappear
On April 3, the Washington, D.C.-based non-profit International Committee of Investigative Journalists dropped what struck many as a bombshell: news that a leaked trove of 11.5 million previously secret files from Panama-based law firm Mossack...
China’s Most Aggressive Dealmaker Started at Home, Now Reaches Overseas
Ren Jianxin recently offered a $43 billion bid for Swiss agrochemical giant Syngenta.
Depth of Field
04.03.16
Meet ‘Depth of Field’: The Month’s Best Chinese Photojournalism
from Yuanjin PhotoWelcome to ChinaFile’s inaugural “Depth of Field” column. In collaboration with Yuanjin Photo, an independent photo blog published by photographers Yan Cong and Ye Ming on the Chinese social media platform WeChat, we will...
A Dull Roar from a Hungry Chinese Lion
Chinese construction companies loaded up on machinery as part of a massive stimulus package. With a slowing economy, developers face mountains of debt.
Great Leap Upward: Behind China's $100 Billion Shopping Spree
It reflects an effort by the government to encourage Chinese companies to gain know-how and market share through foreign transactions.
Environment
03.29.16
Xinjiang Ban on Glacier Tourism Ignores the Bigger Problem
from chinadialogueThe Xinjiang government has banned tourists from glaciers under the 13th Five-Year Plan in order to try and save the...
China Banks Face Credit Risks from Ties to Wealth Management Products
While WMPs offer high interest rates, it isn't always clear what assets the funds are buying to finance those payouts.
Media
03.15.16
Taiwan’s New Direction
from Asia BlogIn January, Taiwan’s voters handed the traditionally pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) a landslide victory, giving it control of both the parliament and presidency for the first time ever. The victory came at the expense of the...
Caixin Media
03.11.16
With GE Deal, Haier Fulfills an American Dream
A U.S.$5.4 billion deal for General Electric’s home appliance division is about to propel China’s largest appliance maker, Haier Group, into the long-...
U.S. Curbs China's ZTE Exports Over Iran Business Allegations
A new U.S. export restriction against ZTE is likely to disrupt its sprawling global supply chain.
China Could Beat Hollywood by 2017
The country’s box-office sales are growing an average of 34 percent a year.
China’s Richest Man Wang Jianlin Urges Beijing to Motivate Officials for Economic Growth
Wang told an audience at Oxford University that inaction by some officials stemmed from “flaws in systematic design.”
Michelle Yeoh on 'Crouching Tiger 2,' Girl Power, and Anti-China Trump
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2 still tells a very Chinese tale.
Conversation
02.23.16
How Long Can China’s Internet Thrive if the Rest of the World Gets Shut Out?
Last week, Chinese authorities announced that as of March 10, foreign-invested companies would not be allowed...
Top Tips from China's Richest Man, Wang Jianlin
His recent book claims to give an inside look into his managerial philosophy and the values that turned his company into a giant conglomerate.
The China Africa Project
02.11.16
China’s Risky Gamble to Become a Major Player in the Middle East and North Africa
Chinese president Xi Jinping’s three-country tour of the Middle East and North Africa offers yet another example of Beijing’s expanding...
Invisible Bridges
Over the past two centuries, there have been periodic tensions between Russia and China, including some serious border conflicts, and historically Russia has usually held the upper hand. But nowadays, at the personal level, Monteleone notices a...
Conversation
01.27.16
Is George Soros Right that China’s Headed for a Hard Landing?
On Tuesday in an article headlined, “Declaring War on China’s Currency? Ha ha,” the People’s Daily attacked billionaire investor George Soros for suggesting he might short the renminbi. The Chinese currency has dropped 5.7 percent since August...
Frenzy for Foreign Condoms in China
Chinese consumers are attracted to the “high quality” of Japanese condoms.
Viewpoint
01.21.16
After a Landslide Election, Now Comes the Hard Part for Taiwan's President
Taiwan elected its first woman president on Saturday in a landslide victory that brought a nominally pro-independence party back to power after eight years in opposition.
Tsai Ing-wen led her Democratic Progressive Party to...
Conversation
01.13.16
Does Chinese Investment Pose a Threat to Hollywood?
The Wanda Group, China’s leading real estate developer, on Monday paid $3.5 billion for a controlling stake in Hollywood studio Legendary Entertainment, maker of Jurassic World, among other global blockbusters. At a time when Hollywood...
Wang Jianlin's Wanda Group Buys Legendary Entertainment
Chinese Conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group has acquired Ledendary Entertainment the Hollywood Company behind 'The Dark Knight'
China’s Obsolete Economic Strategy
China has changed dramatically over 30 years, and command-and-control economic management will not produce the results of the past.
Why It’s Getting Harder to Understand China
The depreciating yuan is exposing the increasing difficulty in getting a firm reading on economy.
Chinese Stock Plunge Forces a Trading Halt, and Global Markets Shudder
The aftershocks carried over to Europe and the United States, where markets fell sharply once again.
China's Wanda Acquiring Controlling Stake in Legendary Entertainment
Wanda aims to be a global entertainment giant, buying the No. 2 U.S. cinema chain AMC for $2.6B in 2012.
China's Markets—A Sharp Reminder on Reform
The old command model has reached its limits: if China wants things to stay the same, it will have to change.
S. China Sea Tensions Surge as China Lands Plane on Artificial Island
China's increasing military presence in the disputed sea could effectively lead to a Beijing-controlled air defence zone.
Dow Plunges After Rout in Chinese Market
Weak economic data in China spurs global selloff, while Shanghai Composite declines nearly 7%.
After Mysterious Disappearance, Hong Kong Publisher Claims He Is In China ‘Cooperating with Authorities’
Lee Bo specializes in books critical of the Communist Party.
China Selloff Sparks Gloomy 2016 Start for Stocks
A 7 percent slide in Chinese shares, sparked by weak economic data, rekindled worries over global growth on day one of 2016 trading.
Greece-Sized China Outflows Highlight Policy Maker Challenge
Investors are rushing money out of China as yuan weakens to lowest point since August.
China's Alibaba Pictures Ousts Senior Board Member After Graft Allegations
The company hasn't been able to contact the former Tencent executive since he was detained by authorities in July.
China Manufacturing Picks Up
China’s PMI rose slightly in December, but economists don’t expect significant rebound in economy.
Schoolgirl's Death Sparks Riots, Clashes in China's Gansu
The 13-year-old is believed to have jumped from the top of a tall building after being accused of shoplifting, drawing around 1,000 locals.
China Plans a New Silk Road, but Trading Partners Are Wary
Kazakhstan has limited Chinese investment and immigration for fear of being overwhelmed.
China: Scaling The World’s Highest Innovation Peaks
The word “innovation” was mentioned 71 times in a communiqué after the Chinese Communist Party’s recent plenary meeting.
Japan Protests Intrusion of Armed Chinese Vessel Into its Waters
The vessel was formerly a People’s Liberation Army Navy ship and is now operated by another department.
Chinese Official Vows Punishment Over Shenzhen Landslide
Ma Xingrui expressed remorse during a televised news conference five days after dirt and waste smothered buildings and buried 75 people.
China and Russia’s Orwellian attacks on Internet freedom
Xi Jinping’s recent speech suggests that China won’t give up nudging global Internet governance toward the “sovereignty” model.
Boeing Lands $10 Billion Order From China Southern Airlines
Boeing Co. landed a $10 billion order from China Southern Airlines Co.
After ‘Star Wars,’ Studios Ready to Battle for 2016 Chinese Film Slots
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be the first Hollywood film to play in China in 2016.
Conversation
12.15.15
Can an Alibaba ‘Morning Post’ Aid China’s Image Overseas?
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is buying the Hong Kong media group of the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the leading independent English-language newspaper in the former British colony where freedom of the press has resisted control by the...
China, U.A.E. Set Up $10 Billion Joint Investment Fund
Deal to strengthen link between China and Middle
Abe and Modi Strengthen Ties to Counter China's Rise
India and Japan took their biggest steps yet to deepen strategic ties, and it’s mostly thanks to China.
Reports: China Tycoon Appears at Event After Disappearance
The chairman of the Chinese conglomerate said he was assisting an official investigation after he disappeared for a day last week.