Broken Tooth’s BRI Bluff
A notorious ex-gangster is reportedly launching an illicit gambling project in Myanmar under the banner of the Belt and Road Initiative. What does that say...
The Samsung Sandwich
The Korean giant was one of the first multinationals to build a huge presence in China, pumping billions of dollars into the country and eventually...
Miniso’s Moment?
After a big NYSE debut, the Chinese retailer could face an uphill battle.
The PLA’s Unlikely Wingman
AVIC, China’s aerospace behemoth, has been known to steal U.S. trade secrets. But it's also been allowed to buy them. After the 2008 financial crisis,...
The Cobalt Empire
China controls much of the world’s supply of cobalt, raising fears that the country enjoys an insurmountable edge in developing electric vehicles. But there is...
Evergrande’s Ever-Growing Debt Problem
A look into China's second largest real estate developer's ownership, assets, and debt.
Nicholas Lardy on How China is Going From Strength to Strength
The scholar explains how China's recovery from Covid-19 has resulted in an even more formidable economic power.
China’s Investments in Israel
As a startup powerhouse and a strategic gateway in the Middle East, Israel is an attractive investment for China.
China’s Semiconductor Future: What Can $1.4 Trillion Buy?
China’s semiconductor investment should be taken seriously, but perhaps not literally.
China Memos for the Next President
Experts in trade, technology, and investments give advice on where the U.S. should go from here.
Inside Man
After a career spent currying favor with China's top leadership, is there still a U.S. audience for Robert L. Kuhn's message?
Who is Hillhouse Capital?
We dissect one of the world’s most powerful private equity firms.