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In Depth: Can CATL Stay Ahead?
Price wars, trade roadblocks and threats from emerging tech are among the headwinds facing the world’s largest EV-battery maker
U.S. Lawmakers Accuse CATL of Aiding Chinese Military
Two lawmakers have called on the defense department to add the electric-vehicle battery maker to a list of companies with alleged ties to China’s military
Chinese Solar Firms Bleed Losses Amid Worsening Glut and Falling Prices
Cloudy outlook for solar industry as brutal price war pushes companies into the red
China Formally Enlists ‘Miracle’ Drug in Fight Against Ballooning Obesity Rate
New guidelines from a leading medical advisory body incorporating blockbuster medications such as Ozempic into more traditional weight loss treatments could change the lives of millions and bolster already soaring sales for drugmakers
In Depth: China’s Booming Nuclear Sector Lobbies for Green Vouchers to Ensure Profits
As pace of new reactor approvals soars, power market reform could put profits out of reach without government help, insiders say
China’s Manufacturing Returns to Modest Growth, Caixin PMI Shows
Despite returning to expansionary territory in August, the index recorded the second-lowest level this year, with exports shrinking for the first time in eight months
Investors on Alert for Another Japan Rate Hike
Bank of Japan says it still intends to raise borrowing costs, but will avoid doing so if markets are unstable
UBS Names Credit Suisse Veteran Janice Hu as New China Head
Janice Hu replaces Eugene Qian and is to lead UBS’s strategic initiatives and business growth in China
Alibaba to Allow Taobao Shoppers to Check Out Through WeChat Pay
China’s internet rivals begin to break down barriers around their online ecosystems
In Depth: Ambiguous Reef Protection Laws Leave China’s Coral Sand Traders High and Dry
Unclear definition of what exactly is illegal to harvest has resulted in a legal conundrum for small coral sand businesses, with some facing jail
African Leaders Arrive in Beijing for Economic Summit
Fourth leadership-level gathering of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation will begin Wednesday
Proactive Measures to Address the Impact of Aging
The more timely the response to aging, the more the country can maintain and mitigating the impact of aging
Can India Become the World’s Next Manufacturing Powerhouse?
To replicate China’s rise, India must rapidly accelerate production growth and increase its share of global exports
Caixin Biz Roundup: Chinese Food and Beverage Wave Sweeps Southeast Asia
EV-maker XPeng aims to manufacture cars in Europe to blunt new tariffs, Tencent-backed Black Myth: Wukong gives China’s gaming industry a shot in the arm
