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Russell Flannery

Russell Flannery

Senior Contributor|Markets

Russell Flannery was a country editor for the Forbes Billionaires List in 2003-2024 and editor at large at Forbes in 2021-2024. He is currently an advisor at Forbes China, the Chinese-language edition of Forbes, and was its editor-in-chief in 2016-2021.  Flannery opened Forbes

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Jun 30, 2026

Boom! Institute Tracks Colorful Fireworks History From China Onward

China gets a shoutout at a Philadelphia exhibition for its early development of gunpowder, which was once thought of a toxic to increase vitality.

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Jun 30, 2026

America 250: China Will Enjoy A Big Day In The U.S. On July 4th, Too

“It’s going to be a blockbuster year for the fireworks industry,” says American Pyrotechnics Association Executive Director Julie L. Heckman

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Jun 29, 2026

A Pioneering China Billionaire Is Upbeat About Giving And The Future

Fuyao Glass Founder Cho Tak Wong Reflects On A $1.5 Billion University Gift And Role Of Wealth

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Jun 25, 2026

Rough Ride: Trip.com Drops On Profit Fall, Slower Outlook, China Probe

Shares plunged by more than 12% in Nasdaq trading today

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Jun 24, 2026

Abbisko Teams Up With Lilly In Latest U.S.-China Pharma Collaboration

Strategic research collaboration and license agreement is worth up to $1.9 billion to Abbisko

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Jun 23, 2026

China Hog Billionaire’s Son Joins Board Of Global Leader Muyuan

31-year-old Qin Muyuan rises amid company losses

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Jun 15, 2026

Should The U.S. Follow China’s Auto Industry Playbook?

“Why not learn from China?” says China business expert and author Ker Gibbs

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Jun 12, 2026

China Robotics Firm Signs Star German Goaltender As Brand Ambassador

Agreement follows Stephen Curry pact with Li-Ning, underscores robotics boom and Chinese interest in sports figures

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May 30, 2026

China Sees Opening For Investment In U.S. After Trump-Xi Summit

"Many regions in the U.S. Midwest are eager to revitalize their local economies through manufacturing," said Chen Li, consul general of the Chinese Consulate in New York

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May 26, 2026

Nixon Family To Help Mark U.S.-China Bridge’s First Century

China Institute has succeeded in part with a focus on culture, co-chair Yue-Sai Kan says