Barry van Wyk spent eight years in China studying Chinese in Tianjin and working as a consultant and project manager in Beijing. He holds a Master of Arts in economic history from the London School of Economics (2005).
The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party begins in Beijing on Sunday. If Xi Jinping is handed a report with some highlights on the state of China’s economy, here’s what he might read.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Thursday October 13
Chinese pharma companies have high hopes of dominating the future of new drug development. But developing innovative treatments is costly and time-consuming, and investors don’t seem to have the necessary patience.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Wednesday October 12
The price of silicon, essential for China’s solar energy industry, has risen relentlessly for years. But supply is increasing, and this week, the government started a crackdown that might lower the price dramatically.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Tuesday October 11
Beijing has announced plans for ‘data trading system 2.0,’ but so far, the only successful data merchants seem to be criminals.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Monday October 10
NIO has entered four European countries with luxury clubhouses for customers, battery-swap stations, and an unusual retail model of renting, instead of selling. But can the new brand succeed with prices on the level of Porsche and Mercedes-Benz?