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China’s C919 Goes International: 3 Moves for Foreign Aerospace Suppliers
China's C919 jet flew its first scheduled international route to Mongolia on Aug 12. For foreign aerospace suppliers, that's an entry signal — here are 3 moves to act on it.
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Manus-Meta Deal Reversed: 4 Moves for Foreign AI Investors in China
China ordered Meta's $2 billion Manus acquisition unwound and Tencent became the top backer. Here are 4 moves foreign investors need to clear China's new AI deal review.
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Hong Kong Launches First Regulated Stablecoin: 4 Practical Moves for Foreign Companies
Anchorpoint, a Standard Chartered-led venture, launched HKDAP — Hong Kong's first regulated fiat-backed stablecoin — on August 12. What it means for foreign corporate treasury, cross-border payments, and fintech licensing strategy in Greater China.
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China Tightens Consumer Lending: 4 Market Entry Moves for Foreign Fintech Firms in 2026
China is capping consumer loan rates at 14.8% APR and tightening online lending licenses. This briefing outlines four market-entry moves for foreign fintech firms navigating the new regulatory landscape.
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Alibaba Cloud Cuts Data Center Delivery to 100 Days: 4 Moves for Foreign Companies
Alibaba Cloud now delivers AI data centers in 100 days via modular design, cutting costs more than 10% and planning to triple production capacity. Four practical moves for foreign companies planning China compute and AI projects.
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Hong Kong IPO Boom Lures Back Global Talent: 3 Implications for Your China Hiring Strategy
Hong Kong's foreign employment visas hit their highest level since 2019 as its IPO pipeline surges to a three-year high and an $8 billion innovation fund targets biotech and AI. Here's what the talent rebound means for foreign companies hiring in Greater China.
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China Power Prices Go Real-Time: 4 Energy-Cost Moves for Foreign Businesses
China's power reform is ending guaranteed tariffs and exposing businesses to real-time price swings of 300-500% within a day. Four moves to turn electricity from a fixed cost into a manageable advantage.
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How Bain Capital’s Gong cha Deal Signals China Market Entry Trends for Foreign Investors: 2026 Update
Bain Capital's acquisition of bubble tea chain Gong cha highlights a new China-adjacent investment pattern for foreign PE. Here's what the deal means for structuring your China market entry.
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Yuan Hits 3.5-Year High: 3 FX Moves Foreign Companies Should Make Now
The onshore yuan strengthened past 6.75 per U.S. dollar — a three-and-a-half-year high — on cooling U.S. inflation and resilient trade. How foreign companies should adjust RMB pricing, hedging, and repatriation timing.
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What Unitree’s ¥55bn IPO Bid Means for Foreign Investors in China Robotics: 2026 Update
Unitree Robotics opened IPO bids implying a ¥55 billion valuation on August 6, 2026, testing whether public markets will support China's humanoid-robot sector. Here's what foreign investors need to know about market access, supply chain dynamics, and competitive positioning.
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GM and SAIC Renew China JV Through 2047: 4 Lessons for Foreign JV Partners
GM and SAIC extended their China joint venture 20 years early, through 2047, ending Chevrolet sales in favor of Buick, Cadillac, localized EV development, and exports. A practical playbook for foreign JV partners.