Jack Ma resurfaces amid regulatory clampdown
The Alibaba and Ant Group founder, Jack Ma, made his first public appearance in months at a video conference with rural teachers.
Pinduoduo blasted for user privacy breach, Luckin franchises: Retailheads
Pinduoduo is under fire again for deleting pictures from a user’s photo album without consent. Luckin opens up to franchises in lower-tier cities.
China builds massive Covid-19 quarantine camp for 4,000 people as outbreak continues
China is rushing to build a massive quarantine camp that can house more than 4,000 people, after an outbreak of Covid-19 this month that has left tens of millions of people under strict lockdown.
Jack Ma makes first appearance since October
Fears had grown over the Alibaba founder’s whereabouts because of pressure from Chinese authorities.
Jack Ma makes first public appearance in months in new video
Jack Ma just made his first public appearance in months as his tech empire continues to grapple with challenges from Chinese regulators.
Record 43-year sentence for insulting Thai monarchy sends a chilling message to activists
A 43-year prison sentence given to a woman by a Thai court for insulting the monarchy could be seen as a “warning shot” to protesters demanding reform in the kingdom, according to analysts.
Audi to make electric cars with China’s oldest carmaker FAW
FAW counts Red Flag limousines, used by China’s communist party leaders, among its products.
Trapped Chinese miners say thanks for medicine, call for sausages
Communication with 11 men trapped in Chinese gold mine sparks hope of rescue, but 11 are missing.
Key takeaways from the first confirmation hearings for Biden nominees
With just one day left until President-elect Joe Biden takes office, five of his Cabinet nominees faced Senate panels as part of the first step of the confirmation process.
US: China ‘committed genocide against Uighurs’
The declaration came a day before the Trump administration hands over to President-elect Joe Biden.
WeChat doubled mini program GMV in 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated consumer adoption of e-commerce on WeChat and powered growth, as confined shoppers spent more time browsing on the app.
US accuses China of ‘genocide’ of Uyghurs in Xinjiang
The Trump administration has determined that China has committed genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghur Muslims and ethnic and religious minority groups who live in Xinjiang, a remote region in China’s far west.
Biden’s pick to lead State Department to emphasize new direction at confirmation hearing
President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the State Department will tell Congress Wednesday of his plans to emphatically redirect the trajectory of US foreign policy after four years of the Trump administration, rebuilding and reengaging alliances to co…
Zhao Lusi poses for photo shoot
Actress Zhao Lusi Source: Weibo