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We updated our suite of graphics tracking the impact of Hong Kong’s National Security Law. The law, which went into effect on June 30, 2020, and the allegation of “sedition,” have been used to arrest 292 individuals, charge 159, and convict 71 as of January 31, 2024.
Among arrests under the law in recent months, four individuals were arrested for signing up for paid subscriptions to Patreon accounts for Nathan…
Six virtual asset spot ETFs debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today, but their market performance was underwhelming. By market close, the total trading volume for the first batch of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs launched in Hong Kong amounted…
China Construction Bank Corporation’s Singapore Branch has signed a Statement of Intent with Gprnt to explore ESG data model interoperability, assessment framework normalisation, and product innovation to better deploy sustainable financing to corporate clients, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. This partnership marks a significant step in fostering international collaboration between CCB Group and Gprnt to
China Construction Bank Signs ESG Platform Deal In Singapore comes from ChinaCSR.com…
Thirty-five years ago, in April 1989, Chinese students from Beijing’s elite universities began their occupation of Tiananmen Square. Their issues were different from those of American students today. Chinese demonstrators voiced concerns about corruption, inflation, the effects of on-going market reforms, and lack of free press and participatory governance. Today’s students at Columbia, NYU, Harvard, Yale, University of Minnesota, University of Texas, Brown, USC, and other campuses are mounting…
The US software giant Adobe recently announced its plan to incorporate multiple text-to-video AI tools, including OpenAI’s Sora and viral startup Pika, into the new version of its popular video editing…
Authorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region rang in 2024 by announcing an update to the region’s strictures on religious practice. Changes include new rules to ensure that sites of religious worship, like mosques, look adequately “Chinese,” and to mandate the cultivation of “patriotic” religious leaders.
Hong Kong regulators have given the green light for the launch of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) today. Fund managers such as China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd, Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., and Harvest Fund Management…
Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) reintroduced its Luxeed S7 electric vehicle today, following a string of production hurdles that plagued the vehicle’s initial debut. HIMA, spearheaded by Huawei, stands as a pivotal player in the electric vehicle (EV)…
Xiaomi’s SU7 smart electric car has garnered significant attention from consumers, with a strong initial week of orders. However, challenges have emerged, including extended delivery times, quality concerns, and complaints about the interior decor. If previous consumer frenzies over particular products are indicative, the spotlight…
SenseTime Group Inc., formerly a frontrunner in China’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector, reported an annual loss of 6.495 billion yuan in 2023, marking a 6.6% increase compared to the previous year….
