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The article shows the wariness of foreign businesses about state control in China even as it reopens its borders since the pandemic given the government security measures and unexplained visits by investigators to the Chinese offices of several foreign firms. Topics discussed are efforts of the Chinese Community Party under President Xi Jinping to achieve supremacy in data control, allegations of forced labor by Uyghurs in Xinjiang, China, and changes to the Counterespionage Law.

The article reports on the strategy by technology firm Google to remain ahead of its competition against Microsoft after learning in March 2023 that South Korean firm Samsung is planning to use Microsoft's Bing as the default search engine on its electronic devices. Also cited are the new features of Bing like its artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and Google's creation of a task force tasked of developing AI products.

The article reports on cutthroat price war in the automobile market in China in 2023. Topics discussed include percentage decline in the prices of ID.3 electric cars by Volkswagen's Chinese joint venture, efforts of car brands to stay competitive amid slumping auto sales, and remarks from Tu Le, a managing director at the Beijing consultancy Sino Auto Insights.

The article focuses on the surge of antisemitism and anti-Israeli sentiment in China's state media and on its censored internet, undermining China's diplomatic efforts to position itself as a neutral broker for Mideast peace amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The article focuses on Country Garden, a Chinese property developer, denying rumors that its two most prominent executives had fled China amid a potential financial collapse, as the company races to make an interest payment on an overseas bond to avoid default.

The article focuses on China's Country Garden, a major property developer, and its struggles to repay loans and its expected default as a result of declining sales in China's property market crisis.

The article focuses on China's biggest property developer, Country Garden, making a late interest payment, avoiding an immediate default on its debts and maintaining financial viability for the time being. The company had missed two interest payments on U.S. dollar-denominated bonds last month, totaling $22.5 million, but managed to make the payment within the grace period.

The article reports on the 26-story high-rise tower built by Hubei Zhongxin Kaiwei Modern Animal Husbandry in a rural village on the outskirts of Ezhou, China that is used for pig farming to improve food production. It informs about the decree issued by the Chinese State Council in 2019 stating the need for all government departments to support the pork industry, as well as the hope from the government to for megafarms to make pork prices more predictable and less volatile.

The article discusses the recent address of China's leader Xi Jinping, as of January 16, 2023, in which he extolled the country's economy and explained that China had cut taxes and fees as well as introducing measures the ease the burden on businesses. Topics covered include the Chinese officials' embrace of a business-friendly language, the fragile state of the nation's economy and the need of China's economy for private firms to invest more, hire more and pay more in taxes.

The article reports on the tweets of Elon Musk, chief executive officer (CEO) of automotive company Tesla, that aggravated troubles facing Tesla as the company ramp up production at its factories. Focus is given on the problem of Tesla including its failure to introduce a passenger car since 2020, decline in share price and the management style of Musk that eroded his reputation. It discusses the impact of Musk's behavior on the brand and international competitiveness of Tesla.

The article takes a look on how the lack of reliable COVID-19 data make it difficult to assess the economic recovery of China. Signs that China is leveraging propaganda to reinforce its message that the Covid situation is under control are cited including the easing of zero-tolerance policy and underreporting of Covid cases. It discusses the threat of lockdowns and unpredictable quarantines for shoppers and travelers and reports the rollout of a second vaccine booster for high-risk groups.

The article reports on the causes of the growing discontent by young people in China, particularly their lack of employment and the strict coronavirus pandemic lockdowns. According to university student Mandy Liu, they have been obedient to the orders of the ruling Chinese Communist Party but it failed to keep its promises that left them disillusioned. Also cited is the move by the government to give in to the protesters' demand to relax Covid-19 restrictions.

The article talks about the documents that were obtained through open record laws which show that the conferences run by the Global Antitrust Institute presented as continuing education for antitrust regulators, are supported by technology companies that are facing antitrust scrutiny, such as Google, Amazon and Qualcomm. Topics covered include documents to show that the institute leaders have longstanding ties with the companies, and the failure of the institute to disclose its funding source.

The article focuses on China's major homebuilder, Country Garden, reporting significant losses of 7.1 billion U.S. dollar in the first half of the year, highlighting the ongoing financial crisis in China's real estate sector due to excessive borrowing and slowing economic growth.

