Jack Ma is planning to give up control of Ant Group. For two years, China's most recognizable entrepreneur has been missing from the public eye. Behind the scenes - the Communist Party has dismantled his empire. Palki Sharma tells you how Beijing punished Jack Ma.

Gravitas: How China destroyed Jack Ma

HSBC has formed a Communist Party committee at its investment banking venture in China. British lawmakers are criticizing the bank. Palki Sharma tells you why the move is concerning.

Gravitas: HSBC installs Chinese Communist Party Committee

After crushing the pro-democracy voices, the Communist Party is now firmly in control of Hong Kong. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the city today. He said Hong Kong has "risen from the ashes". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Communist Party completes Hong Kong takeover

Ahead of its annual summer retreat, China's Communist Party has banned Tesla cars from entering the Beidaihe district for 2 months. Beijing had rolled out the red carpet for Tesla in 2019. But it is now considered a national security risk. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Is China's Communist Party afraid of Tesla cars?

Beijing's official Xinhua news agency reported that in the latest move to fight corruption, China's ruling Communist Party has issued rules to further rein in the business activities of the families of senior government officials.

China's ruling Communist Party issues new guidelines to rein in business activities of officials' families

Backtracking from an email just two days ago saying that job cuts of 10 per cent were needed, Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk has said that the electric vehicle maker's total headcount will increase over the next 12 months.

Musk says Tesla's total headcount will increase over next 12 months

Is there a spilt within the Communist Party? Mixed messages from the leadership in Beijing has sparked doubts. There is speculation that differences have emerged between President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Is there a spilt within the Communist Party?

In further signs of easing a crackdown on the technology sector, Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He on Wednesday (May 18) said the country's Communist Party supports the development of the sector.

Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He says Communist Party supports development of tech sector

Chinese web users have become creative to dodge censorship about the coronavirus cases in the country. They are referencing to Hollywood blockbusters and George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984" and quoting the national anthem to beat the firewall.

From quoting national anthem to referencing Orwell's 1984: What Chinese netizens are doing to dodge censorship

A property downturn, slowing economy and war in Ukraine loom large over this week's annual convening of China's legislature, with policymakers expected to focus on shoring up faltering growth.

Sluggish economic growth to overshadow upcoming Chinese Congress session

The miracle of modern China was built on global connections, a belief that sending young people, companies and future leaders to soak up the outside world was the route from impoverishment to power.

How China under Xi Jinping is turning away from the world

Popular Chinese messaging app WeChat blocked the account of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison amid diplomatic tensions between the two nations. Morrison's office lost access to the account on the platform, owned by Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings Ltd and claimed the move represented censorship.

Chinese tech giant Tencent's WeChat blocks account of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called for a shift of focus in on key areas in an essay in the ruling Communist Party's publication Qiushi. He wants the country to concentrate on integrated circuits, displays, communications equipment and intelligent hardware.

From integrated circuits to intelligent hardware: Xi Jinping calls for shift in China's focus

Former paramilitary chief of the Xinjiang Peng Jingtang will lead Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Hong Kong. Citing PLA's spokesman, state broadcaster CCTV reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping has signed the order of Peng's appointment.

Former Xinjiang paramilitary chief to lead Chinese People’s Liberation Army in Hong Kong

Wang Bin, who is the chairman of China's biggest insurer is being probed by Communist Party's anti-corruption commission. The China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said in a statement, “Wang suspected of serious violations of discipline and law, and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and investigation.

Chairman of China's biggest insurer being probed by Communist Party's anti-corruption commission

CEO Jamie Dimon believes that JP Morgan to outlast China's Communist Party. During the company's anniversary party, he said ''The Communist Party is celebrating its 100th year.

Jamie Dimon believes JP Morgan will outlast China's Communist Party

China’s ruling Communist Party has approved a resolution which has increased the President Xi Jinping’s status. This resolution was a conclusion of sixth plenary session of the party's 19th Central Committee.

Xi Jinping's position cemented in history as China's Communist Party passes resolution

Meta Platforms has blocked '#saltbae,' a hashtag for celebrity chef Nusret Gokce's nickname after a video was posted online of Gokce feeding a gold-encrusted steak to a senior Vietnamese Communist Party official in London.

Why did Meta block hashtag used for celebrity chef Nusret Gokce?

The key leaders of China's ruling Communist Party on Monday started a pivotal meeting expected to further firm President Xi Jinping's grip on power.

China's Communist Party leaders hold key meeting

China's Communist Party leaders hold key meeting to further tighten Xi Jinping's grip on power

Last week, Evergrande missed a payment deadline. Communist Party officials have been ordered to "look out for budding protests" & "monitor aggrieved home buyers". Palki Sharma tells you how China is trying to hide a financial crisis.

Gravitas US Edition: China's Communist Party orders a crackdown to "hide" a financial crisis

They say children should be taught all the essential basics from the primary level. While experts usually mean basic etiquettes and moral, China has interpreted this as teaching the basics of 'socialism'.

Chinese students greeted with 'Grandpa Xi Jinping thought' in classrooms

In Tibet, children as young as eight were forced to attend military summer camps during summer vacation. The Chinese state wants Tibetans to serve in the military, and become more loyal to the Communist Party. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Tibetan kids forced to attend military "summer camps"

For the first time, Sri Lanka's Central Bank has minted two gold and one silver commemorative coins to mark the centenary of the Communist Party of China and celebrate the 65th anniversary of bilateral relations with Beijing.

Sri Lanka marks Chinese Communist Party's centenary with commemorative coins

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