China moves to end solar bloodbath, as East Buy chases warehouse club crown
China is floating yet another plan to rescue its oversupplied solar sector, including a mass shuttering of excess capacity. Will the government-led effort work this time? And a former online educator says it wants to become the new online Sam's Club of China. Does East Buy have what it takes to succeed?
New solar policy support, and a stock market cleanup
It’s too soon to think that the bottom for the solar sector is there. But if you're a long-term investor and you're patient, you may have to wait a year or so before you start getting some meaningful appreciation in the stock price.
PODCAST: Solar Red Ink, and a ‘Blind Box’ Crackdown
A growing number of Chinese solar panel makers are falling into the red due to huge overcapacity and resulting price wars. What's needed to bring the industry back to health? And the Xinhua news agency warns against the addictive nature of 'blind box' collectible toys. Does this signal a new government crackdown ahead?
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