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New Energy

Illustration of an Uber robotaxi by WeRide running in UAE

PODCAST: WeRide’s Spin with Uber, and Starbucks’ New China CEO

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?

Consumer

Illustration of an Uber robotaxi by WeRide running in UAE

PODCAST: WeRide’s Spin with Uber, and Starbucks’ New China CEO

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?

Healthcare/biotech

Can’t stop bleeding, HealthyWay may fail to score a high valuation for IPO

HealthyWay seeks Hong Kong IPO to staunch flow of red ink

The digital healthcare services platform counts Baidu as a major customer, as well as other firms from the pharmaceutical, information technology and insurance sectors Key Takeaways: Digital healthcare services platform…

Finance

Illustration of PwC auditors working on Evergrande construction site.

PODCAST: PwC Takes China Hit, and EV Battery Firm Finds New Life in India

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?

Ecommerce

Infrastructure/Resources

PODCAST: China’s Homegrown Jet Advances, and a Growing Market for Adult Diapers

Commercial plane maker 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?