Lee Hsien Loong on What Singapore Can—and Can’t—Teach China
As one of the Four Asian Tigers, Singapore is known for its strong economy and orderly society. The city-state, with its population of 5.3 million people, is listed by the World Bank as fourth in the world in terms of per capita income. As a...
China Trade Growth Defies Signs of Slowdown
The surprise jump in China's January Export-Import growth defies signs that the world’s second-largest economy is slowing but fuels fears of a recurrence of fake shipments.
U.S. Targets Buyers of China-Bound Luxury Cars
A Florida businessman buys new cars that typically retail for $55,000 to $75,000 in the United States and resells them in China for as much as three times those prices.
Blankfein Says China’s Expansion to Have ‘Huge Consequences’
“The China growth story is going to be the story of the next 30-40 years,” Blankfein said in an interview with Bloomberg Television.
Conspiracy Theories Abound About China’s Gold Purchases
Huge imports of gold have fueled speculation about the mainland’s intentions, including an alleged bid to launch a global monetary system.
China Puts U.S. Businessman on Trial in Mob Crimes
Vincent Wu, an American businessman, went on trial in China on Monday for allegedly heading a violent mob that kidnapped rivals and operated illegal casinos, charges he has said he was tortured into confessing.
China’s Richest Man Eyes Hollywood, Backs Animated Pic ‘Kong’
Robin Li -- chairman of Chinese search engine Baidu and president of the Chinese Cultural Chamber of Commerce of the Private Sector -- is backing a new film production venture that intends to release as its first project a Hollywood 3D...
Chinese Official Made Job Plea to JP Morgan Chase Chief
The episode underscores the dual forces driving JPMorgan and other Wall Street banks to hire the family and friends of China’s ruling elite. The banks sought to build good will with Chinese officials, who, in turn, expected favors from the...
Feasts for the Eyes, and the Palatte, in Xian, China
On the “Muslim Street” in the Chinese city of Xian stands a bronze tableau in honor of street food.
Designer Seed Thought to Be Latest Target by Chinese
The F.B.I. cites agricultural technology theft as an emerging international trend, especially in light of a case in which Chinese agents were accused of trying to steal valuable American corn seeds.
What Should the U.S. Do about China’s Barring Foreign Reporters?
Last week, the White House said it was “very disappointed” in China for denying a visa to...
China Crushes Puny US Super Bowl Audience: 704 Million Watch New Year Gala
Some 814 million watched the Lunar New Year TV extravaganza from China Central Television—way more than the 112 million viewers for the 2014 Super Bowl on Fox in the U.S.
Taiwan: The Winner in the China-Japan Row?
Dispute between two powers results in unexpected benefits for tiny Taiwan's fishing industry.
Imax Faces a Threat in China
Competitors in China could cut into Imax’s potential market share, but the company has charged in several courts that a Chinese system relies on technology that was blatantly stolen.
United Against China?
Japan invests in India, and the two countries prepare for potential hostility from China.
“Most Well-Known and Beloved Chinese Role Model”
Chinese tycoon wants to buy the Times; is he ploy by the CCP, or just crazy?
Baucus Pledges to Press China on Security Issues, Trade in Hearing on Ambassador Post
Baucus says he will hold firm on human rights, intellectual property, free trade, and marine navigation.
Mass Slaughter of Vulnerable Shark Species in China, Wildlife Group Says
600 whale sharks are being slaughtered annually at a factory near Wenzhou for foreign and domestic use.
Anxiety Rising Over Relations Between Japan and China
A "stealth war" between the second and third largest economies sparks fear amongst international businesses and leaders.
China’s Offshore Leaks: So What?
Two recent stories by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists detailed China’s elite funneling money out of China to tax havens in the Caribbean. We asked contributors to...
China Exclusive: Chinese, U.S. Presidents Possibly to Meet on Three Occasions in 2014
Possible meetings on the sidelines of three international conferences will enable more bilateral cooperation.
Is China really running out of cash?
Citibank fund transfer delays sparks concern over a possible nation-wide liquidity shortage.
Ilham Tohti’s Arrest Demonstrates China’s Renewed Hard Line on Xinjiang
Economist Tohti was reportedly arrested after 30 police raided his apartment, confiscating documents, books and hard drives. He is most likely to be charged with ‘endangering state security,’ which carries heavy penalties including life...
Li Na Beats Cibulkova to Win Australian Open Title in Her 3rd Appearance in the Final
Li Na made beat Dominika Cibulkova 7-6 (3), 6-0 the Australian Open final on January 25 to become the oldest woman to clinch the title in the Open era.
Economic Shifts in U.S. and China Batter Markets
An index of Chinese manufacturing growth released on January 23 showed that the most important cog in the country’s economy, the world’s second-largest, was contracting for the first time in six months.