The article reports on the attempt of state-run banks in China to boost consumer spending by lowering interest rates on deposits amid economic slowdown despite the government's lifting of zero-Covid measures.

The article talks about the economic and social impact of China's zero-COVID strategy. Topics covered include the eruption of protests against unpredictable lockdowns, extended quarantines and mass testing, the increase in youth unemployment along with declining corporate profits caused by the pandemic restrictions, and the expected slowing down of productions of computer chips and machine parts in China due to COVID-19 outbreaks and unrest.

The article focuses on the experimentation by South Korean Internet firm Naver of integrating robots to complete mundane tasks at its office. Topics covered include the robot privacy rules developed by Naver, the company's hope of writing the blueprint for the office robots of the future, and the challenge of designing robots that can move freely without disturbing employees.

The article reports on economic and political developments in China, particularly the expected return to state-controlled economy under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, who is expected to win a third term. Also cited are the topics tackled by Jinping in his speech like national security, socialist market economic reform, and corruption, as well as how Jinping's restrictive Covid policies have adversely affected the confidence of businesses and consumers.

The article reports on the move by Chinese consumers to purchase all-electric vehicles (EV) or plug-in hybrid cars due to concerns over high gas prices. Also cited are the growing number of automakers that manufacture EVs in China, the efforts by the U.S. government to convince Americans to buy EVs like enacting the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act that included tax credit for EV purchases, and some Chinese carmakers like BYD.

The article reports on the move made by U.S. technology firms Apple and Google to wean their factory productions from China in response to concerns about geopolitical tensions and COVID-19 pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions. It mentions the plan of Apple to assemble and package a fraction of its iPhone 14 in India and the deal signed by Apple contractor Foxconn to expand in northern Vietnam. Also noted is the plan of Google to move the assembly manufacturing to Vietnam.

The article reports on how the strict rules imposed by the Chinese government to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease are affecting tourists by citing the case of Nicole Chan, who was quarantined for several days after the detection of several Covid-19 cases in Sanya, Hainan during her vacation there. Also cited are the adverse effects of the strict Covid-19 protocols to the Chinese economy and the psyche of citizens, and the lockdowns imposed in popular tourist destinations due to Covid.

The article reports on the move by Chinese homeowners to organize in their refusal to repay loans on unfinished properties as a sign of a growing public defiance to the government amidst the worsening economy. Also cited are how China's economy is poised to post its slowest growth in decades caused by Covid-19 lockdowns, travel restrictions, and the declining confidence in the government, and how the real estate is adversely affected by the economic slowdown.

The article reports on the challenges facing global companies that entered the Chinese market like luxury mattress maker AH Beard as China's economy is declining due to strict COVID-19 policy. Also cited are the high unemployment and struggling housing market in China, and how factors like geopolitical tensions and the U.S.-China trade war have worsened China's economy.

The article reports on how China's zero Covid-19 policy is adversely affecting China's gross domestic product (GDP). The policy includes lockdowns and mass quarantines. Also cited are how the economic decline is putting political pressure to the ruling Communist Party, how the policy is causing social and economic instability, and the National Bureau of Statistics data showing a 0.4% increase in China's economy in the second quarter of 2022.

The article reports on the continuous use by companies and government agencies in South Korea of the web browser Internet Explorer (IE) despite the announcement by Microsoft that it would redirect IE users to its Edge browser. Also cited are the use of IE on critical banking and government-related tasks, and the efforts by companies like Standard Chartered and Naver to prepare for IE's possible abolishment.

The article reports on updates in the Chinese housing market, particularly the sudden decline in sales due to factors like huge debts and the imposition of widespread Covid-19 lockdowns that adversely affected the economy. Also cited are the huge contribution of housing to job growth and business spending, and the efforts to revive the market with strategies like reduced mortgage rates, relaxed regulations, and easy credit.

The article reports on a lawsuit filed by video producer Kevin Lloyd against technology company Google after getting fired for saying a religious group dominated a business unit at the company. Topics mentioned include the religious organization Fellowship of Friends, a California employment law that protects workers against discrimination, and a philosophy developed in the early 20th century by a Greek Armenian philosopher called the Fourth Way.

The article reports on the death of 29 people in a blaze at the Changfeng Hospital in Beijing, China due to possible negligence after sparks from internal construction ignited flammable paint.

