Pension Problems
A look at the National Social Security Fund as China confronts its looming old age crisis.
Articles
Cybersecurity, Made in China
A look at Feitian Technologies, which sells security devices to Google, Symantec, J.P. Morgan and Softbank.
Out with the Oil, In with the Neo-Commodities
Our infographics look at China’s role producing the commodities of the future, and the key Chinese companies that stand to gain.
Sundown for Suncity
How Alvin Chau's Suncity empire touched casinos from Vladivostok to Melbourne, and what his downfall signifies for China, casinos and Macau.
The Unigroup Bargaining Chip
Alibaba is the frontrunner to take over Tsinghua Unigroup, the debt-saddled semiconductor manufacturer.
Nathan Law on Keeping Hong Kong Relevant
The pro-democracy activist talks about how the Hong Kong protests changed international sentiment about China and why the right to self-determination still matters.
The Refrigerator Revolution
A look at appliance brand Haier Group and how Chinese companies have come to dominate the industry.
The Trickle-Down Economics in China’s Poverty Alleviation Drive
A look at the companies that helped carry out Xi Jinping's signature policy initiative.
Microsoft’s Long Past and Uncertain Future in China
A look at Microsoft’s China business, including what’s left and the concessions it has had to make in order to stay.
The Local Government Squeeze
How China’s property downturn could shake local governments.
A Year of ‘Crackdowns’
In 2020, Jack Ma gave a provocative speech that reportedly contributed to the regulatory actions against Ant Group. A lot has happened since.
China’s Energy Conundrum
Our infographics look at the reasons behind the shortage as well as its global implications.