A family of biotech contracting companies in Wuxi has begun selling offshore assets under pressure from Western governments worried about national security. Will other Chinese drugmakers with overseas assets be forced to follow suit? And a family feud in Shanghai has left a $1 billion luxury villa complex in limbo. How much risk does this kind of f…

The new U.S. Trump Administration will need to decide whether to continue earlier policies on restricting trade and IPOs by Chinese companies. Will it break with the previous Biden administration on issues like the TikTok ban, or will it get even tougher?بقلم Bamboo Works

Alibaba has announced a plan to sell its majority stake in Sun Art, operator of the popular RT-Mart supermarket chain. Is this the end for Alibaba's new retail vision combining e-commerce with brick-and-mortar stores? And a mining startup called Jiaxin has unveiled a plan to list shares in both Hong Kong and Kazakhstan, where it's developing a tung…

Chinese companies are increasingly choosing Hong Kong over New York for their offshore listings. What's driving this tide? And some of those same companies that have listed in Europe are finding a lack of interest from investors in Germany, Switzerland and London. Why the cold reception?بقلم Bamboo Works

China’s bubble tea IPO ban ends with the resumption of Guming’s Hong Kong listing. What’s changed in the market? And a nuts and bolts maker called ZJK soared on hopes for a deeper Nvidia partnership. Are the company’s big stock gains justified?بقلم Bamboo Works

GM takes a $5 billion charge related to its struggling China business. Where did the auto giant go wrong in the world’s largest car market? And China probes Nvidia for antitrust behavior in a 4-year-old chip acquisition. Is the move politically motivated?بقلم Bamboo Works

Robotaxi operator Pony.ai has raised more than $400 million in its U.S. IPO. What political risks could it face in the future? And jewelry store operator Mokginran has raised a smaller $67 million with its Hong Kong listing. But will it take a blow from China's cooling appetite for gold?بقلم Bamboo Works

The value of McDonald's China operation has plunged by more than half in the last year. What's causing the indigestion? And 91 companies get their drugs added to China's national health plan. But are the steep discounts needed to make the cut really worth it?بقلم Bamboo Works

A company called Huoli has applied to become China's online travel agent to list in quite some time. Will investors buy into its story, especially as the travel market starts to slow? And auto trader Cango is trying to export used Chinese cars in its pivot from the slowing domestic car market. Will foreign buyers be interested in owning such cars?…

Donald Trump wasn't too friendly to Chinese companies his first time as president, trying to ban TikTok and delist many firms from Wall Street. Can we expect more of the same in Trump 2.0? And a property developer called CIFI has advanced a plan to reorganize its offshore debt at lightning speed. Could this mark the start of new era for Chinese dev…

CICC has been fined for its lax due diligence with IPO candidate S2C. Does this signify the start of a new regulatory crackdown? And Huawei beta tests the latest rendition of its Harmony smartphone operating system. Does it have a realistic chance of competing with Apple's iOS and Android?بقلم Bamboo Works

Horizon Robotics and WeRide have raised more than $1 billion combined in their IPOs in Hong Kong and New York. Does this mark the start of a new listing wave? And Alibaba looks to sell Sun Art, owner of the RT-Mart hypermarket chain. Does this mean Alibaba's "new retail" vision is dead?بقلم Bamboo Works

China's car sales returned to growth in September, finally reversing six months of declines. Is this the start of a turnaround for the sputtering industry? And Delta will resume its L.A.-to-Shanghai flights after more than a three years suspension. Why are the US-to-China routes taking so long to come back?…

China and the EU are trying to reach a deal to avoid EU tariffs on Chinese EVs. But is there too much distance between the two sides? And Indonesia asks Apple and Google to evict China's popular Temu e-commerce app from their local app stores. Will the two app store giants comply?بقلم Bamboo Works

China's securities regulator puts the brakes on new bubble tea IPOs in Hong Kong. Is this China's latest step to assert its authority over the former British colony? And former drug making highflyer Ascletis has become revenue-less after its earlier drugs fizzled. Now the company is hoping to revive its fortunes with a new weight-loss drug from the…

Uber will offer WeRide robotaxi services starting in the UAE. Is this a big deal, or mostly symbolic? And Starbucks names a new China CEO to revive its flagging local operation. Will that be enough to tackle the challenge from low-price companies like Luckin and Cotti?بقلم Bamboo Works

PwC has received a record fine in China for lapses in its audits of failed developer Evergrande. Is this the end of the road for PwC in China? And EV battery system maker Octillion finds new life in India after its biggest China customer hits the skids. Is this the road to the future for Chinese EV component makers?…

The US closes a loophole that allowed Temu and Shein to import goods duty-free. How will this impact their sales? And sales of Chinese EVs passed gas-powered cars for a second straight month in August. Has the EV era finally arrived?بقلم Bamboo Works

Commercial planemaker Comac has delivered its first C919 jets to China Southern and Air China. When will foreign airlines start to consider buying these challengers to Boeing and Airbus? And sanitary products maker Hengan sees a big future in adult disposable diapers as China's population ages. But will consumers really consider such a product?…

A growing number of Chinese solar panel makers are falling into the red due to huge overcapacity and resulting price wars. What's needed to bring the industry back to health? And the Xinhua news agency warns against the addictive nature of 'blind box' collectible toys. Does this signal a new government crackdown ahead?…

Bondholders of struggling developer Sino-Ocean have flatly rejected its debt restructuring proposal. Does that spell the end for the company? And Alibaba's shares could become available to Mainland investors as soon as the end of this month. What kind of upside could that bring to the sagging stock?بقلم Bamboo Works

Index compiler MSCI has removed nearly 200 China stocks from its indexes this year. Why the sudden change of heart on China? And YXT.com stock drops 9% in its Nasdaq trading debut after pricing weakly. Why are investors worried about this adult education company?بقلم Bamboo Works

A popular livestreaming host parts ways with e-commerce company East Buy. How will the company move past the crisis? And solar farm operator Xinyi Energy sings the profit blues. Why is China's solar energy market suddenly looking far less bright?بقلم Bamboo Works

Luckin's same-store sales and margins plunged in the second quarter. Will it fall into the red under the challenge from upstart rival Cotti Coffee? And China imposes export restrictions on drone components with defense applications. Will that have any impact on the West?بقلم Bamboo Works

China trials a plan to prop up its property market with affordable housing plan. But will it solve the oversupply problem? And lithium miners are singing the blues as prices plunge from recent highs. What's behind the bubble for this important new energy metal?بقلم Bamboo Works

EU nations are divided on whether to levy long-term tariffs on Chinese EVs. What's behind the divisions? And Shanghai looks to attract more global performers like Taylor Swift. What's behind the change of heart?بقلم Bamboo Works

A year and a half after ending its Covid restrictions, flights between China and Europe are still well below pre-pandemic levels. What's holding things back? And a steady flow of autonomous driving companies are suddenly accelerating towards IPOs in the US and Hong Kong. What's fueling the drive, and will investors buy into it?…

After getting rejected in the U.S. and hitting headwinds in London, fast fashion sensation Shein may be taking its mega-IPO to Hong Kong. But will investors buy into its profitable but controversial story? And hotpot chain Haidilao steps up its global expansion with spinoffs and separate listings for its Super Hi brand. Will this become China's fir…

China is on track to reach its 2030 goal for solar and wind power installations by the end of this year, and could double the figure by 2030. What's driving this massive new energy buildup? And DiDi is back on a growth track with revenue zooming ahead 15% in the first quarter. Will the company seize the momentum to relaunch its stalled IPO plan?…

The EU slaps Chinese EVs with tariffs of up to 38%. How will China respond? And Lenovo enters a major new partnership with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. What's driving this alliance?بقلم Bamboo Works

A growing number of foreign law firms are leaving Shanghai. Is the exodus due to slowing business, or are political forces at work? And Hello Group, often called the Tinder of China, reports a third year of revenue contractions. Why aren't young Chinese in the mood for love?بقلم Bamboo Works

China has set up a $50 billion fund to support its microchip sector. Will the big bucks be enough to overcome U.S. sanctions? And a growing number of Chinese companies dump PwC as their auditor. Is the flight related to PwC's role as auditor for insolvent developer Evergrande?بقلم Bamboo Works

KFC and others are fined after some of their outlets refuse to take cash. Is cash becoming an endangered species in China? And a group led by former L.A. Dodgers owner Frank McCourt assembles a bid for TikTok's U.S. operations. Will TikTok change its mind and decide to sell?بقلم Bamboo Works

The U.S. raises tariffs on Chinese EVs to 100% from 25%. Will China retaliate? And China announces plans to buy up homes to boost its sagging property market. But will local governments go along with the pricey plan?بقلم Bamboo Works

