Deflation, tax breaks and industrial shifts are reshaping the country’s fiscal landscape.

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In Depth: Why China Is Taking In Less Tax as GDP Growth Stays Steady

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Caixin Global partners with Radio Davos to produce a podcast ahead of next week’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin.

The Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025 — AMNC25 — will bring together leaders from government, business and academia, along with innovators and representatives from international organizations, media and civil society.

In this special episode (transcript) produced in collaboration with Caixin Global, World Economic Forum Managing Director Mirek Dušek sets the scene for “Summer Davos” in Tianjin, China. And Jen Zhu Scott, founding partner of IN. Capital, gives an insider’s view of China and its place in the world.

Guests:

Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, Chief Business Officer and Head of Global Programming, World Economic Forum

Li Xin, Managing Editor and Managing Director, Caixin Global

Jen Zhu Scott, Founding Partner, IN. Capital

Hosted by:

Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum

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Chinese mainland police are leveraging Hong Kong’s licensed exchanges to sell seized digital assets — a compliant workaround to the mainland’s strict crypto ban.

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Hong Kong Offers Beijing Legal Route to Sell Seized Crypto

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Hong Kong leads as Chinese firms list overseas amid U.S. tensions and mainland bottlenecks.

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In Depth: China Gears Up for Overseas IPO Bonanza

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The trade war forces Beijing to double down on domestic demand and rethink its global strategy.

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In Depth: How China Can Counter Trump’s Tariffs 

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Will China shore up domestic consumption with greater fiscal spending, including a record-high deficit ratio?

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Analysis: China Tables Fiscal Salvo for Flagging Domestic Demand

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The EV giant is making smart cars more accessible and accelerating the shift to new-energy vehicles.

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In Depth: How BYD Lowered the Bar for Buying a Smart Car in China

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The U.S. ends tax exemptions for Chinese small-parcel imports, shaking Shein, Temu and others.

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In Depth: Trump Ends an Era for Shein and Temu

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Internet giant targets Middle East takeout expansion with a focus on Saudi Arabia, drone delivery and navigating local competition

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In Depth: Meituan Hopes Middle East Expansion Will Deliver Growth

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Will the price war continue, and how will smart tech reshape the market?

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In Depth: China’s Carmakers Face Crossroads as Slowdown Persists 

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