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Company Owned by Chinese Billionaire Guilty of Paying $1 Million in Bribes to LA Councilman

A Los Angeles real estate firm owned by a Chinese billionaire is guilty of paying more than $1 million in bribes to a Los Angeles city councilman as part of a scheme that involved luxury cruises, high-rolling trips to casinos, and prostitution.

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A Los Angeles real estate firm owned by a Chinese billionaire is guilty of paying more than $1 million in bribes to a Los Angeles city councilman as part of a scheme that involved luxury cruises, high-rolling trips to casinos, and prostitution.

Shen Zhen New World I, a real estate firm owned by Chinese billionaire Wei Huang, was found guilty by a jury after less than three hours of deliberation on Nov. 10. The charges included “three counts of honest service wire fraud, four counts of interstate and foreign travel in aid of bribery, and one count of bribery,” according to a statement by the Justice Department….

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Government subsidies don’t boost Chinese firms’ productivity

China’s industrial subsidies have caused considerable controversy both internationally and domestically. Trading partners have accused China of unfairly favouring its indigenous firms with subsidies, leaving foreign companies at a disadvantage in the race to lead the technologies of the future.

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Governments around the world regularly spend an enormous amount of money subsidising businesses. But few spend like China. A 2022 report suggests that China spends 1.7–5 per cent of its GDP on industrial policies, more than most countries.

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Chinese Smartphone Manufacturer Lays Off 3,000 Employees Following Closure of Chip Design Division

OPPO, a major Chinese smartphone maker, announced the closure of its chip design company ZEKU Technology (ZEKU).

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OPPO, a major Chinese smartphone maker, announced the closure of its chip design company ZEKU Technology (ZEKU).

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Apple Warns Ongoing COVID-19 Lockdowns in China Significantly Impacting iPhone Production

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Apple warned that COVID-19 lockdowns in China are “significantly” impacting its iPhone supply chain.

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