Exclusive: Arvind Krishna, chief of IBM Corp. has explained the company’s rationale for closing its R&D units in China, citing the need to focus on several strategic sites in the U.S and India. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-12/exc…

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Two senior government officials have been booted from the Communist Party of China over allegations that include illegal possession of classified documents. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-12/two…

Energy Insider: We wrap the biggest news in climate and energy, including: - Chinese solar giants’ first-half profits in free fall - Green electricity certificates get new rules - Another turbine giant bets on green hydrogen in Spain caixinglobal.com/2024-09-12/ene…

In Depth: As Chinese PE/VC firms try to recoup their investments in startups amid a downturn in the IPO market, many are turning to the courts to force owners to buy back their equity. It’s having limited success. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-12/in-…

While Beijing is to hold a huge lantern festival, people across the country will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival through traditional crafts, activities and foods, such as mooncakes. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-12/gal…

Huawei has begun taking preorders for the second electric vehicle co-developed with automaker Chery, after overcoming production hurdles with their earlier model. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-12/hua…

The fall in Chinese property prices is an expected adjustment in the broader economic development process, similar to trends seen in global markets, said Yang Fan, head of China and Hong Kong research at CLSA. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-13/chi…

Canada is launching a 30-day consultation period to consider the imposition of a surtax on batteries, battery parts, semiconductors, critical minerals and metals and solar products from China. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-13/can…

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Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has kicked off a two-week campaign to pick the successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as it seeks to win back public trust eroded by a political funds scandal. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-13/jap…

On today’s #Podcast: - Indonesia woos Chinese investment in solar, EV battery production - Beijing to launch anti-discrimination probe after Canada hikes EV tariffs - Mercedes-Benz plans $2 billion joint investment in China to regain lost ground caixinglobal.com/2024-09-13/cai…

Commentary: Careful tailoring of policy to the unique characteristics of coal mine methane in China will ensure the country’s reduction strategy for the damaging greenhouse gas is more than hot air. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-13/com…

In Depth: Hong Kong residents have long traveled to the Chinese mainland to save money shopping or dining out. Increasingly, they are also crossing the border for medical treatment, eschewing their own well-regarded heath care system. Why? caixinglobal.com/2024-09-13/in-…

Singapore and Dubai, both scarce in resources, have become exemplars of economic success by maximizing geographic and human capital advantages through financial deregulation, free capital flows, welcoming talent, and adherence to laws and regulations. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-13/hon…

Chart of the Day: The number of inbound travelers to the Chinese capital in recent months has exceeded pre-pandemic levels, with more arrivals now coming from Asia and Russia, and fewer from the U.S., official data showed. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-13/cha…

A man who was once in charge of combating graft at ICBC has pleaded guilty to accepting more than $2.4 million in bribes in exchange for favors, including help with securing job promotions. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-13/icb…

China’s legislature has approved a long-awaited plan to gradually raise the retirement age by as much as five years over the next decade and a half, as the graying nation seeks to ease pressure on its pension system. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-13/chi…

Analysis: China’s solar makers are going global, but they’re not all taking the same path. Giants like Longi are boosting production capacity in the U.S. thanks to subsidies, while some are turning to the Middle East and Southeast Asia to evade tariffs. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-13/ana…

PwC China has been hit with a record penalty of $62 million along with a six-month shutdown for its fraudulent auditing work for a key subsidiary of collapsed real estate giant Evergrande. caixinglobal.com/2024-09-13/pwc…