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 Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to high gas and electricity prices across Europe, where people are buying large numbers of low-cost Chinese electric blankets, heaters, heat pumps, and other products to battle the coming cold.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Thursday September 29
The infamous 2008 melamine milk scandal severely damaged the confidence of Chinese consumers in local baby milk powder brands, but a new generation of homegrown companies now dominates the market.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Wednesday September 28
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Leapmotor has made low-end cars since it launched in 2015. As the company seeks to enter the mid- to high-end market, will the new IPO funds just disappear in a forlorn struggle for profitability?
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Tuesday September 27
German high-end brand Gaggenau Hausgeräte just opened its first store in China.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Monday September 26
Trina Solar is making billions selling solar panels abroad, and spending billions in China to increase production and secure access to vital raw materials.