Issue 611 -

Talking Point

Why China’s Covid policy dramatically shifted this week

You may be surprised to learn that ‘goblin mode’ has just been selected by English speakers as the ‘word of the year’.…

China and the World

Xi Jinping makes his long-rumoured Saudi visit

When Joe Biden arrived in Riyadh in July, no Saudi minister welcomed him at the airport. The US president was cold-shouldered amid…

Auto Industry

BYD establishes brand in upper tier of EV firms

As a challenging year comes to a close for the Chinese economy, BYD Auto will look back on its own achievements with…

Energy & Resources

Oil deals as China positions for Russia price cap

Oil traders have been watching closely as China struggles to find ways of living with Covid-19, following nearly three years of strict…

China Consumer

Bosideng vies with Canada Goose in down jackets

Canada Goose started out selling its signature gear to fans of winter sports – catering to those going skiing as well as…

Entertainment

Can Cameron’s new Avatar blockbuster save the Chinese box office?

At the beginning of the pandemic cinema operators in China got creative in trying to repurpose their venues, which were largely closed…

Others

Week in China will shut down at the end of the year

Sadly this 600th issue is not a celebration. I regret to announce that after 14 years Week in China will publish its…

Sino-File

“You won’t believe this weight room. This is what the bubble life looks like. Where am I? What…

Complaint by basketballer Jeremy Lin about the hotel where he was quarantining in China under Covid rules. He was later fined $1,400…

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