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Kings of Shanghai by Jonathan Kaufman review: meet the ‘Rothschilds of Asia’
For all these fascinating fluctuations in the Cathay’s fortunes, the real star of Jonathan Kaufman’s epic family history, Kings of Shanghai: Two Rival Dynasties and the Creation of Modern China, is ... ( read original story ...)
3 Tips On Building a Business Abroad From 2 Expat Entrepreneurs
Long-time friends John Patrick Mullin and Will Corkin's curiosity and ambition led them to become serial founders in Asia. ( read original story ...)
How Chinese cronyism, secrecy and bureaucracy allowed Covid-19 to spread: Shambolic testing carried out by Shanghai firms who made secret deals with officials let pandemic take …
An investigation into China's early Covid testing has exposed a fiasco caused at least in party by cronyism that saw contracts handed to three obscure firms that had cosy ties to senior officials. ( read original story ...)
JD.com, SF, Carlyle among bidders for CJ Group’s $1 billion China logistics business: sources
Chinese online retailer JD.com, delivery company SF Group and Carlyle are bidding for South Korean conglomerate CJ Group's China logistics business in a deal that could fetch over $1 billion, people ... ( read original story ...)
American, United Pause Nonstop Flights to Shanghai Amid Concerns Over Restrictions Facing Overseas Crews
American and United Airlines are pausing plans to fly nonstop to Shanghai due to concerns about lengthy airport waits and other issues upon arrival. ( read original story ...)
China’s IPO Problem: Why Can’t Shanghai Run A Public Offering?
PetroChina launched an IPO), and was valued at $1Tn. In the next 20 weeks, the share price fell 52%. The stock never recovered. Today, PetroChina’s shares are down almost 90% from the IPO price. ( read original story ...)