Chinese market News

Ferrari to Recall 2,222 Cars in China Over Potential Braking Fault

Luxury sports car maker Ferrari will recall 2,222 cars in China due to a potential fault in its braking systems, China’s market regulator said in a statement on Friday [March 22]. The recall covers the 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 …

U.S. Companies Warn China’s Data Rules Risk Creating ‘Digital Island’

China’s “uniquely restrictive” data laws risk boosting U.S. firms’ cost of doing business in the No. 2 economy and could lead to digital decoupling, a new report from an American business group warns. The government’s curbs on data movement across …

HSBC’s New Insurance Chief Executive Eyes ‘Crucial’ New Deals in China

Greg Hingston, who took over as global chief executive of HSBC Holdings Plc’s insurance unit in January, has had a busy quarter, closing the group’s first acquisition in a decade, building out the China business and eyeing new deals to …

China Vows to Roll Out Market-Friendly Policies, Boosting Battered Shares

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, China’s economic tsar, urged the roll-out of market-friendly policies to support the economy and caution in introducing measures that risked hurting markets, boosting battered shares in China and Hong Kong on Wednesday [March 16]. The …

Officials of AstraZeneca China Summoned About Probe of Suspected Insurance Fraud

Chinese authorities summoned officials of AstraZeneca China regarding an investigation of suspected medical insurance fraud by the company’s employees, the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) said on Saturday. The regulator of the state medical insurance fund said authorities ordered the …

China Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Financial Services Firms

China on Wednesday published revised rules designed to strengthen financial firms’ ability to combat money laundering. The revised rules, which regulates how financial institutions conduct due diligence on clients, and store their identity and trading data, will also bring China …

China’s Anti-Graft Watchdog Probes Chairman of China Life Insurance

SHANGHAI – China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) has placed Wang Bin, the chairman of China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., under investigation, the bureau said on Saturday. Wang is “suspected of serious violations of discipline and law, and is …

China Evergrande’s Investors Protest, Shouting ‘Return Our Money!’

GUANGZHOU, China – Investors in financial products issued by China Evergrande Group protested outside the cash-strapped company’s offices in Guangzhou on Tuesday, with many worried that their returns would be sacrificed to keep real estate projects afloat. Members of the …

China’s Alibaba Fires Woman Who Accused Boss of Sexual Assault in #MeToo Setback

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has fired a woman who accused a manager of sexual assault, a surprise move that came just months after China’s e-commerce leader admitted bungling its initial response to the allegation. The employee surnamed Zhou told the …

China’s Regulator Issues New Rules for Risk Management of Insurance Groups

China’s banking and insurance regulator on Tuesday issued new rules governing the risk management of insurance groups, which will step up supervision, limit holdings of non-core units and regulate their investments in other companies. The move is aimed at curbing …