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WiC 363 (Apr 28, 2017)

China and the World, Talking Point How a fugitive tycoon has been making trouble for China’s leaders…

“He did not fit any of the categories for the United States giving him asylum. He had a record of corruption, of thuggishness, brutality… he was ...

Internet & Tech LeEco juggles its businesses and acquires LeYoung

Jia Yueting met his wife back in 2004. Then 31, Jia had just founded an internet video firm called Leshi while Gan Wei was a student at the PLA Academy ...

China Consumer Acquisition-hungry L’Oreal looks to have stumbled with China deal

“Because you’re worth it” is a slogan used in L’Oreal advertising campaigns since the 1970s. But the French giant may rue the phrase as far as ...

M&A Shareholders swap blows at Shandong firm

When the authorities green-lighted China’s answer to House of Cards, its producers drew on real events for some of their inspiration. As we ...

Closing the door?

Property Slower sales in cities like Beijing could hurt Homelink’s IPO

On March 17 Beijing’s municipal government introduced a raft of new purchasing restrictions in a bid to cool the local property market. The policies ...

March of the penguins

Entertainment Tencent uses augmented reality as part of deal with Hollywood blockbuster

Even though he owns the largest cinema chain in China, Wanda Group’s chairman Wang Jianlin says he rarely goes to the movies. In fact, he hasn’t ...

The salt solution

Economy Consumers unimpressed as key reform is blocked by local governments

Such was its longevity, perhaps it’s no surprise that efforts to dismantle China’s ancient salt monopoly have run into difficulties. Consumers are ...

Journey complete

Society Admired director dies age 88

Hong Kong comedian Stephen Chow’s Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back was a sequel to his wildly successful first instalment of the ...

What’s in a name?

Society New rules to combat extremism in Xinjiang

In the not-too-distant past some Chinese gave their children names to reflect the country’s revolutionary struggle: Jianguo or ‘build the nation’ ...

History Lessons The treasure of Zhang Xianzhong

Most people attribute the observation “History is written by the victors” to Winston Churchill, but there is no conclusive proof that he actually ...

Tiny by Chinese standards

Economy China has 339 cities. Ever wondered what the 10 smallest ones…

China is perhaps most famous for the size of its population. Even in China itself, most daily problems are explained by the locals with this one fact: ...

Planet China The love life of American pop star Taylor Swift often makes…

The love life of American pop star Taylor Swift often makes headlines. But perhaps none has been stranger than a completely unsubstantiated bit of ...

Sino-File “It’s viewed as something quite premium and healthy”

Joey Wat, Yum China’s chief operations officer, discusses KFC’s addition of avocados to its menu, served in a series of burgers and wraps to take ...

The true home of skiing?

Cartoons The true home of skiing?

The Chinese lay claim to inventing almost everything – from football to golf – so it will come as no surprise that skiing is the latest to enter ...

Getting new digs

And Finally Overseas Chinese are moving their ancestors abroad

The Tomb Sweeping Festival is a sombre occasion where the living visit the resting places of their ancestors, making offerings to their spirits in the ...