China’s Social Credit System

Turning your attention away from fashion month for a moment, this week’s brand collaborations in China demonstrate how businesses can effectively connect with the mainland’s rising consumer demographic: Gen Z. Adidas Originals has teamed up with Shanghai-based creative agency NoTitle on a clothing capsule including Samba sneakers, while Arch by…

* The article by Mos Wu was translated from Mandarin and edited for brevity.  Emerging in the early 2000s as China’s “Queen of Retro,” CherryGun, full name Chen Xingru, has successfully navigated the country’s fast-evolving digital landscape and dynamic pop culture and fashion industries.  An internet sensation, she found success…

When solely considering investment opportunities, India is the top destination for Chinese companies, but it falls to 11th place in the overall rank as the most attractive destination when other factors are considered. In an Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report published this month, which indexes 80 investment destinations based on…

Days after a report came to light that the British police had arrested a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China, Beijing dismissed the allegations, dubbing them “pure fabrication”. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning also asked the United Kingdom on Monday (11 September) to “stop spreading false information”.…

On September 9th, Didi released its Q2 2023 performance report on its official website. According to the financial report, Didi achieved a total revenue of $6.69 billion in the second quarter, representing a year-on-year growth of 52.6%. The net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Didi was $40 million, and…

Now, you can add cutlery to the list of Cybertruck-themed products that are available even before Tesla’s truck launches. Tesla’s Chinese branch has teamed up with McDonald’s to make a special set of 50,000 “Cyber Spoons.” These spoons look like the Cybertruck with its sharp design and silver finish. They…

Beijing has advocated for the bloc's expansion to counter western dominanceVenezuela's President Nicolas Maduro shaking hands with Secretary of the Nanshan District Committee of Shenzhen City Huang Xiangyue during a welcoming ceremony in Shenzhen, China on September 9. Miraflores Palace Press Office/AFP Beijing, Sept 10, 2023 (AFP) Sep 10, 2023…

Photo taken on Sept. 1, 2023 shows the Main Press Center (MPC) for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. (Xinhua/Xu Yu) HANGZHOU, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- With around two weeks before the 19th Asian Games open in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, the Main Media Center (MMC) was put into…

The Pentagon has started to assess the possibility of developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fleet of drones and autonomous systems that officials argue will allow the U.S. to compete with and counter threats from China.  "We’re not at war. We are not seeking to be at war, but we have…

The US said it plans to sign a joint infrastructure plan with India, Middle Eastern countries and the European Union aimed at connecting them via a network of railways and sea routes, a development that comes as China builds its influence across the energy-rich region. Author of the article: Bloomberg…