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The Continuing Saga of China’s Ant Group

The Continuing Saga of China’s Ant Group

By Megha Shrivastava
2 years after its IPO was scuttled, Ant Group is finally being allowed to increase its capital – with several caveats.
China’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Anti-corruption Campaign Snares Former Hangzhou Party Secretary

China’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Anti-corruption Campaign Snares Former Hangzhou Party Secretary

By Jesse Turland
Zhou Jiangyong was judged to have facilitated the “disorderly expansion of capital,” which some are interpreting as a warning sign for Alibaba’s Jack Ma.

The Ant Group Incident Reveals the Fragile Future of Innovation in China

The Ant Group Incident Reveals the Fragile Future of Innovation in China

By Zhuoran Li and Gavin Xu
Increasing CCP control, coupled with bureaucratic infighting, decreases the incentives for private companies to try new things.

Zhang Jian Vs. Jack Ma: CCP Capitalism

Zhang Jian Vs. Jack Ma: CCP Capitalism

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Elisabeth Köll.

Ant Group’s Year of Reckoning?

Ant Group’s Year of Reckoning?

By Eleanor Albert
The targeting of the fintech giant may be part politics, part personal, and part regulatory reform.
Market Debut of Chinese E-finance Giant Ant Group Postponed

Market Debut of Chinese E-finance Giant Ant Group Postponed

By Associated Press
It was hoped that Ant's debut would put a spotlight on China’s economic rebound from the pandemic.

Alibaba’s Jack Ma Sparks Debate Over China’s Long Working Hours

Alibaba’s Jack Ma Sparks Debate Over China’s Long Working Hours

By Christopher Bodeen and Wang Shanshan
The long-held expectation of long hours and weekend work is now sparking a backlash.
The Curious Case of Jack Ma at West Point

The Curious Case of Jack Ma at West Point

By Bonnie Girard
Why did the U.S. Military Academy invite a Communist Party member who made his billions selling counterfeit goods?

Will Alibaba Be the First Chinese Company Punished by Trump?

Will Alibaba Be the First Chinese Company Punished by Trump?

By Charlotte Gao
Trump reveals that a very big fine will come out soon over Chinese intellectual property theft .

What’s Behind Alibaba’s $25 Billion in Sales on Singles’ Day?

What’s Behind Alibaba’s $25 Billion in Sales on Singles’ Day?

By Charlotte Gao
China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba Group generated a record 168.2 billion yuan in sales on Singles’ Day

Asia's Richest Man, Jack Ma, Has Huge Ambitions for Alibaba

Asia's Richest Man, Jack Ma, Has Huge Ambitions for Alibaba

By Charlotte Gao
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba celebrates its 18th anniversary.
US-China Business Leaders Summit: A Talk That Didn’t Achieve Much?

US-China Business Leaders Summit: A Talk That Didn’t Achieve Much?

By Charlotte Gao
It might be a show, but that is the goal.

China's Richest Man Jack Ma Leads Chinese Business Tycoons to US

China's Richest Man Jack Ma Leads Chinese Business Tycoons to US

By Charlotte Gao
During ‘Made in America’ Week, Ma and Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman co-host the US-China Business Leaders Summit.
Willing Proxies Give China’s Censors a Global Reach

Willing Proxies Give China’s Censors a Global Reach

By Sarah Cook
"Private citizens and nongovernmental institutions are playing a growing role in advancing Beijing’s agenda."

Chinese Firms Buy Up Global Sporting Icons

Chinese Firms Buy Up Global Sporting Icons

By Cal Wong
China's sports investments -- overseas and at home -- are booming, thanks to friendly government policies.

Asian Philanthropy: Strategic Social Stewardship

By Mercy A. Kuo and Angie O. Tang
Philanthropy from the region is growing, despite some significant challenges.

How Many Billionaires Are There in Asia?

How Many Billionaires Are There in Asia?

By Anthony Fensom
A lot, according to the most recent ‘billionaire census.’ And the number looks set to grow.
No One Who Bought Alibaba Stock Actually Owns Alibaba

No One Who Bought Alibaba Stock Actually Owns Alibaba

By John Ford
The unusual business structure of the year’s biggest IPO – and why it might not be legal.

The Risks of Alibaba’s Wall Street Splash

The Risks of Alibaba’s Wall Street Splash

By Clint Richards
The Chinese online retailer is poised to challenge Amazon, but investors should beware its corporate structure.
Why China Can't Innovate

Why China Can't Innovate

By Kerry Brown
Xi Jinping praises innovation in the abstract, but China's system is not set up to encourage innovation in practice.

Jang Song-Thaek, Zhou Yongkang Lose Power Struggles

Jang Song-Thaek, Zhou Yongkang Lose Power Struggles

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Chinese leaders praised in Western media, U.S.-China perceptions, and China’s smog problem. Friday China links

Wang Li: Qigong “Master” a Conjurer of Cheap Tricks?

Wang Li: Qigong “Master” a Conjurer of Cheap Tricks?

The famous Chinese qigong practitioner has been accused of being a charlatan.

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