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Asia Society Names New Leader
Yasufumi Nakamori, a curator at the Tate, will be director of the New York museum showcasing Asian art, artifacts and culture.
China’s Electric Vehicle Bubble Is Starting to Deflate
The cutthroat market formally transitioned from over-crowed to moderately concentrated in the first quarter
Hong Kong nurse exchange with mainland has eased pressure on city hospitals: staff
City nurses dismiss concerns that need for mentor for Greater Bay Area nurses on exchange scheme has increased workload.
Trapped in the Crossfire of the U.S.-China Rivalry
Suriname, a tiny nation ravaged by recession, inflation and impossible debts, saw its relief held up by superpower politics. It won’t be the only country.
China Seeks to Shape Memory of Covid-19 Pandemic
Months after declaring victory over Covid-19, Beijing is trying to shape the way the pandemic is remembered in China
S&P cuts China GDP forecast as calls for stimulus intensify
S&P Global cut its forecast for China's economic growth this year, underscoring the uneven nature of the country's recovery from the pandemic which is spurring calls for further stimulus.
Largest haul yet as Hong Kong customs seizes goods smuggled via Singapore
Haul comprises HK$1.2 billion worth of integrated circuits, HK$230 million in used electronics, wine and dried seafood.
New images show Chinese spy balloons over Asia
BBC Panorama worked with an artificial intelligence company to sift through millions of satellite pictures.
World’s largest solar-hydro plant creates power on Tibetan Plateau
Kela plant in Sichuan is part of a huge renewable production base planned by the Chinese government to generate clean energy for 100 million households.
China targets internet users, overseas Chinese with new patriotic education law
Draft law, submitted to NPC Standing Committee on Monday, calls for the creation of online content and technologies aimed at spreading patriotism and plans to reach people in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan in addition to the mainland.
China out to lift trade, economic ties as Mongolian prime minister begins trip
Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene leads a high-level delegation for a six-day visit to China, which starts on Monday, with technology, railway connections and green development set to be on the agenda.
China's JD.com to open grocery stores by merging 7Fresh, other units
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com plans to open retail grocery stores through the merger of its 7Fresh supermarket unit with other business lines such as its group-buying arm Pinpin, a company spokesperson said on Monday.
Chinese study suggests role for ultrasound in brain-based treatments
Researchers say their findings could have applications for the treatment of chronic pain and other disorders.
Xi weighs up support for Putin after rebellion
Beijing’s support for Moscow is based on pragmatism and ideology, with China’s most powerful ally damaged by recent events
SHKP launches Guangzhou flats, banks on high-speed rail to attract Hong Kong buyers
The developer is offering Hong Kong buyers 20 units at Forest Park, a 10-minute walk from the Guangzhou South railway station, which can be reached from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon station in 45 minutes via the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link.
China blast wounds two in third restaurant explosion in under a week
A blast at an eatery in northwest China's Gansu province injured two on Monday, according to state broadcaster CCTV, the third in a series of restaurant explosions in less than a week that have prompted a nationwide push to stem out fire hazards.
China Consumer Spending Data Signals Warning for Economic Growth
China’s consumer-driven recovery is showing more signs of losing momentum as spending slows on everything from holiday travel to cars and homes, adding to expectations for more stimulus to support the economy.
CEO of JD Logistics Steps Down for ‘Health Reasons’
Yu Yui, a JD.com veteran of 15 years, handed his roles over to Hu Wei on Monday, the company says
What the world needs to know about China’s outsize role in electric car future: Q&A with Henry Sanderson
Henry Sanderson is one of the world’s leading experts on the geopolitics of electric vehicles and low carbon power. He told me all about China’s domination of the supply chains for the cars, the batteries that make them go, and what everyone needs to understand about the global race for EV dominance.
Stay on the beaten track
To be successful in China, some foreign investors have opted to buy up a slice of U.S. companies who already have a large footprint in the nation.
NIO’s plans to become China’s Tesla
NIO is launching two new electric sedans this year as well as an SUV, and expects record high sales in June.
‘Moneyboys’: A provocative, atmospheric film about Chinese hustlers
A Taiwanese and Viennese coproduction, “Moneyboys” follows Fei, a gay sex worker, as he explores love amid his life of secrecy.
Beijing bets on infrastructure investment, again, to revive China’s economy
Can China spend its way to new prosperity even as COVID lockdowns continue to drag down the economy?
Putin calls Xi for his 69th birthday
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral phone call, which ended with two different takeaways over the war on Ukraine.
The talk on Taiwan
Shelley Rigger and Simona Grano discuss the U.S.’s longstanding, unofficial policy of “strategic ambiguity,” how Taiwan has been impacted by the Ukraine War, and much more.
The next frontier for mental health support: VR and AI-powered chatbots
Technology presents huge opportunities to change the face of mental health care. Virtual reality and artificial-intelligence-enabled chatbots are among the most promising innovations that many experts believe could potentially open new frontiers in psychotherapy.
Remembering Shanghai Pride, China’s largest LGBTQ festival
This month would have marked the 14th Shanghai Pride event, an annual festival first held in 2009 — if not for the fact that it has been on indefinite hiatus for the last two years.
An NFT explosion is taking place in China, but how long will it last?
An NFT can be almost anything, cost any price, and be subject to few if any regulations, and everyone from Alibaba to Moutai is joining the wave.
Editor’s Note for Wednesday, June 15, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
How Western companies are dealing with China’s corporate laws
Art Dicker, a senior attorney at R&P China Lawyers, talks about how firms are handling China’s new data regulations, how the laws governing the VC sector in China have evolved over time, and more.
Must-read LGBTQ China books for Pride Month
In celebration of Pride Month, we’re giving visibility to queer Chinese stories. We’ve compiled a list of LGBTQ books across multiple genres, written by authors of mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, and Taiwanese descent.
Lifan’s remarkable journey from ‘motorcycle king’ to electric vehicles via bankruptcy
Lifan’s lack of innovation led it to bankruptcy and reorganization, but then Geely and its ambitious founder transformed it into a competitive electric vehicle brand.
Tangshan government overwhelmed by tips on gang crimes after restaurant assault
Public outrage over a violent attack in Tangshan has led local authorities to initiate a two-month campaign against organized crime. This has opened a floodgate of complaints about both gangster activities and police misconduct.
China rolls out another plan to adapt to climate change
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and various other departments, yesterday published a new plan to tackle climate change amid another season of heavy rainfall that has already left at least 32 people dead in southern China.
Step into the river
Ma Weijia’s reflection on societal change and gender equality
China’s stock exchanges are delisting a record-high number of companies
More stringent financial standards and regulations have been implemented on China’s stock exchanges to delist poorly performing companies, as well as zombie and shell companies.
Editor’s Note for Monday, June 13, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China and the U.S. talk at Shangri-La Dialogue, but do not resolve the tough questions
The Shangri-La Dialogue this past weekend helped ease China’s tensions with some countries, but the meetings also showed hardening positions on key issues like Taiwan.
