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A New Housing Crisis Solution, and Lithium Makers Sing the Blues

China trials a plan to prop up its property market with affordable housing plan. But will it solve the oversupply problem? And lithium miners are singing the blues as prices plunge from recent highs. What's behind the bubble for this important new energy metal?

EU Divisions on EV Tariffs, and Shanghai Seeks More Global Performers

EU nations are divided on whether to levy long-term tariffs on Chinese EVs. What's behind the divisions? And Shanghai looks to attract more global performers like Taylor Swift. What's behind the change of heart?

Headwinds for China-European Flights, and an Autonomous Driving IPO Explosion

A year and a half after ending its Covid restrictions, flights between China and Europe are still well below pre-pandemic levels. What's holding things back? And a steady flow of autonomous driving companies are suddenly accelerating towards IPOs in the US and Hong Kong. What's fueling the drive, and will investors buy into it?

A Shunned Shein, and Haidilao's Global Expansion

After getting rejected in the U.S. and hitting headwinds in London, fast fashion sensation Shein may be taking its mega-IPO to Hong Kong. But will investors buy into its profitable but controversial story? And hotpot chain Haidilao steps up its global expansion with spinoffs and separate listings for its Super Hi brand. Will this become China's first overseas restaurant success story?

China's New Energy Overbuild, and DiDi Back on Growth Track

China is on track to reach its 2030 goal for solar and wind power installations by the end of this year, and could double the figure by 2030. What's driving this massive new energy buildup? And DiDi is back on a growth track with revenue zooming ahead 15% in the first quarter. Will the company seize the momentum to relaunch its stalled IPO plan?

EU EV Tariffs, and Lenovo's Middle East Tie-Up

The EU slaps Chinese EVs with tariffs of up to 38%. How will China respond? And Lenovo enters a major new partnership with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. What's driving this alliance?

Foreign Law Firms Flee Shanghai, and No Love in Dating Site's Latest Results

A growing number of foreign law firms are leaving Shanghai. Is the exodus due to slowing business, or are political forces at work? And Hello Group, often called the Tinder of China, reports a third year of revenue contractions. Why aren't young Chinese in the mood for love?

A Microchip Mega-Fund, and an Accounting Crisis

China has set up a $50 billion fund to support its microchip sector. Will the big bucks be enough to overcome U.S. sanctions? And a growing number of Chinese companies dump PwC as their auditor. Is the flight related to PwC's role as auditor for insolvent developer Evergrande? 

Endangered Cash Payments, and a TikTok Bid

KFC and others are fined after some of their outlets refuse to take cash. Is cash becoming an endangered species in China? And a group led by former L.A. Dodgers owner Frank McCourt assembles a bid for TikTok's U.S. operations. Will TikTok change its mind and decide to sell?

New US Tariffs, and China Becomes a Homebuyer

The U.S. raises tariffs on Chinese EVs to 100% from 25%. Will China retaliate? And China announces plans to buy up homes to boost its sagging property market. But will local governments go along with the pricey plan?