Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are setting up firms across the Pacific, only to find that any investment with Chinese ties is a hard sell.
Category: China
Africa’s Debt Crisis Has ‘Catastrophic Implications’ for the World
Crushing obligations to foreign creditors that have few precedents have sapped numerous African nations of growth and stoked social instability.
China Shows Few Signs of Tilting Economy Toward Consumers in New Plan
The Communist Party rebuffed calls from economists to shift away from investment-led growth and toward consumer spending.
Is Xenophobia on Chinese Social Media Teaching Real-World Hate?
Violent attacks on foreigners have prompted a debate about extreme nationalism online in a country that heavily censors information the government bans.
Where Have All the Chinese I.P.O.s Gone?
Chinese companies’ stock market listings once flooded Wall Street. These days, China’s initial public offerings are in a drought.
Spicy Noodles and Pickled Fish: Chinese Eateries Move Into Hong Kong
As the cultural lines between Hong Kong and China blur, restaurants from the mainland are finding opportunities in the city. But not everyone is happy.
China’s Lust for Durian Is Creating Fortunes in Southeast Asia
Demand for the fruit, known for its rich taste and intense smell, has reshaped parts of Southeast Asia, where it has long been a staple.
A Big Decision for Boeing’s Next C.E.O.: Is It Time for a New Plane?
Some analysts say building a new plane soon would help the company regain ground it has lost to Airbus. But doing so would be difficult and expensive.
As China’s Internet Disappears, ‘We Lose Parts of Our Collective Memory’
The number of Chinese websites is shrinking and posts are being removed and censored, stoking fears about what happens when history is erased.
The Floating Traffic Jam That Freaked Us All Out
The coronavirus pandemic schooled the world in the essential role of global supply chains. Have we learned anything from it?