What will CBBC offer members in 2022? As we reach the end of the year, CBBC Chief Executive, Andrew Seaton takes a look back at what we’ve done for members in 2021 – and what’s coming next Thank you for your continued engagement and support over the last 12 months, during what has been a second challenging year for us all because of the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. …
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From the failure of Evergrande to the income tax changes for foreigners in China, these were the biggest UK-China business stories that captured FOCUS’ headlines in 2021. Why Amazon and Tesco failed and Dyson and LinkedIn prevailed: How to win in China Success in the Chinese market is by no means guaranteed, even for brands with an established business model outside of the country. In February, Paul French spoke to …
Li Xin is vice president of Caixin Media – one of China’s most prestigious news publications. Here she explains why independent journalism is more important than ever Can you introduce yourself? I’m a native of Chongqing, a place known for its hot pot, hilly landscapes, and one of the world’s largest city populations – 30 million. But I have spent slightly more time in Beijing than in my home city. …
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China announced a set of judges to conduct rulings on Belt and Road Initiative issues
by CBBCby CBBCMeet the eight judges that have been appointed to the BRI’s two China International Commercial Courts The eight judges who will lead two courts, established this year to solve disputes along the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have been announced. These eight judges are expected to have to deal with some significant geopolitical disputes as the BRI continues to expand. The Supreme People’s Court in Beijing ruled that disputes arising …
Tom Pattinson speaks to author and broadcaster Humphrey Hawksley about his new book Asian Waters In the book, you argue that China uses a carrot and stick approach to the South China Sea, which ultimately leads countries or groups to end up supporting China’s actions in the region. Does this mean opposition to China’s militarisation of the South China Sea will only diminish and the region will inevitably fall fully under …

