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Cathay Pacific Struggles With Aftermath of Covid, and China Crackdown

Pandemic lockdowns, on the heels of the turmoil of pro-democracy protests, hurt an airline that relied on Hong Kong as a vibrant gateway to Asia.

By Tiffany May

China Economic Conditions and Trends Nanchang (China) Property Taxes Real Estate and Housing (Residential)

Nanchang, Once a Symbol of China’s Growth, Signals a Housing Crisis

Nanchang’s skyscrapers represented urban transformation, but the city added apartments faster than its population grew. The result: vacant homes and offices.

By Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire Fu

Beijing (China) China Comedy and Humor Communist Party of China Guangzhou (China) Hangzhou (China) Jazz Music People's Daily Sakamoto, Ryuichi Shanghai (China) Social Media

China Ramps Up Culture Crackdown, Canceling Music and Comedy Shows

Performances across the country were canceled last week after Beijing began investigating a stand-up comedian.

By Vivian Wang

China Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Factories and Manufacturing Lithium (Metal) Supply Chain United States

Australia Tries to Break Its Dependence on China for Lithium Mining

Half of the world’s supply of the critical battery ingredient is mined in Australia, which ships virtually all of it to China. The government and business are betting they can change that.

By Natasha Frost and Matthew Abbott