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Activists fight for LGBTQ adoption rights in Taiwan
Same-sex marriage has been legal in Taiwan since 2019, but true equality has not yet been achieved. Social organizations and legislators are collaborating to make changes happen.
Editor’s Note for Wednesday, May 4, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China’s record-high number of college graduates are facing a huge challenge to find work
Growth in China is slowing as COVID-19 restrictions continue to clog up the economy, so there are not a huge number of new jobs at entry-level positions. Enter a big crew of fresh college graduates…
With international backing, Taiwan makes another bid for World Health Assembly
Under pressure from Beijing, the World Health Organization has denied Taiwan even observer status at every World Health Assembly since 2017.
May 4, 1919: Who were the heirs of the revolution?
In May 1919, the Chinese capital had been in tumult for nearly a decade. On May 4, protesters gathered at Tiananmen, the Gate of Heavenly Peace, to voice their displeasure at the government — part of a larger movement that radically reshaped modern China.
Editor’s Note for Tuesday, May 3, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Xi’s “little giants” are prospering on the Beijing Stock Exchange but they have a problem
China wants SMEs to invigorate the economy, and the plan seems to be working, according to the country’s newest stock exchange. But will smaller companies be able to withstand the supply chain shocks of the age of COVID?
Tagging along
A brief history of Chinese-language graffiti
A new dynasty in Chinese basketball? Liaoning wins 2nd CBA title
Meanwhile: China tops Badminton Asia Championships.
Eileen Gu angers Chinese fans with ‘unpatriotic’ farewell message and video showing her flying private
Eileen Gu caught flak in the U.S. for representing China at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Now some Chinese social media users are criticizing her for returning to the U.S.
Editor’s Note for Monday, May 2, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China detains EU delegation employee on trumped up charges
An Dong, an employee for the EU delegation, has been detained for “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.” He was known for posting politically risky content to Chinese social media, but it is unclear what led the security services to detain and charge him.
Supply chains are snarled up but transportation and freight companies are making bank
As COVID rages on in China and global supply chains remain jammed up, Chinese logistics companies are doing better than ever: 2021 was a banner year for companies that move goods around China and the world.
Xi Jinping’s quagmire — Editor’s Note for Friday, April 29, 2022
A note for Weekly newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
The China cushion has deflated — Q&A with Stephen Roach
I spoke to the renowned economist and former Morgan Stanley executive and found him gloomier on China than he’s ever been, and that his upcoming book will cost him access in Beijing. He also told me to get new friends.
‘Cute contrast’ — phrase of the week
A Taiwanese singer and fitness coach has gone viral in China with his home workout livestream. But it’s the ‘cute contrast’ of him and his wife that has helped win millions of fans in China.
Investors in Chinese mainland equities should stay on defense
Tech stocks rallied today and stimulus is about to be unleashed, but wise investors should probably remain conservative, says Gerard DeBenedetto.
Profits are down in China’s iron and steel industry, but carbon emissions aren’t
Iron and steel production is dirty and energy intensive. Can the industry do its part to meet China’s carbon goals?
Utility NFTs stop counterfeits and create new trade opportunities, says Swiss Foundation ORIGYN
At a time when the counterfeit market still makes up an estimated 3.3% of world trade, ORIGYN is looking to bring authentication procedures to the next level by creating a connection between products and consumers that has not been visible before.
