Chinese giants lose billions as Biden inflicts pain

Chinese giants lose billions as Biden inflicts pain

The latest US tech crackdown is threatening China’s artificial intelligence capabilities,and hurting some of its biggest companies.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz

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China’s rock star entrepreneur took on Beijing. It led to a $1.3 trillion meltdown

China’s rock star entrepreneur took on Beijing. It led to a $1.3 trillion meltdown

Jack Ma was a darling of China’s entrepreneurial scene,but a decision to roast Beijing in a 20-minute speech three years ago has had catastrophic effects on his empire.

  • byLulu Yilun Chen andJane Zhang
Out of the shadows:The $382b Chinese split that could heal old wounds

Out of the shadows:The $382b Chinese split that could heal old wounds

Jack Ma has resurfaced in China after several years out of the public view following a very public spat with Beijing. His return has coincided with the carving up of the company that made him one of the world’s richest people.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Chinese giant to split up $328b empire in radical overhaul

Chinese giant to split up $328b empire in radical overhaul

E-commerce giant Alibaba has announced radical overhaul of the 24-year-old company,addressing one of Beijing’s primary goals during its sweeping crackdown on the technology sector.

  • byJane Zhang
Why the return of a Chinese tycoon is such a big deal
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Inside China

Why the return of a Chinese tycoon is such a big deal

Jack Ma fell out of favour after criticising Beijing. But he has unexpectedly resurfaced,potentially signalling a major shift from Xi Jinping.

  • byMatt Oliver
New premier the second-most powerful man in modern China

New premier the second-most powerful man in modern China

Chameleon,faceless man or quiet economic agitator,one way or another,Australia will want to get to know Li Qiang.

  • byEryk Bagshaw
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China’s tech rainmaker vanishes,and so does business confidence

China’s tech rainmaker vanishes,and so does business confidence

People are concerned that the authorities can make anybody disappear without legal processes,and that it can happen to anyone,anytime and anywhere.

  • byLi Yuan
China’s billionaire entrepreneurs were rock stars. They are now the outsiders
Analysis
Inside China

China’s billionaire entrepreneurs were rock stars. They are now the outsiders

Wealthy and powerful entrepreneurs in China were once idolised by the public,doted on by the government and courted by foreign investors. But now they are keeping a low profile or leaving the country altogether.

  • byKeith Bradsher
Fatal mistake:Chinese tycoon Jack Ma is losing the grip on his empire

Fatal mistake:Chinese tycoon Jack Ma is losing the grip on his empire

As a Chinese success story,Alibaba is unrivalled. Its founder soared in power and prestige but an error in judgment has sparked his downfall.

  • byGareth Corfield
Wave of disruption:China’s crackdowns leave investors confused

Wave of disruption:China’s crackdowns leave investors confused

Looking at what China has done over the past week,it’s no wonder investors and creditors are scratching their heads.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Financial loss,net gain:the WTA takes a stance
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Financial loss,net gain:the WTA takes a stance

Unusually for sports administrators,the WTA are aligning their mouth to their principles,not their money.

  • byGreg Baum