Alexandra Stevenson
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China Fines PwC $62 Million for Botching Its Work for Evergrande
Authorities also imposed a six-month suspension on the local operations of the global firm, which was once one a dominant auditing firm in China.
In Shanghai, Searching for Those in Search of Connection
Every week, lonely retirees in the city gather in a public park — and an Ikea canteen — with one goal in mind: finding true...
Cathay Pacific Finds 15 Airbus A350 Planes Need Engine Repairs
The Hong Kong airline has canceled dozens of flights to inspect Airbus A350 planes since it found a problem with a Rolls-Royce engine in one...
From People’s Park to Ikea, Shanghai’s Seniors Look for Love
China has more people 65 or older than any other country, and more and more of them are unattached.
Business-First Hong Kong Now Comes With a Catch: Beijing Politics
The city, promised some autonomy by China, is trying to move on from a security law imposed by Beijing. Companies are learning that’s not always...
China Has a Plan for Its Housing Crisis. Here’s Why It’s Not Enough.
A new approach by China’s top leaders is bold but pales against the problem: a vast number of empty apartments no one wants to buy.
China Says It Will Start Buying Apartments as Housing Slump Worsens
Signaling growing alarm, policymakers ramped up their efforts to stem a continued and steady decline in real estate values.
In China, Ruled by Men, Women Quietly Find a Powerful Voice
Women in Shanghai gather in bars, salons and bookstores to reclaim their identities as the country’s leader calls for China to adopt a “childbearing culture.”
Slide Over, Auntie: Young Chinese Find Tasty Meals in Senior Canteens
The community canteens, offering huge plates for a dollar or two, have become popular among penny-pinching young professionals.
China Evergrande Founder Accused of Exaggerating Revenue by $78 Billion
China’s securities regulator fined the developer’s founder, Hui Ka Yan, and banned him from participating in the country’s financial markets for life.