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Zhu Wenqian
Senior Reporter, Business
Wenqian joined the Post as a senior business reporter in December 2025. Previously, she worked at China Daily in Beijing. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from New York University, and has won the William Randolph Hearst Foundation journalism award for multimedia coverage in the US.
Wenqian joined the Post as a senior business reporter in December 2025. Previously, she worked at China Daily in Beijing. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from New York University, and has won the William Randolph Hearst Foundation journalism award for multimedia coverage in the US.
Areas of Expertise:
Retail, Aviation, PropertyLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
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Chinese brands like Mixue, BYD, and Geely are surging into Brazil, leveraging strong trade ties and local strategies for growth.
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Hong Kong-listed consumer firms report strong results but analysts say the gains reflect structural shifts rather than broad recovery.
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Wan Chai-Causeway Bay area also improves, reducing citywide vacancy rate even though most areas remain under pressure, JLL says.
The Chinese toymaker’s star character will appear in a film co-written and helmed by the director of Paddington and Wonka.
Beijing remains the lone top-tier holdout as other cities ease their down payment requirements.
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US fashion brand tells customers it will close all mainland China stores by end of March as analysts cite weak localisation, strategy gaps.
New demand for mall space comes from brands riding fresh trends, including Unitree Robotics, Pop Mart and Lululemon.
Hong Kong carrier has openings for pilots, flight attendants and engineers as well as vacancies for digital positions.
Gold gadgets and hair clips ignite discussion online as the jeweller looks to the ultra-rich to set the gold standard for luxury spending.
HTI Financial Solutions and Haitong International Financial Products filed the petition over a debt due in March last year, firm says.
Outlet spending nearly doubles to around US$36 billion over five years, prompting investment surge while urban malls suffer high vacancies.
Global billionaire population hits record, led by Elon Musk, as China adds 287 names and AI emerges as a top wealth generator.
Four government funds formed to back projects, but lack of funding diversity could risk stalling the industry again if policy shifts.
Chinese carriers gain advantage as Gulf carriers take heavy hit from airspace closures; actress Dilraba Dilmurat among those stranded.