The article reports on united front expressed by diplomats at meeting of the Group of Seven (G-7) meeting against aggression of Russia towards Ukraine and pledged to strengthen and enforce sanctions against Moscow, Russia.

The article discusses how China's leader, Xi Jinping, has introduced changes to the country's regulatory framework to give the Communist Party more control over financial policy and bank regulation, further cementing the party's oversight of the financial system. It reports that the goal is to steer China's economy away from free-market policies and towards ones that require bankers to allocate capital in ways that China wants and avoid over extending loans.

The article focuses on Susan Wojcicki, chief executive officer of video sharing company YouTube. Topics discussed include issues she has to handle in her position including BuzzFeed reporting that her company was running advertisement alongside anti-vaccine content, the platform abetting child suicide and a video showing pedophiles flourishing the site and bestiality, and how Wojcicki was trying to tame the site.

The article provides information on Inversion Space, a start-up developed by Justin Fiaschetti with the goal of utilizing the space as the next frontier for express delivery. Topics discussed include the goal of Inversion to support the desire of government agencies to send thing to orbit and bring them back to Earth, the issues raised against Inversion regarding its contribution to space congestion, and the advantage of having the company build its own parachute design and production.

The article reports on disappearance of investment banker Bao Fan reported in filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and mentions plunged share price of the investment service firm China Renaissance Holdings.

The article reports that retirees in Wuhan, China protested cuts in medical insurance as local governments struggle with added costs from China's "zero Covid" policies and a real estate market downturn, with social tensions potentially reappearing as economic growth slows and the population ages.

The article reports on the claim by technology firm Google that it is designing privacy measures that would limit the sharing of data on smartphones using its Android operating system. Also cited are the claim by Meta (formerly Facebook) that Apple's privacy changes would cost it 10 billion dollars in lost advertising revenue in 2021, and Google's claim that its privacy measures would allow developers to earn from advertising.

The article reports on the 13-year sentence meted by the Chaoyang District People's Court in Beijing, China to Canadian Chinese pop singer Kris Wu after finding him guilty of rape.

The article reports on the move by Chinese internet censors to stop or quell the growing online discussion of a rare public protest against President Xi Jinping and his Covid-19 policies amidst the upcoming Communist Party congress.

The article reports on the decision of the company Google to pursue the contract Join Warfighting Cloud Capability to provide technology to the U.S. military in 2021. The outspoken employees of the company are expected to complain about the contract which could affect the artificial intelligence (AI) principles of Google technology. The contract received priority over other Google projects in September. Also noted is the opposition of employees to a defense contract with Israel.

The article previews the Polishing Cloth for smartphones and laptops from Apple Inc.

The article reports on the lobbying efforts of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz in the U.S. to promote the creation of laws on digital currencies and gain a significant share in the market. Also cited is the move by the firm to hire former government employees to advance its goals like former President Joe Biden's aide Tomicah Tillemann, former Justice Department cryptocurrency prosecutor Katie Haun, and former Commodity Futures Trading Commission staff Brian D. Quintenz.

The article reports on a lawsuit filed by animal rights nonprofit organization Lady Freethinker against YouTube in California Superior Court in Santa Clara on October 18, 2021 for breach of contract with users when it allowed animal abuse videos to be uploaded to the platform. The organization claims it flagged animal abuse videos on YouTube. The group criticized YouTube for prioritizing profits over principles. Also noted is the difficulty facing YouTube in enforcing its rules.

The article discusses about a fight between software engineers and the online retailers of sneakers as a street wear shop in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, re- leased a hyped, limited-edition New Balance 997S sneaker in 2019, the entire stock sold out online in under 10 minutes.

The article reports on the announcement of video sharing website YouTube on September 29, 2021 of its decision to ban the accounts of anti-COVID-19 vaccine activists from its platform. Topics covered include its effort to remove all content to falsely claims the approved vaccines are dangerous and cause autism or infertility, the removal policy that YouTube has launched, and prominent anti-vaccination activists whose YouTube accounts have already been removed.

The article reports on the move by Apple in September 2021 to allow some firms like Spotify and Netflix to direct users to payment methods outside the Apple App Store amidst the increasing regulatory scrutiny of its business models. Also cited are the probe launched by the Japanese Fair Trade Commission on Apple's App Store rules, and the move by lawmakers to file antitrust bills to foster competition with both Google and Apple's app stores.