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).
What should have been a hot public offering in a hot battery sector barely made even. It’s a tough environment and these are tough times for Hong Kong IPOs. Even for companies backed by state-owned Chinese defense equipment companies.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Monday October 6
China’s first tier cities now feature a range of ‘smart city’ technology, including 3D spatial planning and digital city twins, smart pipes for water and heat conservation, and early warning rail and subway monitoring systems.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Wednesday October 5
With China’s largest reserves of lithium as well as an abundant supply of hydropower, China’s electric battery industry is migrating to the western province known for its spicy food.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Tuesday October 4
As the penetration rate of electric cars approaches 25% in China, China’s lithium battery companies want a piece of the insane profits to be made from extraction and processing raw materials.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Monday October 3
Sales of large motorcycles are increasing in China as young people are biking as a hobby and a social media trend. But getting a number plate is difficult.