Trading Avocadoes for Political Influence 
How banking giant ICBC helped Chinese firms gain a foothold in Europe’s wind market 
A reclusive billionaire, a ‘fearless’ dealer and a globe-spanning feud over priceless art Thais stage rare Israel protest; Singapore ministers get pay rise: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical…
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Hong Kong’s employment outlook rebounds sharply to 14% in fourth quarter
Hong Kong employers’ hiring sentiment rebounded sharply in the fourth quarter, with far fewer companies expecting to cut jobs as confidence improved alongside stronger economic…
About the China Capital investigation
A global investigation by ICIJ lays bare the hidden playbook of one of China’s most powerful banks. …
Frequently asked questions about the China Capital investigation
How does the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China operate? What did ICIJ uncover in millions of confidential bank records? These questions and more, answered….
ICBC promoted corrupt executive, ignored employee misconduct as it pursued global expansion
The Chinese banking giant turned a blind eye to alleged fraud and embezzlement within its ranks for years, according to a tranche of confidential files….
Chinese bank helped Huawei spirit $1B out of London days after US indictment of the tech giant
The urgent operation exposes how readily ICBC’s local branch bypassed internal checks to boost a Beijing favorite. …