Feng Bo faces five years behind bars for fraud and assisting in fabricating evidence while advising a loan-shark — but the ‘so-called criminal actions’ fell under a lawyer’s normal professional conduct, his defense argues
Regional chain Pangdonglai has received acclaim for its commitment to customers and treatment of its employees — and the competition has taken notice
New monetary tools give markets a shot in the arm, but China needs to solve property slump if it is to last, say experts
High-end restaurants in big cities have been losing business to more budget-friendly compeitors, pushing some to launch more affordable options for diners
Firms are struggling amid unpaid bills, shrinking liquidity and the real estate slump
Although the Shanghai government is driving the deal, the track record of successful securities firm mergers in China is poor and the two companies face a host of challenges
Legal experts are pushing to reform the practice of collective punishment, which can cause law-abiding citizens to lose their shot at joining the civil service or getting into the military
Despite the city’s high-quality medical system, residents are increasingly traveling north for access to more affordable and varied treatments
Firms are winning court cases to compel portfolio companies who miss IPO deadlines to buy back their shares, but many business owners are still not paying up
Central bank aims to avoid systemic risks as concern grows of a possible reversal of the high demand that's pushed yields down to record lows
Price wars, trade roadblocks and threats from emerging tech are among the headwinds facing the world’s largest EV-battery maker
New guidelines from a leading medical advisory body incorporating blockbuster medications such as Ozempic into more traditional weight loss treatments could change the lives of millions and bolster already soaring sales for drugmakers
Automakers and dealers must play a central role in creating a roadmap for a more stable future for the fledgling sector, industry players say
Firms’ dependence on underwriting and trading debt securities surges amid regulatory gaps
Chinese carriers are focusing on adding flights to the Middle East, to bolster trade links and connect to major hubs
Ocean freight rates are surging as global capacity remains tight, while the local market has descended into a price war to secure orders in the face of weak domestic demand
As more merchants protest an opaque regime of fines, critics say the e-commerce company is dragging its rivals to a race to the bottom
Experts weigh in on how the country’s legislature should amend the 45-year-old criminal procedure law to better balance the powers of the judicial system with the legitimate rights of suspects and defendants
Sales of the vehicles in China jumped 142% in the first five months of this year as pressure builds to clean up polluted regions
Fast fashion giant Shein, upstart Temu, AliExpress, and newcomer TikTok Shop are reshaping the industry by connecting consumers directly to China’s manufacturing power
Cities across China are following the industrial metropolis’ lead and buying up unsold homes and turning them into affordable housing
BYD chief appears to shift stance on the technology as China’s government throws its weight behind autonomous cars
While lenders want to raise savings rates to attract funds, regulators want to lower them to curtail the amount of idle cash in the financial system and protect banking profits
The tablets have been a hit with parents in the wake of China’s ban on after-school tutoring, but the devices won’t replace the teacher just yet
Stricter guidelines and more policy support could buoy relaunched scheme, which was shelved in 2017 due to poor performance
Price of pollution permits surges as policymakers beef up fines for non-compliance and look to end ‘quota hoarding’
A record low birth rate and the shuttering of traditional industries has left thousands of rural schools without any students, forcing a scramble by the government to consolidate the education system
Chinese lenders are seeking out new areas for growth as the credit card business slumps and property downturn stunts mortgage demand
Industry downturn means debt-laden ChemChina, which acquired the Swiss firm for $43 billion seven years ago, is unlikely to see the cash windfall it was hoping for
The country’s system for negotiating drug prices is making it hard for the companies to make money, both at home and abroad