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China Cuts Taxes in Shanghai Free Trade Zone to Lure Investment
China said it would cut taxes and ease restrictions on cross-border money flows in the new free-trade area in Shanghai, a move that will likely attract more foreign investment and help counteract some of the effects of the trade war.
China’s Newest Cram School Craze: Sex Ed Camps
With many Chinese schools reluctant to teach sex education, parents are signing their kids up for crash courses in the birds and the bees.
Chinese Teen Eileen Gu Grabs Golds at Int’l Alpine Ski Event
The 15-year-old’s wins at the Australian New Zealand Cup are her first since becoming a naturalized Chinese citizen in June.
‘A Little Reunion’ Dives Headlong Into China’s Thorniest Themes
The popular drama series has been well-received by viewers, who appreciate that it hasn’t shied away from weighty social issues.
Tiffany & Co. Posted Quarterly Sales That Missed Projections
Tiffany & Co.’s quarterly profit smashed Wall Street estimates, but concerns about foreign tourist spending persist and unrest in Hong Kong threaten to crimp the outlook for the year.
Costco's China Entry May Defy Foreign Retail Failures
Many foreign retailers have struggled. The U.S. warehouse giant is better placed to thrive than most.
Shanghai Costco Restricts Shoppers Day After China Debut
Costco Wholesale Corp.’s first outlet in China has capped the number of customers at 2,000, a day after it opened and was overrun with customers willing to fight over discounted products and wait hours to pay for their purchases.
The Activists Fighting to Free China’s Captive Killer Whales
Dozens of SeaWorld-style theme parks are opening across China, but they face a rising tide of criticism from animal welfare groups.
Randomized School Admissions Rattle Shanghai’s Rat Race
Parents cry foul as sudden policy shift favors the simply lucky instead of the painstakingly prepared.
Facing US Sanctions, Huawei Unveils World’s Fastest AI Chip
The product launch marks Huawei’s emergence in the field of artificial intelligence amid the US’s ongoing crackdown on the telecom giant and its subsidiaries.
The Story of an American Missionary and Her ‘Paper Gods’
Anne Swann Goodrich’s collection provides a comprehensive window into early 20th century Beijing folk religion.
China AI Startup to File for Hong Kong IPO Soon Despite Protests
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Megvii is filing documents soon for a Hong Kong initial public offering that could raise as much as $1 billion, people familiar with the matter said, proceeding despite a market downturn spurred by pro-democracy protests across the financial hub.
Tesla Said to Agree to Buy Batteries From LG for China Factory
Tesla Inc. agreed to buy batteries from South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. to be used in electric vehicles produced out in China, according to people familiar with the matter.
China Seeks to Stabilize Its Swine Fever-Rattled Pork Industry
The country’s Cabinet says it will expedite subsidies to pig farmers and promote large-scale farming to normalize the domestic meat market.
‘China’s Wikipedia’ Sued Over Playwright’s Distorted Entry
Baidu rectified the problematic page within weeks of being alerted, but a court nonetheless ruled against the company for failing to police its platform.
Guideline Clamps Down on ‘Xiaonao’ at Chinese Schools
The country’s top education, judicial, and law enforcement officials have identified seven behaviors of aggrieved parents seeking compensation that will now be prohibited on school property.
China expands Shanghai free trade zone to pull in investment
Tesla eyes business beyond carmaking, despite US trade war uncertainty
China’s First Commercially Cloned Cat Unveiled in Beijing
The British shorthair, named Garlic after its progenitor, was born from a surrogate mother a month ago.
Peking Univ. Rejects, Then Accepts, Rural Students’ Admissions
China’s college admission system assigned two students from underprivileged areas of Henan to the prestigious Peking University, but the school sparked an online backlash when it objected to their low test scores.
