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China's online shopping growth plunges to just 4% in July as retail sales disappoint
China's National Bureau of Statistics released economic data for July on Monday.
Alibaba Employee Was Sexually Abused Multiple Times, Say Chinese Authorities
The Chinese police account supports many allegations by a female Alibaba employee, who said she was sexually assaulted by her boss and a business client the same night.
Fired Alibaba Manager Probed for ‘Forcible Indecency,’ Not Rape
Police investigating an Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. employee’s sexual assault allegation against her boss have found no evidence of rape, raising questions about what unfolded in a case that’s shocked China’s technology industry.
China’s Education Crackdown Pushes Costly Tutors Underground
China’s latest campaign to rein in its $100 billion out-of-school education sector was meant to level the playing field for all. Instead, the crackdown is forcing tutors under the radar, making their services even more expensive -- and exclusive.
Alibaba Sets Up Harassment Hotline as Rape Probe Nears End
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will set up a hotline and create a team dedicated to investigating sexual harassment complaints, after an employee accused her manager of rape and ignited a debate about misogyny across China’s tech industry.
Alibaba declares war on sexual harassment after rape allegation
Alibaba has updated corporate rule books to ensure ‘zero tolerance’ of sexual harassment and set up a special team to check inappropriate workplace behaviour.
Alibaba Rape Allegation Reveals China Tech’s Seamy Side
Sexually suggestive office games, boozy dinners and a culture of ignoring problems have long plagued the industry. Changing it will still be hard.
China Goes After Online Insurance in Widening Crackdown
China’s banking and insurance watchdog is stepping up scrutiny of the nation’s insurance technology platforms, widening a regulatory dragnet that has roiled global investors.
China’s Corporate Intervention Drives Investors to Industries Beijing Supports
The government corporate intervention in China that has hammered internet stocks is driving investors to sectors still in Beijing’s good graces.
China’s Weibo Fires PR Executive Over Bribery Allegations
Weibo Corp., which operates a Chinese social media platform akin to Twitter, has fired a senior executive over allegations that he took bribes.
Sexual Assault Accusation at China’s Alibaba Sparks Reflection on Alcohol, Work and Women
An incident of alleged sexual assault involving the tech giant’s employees has many young Chinese examining how women bear the burden when forced drinks are essential to business.
Alibaba-Backed XPeng Shows Off Its Latest Flying-Car Prototype
Money-losing Chinese EV-maker aims to grab a slice of the increasingly competitive market
Alibaba Scandal Gives China's #MeToo Another Chance to Take Hold
Today’s top tech stories:
Chinese Bond Swings Threaten Global Debt Investors
Policy moves in Beijing are hitting Chinese corporate bonds and rippling across global markets through the U.S. and European money managers who loaded up on the securities in recent years.
SoftBank to Hold Off on New Investments in China Amid Tech Crackdown
The world’s biggest tech investor said it is holding back on new investments in China while it sees how the country’s tech crackdown plays out, in the latest sign of how Beijing’s move to tame its technology sector is rippling through the investment world.
China Wants Manufacturing—Not the Internet—to Lead the Economy
Even as Beijing unleashes a multifront regulatory assault against consumer internet companies, it continues to shower subsidies and protection on manufacturers, writes Greg Ip.
China Construction Bank Sues Suning for $255 Million on Creditors' Behalf
China Construction Bank Corp. on behalf of creditors sued Suning Appliance Group Co Ltd. to recoup about $255 million lost on debt.
Alibaba Posts Lower Profit as Chinese Tech Giant Boosts Spending
The company invested heavily to bolster its retail platforms as it faces rising competition in China’s e-commerce market.
Alibaba reports stable revenue growth amid regulatory uncertainty
E-commerce giant Alibaba vows to pay attention to new government regulations, as it reports a 34 per cent rise in quarterly revenue and an 8 per cent dip in net profit growth.
Tesla Rival Li Auto Launches $2 Billion Hong Kong Share Sale
Electric-car maker Li Auto kicked off a near-$2 billion stock offering in Hong Kong, joining a string of U.S.-listed Chinese companies in tapping investors closer to home.
