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Tech meltdown: China's $1.9-trillion stock rout has no end in sight

Chinese tech shares are particularly vulnerable in an environment where investors are shunning risk

Tech meltdown: China's $1.9-trillion stock rout has no end in sight
Updated On : 12 Mar 2022 | 2:13 AM IST

China wipes $26 billion off Meituan's value with new fee policy

Online food delivery platforms were also told to give preferential fees to restaurants in regions hit by the pandemic

China wipes $26 billion off Meituan's value with new fee policy
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 8:08 PM IST

Chinese tech stocks plunge on Tencent Holdings sale, fine on Alibaba

The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 4.6%-the most since July-in a third straight day of declines

Chinese tech stocks plunge on Tencent Holdings sale, fine on Alibaba
Updated On : 06 Jan 2022 | 1:31 AM IST

Alibaba Group Holding has lost $344 billion in world's biggest wipeout

Despite a 30 per cent recovery from Oct. 5, the stock is still 43 per cent lower than its October 2020 peak.

Alibaba Group Holding has lost $344 billion in world's biggest wipeout
Updated On : 26 Oct 2021 | 1:57 AM IST

Top ByteDance investor to weigh $500-million stake sale during crackdown

The US investment firm sought to sell the stake at a price that valued ByteDance north of $400 billion, but it was unsuccessful and has since lowered the offer

Top ByteDance investor to weigh $500-million stake sale during crackdown
Updated On : 22 Oct 2021 | 2:37 AM IST

Jack Ma leaves China for first time after Alibaba crackdown

Ma is abroad for a series of business meetings, including a tour of the agricultural industry and environmental technology in Spain

Jack Ma leaves China for first time after Alibaba crackdown
Updated On : 20 Oct 2021 | 10:35 PM IST

Xi Jinping vows tighter oversight of tech firms, digital economy

Xi vowed to "correct" practices that harm the interests of the masses and hinder fair competition

Xi Jinping vows tighter oversight of tech firms, digital economy
Updated On : 20 Oct 2021 | 1:09 AM IST

China will continue curbing tech monopolies: Central bank chief

The central bank will work with anti-monopoly authorities to prevent firms from abusing dominant market positions and actively deal with new monopoly problems

China will continue curbing tech monopolies: Central bank chief
Updated On : 11 Oct 2021 | 1:55 AM IST

China drafts new data measures; technology stocks fall over 1%

Thursday's draft measures describe in detail three categories of data - ordinary data, important data, and core data

China drafts new data measures; technology stocks fall over 1%
Updated On : 01 Oct 2021 | 12:24 AM IST

Tencent bows to regulator, opens WeChat to rival application links

Tencent had restricted users from sharing content from Douyin. In Feb, Douyin filed a complaint at a Beijing court saying this was monopolistic behaviour

Tencent bows to regulator, opens WeChat to rival application links
Updated On : 17 Sep 2021 | 11:17 PM IST

Xi Jinping clears action on everything, from monopolies to pollution

Xi in particular stressed the importance of strengthening anti-monopoly regulations, a push that has already cost tech giants hundreds of billions of dollars in market value

Xi Jinping clears action on everything, from monopolies to pollution
Updated On : 31 Aug 2021 | 11:35 PM IST

China regulator swoops on algorithms in latest tech clampdown

In China, state media have accused companies of using algorithms to pressure people into purchases and promotions

China regulator swoops on algorithms in latest tech clampdown
Updated On : 28 Aug 2021 | 1:40 AM IST

China's crackdown on tech firms opens short window for Indian starts-ups

Beijing's decision to crack down on its tech start-ups has opened a window of opportunity for domestic start-ups, but it could close soon too

China's crackdown on tech firms opens short window for Indian starts-ups
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 1:16 PM IST

Country now comes before profit for tech giants in Xi Jinping's China

President Xi Jinping has increasingly emphasized the idea of "common prosperity" as the Communist Party tries to address the country's wealth gap

Country now comes before profit for tech giants in Xi Jinping's China
Updated On : 25 Aug 2021 | 11:34 PM IST

China investigates top government official of Alibaba's home city

Hangzhou Municipal Party Committee Secretary Zhou Jiangyong, 53, has been placed under investigation for serious violations of party discipline and state law

China investigates top government official of Alibaba's home city
Updated On : 24 Aug 2021 | 1:26 AM IST

China expands power in cyberspace with new rules on digital platforms

TSMC overtakes Tencent to become Asia's most valuable company; Alibaba at record low in HK

China expands power in cyberspace with new rules on digital platforms
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 11:54 PM IST

China steps up crackdown on insurance technology companies

The regulator has ordered companies and local agencies to curb improper marketing and pricing practices, and step up user privacy protection, according to a notice seen by Bloomberg News

China steps up crackdown on insurance technology companies
Updated On : 13 Aug 2021 | 1:33 AM IST

Why Xi Jinping waited years to launch his crackdown on tycoons

Many were surprised by Xi's sweeping moves to rein in the private sector over the past 12 months

Why Xi Jinping waited years to launch his crackdown on tycoons
Updated On : 11 Aug 2021 | 2:15 AM IST

Fired, will never be rehired: Alibaba on manager accused of sexual assault

Two executives who mishandled allegation have also resigned

Fired, will never be rehired: Alibaba on manager accused of sexual assault
Updated On : 10 Aug 2021 | 1:16 AM IST

Huawei Technologies revenue declines as business hurt by US curbs

The Shenzhen-based company reported a 38% decline in sales to 168.2 billion yuan ($26 billion) in the three months ended in June

Huawei Technologies revenue declines as business hurt by US curbs
Updated On : 06 Aug 2021 | 10:36 PM IST