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Program description: China Business Uncovered takes listeners inside China's business world through the eyes of reporters who investigate it firsthand.  Featuring open conversations with Caixin journalists, each episode breaks down the most complex developments inside Chinese companies. Tune in to understand how critical stories are covered, what's really happening beneath the surface, and why it matters for businesses and investors operating in and around China. Recorded in Mandarin and produced in English with the help of AI, China Business Uncovered brings Caixin's in-depth investigative reporting to a global audience. Episode intro: A Chinese tycoon's mysterious rise in Cambodia, and behind him, an alleged scam network that ensnared victims in China and the U.S. In this debut episode of China Business Uncovered, host Kelsey Cheng speaks with Caixin reporter Tang Ailin to unpack the sudden fall of Chen Zhi, his empire Prince Holding Group, and the seizure of $15 billion in bitcoin. (01:32) Why Chen's fall caught the world's attention (05:06) Chen's early life in China and his connection to a hacker group (08:12) Arriving in Cambodia and a mysterious $2 million loan (17:27) Pig-butchering schemes, romance scam scripts and money laundering services (23:36) A chilling portrait of Chen Zhi (27:05) Caixin's exclusive findings This episode is based on this Caixin story: Cover Story: Six Things to Know About the Fall of Cambodia's Cybercrime Kingpin Chen Zhi Subscribe now to unlock full access to Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for $200 a year. Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.    

After investing in a Dalian meat company, a consortium of investors discovered their money had vanished, only to face obstacles from local authorities. (00:00:58) The Cross-Border Investor's Nightmare Scenario (00:01:54) The $15.4 Million Bet on a Pork Empire (00:02:22) When the Lights Went Out: Filings Halt and Capital Vanishes (00:03:15) Bankruptcy Restructuring — Or a Shell Game? (00:04:04) A Zombie Company: Factory Alive, Equity Dead   Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: How a $15 Million Chinese Pork Deal Turned Into a Cautionary Tale for Foreign Investors Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount. Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.    

Culture-and-tourism investment companies emerge as a new financing channel for localities, but diverted funds and undistinctive projects leave many operating like LGFVs and facing the same financial pressures. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: Chinese Local Governments Risk Replicating Mistakes of LGFVs Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

Tighter rules proposed by the Nasdaq are expected to send some would-be issuers searching for more welcoming markets in London or Hong Kong. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: Chinese Firms Face Shifting Global IPO Landscape Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

Nio shares slump in Singapore and Hong Kong after a Caixin report detailing GIC allegations. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: Why Singapore Sovereign Fund Sues Chinese EV-Maker Nio Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.  

Chinese investment is reshaping Malaysia, from booming flights to factory floors, as trade shifts and visa-free travel deepen business ties between Beijing and Kuala Lumpur. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: Visa-Free Travel, U.S. Tariffs Drive Chinese Companies to Malaysia Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

While Yi was ICBC chairman, his son introduced a $4.5 billion CICC fund deal to the state-owned bank, sources tell Caixin. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: Exclusive: Ex-CSRC Chief Yi Huiman Faces Corruption Probe Likely Linked to ICBC Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

The ban leaves a legal void, complicating efforts by authorities to dispose of seized digital assets from crimes. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: How China's Crypto Ban Makes Disposing of Seized Assets a Lot Harder Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

China's inclusive finance has expanded rapidly under government push, but banks are caught in a bind — balancing policy goals with mounting risks. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: China's Inclusive Finance Success Leaves Banks Burdened Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

Under mounting pressure from bad debts at home, Chinese banks are going global — chasing the hidden overseas fortunes of defaulted tycoons. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: Why China's Banks Are Hunting for Fortunes Stashed Abroad Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.   Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.  

China is stepping up its crackdown on destructive "involution-style" competition across a range of key industries, from traditional sectors like steel and cement to emerging sectors such as lithium batteries and new-energy vehicles.  Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: China Intensifies War on Toxic Competition as Economy Suffers Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

China's top economists are locked in a fierce debate over whether the country's consumers are truly weak or just misunderstood — an argument that could determine whether Beijing bets on households or more heavy industry. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: The Consumption Conundrum Dividing China's Economists Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.  

China's top economists are locked in a fierce debate over whether the country's consumers are truly weak or just misunderstood — an argument that could determine whether Beijing bets on households or more heavy industry. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: The Consumption Conundrum Dividing China's Economists   Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

Caixin collects the views of five prominent policy experts on China's priorities like innovation and high-quality growth, as the country drafts its next Five-Year Plan amid global uncertainty.  Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: Key Challenges China's Next Five-Year Plan Needs to Tackle Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

Chinese companies listed in the U.S. may face tighter regulations as the U.S. securities watchdog seeks to update decades-old rules on foreign private issuers. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: Chinese Companies' Route to Wall Street Faces SEC Scrutiny Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

Deflation, tax breaks and industrial shifts are reshaping the country's fiscal landscape. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: Why China Is Taking In Less Tax as GDP Growth Stays Steady Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

Deflation, tax breaks and industrial shifts are reshaping the country's fiscal landscape. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: Why China Is Taking In Less Tax as GDP Growth Stays Steady Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount. Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.  

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   Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount. Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.  

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. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: Hong Kong Offers Beijing Legal Route to Sell Seized Crypto Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount. Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

Hong Kong leads as Chinese firms list overseas amid U.S. tensions and mainland bottlenecks. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: China Gears Up for Overseas IPO Bonanza Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount. Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.