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Blocking the Exit
New laws take aim at the misuse of employee non-compete deals, which experts and judges say is restricting labor flows and innovation
Krunch Time
China’s high-tech industries and exports are surging, but traditional sectors and domestic demand remain weak, raising big questions over whether this K-shaped recovery reflects a temporary restructuring or a more permanent divide
Brain Drain
Companies are using AI to replicate and ‘distill’ the workstyles and personalities of employees, to create a forever workforce of digital staff who never tire, never complain and never ask for a raise. But some people are fighting back
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Trading Places
A regulatory gray zone that fueled billions in overseas stock trading for Chinese investors is coming to an end. But are legal channels ready to meet the flood in demand?
Bargain Hunt
Consumers are questioning the popular national subsidy scheme to replace appliances and digital products, after retailers were found hiking prices before it came into effect. Experts are calling for tightened supervision and stricter crackdowns
Delicate Operations
Hospitals are seeking to turn their terabytes of medical records into tradable data assets, raising new questions about patient privacy and consent