RedNote separates its China business, while Texas Chicken plots a massive China entry
The social media sensation RedNote is taking steps to separate its China business from its global operations.
Two IPOs: One in Autonomous Driving and One in Gold
Robotaxi operator Pony.ai raised more than $400 million in its U.S. IPO. And jewelry store operator Mokingran raised a smaller $67 million in its Hong Kong listing By Doug Young…
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?
PODCAST: Relaxing Data Requirements, and a Big Dividend
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.
PODCAST: China’s Premier in Davos, and Shein IPO Hits a Speedbump
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine 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…
PODCAST: Another foreign worker barred from leaving China, and a data security reversal
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine China has barred a top executive from U.S. risk control firm Kroll from leaving the country. Will this send more chills through foreign companies…
What do stocks that doubled this year have in common?
A-shares that have doubled this year are mainly small- and medium-sized companies that institutional investors typically avoid By Research-Select Investors buy stocks to make money, and buying stocks that…