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?

Kayou rides collectible toy boom to Hong Kong IPO

The maker of animation-themed trading cards and collectible toys has filed to list in Hong Kong, hoping to lure investors with its strong position in the high-margin business Key Takeaways:…
“Blind box” collectible toy seller Pop Mart announced Tuesday its net profit for the first half of 2023 jumped 42.3% year-on-year to 477 million yuan.

FAST NEWS: Pop Mart profit soars on overseas sales surge

The latest: “Blind box” collectible toy seller Pop Mart International Group Ltd. (9992.HK) announced Tuesday its net profit for the first half of 2023 jumped 42.3% year-on-year to 477 million yuan ($66 million).…