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).
Xiaomi, the consumer electronics and smartphone company that some compare to Apple, is preparing for a big electric car reveal this year. Consumers have been eager to see images of the new car, but all they've gotten so far are leaked photos of an early draft design.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Thursday February 2
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Wednesday February 1
After three barren years, tourist sites and restaurants were packed over the Chinese New Year holiday. But now that the Year of the Rabbit has begun, consumption-led growth will depend on getting people to part with their savings and live a little.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Tuesday January 31
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Monday January 30
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Friday January 27
In order not to get COVID (again), some people will buy almost any product that claims to kill the virus or that can prevent infection.
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Friday January 20