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China Factor Staff

China Factor staff writers cover a range of issues from Beijing’s global ambitions to the rise of China’s economy. They also serve up the latest news, views and analysis of the political landscape along with developments in science and technology in the world’s second-largest economy. Cross-Strait tension between China and Taiwan is another key area of interest as is the regional rivalry in the South China Sea. Chinese companies we cover include Huawei, Xiaomi, Alibaba, Tencent, Nvidia, Baidu, China Mobile, ByteDance, Neusoft, China Telecom and China Unicom. Banks covered include Bank of China, HSBC, China Merchants Bank, Communications Bank and others.

Chinese companies facing Wall Street crackdown

March 25, 2021 by China Factor Staff
The photo shows the Wall Street sign against a backdrop of American flags. Chinese companies face the threat of delisting in the US.

US Securities and Exchange Commission roll out regulations to scrutinize the books of listed foreign firms

Categories Business Tags Chinese Companies, Discrimination, News, US Securities and Exchange Commission, Wall Street Leave a comment

China’s regulators put the squeeze on tech titan Tencent

March 25, 2021March 24, 2021 by China Factor Staff
The image shows the Tencent logo decked out in an array of colors. China’s regulators have put the spotlight on Tencent.

Media reports reveal the online group has come under closer scrutiny following regulatory pressure on Alibaba

Categories Big Tech Tags Alibaba, Beijing, Big Tech, China Crackdown, News, Tencent, WeChat Leave a comment

Baidu’s Hong Kong debut hit by fundraising fatigue

March 24, 2021March 23, 2021 by China Factor Staff
The photo shows the swish offices of Baidu with its distinctive red and blue logo. Baidu’s listing in Hong Kong fizzled out but still raised US$3.1 billion.

China’s answer to Google closes opening day flat but still raises US$3.1 billion

Categories Business Tags Baidu, China's Google, Fundraising Fatigue, Hong Kong Listing, Kuaishou, News Leave a comment

Tesla spying? China would shut us down, says Musk

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 by China Factor Staff
The photo shows Elon Musk speaking at a conference with the Tesla brand name in the background. He is the driving force behind the company.

Media report claims Chinese military has banned Tesla cars from its bases, citing security concerns over its cameras

Categories Tech Tension Tags China, Close Links, Defense Bases, Elon Musk, News, Tesla Leave a comment

US-China talks start with a bang and end in a whimper

March 22, 2021March 20, 2021 by China Factor Staff
The image shows a brick wall painted in the American and Chinese flags. Relations between Beijing and Washington are seriously strained.

Relations between Beijing and Washington will continue to remain strained after Alaska discussions

Categories China-US Tension Tags Alaska, Antony Blinken, China, Confrontation, News, United States, Yang Jiechi Leave a comment

China court hearings for Canadians accused of spying

March 19, 2021March 18, 2021 by China Factor Staff
A dark image of a protester holding up a placard demanding the release of the “Two Michaels.” Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig are facing alleged espionage charges.

Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig face alleged espionage charges, Canada’s Foreign Ministry reveals

Categories Geopolitics Tags Canada, China, Huawei, Meng Wanzhou, Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor, News, Spying Charges Leave a comment

France bites back over ‘Wolf Warrior” attack on Taiwan trip

March 19, 2021March 18, 2021 by China Factor Staff
The photo shows the Chinese flag flying above the Chinese Embassy in Paris. French politicians have come under fire from Beijing before their planned trip to Taiwan later this year.

Chinese ambassador Lu causes outrage over plans by a French delegation to visit the island democracy

Categories Taiwan Tension Tags Alain Richard, China, Delegation, France, News, Taiwan Question Leave a comment

High-tech and high stakes in China’s intense US rivalry

March 18, 2021March 17, 2021 by China Factor Staff

Technology has become a key weapon in the stand-off between Beijing and Washington

Categories Geopolitics Tags Alaska Summit, China, Hikvision, News, SMIC, Technology, United States, Xiaomi Leave a comment

Jack Ma and Alibaba’s media empire come under Beijing scrutiny

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 by China Factor Staff
The photo shows Alibaba billionaire Jack Ma caught in the glare of a spotlight. Ma’s group Alibaba and Ant face ‘anti-trust issues.’

The e-commerce giant might be forced to sell the South China Morning Post and other assets

Categories Business Tags Alibaba, Ant, Communist Party of China, Jack Ma, News, South China Morning Post Leave a comment

Key pieces missing from the US-China diplomatic jigsaw

March 15, 2021March 13, 2021 by China Factor Staff
The image shows two pieces from a jigsaw puzzle covered in Chinese and US flags. Solving the puzzle between the US and China will prove tricky.

Toxic politics will continue to plague relations between Washington and Beijing

Categories Geopolitics Tags Beijing, China, News, Quad, Tech Row, United States, Vaccines, Washington Leave a comment
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