The EU has launched a new probe after European firms complained of restricted access to China's huge medical equipment procurement market. Is the EU getting more aggressive on China's trade practices? And used car specialist Autostreets applies for a Hong Kong listing, touting a coming boom in Chinese used car sales. Why have Chinese traditionally …

Much has been said about China's suffering property developers, but construction material makers are also in trouble. Will the government come to their rescue? And offshore China stocks enter bull territory with a 25% rally for the Hang Seng Index. What's driving this sudden surge, and will it last?بقلم Bamboo Works

Ping An Trust has missed a $100 million payment on a wealth management product tied to Zhenro, a property developer. Does this show the woes afflicting China's trust industry are creeping up the food chain to top-tier names like Ping An? And leading automaker SAIC has sold 51% of its India venture to local partners for $624 million. Is this purely …

Fitch has lowered its outlook on China's sovereign rating to "negative," citing economic uncertainty. What does this mean for investors, and what's the likelihood of an actual ratings downgrade? And China has ordered all hotels rated three stars or higher to accept foreign credit cards. Will this help to bring back foreign travelers after three yea…

China accuses US of unfair EV subsidies at the WTO. Will the US fight back with a counter claim against Chinese EVs? And Alibaba cancels an IPO for its Cainiao logistics unit. Is its bigger plan to break up the company falling apart?بقلم Bamboo Works

China exempts most foreign firms from worrisome data requirements. But will it change its mind later? And a leading fintech lender offers a massive dividend. But shareholders worry more about its rapidly shrinking size.بقلم Bamboo Works

Nissan and Honda weigh major cuts of up to 30% in their China car production. What's driving the trend, and is it likely to speed consolidation in the over supplied industry? And shares of drugmaker CStone fell 40% after it was booted from the Hang Seng Index and China stock connect program due to drops in its stock price. Was the selloff the resul…

After two years of suffering, Chinese stocks are showing some new signs of life. But is this fledgling bull market for real? And China's leading bottled water brand, Nongfu, has come under attack from nationalists for its red bottle caps said to look like the Japanese flag. How big a risk are such attacks, and is the problem worsening?…

President Joe Biden has launched an investigation into whether Chinese new energy vehicles could pose a national security threat. Does that mean the end of the road is near for Chinese NEVs in the world's largest economy? And beverage tycoon Zong Qinghou is dead at the age of 79. Why was he so controversial, and why does China no longer churn out t…

Foreigners are putting a pause on their China investments, as a new AmCham survey shows a record 40% of respondents won't make any new investment in the next three years. Has the bloom finally come off the China investment rose? And Bamboo Works' 2023 annual review shows that new energy and e-commerce were the hottest topics for China stock buyers …

China's debt-to-GDP ratio swelled to 288% last year, up 13.5 basis points and a huge level by any standard. Is this kind of debt level sustainable, or will something have to give? And a company called Arrivent has just listed in New York, banking on its licensing deal for a made-in-China cancer drug to make its own big money by selling the drug in …

A Hong Kong judge has ordered embattled developer Evergrande to liquidate after it failed to reach a debt restructuring deal with its foreign creditors. But will Beijing play ball? And China's private airlines flew into the black last year with big profits on a wave of "revenge travel," but big state carriers continued to post massive losses. What'…

After years of hesitation, China is finally embracing genetically GMO crops with its approval of some genetically modified types of soybeans and corn. What's leading Beijing to change its mind? And sportswear sensation Anta has applied to spin off and list its foreign Amer unit in New York, just five years after purchasing the company. Will investo…

Chinese premier Li Qiang told the World Economic Forum that China's economy grew 5.2% in 2023. But will it be able to maintain that growth this year? And China's internet regulator is probing fast fashion sensation Shein for its data handling practices. Will that derail the company's plans for a mega-IPO in New York?…

AstraZeneca has offered to buy money-losing Gracell Biotech for up to $1.2 billion, in a first-of-its kind M&A for a Chinese drug startup. Will China approve the deal? And e-commerce company East Buy's CEO gets sacked under pressure from its top online salesman. How much power do such influencers wield at Chinese internet companies?…

China's big national banks are growing wary of their smaller regional counterparts. Will this put further pressure on the smaller lenders, many of which are already struggling? And two leading bubble tea makers file for Hong Kong IPOs. Will investors scoop up their shares, or shun them over concerns about China's slowing economy?…