Performances across the country were canceled last week after Beijing began investigating a stand-up comedian.
Category: Shanghai (China)
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Why China Doesn’t Have a Property Tax
Local governments are sinking further into debt, but after years of talk, officials have yet to introduce a real estate tax.
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The Elusive Fix for China’s Budget Crisis
Property taxes would help local governments that are sinking further into debt. But after years of talk, officials have yet to introduce a real estate tax.
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Capvision, a Consulting Firm, is Raided by Chinese Authorities
The investigation of Capvision Partners comes amid increasing scrutiny by Beijing over national security that has sent a chill through the foreign business community.
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In China, a Big Auto Show Returns to a Country That Has Gone Electric
The Shanghai auto show, the largest in China since before the pandemic, had one theme: The dominance of electric vehicles in the world’s largest car market is here to stay.
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‘Zero Covid’ Behind It, China’s Economy Starts to Recover
The economy grew 4.5 percent in the first three months of the year, a pickup from the end of 2022, when the relaxation of pandemic prevention measures led to a wave of illness.
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China’s Car Buyers Have Fallen Out of Love With Foreign Brands
Domestic companies are now selling more vehicles than their multinational rivals, which have failed to keep up with Chinese consumers’ demand for electric cars and S.U.V.s.
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Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Build Shanghai Battery Factory
The facility will produce batteries the size of shipping containers to help electric utilities stabilize grids and use more renewable energy.
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Tesla to Build Factory in Shanghai for Large-Scale Batteries
The company plans to break ground this year on a plant that will produce 10,000 of its energy-storage units known as Megapacks annually.
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China’s Cities Are Buried in Debt, but They Keep Shoveling It On
The New York Times – Business:China has long pursued growth by public spending, even after the payoff has faded. Cities stuck with the bill are still spending — and cutting essential services.
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China’s New Premier Needs to Revive Growth. How Far Will Loyalty Get Him?
The New York Times – Business:Li Qiang’s business-friendly reputation could bolster confidence in China’s economy. But he is stepping into a role with diminished power under Xi Jinping.
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Why China’s Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery
The New York Times – Business:Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers.