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The wrangling in Washington highlights how difficult it will be for the US to develop any consensus plan for dealing with its expanding deficits and debt.

Chinese giants lose billions as Biden inflicts pain

The latest US tech crackdown is threatening China’s artificial intelligence capabilities, and hurting some of its biggest companies.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz

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Alibaba founder Jack Ma was a star in China before retreating from the spotlight after criticising Beijing.

China’s rock star entrepreneur took on Beijing. It led to a $1.3 trillion meltdown

Jack Ma was a darling of China’s entrepreneurial scene, but a decision to roast Beijing in a 20-minute speech three years ago has had catastrophic effects on his empire.

  • Lulu Yilun Chen and Jane Zhang
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma has largely vanished from public view after falling out with the government.

Out of the shadows: The $382b Chinese split that could heal old wounds

Jack Ma has resurfaced in China after several years out of the public view following a very public spat with Beijing. His return has coincided with the carving up of the company that made him one of the world’s richest people.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Companies like Alibaba have been punished by market forces in the past two years – and they are now looking like they have nowhere else to go but up.

Chinese giant to split up $328b empire in radical overhaul

E-commerce giant Alibaba has announced radical overhaul of the 24-year-old company, addressing one of Beijing’s primary goals during its sweeping crackdown on the technology sector.

  • Jane Zhang
Alibaba founder Jack Ma was a star in China before retreating from the spotlight after criticising Beijing.

Why the return of a Chinese tycoon is such a big deal

Jack Ma fell out of favour after criticising Beijing. But he has unexpectedly resurfaced, potentially signalling a major shift from Xi Jinping.

  • Matt Oliver
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his right-hand man Li Qiang.

New premier the second-most powerful man in modern China

Chameleon, faceless man or quiet economic agitator, one way or another, Australia will want to get to know Li Qiang.

  • Eryk Bagshaw
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Bao Fan, founder and chief executive of China Renaissance, is one of China’s top tech dealmakers.

China’s tech rainmaker vanishes, and so does business confidence

People are concerned that the authorities can make anybody disappear without legal processes, and that it can happen to anyone, anytime and anywhere.

  • Li Yuan
Alibaba founder Jack Ma was a symbol of Chinese success but he is now keeping a much-lower profile.

China’s billionaire entrepreneurs were rock stars. They are now the outsiders

Wealthy and powerful entrepreneurs in China were once idolised by the public, doted on by the government and courted by foreign investors. But now they are keeping a low profile or leaving the country altogether.

  • Keith Bradsher
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has paid a heavy price for speaking out against Beijing.

Fatal mistake: Chinese tycoon Jack Ma is losing the grip on his empire

As a Chinese success story, Alibaba is unrivalled. Its founder soared in power and prestige but an error in judgment has sparked his downfall.

  • Gareth Corfield
Dalio remains bullish on China but believes the US is headed for a decline.

Wave of disruption: China’s crackdowns leave investors confused

Looking at what China has done over the past week, it’s no wonder investors and creditors are scratching their heads.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz

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