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In today’s episode: Hong Kong government takes stake in airline as part of $5 billion recapitalization plan; China kicks off the world’s first ever trials of neutralizing antibody treatments on healthy people amid the race to develop treatment for Covid-19; and how the U.S. will very likely end up owing Huawei money despite efforts to drive the company out of its 5G networks

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In today's episode: the capital city rolls out new security measures following string of attacks on medical professionals; the case for China joining Asia-Pacific's biggest trade agreement; and the latest details on the master plan to turn Hainan island into a gateway to the world economy.

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Trump administration calls for tighter controls on Chinese companies listed in the U.S. that engage in fraud; Beijing city authorities criminalize “slander” against traditional Chinese medicine; and the resumption of this year’s Chinese Basketball Association season on June 20, without spectators. 

In addition, we speak with Doug Young, Caixin Global managing editor, about how India could beat China at its smartphone manufacturing game.

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In today’s episode: Coffee player’s Lu Zhengyao in hot water with authorities for financial fraud; could a little under half of the national population be surviving on $141 a month?; and  analysts predict India could overtake China in smartphone manufacturing.

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After the Covid-19 crisis erupted in China, schools nationwide faced little choice but to shut in efforts to contain the deadly disease. While urban youngsters coped fairly well with online learning alternatives, the same cannot be said for their rural counterparts. Often deprived of devices and internet access, and with lacking family support, youths in the countryside have faced major challenges to keep up their education during the viral outbreak.

For the first time in its history, the P.R.C. has codified its legal system. Dubbed an "encyclopedia on social life," the new civil code aims to provide legal protection for Chinese citizens from cradle to grave. Today’s episode explores how the new legislation spells out the rights of 1.4 billion people to their own personalities, property, privacy, marriage, divorce, and inheritance.

In today’s episode: China’s capital prepares to criminalize acts of slander or defamation against the centuries-old medical practice; Huawei ruffles feathers in the U.K.; and how Shenzhen may pave the way for China’s first personal bankruptcy legislation.

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Our first show is dedicated to the international best seller Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. We  are delighted to chat to the global phenomenon behind this captivating read - Amy Chua. Tune in for highlights of this eye-opening conversation.

In today’s episode: Trump administration suspends visas of students with links to the Chinese military and announces ban on the country’s airlines; Taiwan’s pop sensation Jay Chou nearly breaks the internet with his new Kuaishou account; and investors rush to buy shares of a producer of mobile vendor stalls and booths following premier’s promise to support street hawkers.

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In today’s episode: Environmentalists decry construction of Yunnan dam in landmark case; ambitious plan to put tropical island Hainan on the map as a top free trade port; Premier Li Keqiang pledges support to street vendors, marking a turnaround from past official crackdowns.

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