Shanghai scientists have developed a rechargeable calcium-based battery, which they say can offer a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to the most widely used lithium-ion cells. ( read original story ...)
Leaked hacking files show Chinese spying on citizens and foreigners alike
Among the apparent targets of tools provided by the impacted company, I-Soon, are ethnicities and dissidents in parts of China that have seen significant anti-government protests like Hong Kong or ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC shares dive after $3 billion writedown of China bank stake
HSBC led the London market lower on Wednesday after a $3 billion hit to its operations in China saw the banking giant’s quarterly profits dive 80%. ( read original story ...)
Investment in focus for Shanghai this year
Shanghai held more than 50 investment promotion activities in overseas markets last year. The city attracted 6,017 newly registered foreign-invested companies, up 38.3 percent year-on-year, added Zhu. ( read original story ...)
Director who documented anti-regime protests in Shanghai arrested
Beijing (AsiaNews) – The director who produced a documentary on white paper protests in Shanghai was arrested on 5 January for “provoking trouble" and taken to the Prosecutor's Office last Sunday. ( read original story ...)
China’s new financial regulator pledges transparency to bring investors back from the brink
The Central Financial Commission has vowed to keep policies in line with international rules and avoid jarring turns in regulation in an attempt to reverse or mitigate 2023’s precipitous drops in ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE: Balenciaga Will Reveal Spring Collections in Shanghai
Balenciaga ’s last destination resort show was held in May 2022 at the New York Stock Exchange, and last December, Demna selected Hollywood to unveil Balenciaga’s pre-fall collection, alongside buzzy ... ( read original story ...)