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Theodore White’s reporting of famine in Henan saved lives
This week marks the anniversary of journalist Theodore White’s reporting on the 1942-44 famine in Henan, which helped spur greater relief for people in this inland province.
Editor’s Note for Wednesday, March 30, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn. Today: Academia struggles to survive under China’s closing mind.
Chinese government pressures scholars to withdraw from online panels at international conference
At an international conference, at least five scholars based in China faced pressure from Chinese officials to withdraw.
Faced with CATL battery dominance, U.S. trade experts mull a China-like tech transfer
Battery giant CATL is looking to expand in the United States. Washington might grant approval — on the condition that CATL shares its tech.
Diplomatic acumen — or lack thereof — in U.S.-China relations
Susan Thornton, former Acting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, offers a compelling case for shrewd diplomacy in U.S.-China relations in light of the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Twitter mocked for new rule targeting Chinese state-affiliated media
Twitter thinks Peepee.poopoo.news.cn is an official Chinese government news source.
Terracotta Warriors: An archaeological find for the ages
Upon excavation in 1974, Qin Shihuang’s Terracotta Army was immediately recognized as one of the most significant discoveries in modern history. The site is still revealing secrets of China’s “first emperor,” and much more promises to be uncovered.
Sinopec pulls the plug on Russian oil projects
China’s oil and gas giant, Sinopec, has suspended investments in both a major petrochemical plant and a marketing venture in Russia, heeding sanction concerns.
Dancing for anti-epidemic workers needs to stop, critics say
“A performer, a propagandist, and a bunch of entry-level social workers. Together, they put together a black comedy,” a Weibo user wrote. Another person quipped, “We haven’t eliminated COVID-19 entirely yet, but it seems like a new brain disease has taken hold.”
China strengthens ties in the Solomon Islands
Leaked documents detailing a new security pact between China and the Solomon Islands are a worry for Western allies.
Shanghai lockdown sends its economy reeling
After a record number of COVID cases were reported on Sunday, Shanghai went into its largest citywide lockdown since the start of the pandemic.
Chinese basketball: 2022 CBA playoffs preview
The regular season’s best team, Liaoning, is seeking its second championship in five years, while the Guangdong Southern Tigers have finally started looking their age.
The quintessential Chinese rifle prepares for retirement
China’s rifle, the Type 95, was inspired by the utility of the AK-47 and the efficiency of the M16. It is both a practical firearm and a symbol of China’s military development.
Less political, more personal: The many struggles of China’s transgender population
In some countries, trans rights and legal protections are now a key topic of national debate. China’s trans community is instead quietly grappling with more immediate problems, such as overwhelming rejection from family members and difficulty in obtaining appropriate medication.
Gender bending in China, in fiction and real life
We asked journalist and culture writer Jin Zhao all about Chinese queer radio plays and homoerotic fiction, genres that have a surprisingly large fan base in China.
‘Kill 1,000 enemy soldiers but lose 800’ — phrase of the week
Will Western sanctions against Russia prove to be fruitless and end up harming European countries more than their intended target? That’s what one Chinese scholar suggested with his use of an ancient saying in interviews about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Luckin Coffee doubles its sales in its fourth quarter
Despite delisting from U.S. stock exchanges, Luckin Coffee turned things around with a double in sales at the end of last year.
