A driller in South China’s Guangxi region is finding more business, but less success, as a historic drought pushes farmers into an increasingly costly and uncertain hunt for water
Regulators are expanding two credit insurance programs to shield businesses from the onslaught and help them shift sales to the domestic market
Reform of the Gaokao was meant to ease the burden on pupils and provide a more holistic education. But has it worked?
Ye Guofu is betting that he can use the same playbook that built the cheap-chic Chinese retailer to revitalize the struggling Yonghui Superstores
Many have resorted to salary cuts and layoffs, with some staff protesting unpaid wages, as debt mounts and recent policy reforms to reduce patient costs sap revenue
Scientists and conservationists are scrambling to save a pod of Bryde’s whales from unregulated tourism and over-fishing in the coastal waters of Guangxi
Experts warn that the medications promising to protect liver function are expensive and may pose health risks to patients
E-commerce giant is going head-to-head with market leader Meituan, aiming to win over delivery drivers and restaurants with better deals
The urgency with which banks are offloading troubled loans is reshaping China’s distressed debt market
Carmakers and parts suppliers warned the Trump administration that hiking import taxes could destabilize supply chains by triggering production stoppages, layoffs and bankruptcies
Bidding wars for small plots in coveted areas are fueling a resurgence of ‘Land King’ deals, a sign of recovery for China’s struggling property market
Canada gets threat of annexation while trade war threatens global growth
Following shifts in international business, U.S. firms are leaving as Southeast Asian lawyers move in
Surge in Treasury yields as dollar falls rattles nerves of global investors
Amid fierce competition over smart-driving systems, a fatal car crash has all involved trying to determine who is responsible when the tech fails
The industry is reliant on cross-border e-commerce, which has been hit hard by the levies and an end to a tax loophole for small packages
The South Asian country has long been a destination for investments in textile manufacturing and infrastructure, but new opportunities are opening up for Chinese companies in areas like clean energy and the digital economy
Bangkok’s drive to become Southeast Asia’s EV hub drew massive investment from China, but a mismatch between incentives and demand is fueling a glut
Analysts recommend expanding fiscal deficits and directing funds to boost household spending and public services, while also seeking global alliances
A growing number of firms are turning to a partnership model that may leave smaller firms at a disadvantage and leave them exposed to extra scrutiny under the Trump administration
The multibillion-dollar industry is wracked with ferocious price wars that are cutting into profits while shrinking investment is hindering startups’ growth
As domestic sales shrink and consumers flock overseas, luxury brands are betting that in-person events will open wallets
A ruling that led to the return of 32 macaques to the wild offers a blueprint for a fairer and more humane way of dealing with the hundreds of thousands of animals seized in China each year
Lenders see promise in M&A and cross-border financial services as their domestic business has been battered by falling interest rates and threatened by souring retail loans
The nation’s relatively low levy might give it an advantage over its ASEAN rivals, but trade tensions could ultimately upset its geopolitical balancing act
U.S. tariff rollercoaster has markets reeling. As one leader said: ‘The world as we knew it has gone’
The city at the epicenter of the powerful quake is a major hub for moving the precious stone between the country and China
The company faces slumping investor sentiment and increased scrutiny after one of its SU7 sedans crashed while using its assisted driving function
Few Chinese adults get vaccines, including seniors. While pilot programs are trying to address this, they’re grappling with organizational, logistical and financial challenges
With consumer spending still sluggish, companies increasingly prefer marketing that generates immediate sales over more long-term investments in brand building