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    Ryan McMorrow

    China technology reporter

    Ryan McMorrow writes about technology in China for the Financial Times, covering everything from early stage startups to the country’s largest tech groups. Prior to joining the FT, he worked in Beijing for Agence France-Presse, The New York Times and as a freelance writer.
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    • Thursday, 28 September, 2023
      Cyber Security
      China looks to relax cross-border data security controls

      Draft rules from cyber regulator aim to stem concerns over transfer of foreign business data

      The Cyberspace Administration of China offices in Beijing
    • Tuesday, 26 September, 2023
      Chinese politics & policy
      Chinese TV presenter linked to missing foreign minister had surrogate child in US

      Beijing is examining the relationship between Fu Xiaotian and Qin Gang, who was abruptly dismissed in July

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    • Thursday, 31 August, 2023
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      Chinese venture capital group seeks to raise more than $1.4bn and focus on healthcare sector

      Zhang Lei speaks at a forum in Hong Kong
    • Monday, 28 August, 2023
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      Can anyone challenge China’s EV battery dominance?

      Technology breakthroughs and trade barriers will be needed to take on CATL and BYD

    • Thursday, 24 August, 2023
      #techAsia
      Intel’s packaging plans and a giant step for India Premium content

      The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

    • Tuesday, 22 August, 2023
      Semiconductors
      Investors sound alarm over Arm’s exposure to China

      Chip designer admits ahead of IPO it is ‘susceptible’ to economic and political risks in crucial market

      Chinese flag and Arm semiconductor
    • Tuesday, 22 August, 2023
      Arm Ltd
      SoftBank’s Arm unveils plans for biggest US IPO in nearly 2 years

      Flotation of UK-based chip designer may help to revive market for primary listings after 18-month drought

      Arm logo on a phone
    • Wednesday, 16 August, 2023
      Intel Corp
      China thwarts Intel’s $5.4bn Israeli chipmaker purchase

      US company’s plans to buy Tower Semiconductor fail to secure Beijing regulatory approval

      The image of the technician is reflected in the semiconductor wafer
    • Wednesday, 16 August, 2023
      Chinese business & finance
      Retail investors complain to Chinese regulator about Zhongzhi

      Missed payments by financial conglomerate spur anxiety over liquidity crisis

      The Beijing offices of Zhongrong
    • Friday, 11 August, 2023
      News in-depthChinese politics & policy
      Storm clouds gather over Xi Jinping’s political beach retreat

      China’s economic downturn and flaring US tensions mar annual Beidaihe leadership gathering

      People on the beach at Beidaihe
    • Friday, 11 August, 2023
      Political espionage
      Beijing claims to arrest Chinese national over spying for US

      Rare disclosure says military-industrial group employee was recruited by CIA operative in Italy

      A Chinese flag flutters outside the Office for Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong
    • Thursday, 10 August, 2023
      Alibaba
      Alibaba sales growth beats forecasts and boosts shares

      US move to ban investment in Chinese tech sectors poses threat to prospects for ecommerce group’s cloud unit

      Chinese ecommerce group Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou, in the eastern Zhejiang province
    • Thursday, 10 August, 2023
      #techAsia
      Toshiba buyout and shopping on TikTok Premium content

      The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

      The logo of Toshiba Corporation is displayed at the company’s building in Kawasaki, Japan
    • Monday, 7 August, 2023
      Electric vehicles
      Beijing’s tougher regulations thwart Big Tech’s electric vehicle dreams

      Overcapacity and EV-maker bankruptcies have led to a throttling back on issuance of production licences

      Geely’s Panda mini EV
    • Wednesday, 2 August, 2023
      Technology sector
      China proposes tighter limits on children’s use of tech

      Draft restrictions pose fresh challenge to online content providers

      A child uses a mobile phone outside a restaurant in Beijing
    • Monday, 24 July, 2023
      Chinese economy
      China leaders vow to boost ‘tortuous’ economic recovery

      Lack of detail in keenly awaited politburo statement is likely to disappoint investors

      Xi Jinping with other senior Chinese officials at a meeting in March
    • Sunday, 23 July, 2023
      Chinese business & finance
      Work dries up for US consultancies in China after national security raids

      Bain, BCG and McKinsey push back start dates for new recruits to as late as 2025

      The Plaza 66 complex in Shanghai
    • Thursday, 20 July, 2023
      #techAsia
      Shifting supply chains and ringfencing data Premium content

      The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

      Employees assist a customer with a computer
    • Thursday, 20 July, 2023
      Chinese business & finance
      China’s billionaires back Xi’s plan to restore economy

      Low-profile tycoons orchestrate expression of confidence as post-pandemic recovery loses steam

      From left, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun, Tencent’s Pony Ma and Wahaha’s Zong Qinghou
    • Wednesday, 19 July, 2023
      Shein
      Chinese fast-fashion rivals Temu and Shein take ‘war’ for US to court

      Antitrust suit launched as ecommerce companies top app download charts for sales of ultra-cheap clothing

      A Temu logo seen on a mobile phone
    • Tuesday, 18 July, 2023
      Chinese politics & policy
      China deletes Covid-19 death data

      Statistics from Zhejiang province offer rare look at impact of Beijing’s pandemic policies

      Workers in protective suits transfer a body in a casket at a funeral home in Beijing during a Covid-19 outbreak
    • Monday, 17 July, 2023
      Chinese politics & policy
      Chinese foreign minister’s absence sparks speculation

      Qin Gang has not been seen in public for more than three weeks

      Qin Gang
    • Sunday, 16 July, 2023
      News in-depthChinese business & finance
      Multinationals in China accelerate push to decouple data

      Beijing’s move to expand anti-espionage rules and data regulation has companies racing to hive off systems

      Montage of hands on a laptop and the logos of EY, McKinsey & Company, and BCG
    • Thursday, 13 July, 2023
      Chinese business & finance
      Chinese premier’s meeting with tech executives fuels stock rally

      Sector appears back in Beijing’s favour as government sees role for companies in rivalry with US

      Chinese premier Li Qiang
    • Saturday, 8 July, 2023
      Ant Group
      Ant Group launches $6bn buyback after regulatory crackdown ends

      Fintech giant offers to repurchase shares at greatly reduced $78bn valuation following ‘rectification’

      Attendees in front of the Ant Group booth at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China
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