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E-payments are essential in China, but still tricky for foreign visitors
by
Jennifer Pak
Sep 26, 2024
China has simplified some of its mobile payment app set ups to make it easier for visitors, but how easy are they to use?
He bought a property in China. Nine years later, he got the key.
by
Jennifer Pak
Sep 24, 2024
Chen Peng wanted a home to attract a wife. Condo projects fraught with financial and legal battles made him wait nearly a decade.
China slows down growth in global oil demand
Sep 16, 2024
A softening real estate market and the growing popularity of electric vehicles have contributed to a drop in oil consumption.
Why Apple owes Ireland $14 billion in taxes
by
Ellen Rolfes
and Katie Reuther
Sep 13, 2024
In this week's "Make Me Smart" newsletter, we explain why Europe's highest court ruled Apple owed billions in unfair tax breaks. Plus, we explore ghost towns put up for sale and do the numbers on Chinese adoptions worldwide.
How can China make EVs that sell for less than $20,000?
by
Jennifer Pak
Sep 9, 2024
Chinese carmakers can sell affordable EVs because of subsidies, fierce competition, a comprehensive supply chain and cheap labor.
Inside China's "superchip" black market
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Aug 29, 2024
Powerful computer chips are sold in Shenzhen markets despite U.S. restrictions on exports, says Ana Swanson of the New York Times.
Does lipstick still have economic staying power?
Aug 19, 2024
Historically, when the economy gets rough, sales of lipstick go up. But for luxury beauty brands, that may not still be the case.
For public good, not for profit.
Can food tourism help China's cash-strapped cities?
by
Jennifer Pak
Aug 14, 2024
Last spring, the industrial town Zibo became a tourist hot spot because of its unique barbecue. Is that a recipe for healthy budgets?
China pledges tax reform. That is a big deal for this socialist country.
by
Jennifer Pak
Jul 24, 2024
Why China's leaders have long delayed tax reforms in the socialist country.
Will the EU follow the U.S. on economic policy and China?
by
David Brancaccio
, Ariana Rosas
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 18, 2024
The European Union relies heavily on China for technologies and products needed for the clean energy transition.