China Loses its Allure
Life is getting tougher for foreign companies. Those that want to stay will have to adjust.
Why China Needs to Rethink the Way It Treats the Foreign Press
A new report on elite wealth by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists suggests Beijing may need to change its whack-a-mole strategy of removing offending reporters one by one.
Malaria Eradication—Cure All?
A novel approach, using drugs from a South China company, instead of insecticides, may make it easier to eliminate malaria. But it is not without controversy.
Carpe Coin: Crowdfunding Could Change Chinese Politics
Crowdfunding, which allows web users to contribute small sums of money to fund collective projects like concerts and films, is taking off in China—and just how far it will go is more than a business question. By allowing netizens to vote with...
Investigative Stories Delve Into the Use of Offshore Companies by Chinese
This year's first big China investigative story has come from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.
Amid China’s Anti-Extravagance Sweep
Chinese hotels are downgrading to attract business from officials who are limited by “morality” campaigns.
“Chinaleaks” Stories Censored in Mainland China
Chinese authorities blocked online access to news reports exposing the secrecy-cloaked offshore holdings of China's political and financial elites.
Report Says China’s Elite Use Offshore Companies
The report names many of China's wealthiest citizens, as well as relatives of Xi Jinping, Wen Jiabao, and descendants of the CCP's founders.
China Cannot Relax War on Corruption
(Editorial) “We should not dismiss the way Mr. Xi is trying to deal with the problem.”
China’s Scandal-Torn Oil Industry Embraces Tax Havens
“If there’s a problem you can just close the company, walk away and deny you ever had anything to do with it.”
Report Links Chinese Elite to Offshore Tax Havens
Attention is on President Xi Jinping's family and its wealth at a time when Xi has emphasized fighting corruption.
Epiphanies from Kevin Rudd
Former prime minister who spent time with Xi Jinping notes the importance of language proficiency.
More Than Half of China’s Most Powerful Officials Have Links to Tax Havens. Now What?
Relatively loose cencorship of the recent offshore tax reports has some thinking that the CCP is ready to talk.
ICIJ Offshore Records Reveal Tax Haven Clients in China, Hong Kong
More than 50 reporting partners in Europe, North America, Asia and other regions investigated 2.5 million leaked files.
How We Did Offshore Leaks China
Chinese, European and Western journalists worked together to successfully leak a highly sensitive and secretive story.
China's Princelings Storing Riches in Caribbean Offshore Haven
The documents also disclose the central role of major Western banks and accountancy firms who acted as middlemen.
Secrecy for Sale: Inside the Global Offshore Money Maze
The data illustrates the outsized dependency of China's economy on tiny islands thousands of miles away.
China Teams Up with Hollywood for Terracotta Army Superhero Movie
"Super Terracotta Warriors" is China's response to the recent slew of Hollywood films based on comic books.
A Globe-Trotting Serial Entrepreneur Finds Roots in China’s Start-Up Scene
From information technology and gaming, to local comedy, Richard Robinson knows what is going on in China.
A Globe-Trotting Serial Entrepreneur Finds Roots in China’s Start-Up Scene
From information technology and gaming, to local comedy, Richard Robinson knows what is going on in China.
How a PLA General Built a Web of Corruption to Amass a Fortune
More than twenty policemen lined up at the gate of a massive mansion in a village in the central province of Henan at midnight on January 12, 2013, loading heavy crates onto two military trucks.
Hours later—loaded with twenty crates of...
Debating China
America and China are the two most powerful players in global affairs, and no relationship is more consequential. How they choose to cooperate and compete affects billions of lives. But U.S.-China relations are complex and often delicate, featuring a multitude of critical issues that America and China must navigate together. Missteps could spell catastrophe.
China Cloning on an 'Industrial Scale'
A converted shoe factory in Shenzhen becomes the world's largest cloning centre through "handmade cloning."
China Dwarfs U.S. in Monetary Stimulus
Can China slow credit growth and money supply without causing slumps in real-estate and business?
Foxconn Reportedly Ships Nearly 1.5M iPhone 5s Units for China Mobile launch
Apple sales slow in the face of competition from Samsung, Lenovo, Yulong and Huawei.
China Pouring Billions into London Real Estate
Chinese investment in London real-estate has risen 1,500 percent since 2010.
Chinese Theme Park Plans Replica Titanic (And Yes, It Will Hit an Iceberg)
The $165 million project will be completed in two years.
Is China's Economy Headed for a Crash?
A growth model dependant on financial repression of the household sector has run out of steam.
China Stocks Fall to Five-Month Low
Declines for technology and consumer shares have overshadowed a rally for Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. and raw-material companies.
China Claims Title of World's Top Trading Nation
Despite heavy investments in technology, aerospace, and autombiles, most Chinese trade is still in low-end goods.