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# Cover Story #
China Digs In to Boost Mining in Democratic Republic of Congo
Booming metals demand from EVs and AI dangle riches for Chinese, DRC companies
# Economy #
Interview: China’s Policymakers Can Learn From Japan’s Mistakes
Japan took many wrong turns as it tried to lift the economy out of stagnation and if China can avoid those mistakes, the country’s development path will benefit, Zhang tells Caixin
# Finance #
Futures Firm Linked to Fugitive Tycoon Seized by Securities Regulator
CSRC takes control of Hehe Futures to protect investors’ rights amid serious governance issues
# Business #
Chinese Carmakers Should Set Up Factories in Mexico, Executive Says
The country should be more than an export market, as it offers regional market access and can help companies navigate geopolitical risks
China Is Making Sure Its Low-Altitude Economy is Ready for Takeoff
Pilot programs to be launched in six Chinese cities for vertical take-off aircraft
# News Graphics #
In Depth: Pandemic-Era Helping Hand Comes Back to Haunt China’s Banks
Loans designed as a lifeline for small businesses have been souring at an increasing rate as borrowers used the funds to speculate on real estate or pay off their mortgages early
# China #
Eight Killed in Stabbing at Vocational College in East China
Suspect was former student angry over his failure to graduate, police say
Related: At Least 35 Dead After SUV Hits Dozens in South China
# World #
Caixin G20 Round Table: Larger Stimulus Package Would Do More to Stabilize China’s Growth
Speakers at event on sidelines of Rio de Janeiro G20 summit call for China to implement a stimulus of a magnitude similar to that unleashed during the global financial crisis
Key areas for collaboration could include mining, manufacturing, new energy, agriculture, digitalization and artificial intelligence
# Opinion #
What the ‘Trump Trade’ Reveals About Where Asset Prices Are Headed
The prospect of a second Trump term has been a boon for U.S. stocks and the dollar, but inflationary policies pose risks for emerging economies
# Research & Analysis #
China’s Higher Tariffs Did Little for Import Substitution
In many sectors, domestic players expanded market share not where tariffs were highest, but where they were able to leverage innovation and price advantages
# Weekend Long Read #
Economist Wu Jinglian Explains Why Reform Has Been So Vital to China’s Prosperity
In a 2014 interview, the influential scholar lays out what worked and what didn’t in the country’s decades-long journey to remake its economy
