The Caixin Must-Read newsletter brings you the best of our coverage over the past week, handpicked by our editors.
China’s Halting Steps to Dial Back ‘Zero Covid’
As central authorities cite scientific evidence for easing travel and testing rules, local officials worry about being held accountable for new outbreaks
In Depth: Why China’s Index Fund Boom Has Been a Bust for Investors
The narrow focus of money managers and their pursuit of hot sectors have left many investors nursing losses
Top Tencent Investor Naspers Considers Selling Meituan Shares
South African media giant may cash out its $4.6 billion special dividend stake in the food delivery platform as it funds a massive share buyback of its own
Exclusive: STX Dalian Shipyard Resumes Operation After Hengli Takeover
Idled since 2015, shipbuilding site emerges from bankruptcy as conglomerate Hengli moves to expand its shipping fleet
In Depth: China’s Struggle for Data Security
Organizations from hospitals to police departments are accumulating vast amounts of personal information, but these huge stores are often poorly guarded, making them honey pots for hackers
Tencent Wins New Game License After 17-Month Drought
Authorities clear 70 new game titles amid shrinking market as state media’s tone shifts away from ‘spiritual opium’ and declares the industry technologically important
Henan City Buys 1,050 Evergrande Flats for Affordable Housing
Purchase by city of Kaifeng aims to expand local subsidized housing supply while bolstering the ailing property market
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China’s Growth Is ‘Too Slow,’ Says Top State Economist
Yang Weimin, a member of the country’s top political consultative body, said high-quality growth must be kept in an ‘appropriate range’
China Should Set GDP Target of No Less Than 5% for 2023, Top State Economist Says
Liu Shijin, a member of the top political consultative body, said momentum was building for a turnaround next year after a slowdown in 2022
China’s Rich Are Getting Richer
Chinese households entering the ranks of ‘high-net-worth families’ rose 1.9% last year to 2.1 million, with their aggregate wealth growing 27%, according to a new Hurun report
In Depth: What’s Next for China’s Covid Vaccine Strategy?
Low take-up of first booster doses and a lack of more effective vaccines are the challenges to bolstering immunity, experts say
China’s Birth Rate Plumbs Low Not Seen in Decades, Government Reports
Latest statistical yearbook says that 10.6 million people were born in China in 2021, the lowest since 1961
China and U.S. Defense Chiefs Agree to Keep Lines of Communication Open
Defense Minister Wei Fenghe told his American counterpart that Beijing values relations between the two countries, but Washington must respect its core interests
How China’s ESG Policy Is Progressing
The Chinese market still enjoys considerable room for growth, and top-down policies remain the most important force driving development of the sector
Gallery: Unique Venues for the Beautiful Game
Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Xi Calls for Improved Ties With U.S., Japan
China’s property sales remain sluggish despite government efforts, Tencent wins new game license after 17-month drought, and Alibaba posts surprise loss amid crisis in consumer confidence
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