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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
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
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Delicate Operations
Hospitals are seeking to turn their terabytes of medical records into tradable data assets, raising new questions about patient privacy and consent
Final Cut
After years of failed expansion strategies, Huayi Brothers faces bankruptcy as billions in losses and unpaid debts threaten to collapse what was once China’s leading film powerhouse
In for the Longer Haul
Extending older drivers' careers may ease the trucking industry's growing labor shortage, but experts say stronger policies are still needed to improve working conditions and get the next generation behind the wheel